Calci-Sand substrate has pro's and con's for sand boa constrictors. Learn about calci-sand for your sand boa with expert tips on owning snakes in this free exotic pet care video. more »

Is it better to sand with or against the grain? Learn the best way to sand end grain in this how-to video. more »

Sanding a wood sculpture smooths the surface for painting. Sand wooden sculptures with tips from an artist in this free sculpting video. more »

There's no need to avoid riding through patches of sand like a golfer avoids the sand traps. Learn to ride through sand to become a better all-around mountain biker. more »

After sanding the front of a bookcase, remember to sand the top. Learn how to sand a bookcase from a woodworker in this free home carpentry video. more »

Wood furniture must be sanded sometime during the building or restoration process. Find out what grit sand paper to use when sanding wood in this free video. more »

Using a lighter grit of sand paper is the key to finish sanding a deck. Learn how to finish sanding a wood deck in this free video. more »

A sand casting mold requires placing a duplicate of the object to be created into sand. The sand is packed tight around the object creating a mold. Once the sand hardens, metal or wax, is poured into the mold which creates an exact replica of the original object. There are a few different types of sand mixtures used. One is a mixture of silica sand, clay, and water called green sand. Making a sand casting mold is a simple process and can be done by most anyone. Follow these steps. more »

Time to change the sand in your sand filter? Sand needs to be changed every 5-7 years. The sand to use is specialized #20 silica sand. Avoid playbox sand for you will not get the filtration results you need. Here are the steps the changing the sand at home yourself. more »