All DIY and Large Projects Pages (75)

Step-by-Step Garden Hose Repairs

Unavoidably, garden hoses spring leaks or get run over and cut by the mower. No need to be in dread of having to fix hoses. We have figured out a system that works smoothly, and gets you and the hos… View »

42 Ideas to Boost The Curb Appeal Of Your Home

Curb appeal is a term often used to describe your home’s first impression. It’s how your house looks from the street to you, to passers-by and potential home buyers. When your home has super curb ap… View »

The Traditions Concerning Face Painting

For years I have heard different generations ask about the practice of face painting by men dancing at Inter-tribal Pow-Wows or Formal Southern War Dances. So, I will try to answer some of these ques… View »

How to Do Threadwork on Feathers

After many requests, I'm finally getting around to a tutorial on threadwork….flat style (not stacked). Materials: Something to wrap…feather quill, dowel rod, etc. Thread…I love Sulky brand rayon… View »

How to Do Threadwork on Feathers

How to Tie the 10 Most Useful Knots

Whether it's a simple overhand or the more complicated sheepshank, here are ten useful knots to know whether you're homesteading, boating, or camping. Without simple hitches (single ropes tied to obj… View »

Toxic Woods

I really want to share this article with you as it's important. The following information is reprinted with permission from data provided by Roy Banner, a wood turner from Torrance, California wh… View »

Porcupine Roach Care & Storage

Porcupine Roach Care & Storage The following information will help you keep your porky roach in good shape and add years to its life. NOTE: Click any figure (below) to enlarge. Step 1:… View »

How to remove a tree stump

Drill holes in the stump Cut off as much of the top of the stump as possible. Using a 1-in. spade bit with a spade bit extension, drill 1-in. holes around the perimeter of the stump about 12 in. deep… View »