Hobby & Do It Yourself 2025, January

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Knowing how to use a fire extinguisher could save your life in an emergency. The correct way to put out the flames is to use a four-step technique: pull out the safety pin, direct the hose, pull the trigger and move the sprayer horizontally.

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Finishing a plasterboard wall is intended to prepare the wall for painting. The procedure is simple and consists in sealing the joints between the panels that form the wall by spreading paper tape on the joints, after which the special filler must be applied and sanded to obtain a perfectly smooth surface.

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Are you worried about getting lost in the forest? This article shows you what to keep on hand for a survival kit. Steps Method 1 of 1: Put Your Kit Together Step 1. Purchase a lunch box, handbag, shoulder bag or backpack with three pockets You will use it to hold everything you need.

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In this short guide you will find an easy method to shoot a rubber band with your own hands! Steps Step 1. Form a gun with your hand Step 2. Place the elastic vertically on the tip of your index finger Step 3. Pull the elastic back with the other hand (from the palm side) until it is past the raised thumb Step 4.

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A silicone gun can help if there is a need to seal cracks in windows, in the bathtub or in other areas with interstices inside the house. It can be frustrating if you don't know exactly how to use the gun. On the other hand, it is easier and more convenient if you already know how to do it.

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Many people have also put bathing in an Adamic costume on the list of "things to do absolutely in life", and it is understandable, since it is a fun experience like swimming, but with a pinch of extra thrill! With the right conditions you can bathe completely naked without getting caught and have a good memory for the rest of your life.

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It is possible to successfully dive from a cliff into a lake or the sea. Indeed, it is an extreme sport practiced by some people, and a tourist attraction in some places like La Quebrada in Mexico, where the famous "clavadistas" dive every day.

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If you try to orient yourself in nature and you don't have a compass, don't worry! There are ways to find out which direction is true north during the day and night. Using the sun, shadows and stars as reference points, you will have no problem finding north and heading on the right path.

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Does the idea of spending a fun day on the beach fill you with joy? Whether you have the chance to enjoy the beach all day or just for a couple of hours, make sure you bring everything you need to make the most of your time. Whatever company you choose - friends, family, children or just yourself - it's important to organize your beach bag with everything you need to meet your needs and unexpected eventualities.

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If you like hiking, or just walking on rough terrain, a walking stick can be a very useful accessory. A good stick improves your balance, allows you to train your arms, and can be used to move bushes or other obstacles, as well as provide you with other benefits.

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Do you want to get clean and renewable energy for free? Cut your electricity bill? Try to build your own solar panels! These cost much less than those on the market and work great! Read the instructions below to make them yourself. Steps Part 1 of 6:

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A gravel driveway is an element that beautifies the home without being overly expensive. It also has a longer life than asphalted ones and is more environmentally friendly. Snow and rain are absorbed by the ground below the gravel, avoiding water stagnation and minimizing the risk of flooding.

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Drawing a floor plan to scale is a fundamental phase of the design and is very useful for getting an idea of the arrangement of the furniture. Follow the instructions in this article to learn how. Steps Step 1. Measure the length of the longest wall If you intend to draw the floor plan of a real space (as opposed to an imaginary project), take the measurements with a tape measure.

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When it comes to interior decoration, tablecloths offer an elegant way to liven up a kitchen or living room while protecting table finishes from stains and scratches. You can buy tablecloths anywhere, but you will have greater personal satisfaction if you make a tablecloth that perfectly matches your style and color and furniture preferences.

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The renovation of a historic property is no small feat, especially when considering the repercussions it has on the portfolio. If you've always wanted to own a rustic-style kitchen - without having to buy an old country house to renovate - you can achieve the same result by remodeling the furniture you already own.

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Making a pillow is simple and inexpensive, and it's a great way to learn and practice some basic sewing and DIY skills. So why waste money on buying pillows in a store when you can just make your own? The square and rectangular ones are the easiest to make.

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Making a flag is an easy and fun project to make that you can do at home using a few easily available things. All you need is some decoration material and a little inventiveness. This article will walk you through how to make cloth and paper flags that you can use to celebrate a world state or local sports team.

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A pastry bag (or sac à poche) doesn't necessarily have to come from a kitchenware store. There are several ways to improvise one at home, using commonly used tools that are most likely already at your disposal. Steps Method 1 of 2: Pastry Bag made from a Plastic Bag Step 1.

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Learning to balance counterweights is a useful skill for young children. You can provide them with a solid foundation of physics in just one afternoon of activity. Collect items around the house and watch your children learn to use a barbell.

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Bocce is a relaxing and very strategic game practiced since ancient times. Although the origin of bowls probably dates back to ancient Egypt, the game began to take hold among the Romans, under the Emperor Augustus. It was Italian immigrants who made it popular in the United States and around the world in the early twentieth century.

