Miscellaneous

If you're looking to buy your first telescope, this guide on types of telescopes will help you in your decision. This article goes over the pros and cons of the three most common types of telescope: Refractor, Reflector, and Cassegrain.

Suggestions for making your own geocaching containers from items found around the house, along with some cache containers available commercially.

This article showcases five awesome hobbies to get involved in this spring that are free or nearly free.

A ship in a bottle has been a popular ornament for many years, the old ones are now collectors' pieces and some are quite valuable. A great hobby to get into, it is both fun and rewarding.

Birders love bits of kit, and no piece of kit is more valuable than a pair of binoculars. Here is the complete guide on how to choose the right pair and use them correctly.

For the purposes of this article I am referring to the English 8 Ball Pool 'old' rules, which although are no longer used at professional levels are still in frequent use within pool leagues and in pubs and bars. However these top tips for becoming a better pool player will benefit novices playing either old or new rules...

Looking for the perfect hobby? Find out what pastime is right for you in this article that has suggestions for every interest, personality, and price. Take a free quiz to find your ideal hobby!

Learn about the materials needed to fly a model rocket for the first time. Ready-to-fly rocket kits are fun for the entire family!

Birding, like most things, begins at home. Watching your regular garden birds can be every bit as rewarding as chasing rarities. So, here's the complete guide on how to do it properly.

Twitching often divides opinions not only among the public but among birders themselves. It can offer though, some of the most memorable experiences you'll ever have as a person, let alone a birder. Here's the complete guide.

Learn how to find great books that are just the type you love to read over and over again!

Do you know Charlie Brown's Snoopy as well as you think? Read on and find out 7 things that you may be surprised to learn about Snoopy!

People of all ages have the opportunity to enjoy kiting as an activity or sport. You can participate as an individual or in a group setting. Kite flying has been with us for centuries and will continue into the future for fun, exercise, relaxation, and education. All genders can participate.

Basic rules for playing Steal the Bacon, a fun game for a large group of children. Academic variations are listed to add an educational twist.

A review of the Sky-Watcher ProED telescope and why it's the best value for beginning your hobby in amateur astronomy.

Scratch building a model can be tons of fun. We've all probably experienced seeing something of great interest and saying to ourselves, "I can make that." I make my models from scratch materials, but they're not to perfect scale. Enjoy drawing patterns without the aid of scaling instruments.