The Andromeda Galaxy, also known as Messier 31 or "the Great Spiral Galaxy" is one of the most distant objects that the unaided human eye can see. Use the constellations around the Andromeda Galaxy to help you pinpoint its location in the...

A projector is a great way to boost the quality of your home theatre, giving you bigger images for that movie theater feel. Mounting your projector on your ceiling or wall will help give your home theatre a polished, professional look —...

From edge joints to complex dovetails, there are dozens of techniques for joining wood. If you need to join boards side-by-side to make a larger plane, an edge joint is your best bet. Arrange the boards so they're visually pleasing, then...

Sheet metal brakes are machines designed to make bending thin metal into shapes for use in projects such as house siding, eaves, air conditioning ductwork, and others. This project will help you build a simple sheet metal brake for bending...

Printed photographs are delicate items that capture valuable memories and moments in history. Oftentimes, older images are one-of-a-kind, so it can be particularly heartbreaking to discover that they have been damaged. Photographs can...

Whether you're bringing out your inner Michelangelo or want to make your own miniatures to really step up your D&D sessions, sculpting is a great hobby and very much a learned skill that does not require some kind of inherent artistic...

Wool is an incredibly versatile material to work with. This natural fiber is known for its durability and absorbency, which makes it great for outerwear. It can also be thick and fuzzy so it's perfect for appliqué projects where you want...

It can be intimidating to start a hobby. You may not have any idea where to begin or you may have come across one that requires you to go buy costly equipment. The truth is that many hobbies can at least be started without much money. To...

Deco mesh is a loosely-woven material commonly used to make wreaths. It comes in all sorts of colors and widths, and it even has wires in the sides to help to hold its shapes. Unfortunately, deco mesh frays easily. Luckily, there are a few...

Slot car racing is an exciting hobby, but your need for speed may be left unfulfilled if you haven't cleaned your rails in a while. The rails transfer electricity to the cars and hold them in place, so the cleaner they are, the faster and...