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Perfumes have a very high cost. A bottle of a branded perfume, such as Ralph Lauren or Chanel, can cost as much as € 50- € 100; a very high price if you think the fragrance is not even unique! Here's how to create your own fragrance for a lot less money and with just a few ingredients.

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Do you love the art of shaving? Were you baffled the last time you saw how much Old Spice Aftershave costs? Or maybe you're an industrious girl who just wants to give her man a special gift - and also encourage him not to lose good habits? Whatever the reason, making your own aftershave is a DIY project that involves the combination of some substance and is surprisingly inexpensive.

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A hooded scarf is a fun and trendy accessory for autumn and winter. To make this practical crochet project, all you need is a skein of yarn, some basic knowledge of crochet and a little free time. Steps Method 1 of 3: Making the Scarf Step 1.

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The rainbow loom is a fun and inexpensive bracelet that can be purchased in many craft and home improvement stores around the world. Weaving rainbow bracelets on this loom is a fun pastime for adults and children; it is easy to make and the items you can make can be beautiful gifts or just accessories for yourself!

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Here is the ideal novel bag for those who love to collect or read many books! Make this bag using an old book (preferably cheap and not one of your favorites). The book-bag will surely be a topic of conversation wherever you take it and will also allow you to recycle a book that is no longer used.

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Do you want to make your own colored hair tie to match? Here's how to learn how to do it. Steps Method 1 of 2: Start with an Elastic Hair Tie Step 1. Find an elastic hair tie Step 2. Measure its circumference Step 3. Cut a rectangular piece of fabric 3-4 times the circumference of the tie (not under tension) and 7.

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A hat is essential to keep your head warm when it's cold outside. Sweatshirt caps adapt to the shape of your head and are always in fashion. They can be made with a natural fabric, such as wool or cotton, or with a synthetic fabric such as that of sweatshirts.

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Kandi are brightly colored bracelets, necklaces or other beaded jewelry that ravers make themselves to wear at raves. At raves, kandis are constantly putting on and taking off, and there is a custom of swapping them with other ravers. They can ask you for one of your kandi in exchange for one of theirs, and you can decide whether to accept or not.

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Learn how to repurpose a long, flowing scarf by turning it into a trendy outfit - this article will show you several ways to accomplish your goal. Depending on the type of look you want to achieve, a wide variety of outfits can be made using just a few scarves, a bit of sewing skills and a certain amount of imagination.

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Hamsters are fun pets and are relatively easy to care for. Just like any other animal, they need toys to stay active and busy. However, it is not necessary to run to the pet shop to get them, you can make them yourself without great expense and with simple objects that you find at home.

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Guinea pigs are lovely creatures and can be very happy if they have plenty of space available. The cages found in pet shops are too small for even one pig, imagine for two… This article will tell you how to build perfect cages. Steps Step 1.

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Do you think that only the big cosmetic companies or the expert spignattatori are able to produce the soap? Read this article to change your mind! In addition to making soap bars to use at home, you will make small crafts to give to family and friends.

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A domestic rabbit can live for up to 10 years. To keep them happy and healthy, follow these instructions carefully. Steps Step 1. Find an area of your garden that is sheltered from the sun This is the best area for your bunnies, as they need to be away from excessive heat.

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Keep your aquarium clean and save money by creating your own immersion filter. It really is that simple! Steps Step 1. Get the following material: a sponge or other filter material (make sure it does not contain particular substances such as those contained in car wash sponges, etc.

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Do you have any bats living nearby? Maybe some bats in your house that you want to move somewhere else? Build a bat shelter for those little flying insect eaters. (A mosquito-eating bat can consume up to 2000 insects per night!) There are many bat shelter schemes available on the internet.

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A (usually tropical) terrarium is an enclosed space that contains live plants and terrestrial animals. Paludariums add the feature of also having water with live aquatic animals. Since plants and animals often have different needs, creating a sustainable environment is an art.

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Building a circular fence can help you become a more efficient horse trainer. The circular shape of the enclosure ensures a safer environment and prevents the possibility of horses running away. The circular fences can be built with wooden or metal posts and have a circumference of 15 to 24 m.

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Comedians make it sound so simple, but coming up with a funny joke actually takes a lot of preparation. You have to choose a victim and find a way to scoff at them so that they entertain your audience, without offending anyone. It can be a little risky, but it's worth it!

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A homemade board game is the perfect way to impress all your friends on the next gaming night. However, before you unveil your masterpiece, you need to design the basics, such as goals and rules. Once this phase is complete, you will be ready to develop a prototype, in order to put your design to the test.

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What to do if you want to play a video game but you can't, because you don't have it or your parents have banned you? What to do if you want to play it at school, in the car or anywhere else but your Gameboy is broken? What if your parents are using the TV?