Hobbies and Crafts
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How to Make a Lizard Bead Keychain
Method 1Method 1 of 4:Preparing the Body1Cut a roughly three-foot length of 1/8th-inch ribbon or str
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How to Make Dog Yarn
Part 1Part 1 of 3:Collecting Dog Fur1Brush your dog in the spring, when they’re getting rid of their
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How to Make a Tunic
Part 1Part 1 of 3:Creating a Tunic Pattern1Choose your tunic style. Consider what type of tunic you
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How to Make a Glowstick
Method 1Method 1 of 2:Using TCPO (Multiple Colors)1Wear clothing to protect your eyes and skin. Some
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How to Set Up a Sewing Room
Part 1Part 1 of 3:Arranging the Room1Decide what room you are going to use. Offices or spare bedroo
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How to Paint Weathered Wood
Part 1Part 1 of 2:Preparing the Surface1Scrape away all loose or peeling paint attached to the exter
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How to Make Whitewash
Method 1Method 1 of 2:Making Traditional Whitewash1Gather the materials. To make traditional whitewa
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How to Determine the Wood Type Used in Furniture
Method 1Method 1 of 3:Recognizing Common Types of Softwood1Examine the wood for scratches and dents
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How to Make a Lazy Susan
Part 1Part 1 of 3:Setting up Your Jig1Measure the dimensions inside the cabinet where the Lazy Susan
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How to Make Cabinet Doors
Method 1Method 1 of 2:Building a Slab or Flat Panel Door1Choose which door to make. There are two ba
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How to Build a Bat Box
Method 1Method 1 of 4:Preparation1Match the bat box to the species in your area. Just like there are
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How to Chop Down a Tree
1Check that there are no hazards or other obstructions nearby.Make sure there's enough space for the
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How to Etch Wood
Part 1Part 1 of 4:Choosing and Prepping the Wood1Find an object to etch. You can etch just about any
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How to Stain Cedar Siding
Method 1Method 1 of 3:Choosing a Stain for Your Cedar1Use a transparent stain to show off the wood’s
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How to Cut a Sliding Dovetail
Part 1Part 1 of 3:Setting up Your Materials1Choose a joint size that works best for your project. It
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The Best Ways to Prep and Waterproof Plywood for Your DIY Projects
Method 1Method 1 of 5:Preparing the Plywood1Set up a clean workspace. Find a flat, outdoor area, and
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How to Build a Salmon Ladder
Part 1Part 1 of 3:Installing the Posts1Gather your materials. The Salmon Ladder has 2 main component
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How to Make a Pallet Christmas Tree
Part 1Part 1 of 3:Cutting the Pallet1Prepare your work area. You'll be cutting your pallet in the sh
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How to Make a Chalkboard
Part 1Part 1 of 3:Choosing and Preparing the Frame1Choose a picture frame based on your desired chal
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How to Keep Wasps Away from a Wood Deck
1Keep food indoors.Enjoying a snack on your deck can be fun, but it might attract wasps. The easiest