Garage Sale Shopping
When I was a kid, my parents dragged me through town in order to admire the junk in our neighbor’s garages. I didn’t understand why–it wasn’t Halloween and I wasn’t even getting any candy (I did, however, get the occasional toy but that’s beside the point). Garage sale shopping is a strange world to the [...]
Intro to Building a Dollhouse
Why Build a Dollhouse? Dollhouse assembly is a great hobby for collectors, parents, and crafting enthusiasts alike. It takes little more than 2-4 hours on average and at the end of the project you’ll have a beautiful completed dollhouse. If you’ve never done anything like it before, don’t worry. After reading this guide, you’ll be [...]
Intro to the Hula Hoop–Plus, 5 Reasons to Start Hooping!
In terms of hobbies that are risqué, hula hooping isn’t likely to top the list. But did you know that the hula hoop was once banned in Japan due to the scandalous hip action it incited? Today, on the other hand, thanks to Richard Knerr and Arthur “Spud” Melin of Wham-O, the hula hoop is [...]
Two Mens Treasure Hunting Hobby
Imagine yourself out to sea with your best buddy. Now imagine looking at a computer monitor for 10 – 12 hours looking for something out of the ordinary. That’s just what Jim Kennard and Dan Scoville do for their hobby. They basically cruise the water looking for shipwrecks. It turns out they are quite good [...]
Tesla Coils are Cool!
Ever since college I’ve wanted to build myself a toy, but not just any toy. I want a Tesla Coil. Check this out: Who wouldn’t want several hundred thousand volts of electricity bouncing all around? Yah, pipe smoking and shark fishing are cool not to mention my other 4 Not-So Boring Hobbies, but I think [...]
