Have you been hooked on model rocketry ever since your grandpa gave you your first Estes rockets? Do you wish you had access to more activities related to the hobby? Perhaps starting a model rocketry club is the answer.Model rocketry clubs open up an array of opportunities unavailable to individuals. Not only does a club provide a forum for sharing skills and knowledge and working as a team on larger projects, it provides an opportunity for...more
Ever stepped on a Lego barefoot in the dark? If you have (and you didn't immediately consign the whole minefield of such crippling objects to the nearest available garage sale!), you are probably eagerly searching for appropriate storage containers and ideas. Those wooden building blocks, dollhouse accessories, and Hotwheels cars aren't much better to encounter on a dark night, and need a bedtime home as well. The good news is there are many...more
So you've finally decided which new layout you want for your Bachmann model trains. You've carefully planned your train expansion and realize you must now consider expanding your power source. When working with any brand of train set, power packs play an important role. Unfortunately, a starter train set is rarely sufficient for your goals and it doesn't take long to realize how much better the experience will be with a bit of additional power. Even worse is the fact some power packs arent even afforded adequate protection against burnouts; which is a risk to your investment. With those thoughts in mind, we've put together a few buying tips and general guidelines that will help you decide the best power pack for your own train set.So what exactly is a power pack's purpose in the world of Bachmann model trains? Simply put, power packs serve as rectifiers that alternate from A.C. to D.C. and they include transformers that monitor the voltage and incorporate a rheostat that works as a variable resister allowing better control over the speed of the train. Don't let this overwhelm you- the good news is all of the variables and formulas have already been incorporated into the many power...more
Creating a fairytale diorama can be fun and easy, especially when you populate it with fantasy miniatures. Because its a fairytale, the setting and characters are limited only by your imagination.The key to creating a truly awesome diorama is finding the right fantasy miniatures. The quality and detail of the figurines help take the diorama to a...more
If you come from an Italian family, or know anyone who does, you likely have fond memories of walking into the home and smelling amazing scents wafting through the air. Oregano and basil melded with tomatoes and garlic. Just reading about it can make your mouth start to salivate. No self respecting Italian cook likes to resort to dried herbs...more
When I first heard that people were looking for someone who could make stencils, I thought that they must be in a historic era. In today's age of computers, color printers, copiers and every other electronic gadget you can think of, why would anyone want a stencil? A thought ran through my mind. Why don't they just print a label and slap it on whatever they want? Presto, you're done. It looks good, it's cheap and it's fast. Why go through all the trouble of using stencils. Being of sound mind, I knew that there was a reason behind their madness. There was a mysterious force compelling them to do something that seems so ridiculous to us normal people. I knew that I just had to find out, or else I would go insane; just what was with these people. A short drive to the local craft store and a friendly chat with the owner opened my eyes. There are still lots of uses for stencils. Even today's computers can't replace some of the functions of a stencil. Let's examine the stencil itself. It is nothing more than a thin sheet of Mylar or plastic with holes cut out of it. It looks flimsy and requires manual labor to use it. How archaic is this? The answer is...more
When the summer ends and autumn passes away, that does not mean you have to kiss your herb garden goodbye until next year. You don't have to buy dried, bottled herbs from the grocery store all winter. You can move your herbs indoors and continue to...more
There really isn't a huge difference between summer indoor herb gardens and winter indoor herb gardens. The thing you'll need is a little herb garden how to. Learning to grow an herb garden is not a difficult thing and doesn't require a college...more
Herb gardens are a real treat to grow indoors, particularly during the cold winter months. Greenery is a spirit lifter during the dreary overcast days. Being beneficial, herb garden plants are the best choice to liven up the home.They have many...more
There are a whole host of reasons why someone might want to start an herb garden. Aside from the obvious reason that herbs are a delicious and healthy addition to your recipes, herb gardens are good for your health and your mind.One of the best...more
While many people choose to grow their herbs inside or in a window box, if you have the space available a larger herb garden may be a good option for you. Since herbs are both beautiful and useful, they are a great addition to any garden.Herb garden...more
You dont need to be an editor at Better Homes and Gardens to have an amazing home herb garden. Its really not that hard to accomplish. While you may think that you need to be a world class botanist, growing a home herb garden is one of the easiest...more