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Charm bracelets are fun and are meant to tell a story about the wearer. You can make a charm bracelet with old keys and bits in no time at all. Gather up a few simple materials and let's get started.
When having on the road situations when biking that require minor repairs, having the proper tools and equipment with you can mean the difference between spending an enormous amount of time trying...
Ever wander through a cemetery and wonder what the images mean? Here is a description of some of those symbols and their meanings.
Ever wanted to make something with the ring pull on your soda can? Well, now you can!
Anytime I get an invite or receive an announcement of a new baby I pull out my yarn and hooks and get to work. Making and giving gifts brings so much joy to me and my kids. This pattern is...
Crocheting is a wonderful stress reliever. When I was expecting my second daughter doing crochet became a type of meditation for me. But though I enjoy the art of crocheting I am not great at...
Sometimes we make cute little crafts and find that the craft would be so much cuter with a little crochet hat and matching scarf. A lot of crafts call for hats and scarfs to be made from felt or...
This article will give you clear instructions for crocheting a pair of slippers (bootie style) for any size foot. These booties are quick and easy to make, and are ideal gifts for babies or...
A rusty bike chain can literally slow you down and cause irritating noise. A properly lubed chain shifts better and extends chain life. Here's how to keep your links properly lubed and trouble-free.
In order to crochet a straight edge, and keep your number of stitches constant, you will need to construct the turning chain in one of two ways. The first is the most common and creates the...
Easy to make poncho. This is a work in progress for a Grand-daughter's birthday. Hopefully I have made the directions simple enough for anyone to follow. I'll add more pictures as the project goes on.
Like to take a walk in the woods, be prepared, AND pack light? Try a utility walking stick and spread the weight of preparedness around.
This is for all those crocheters out there that are looking for a way to get rid of all the old rag tag wash clothes hanging around the kitchen. This is how to make your own easy to make...
This glass antique light shade was a 3-hole hanging fixture over a ceiling lamp in it's former days. You can find these quite easily still, at thrift shops, Ebay, etc. There are many designs to...
Sharpening the Chainsaw chain can be a little daunting. If you're like me you don't know anything about engines or equipment, let alone, how to maintain it. I was always more interested in...
You've been ripping through the hills or touring the country and city roads - your bike chain is now filthy. Time to give it a thorough cleaning.
Here is a fun and fashionable Necklace idea you can make and wear. It's a noose type of necklace. It does not use a clasp. It wraps around your neck and has beads that dangle through a hoop type...
I'll show you a step by step quick and easy way how to pull up a fence post without even digging. These instructions will work with any type of fence post.
Reading this will give you tips on falling a tree away from the direction it is leaning. Tree tend to lean towards your house your fence etc. This tree removal tip will help you sell your home.
There are old painted window sashes at every flea market, and every yard sale. Every old flaking window sash is a treasure to be found. Each sash can be used in many different ways! Just let...
It's easy to repair vertical blinds, although any work on the head rails is best left to the factory's experts.
To newcomers, a crochet pattern can look complicated and intimidating. However, it's easy to decipher them once you know the basic abbreviations that serve as your guides to the patterns.
The deco shape of these retro glass light shades is a reminder of simpler days. Don't throw them away; it is a simple process to recycle a retro light shade into a hanging plant rooter. Please...
Your email box overflows and it takes hours to clear it. Junk mail abounds double subscriptions, spam, the groups you never resigned from. What to do? If you are afraid to open your email box,...
Whether making a cap or a doily or anything else in the round, there is a way to understand what you're doing so you don't have to slavishly follow a pattern. The pattern is a mathematical...
In these times of economic strain saving money is on everybody's mind. through these instructions and practice you should be able to sharpen a chainsaw. I have done this countless of times over my...
Crocheting is a wonderful, relaxing hobby, and I have crocheted items for people all over the country. While looking through some catalogs, I came across a booklet about how to make plaid afghans....
It's nice to take a break from cooking dinner and go out to a restaurant to eat. However, saving money is also nice. Learn simple ways to save money when you eat out just by doing your research.
Chain letters have traditionally been used for recipes, money and dish towels. One of the latest chain letter trends is for flip flops. Called the "Great Flip Flop Exchange," this chain letter...
It's something that might never happen to you. ( But preparing yourself ahead could help you not to panic if it does.) BEING PREPARED is not a bad idea.
Through this article you will learn to crochet a bracelet with beaded wire. It's fun and the attention you will get from your newly created jewelry piece is great. They won't believe you...
A sagging chain on a 10-speed bicycle can be dangerous to you when you are riding. It can get caught in your clothes, and it can even fall off gear altogether. Tightening up the chain is not a...
I am the proud grandmother of a new grand daughter and there is another on the way. Having 6 children and 21 grand children already leaves me with limited funds, but never with limited love. I am...
Are you tired of your toddlers stripping the Christmas tree of it's ornaments? Do you worry about them messing up all of your hard work? Does your pet get into your Christmas tree? Well, this...
Long fuzzy scarves are popular and they are fun to wear. Here are the instructions to make your own. They are simple to do if you know basic crochet stitches.
Crocheting your own headband is so simple, even a child could do it! If you can learn three simple stitches, you will be crocheting headbands in no time at all!
Have ever seen something that's been crocheted and wished you could make it? Basic crocheting really isn't that hard. There are some harder crochet stitches but the basic crochet stitches you need...
If your like me and would loose your rear-end if it wasn't attached, read on, this article is for you! One of the most common ways that a good morning can turn a little sour is gathering your...
Be prepared for mechanical problems on the road or on the trail by making sure to pack the right tools.
Elvis. The greatest Rock N Roll star ever. Follow this little guide to be him
In a million closets across this great land, there are ceiling light fixtures that no longer work. It is not that the bulb in the fixture is blown out or that the power to the light is cut. In...
Crochet is simply a pattern of interlocking loops of thread. Most patterns begin with the chain stitch, the most basic crochet stitch. Here are the steps to making a chain stitch.
If you are anything like I used to be, you constantly lose your keys. You may lose them once, twice, or several times in a day. You can get organized and stop wasting time searching for your...
Hemp has been in use for many centuries, it was originally used in rope, clothing and to make jewelry. Hemp is a natural fiber and it's a good way to go green. This hemp key chain project is...
There are tons of ways to make hemp keychains, bracelets, necklaces, anything you could imagine. But I taught myself and this seemed to be the easiest way to do it!
I love to crochet, and I have very little patience for following a pattern. About 20 years ago, I made a baby blanket similar to this for a new-born niece. I’ve recreated this one for a new member...
Your ceiling fan pull chain has just broken off inside of the fan, or you pull on the chain but can no longer change the fan speed. In both cases, what you will need to do is replace the pull...
Ever heard the sound of running water only to discover it was your toilet running and for how long? It's anybody's guess. I will show you a couple of things you can do to stop your toilet from...
Learn how to crochet a chain stitch with expert tips and advice on crochet stitches in this free craft video series.
This is how to make a simple daisy chain bracelet.
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