Monthly Archives: January 2012



Antique Collecting Can Be Fun

Posted by Phillip Poulak on Jan 21st, 2012 • 

Antiques come in many different forms, from china, silver, porcelain, photographs, military souvenirs, and even toys. Pill boxes, bottles, fans, clocks, buttons, and even postcards. They all can be considered an antique in their own right.

Gift Ideas For Adventure & Horror Movie Lovers

Posted by Mathieu Courchesne on Jan 19th, 2012 • 

Here are adventure movie items and fantasy stuff that make good gift items for movie lovers everywhere, you'll greatly benefit if you're looking for unusual gift ideas.

Woodworking at Home: Get a Plan!

Posted by Lucy LaForest on Jan 15th, 2012 • 

: Do you like to build with wood? Do you find yourself lingering in the tool aisles, sighing at the site of fresh oak lumber? It takes more than just a thought or a picture in your head to create something memorable and satisfying. Without a plan, all that beautiful lumber will be nothing more than firewood. Good Woodworkers use plans. Here are my thoughts about using premade plans and suggestions

Who Plays Chess, and Why?

Posted by Michiel Van Kets on Jan 14th, 2012 • 

Chess is a popular game all over the world and everyone has heard of it. Used as an educational tool in schools, by retirees to keep their brain agile, by travelers to fight boredom, and by mathematical students in university. In fact by anyone who enjoys a challenge.

Developing A Shed In 10 Steps - Outdoor Storage Shed

Posted by Stockham Jule on Jan 10th, 2012 • 

So you'll need a storage shed to keep your outdoor items correctly protected. You've got shopped around to see whats accessible, but you just cant find 1 that suits your requirements.

Metal Detectors: How to Pick the Best Model

Posted by Bill McNeil on Jan 8th, 2012 • 

Metal detecting can easily pay for itself many times over. In this article, you'll discover how to get the absolute most out of your metal detector, and enjoy it for years to come.

From Drawing to Display Requires Perfect Model Railroad Design

Posted by Mike S Williams on Jan 8th, 2012 • 

The most critical aspect of building a model railroad layout, either large or small, comes at the planning stage. A lot of mistakes can be avoided if the construction process is carefully thought through from start to finish.

Learn The Art of Movie Replica Collection

Posted by Mathieu Courchesne on Jan 6th, 2012 • 

If you find movie memorabilia collecting an exciting venture and would like to try it out then learn the art of collecting and the reason why it's quite popular.

Woodworking with Softwood Lumber

Posted by Lucy LaForest on Jan 5th, 2012 • 

The most common building material for woodworkers is the softwoods; pine, redwood or fir. These are readily available at your local lumberyard or home improvement store. In addition to be readily available the softwoods are also the least expensive so, let's take a closer look.

Jigsaw Puzzle Boards - A Sound Investment

Posted by Lawrence White on Jan 5th, 2012 • 

Despite the introduction of many recreational mental games, the ubiquitous jigsaw puzzle remains a lasting favourite with many people. These have been around for a long time and generally are introduced to small children so as to improve their sense of colour, orientation and general logic.