Have you ever thought of making your own buttons? Not boring old shirt buttons, but decorative and individual works of art. If you’re looking for a satisfying new DIY opportunity you may not have thought of before, why not try button making? …
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Rockets for kids
NASA has a great little project online to keep the children busy over the holidays: how to build a paper rocket that really takes off using fizzing tablets, such as Alkaseltzer antacids.
Green gardening
Most gardening enthusiasts are keen to reduce their impact on natural resources, such as water and electricity, and are mindful of conserving wildlife and caring for the environment …
How to lay a patio
During the few days of sunshine we’re having this summer, you may not automatically consider laying a patio. While this should be a straightforward DIY task taking up a few days of your time, there are risks and consequences if you don’t take care at key stages of the job …
Easy painting methods
Anyone who’s watched television in recent months will have seen adverts for mechanical painting systems that promise to eliminate dirty paint trays and messy rollers that have to be washed out after use. There are a number of these appliances on the market, which range from about £20 to £120 .