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How to recycle old paperbacks or hard cover books into useful items such as bookshelves, lamps, clocks, a book safe, table legs or child's flap book; book sharing.
Learn how to apply a faux marble finish to your boring fireplace surround and mantel in just one weekend.
Recycle your old magazines and fashion some unique coiled bowls and containers using simple decoupage and gluing techniques.
Replace dryer sheets with felted dryer balls that you make yourself from natural wool yarn.
What to keep and what to toss? Organize your linen closet with these storage tips.
How to make a weathervane, from simple wind indicators and science projects to free animated woodworking plans.
During a widespread ice storm, flood, hurricane, tornado or flood, you can't count on receiving immediate help. But you can prepare an emergency supply kit to help you survive until help arrives.
Learn how to skateboard with online videos; how to build a skateboard ramp, and skateboarding safety.