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From a safety perspective it is obvious that wearing bicycle helmets help prevent injuries. Everyone, adults and children alike should practice bicycle safety and wear bike helmets. Wearing a...
Getting a child into a car seat some days can be a big challenge. A few days ago my adorable, loving son decided that he didn’t want to be strapped into the car seat. He arched his back and slid...
After kindergarten graduation Sarah said, “Oh boy! Now I don’t have to sit in that dumb old car seat.” Her mom, Cynthia, promised that the seat would go by the time Sarah entered first grade....
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration there are about 43,000 people killed in fatal car accidents each year in the United States. Roughly, 40 percent of the fatal crashes...
Here is a great belt idea that will definitely show off your creative side. This is a fun way to bring back memories of a fun family past time or rub it in someone's face that you are the monopoly...
I found an easy way to keep from gaining much weight. Follow these simple steps if you are now at a size you'd like to remain.
We probably all have some old belts stashed in the closet. Maybe they're worn out, too small, or don't go with anything, but we hate to just throw them away. Here's how to make use of those...
The harness here will hold any dog (or man). Quick, affordable and easy to make. (Please rate with stars above)
Don't you wish there was a universal rule book of how to be polite on an airplane? It should be passed out with every airline ticket. Perhaps you can get the ball rolling by observing these steps...
The most precious thing we have is our children. Using the proper safety seats in a car is one of the easiest ways to protect our kids. Seat belts are designed for adults and do not fit properly...
I’m a strong advocate of pet ferrets wearing collars as much as possible; it helps to remedy the perception that domestic ferrets are “wild animals”, and can provide essential contact information...
So your kid is going back to school this year and he/she destroyed the one you bought last year and you don't have the money to buy a new one? Or you would just like the challenge of making your...
If you entertain and love a pretty dinner table this napkin ring was meant for you. With just enough bling to be interesting this inexpensive ring can be made in a few minutes. The invisible...
It's happened to everyone: you put on your seatbelt, and no matter which way you buckle it, the fabric is still twisted. This can make the belt uncomfortable to wear, and can even interfere with...
You can be a rough-ridin' cowpoke, a slick Old West cardsharp, or a Hollywood-style cowboy, but remember: A ten-gallon hat is a cowboy's best friend. Follow these few easy steps to help you...
When putting on a helmet or picking yourself up after a particularly spectacular crash, you may find that you need to readjust your goggles to properly fit your head.
Forget green beer. When your sweetheart sees you in this outfit, he'll know he has the luck of the Irish.
Belts make a great gift for anyone and are among the simplest of leather-working projects.
This bracelet is made as a miniature version of a leather belt. Use leather stamps or tooling to personalize it or add studs for decoration.
Blueberry buckle is an old-fashioned name for something that looks very much like a coffee cake. In regular cakes, batter and topping may mix during baking, but blueberry buckle is different....
MCR, or My Chemical Romance, is an alternative rock band from New Jersey. The band has several hits and has had real star power. They even collaborated with Liza Minnelli for the song "Mother War"...
Enjoy driving with your toddler? Find out how; learn tips and advice on how to buckle a toddler into a child safety car seat traveling with toddlers in this free parenting video.
Weighted harnesses are used by dog trainers for a number of sports. Weight pulling, search and rescue, and schutzhund trainers often use a weighted harness to help build and develop muscle tone...
A sporran is the pouch-like accessory worn with a kilt and is part of traditional Scottish attire. Since many kilts do not have pockets, sporrans are used for holding money, keys and other...
The only way a climbing harness will fail is if you put it on wrong, so take the extra time and effort to do it right.
Some people are more buoyant than others. If you're having trouble submerging when you're scuba diving, try adjusting your weight belt.
Use vegetable-tanned leather to make a collar for your dog. You can make it in any width, length or color you choose.
Repairs on wood or plastic roll-up blinds are typically limited to replacing a worn or rotted cord.
If you've always wanted to make a collar for your pet, it's probably easier than you think. You can create collars of different colors for each day of the week. Make your pet a hand-crafted collar...
A burning car is a death trap. Smoke accumulates quickly within the sealed doors and windows and rising heat and the fire itself make a time bomb out of the gas tank. Escape from a burning car is...
Proper length of stirrups is essential to balance in the saddle. Riders also shorten their stirrups when jumping. It is essential to know the safe way to change your stirrup length. ...
This rhinestone belt is studded, shiny and designed by you. Make the belt to fit any size or any style. Making a rhinestone belt allows you to personalize and decorate your own belt in whatever...
Kite jumping is an extreme sport that uses the wind to launch riders high into the air. The key to jumping is the harness, which lets a jumper flip, spin and do other tricks in midair. Since a...
All fifty states and the District of Columbia have laws mandating seat belt use. When children unbuckle their seat belts, they jeopardize their safety and also place parents in violation of the...
Some overall straps just won't stay put. With children's overall straps, this can be particularly troublesome. Here is how to keep overall straps in place so that they don't fall off of the shoulders.
Most babies enjoy going for rides in their strollers, because the changing view stimulates their expanding minds. Follow these steps to ensure your baby stays safe, secure and content while the...
WARNING WARNING WARNING This can’t be stressed enough. Never take a cross country road trip with a dog—no matter how small--and a child under 10 without some serious thought and planning. The...
At the occasional tailgate party or backyard barbecue, a beer bottle opener may be required but not present. Inevitably, someone comes forward to save the day by opening beer bottles with a...
Rodeo is not a glamorous sport. Well known for its hard lifestyle and high rate of injuries, it does manage to share one trait with other sports--the groupie. Buckle bunnies are cowboy groupies...
Sure, with many of today’s lightweight kayaks, it may be tempting to try to transport them without any special equipment. Bad idea. That’s a surefire way to injure yourself, other drivers and your...
A prong collar, also called a German collar or pinch collar, is an effective training tool for dogs. Although this collar is controversial, it is safer than a choke collar. The prong collar gently...
Most infants go through a period during which they absolutely hate being strapped into a car seat. The baby squirms, fusses and cries while you try to buckle her in. Fortunately, there are a few...
Having English riding chaps can be an essential piece of equipment for any equestrian who rides on a regular basis. Not only does it save your good riding britches and boots but it can also save...
Walking a dog with a harness helps to regain control and prevent injury to the neck and spine. Putting it on can be elusive at first glance or even try. The method is very simple and consistent...
A buckle halter gives you a place to fasten a rope, or a lead, to your horse. This gives you a little more control when you need it, such as during grooming. Not all horses appreciate the buckle...
Give an old belt a new face when you add a pendant or charm to the belt buckle. Spend a few dollars and create a sassy updated belt that will have your friends wondering where you got it. This is...
If you enjoy racing, learn how to drive a go kart. Go karts offer endless hours of racing experience at an affordable price. The small, gas-powered karts are simple to operate and are generally...
Pacing hobbles are used to help keep standardbred pacers on the pace, instead of trotting or galloping. Hobbles (hopples) loop around the front and back legs on the same side. The average length...
Good sturdy belts that last a long time are difficult to find. Perhaps there is some truth to the old adage that "they don't make things like they used to." Enter the humble tire, confined to the...
People used to associate the country look or style with being poor or ignorant but not anymore. More young country singers on the scene have caused country music to experience a renaissance....
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