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Articles in Home | Family And Home | Hobbies articles Title|Newest|Oldest Zippo Windproof Lighters - Collect An American Icon  By : Jim Olivero You do not have to be a smoker to be a collector of Zippo Lighters. This lighter is a piece of classic American workmanship that has proved itself as being an ideal object to collect, to use and to be seen with. Zippo Lighters, first manufactured in the early 1930s, represent one of the fastest growing categories in the world of collectibles. They have become an American icon. They are James Dean cool, Corvette sleek, and as American as apple pie. Historical, dependable and highly collectible. You Can Have Great Fun With Stamp Collecting  By : Todd Lavergne It can definitely be an enjoyable hobby because a person can have fun and learn all kinds of information from collecting stamps. A stamp can show everything that someone can think of from people, locations, events in history, sports, cars, and much more. Woodworking - The Art of Crafting  By : James Hunt Woodworking is the art of crafting things out of wood and people have been known to make sculptures, cabinets and statues. Anyone can take up this craft but it... Wooden Or Plastic Model Of A Boat  By : Victor Epand This article talks about puting together a model boat and how you might what to panit it. Wonderful For Kids (Big And Small): Home Weather Stations  By : Kelly Gillis I loved science when I was a kid - still do, as a matter of fact. I loved doing science projects for school, and one of my favorite projects was to construct a homemade weather station. It was mostly made from things you might find around the house: knocked-together wooden planks, milk cartons, nails. But I had a blast making it, and learned a lot from the whole experience. As a result I have always had a fondness for Meteorology - the study of weather patterns. Why you should make a hobby from digital photography  By : ebet sanders One thing that I discovered during my experience with digital photography, after 20 years of shooting film Why Handmade? 3 Reasons Why Handmade is the "Hot Gift"  By : Kim Christopherson Do you remember what toys you gave to your children last year? Do your children remember? Learn why the "hot gift" to give this holiday season is handmade! Handmade gifts are memorable... and priceless. Why are Some Coins Worth More Than Others?  By : Keith Scott Ever wonder why some coins are worth more than others. This article will explain what goes into determining the value of a coin. Where to Buy Old Hammered Coins  By : Anthony Travis If you are looking to buy old hammered coins, then you are not alone. In the past decade the popularity of hammered coins has continued to rise among people who enjoy the historical insight that they offer What You Should Know When Collecting Vintage Barbie Dolls  By : Low Jeremy Barbie is a well known brand of dolls that have revolutionized the idea of the way little girls view and play will dolls. Barbie is a product of an American company called Mattel but interestingly enough, its inspiration came from Europe. What You HAVE To Know Before Building Your First Knife  By : Aaron Trubic Entering the world of knifemaking is an exciting endeavor. Build the best product you can with these tips for the beginner. What To Look For When Collecting Military Patches  By : Joelyn Pullano An over view on the making of military patches, how the patches came to be and information on collecting them. What To Do With Your Waltham! A Short History And Some Antique Watch Repair Tips!  By : Sarah Lyle What To Do With Your Waltham Watch. A Short History And Some Antique Watch Repair Tips! What Makes Old Stocks Valuable?  By : Larry Crain Descriptions of the characteristics of collectible stock certificates that increase their value. What Makes Barbies So Successful  By : Low Jeremy The Barbie doll is probably the most successful toy franchise in recent centuries. Every second, two Barbie dolls are being sold in over 150 nations around the world. It is currently a billion dollar industry, with interests not only in toys but also in computers, television and even movies. What Makes a Good Stamp Collector?  By : John Austwick How would you like to read some of the best, carefully distilled and clearly presented facts and arguments about this hot topic? Well, all you need to do is keep reading this fantastic article - and the others like it on this site. I'm sure you'll agree with me after you've read it. Stamp collecting is one hobby that is loved all over the world. Aside from the wonderful experience that stamps give to the collectors, it is also a very inexpensive hobby. What Kind Of Coin Collector Are You?  By : Ian Dennis Casual coin collecting The most ordinary type of coin collector is the casual collector. Casual collectors are both kids and adults. They collect random coins because they like the fun of it. The casual coin collector does not spend as much money on buying and preserving coins as a more advanced coin collector. Casual coin collectors usually have interest in coins with a special meaning to them, like for instance a coin minted in their year of their birth. Casual collector... What Is It About the Collectible Knife?  By : William Doggett One of the most interesting hobbies that I have found is knife collecting. The collectible knife is something that is full of history and legend. Many of the most famous Americans are noted because of the knives they carry. What do You, Me and Mr. Paul K. Miller have in Common?  By : Jack Deal What will become of all your personal pictures and papers when you die? Will your family do like most and divide up what they want and Goodwill the rest? What Coins Should I Collect?  By : GreenT47 It is easy to try to Collect Everything, but this will only get You into Trouble. Narrowing down Your Choices to 1 or 2 of Your Passionate Choices of Coins to Collect, is one of the Secrets to Effective Coin Collecting. It enables You to Concentrate Your Focus, Saves Time and Saves Money. It Makes this Hobby More Fun and Enjoyable, even if You are a Collector-Investor. What Build State, RTR, ARR or Kit, is the Best for Your First Rc Vehicle  By : Douglas Taylor Are you considering the radio control hobby? At first the Rc hobby can be very confusing just trying to figure out what you want. With there being airplanes, helicopters, boats, motorcycles, cars and trucks to just name a few, it can be hard trying to decide. What are the Advantages of Buying PCGS Graded Coins?  By : Keith Scott Have you ever wondered why you should buy PCGS certified coins? In this article I will give you several reasons to look at graded coins for your collection. Weird Collector Names  By : Larry Crain This is an interesting list of the names various collectors call themselves (arctophile? - teddy bears!), with definitions and pronunciations. Weapons of Death Become Art - Katana Sword Collecting  By : William Doggett The Katana swords were made as a weapon of death, and today there is a huge area of Katana sword collecting. Now that they are becoming real art and not the objects of their intended purpose, the katana swords are being displayed in bedrooms and showrooms across the country. Ways Of Finding And Buying Antiques  By : Rich Hudson Everyone wishes and dreams of owning nice antique furniture, who doesn’t? What were would you begin to look? It’s not as hard as you might think. Here are some suggestions on how to look or get an appointment for antique items. There are many things you can do. For instance, you can hand out want lists to people, telling them I collect antiques and give you’re number and let them know they can call if they know someone who could help you. It may seem like a tiring tactic ... Vintage Railroad Pocket Watches  By : Tiraton Athiwat When you are in the market for the best vintage railroad pocket watch available, something noteworthy is that they have only every been manufactured in the USA, and have had particular standards that had to be met. The size of the movement also needs to be paid particular attention to. Read more about railrolad pocket watches here. Useful information about coin collecting  By : Ian Niven While some choose to collect gold coins simply for the pure passion of the hunt or because they really love the items, others do it because many gold coins are valuable. Much like baseball cards and comic books, you can find limited edition gold coins worth hundreds of thousands of dollars. Many special issue gold coins are extremely rare and much desired, making them a huge asset to a collection. Unravel your creativity through the hobby of scrapbooking  By : John Foster Indulge in the hobby of scrapbooking and set free your creative talent. Understanding Coin Price Guides  By : GreenT47 Price Guides are great tools which provide us with much needed information. The Price or Value of any coin being traded, or in a prized collection is critically important. Knowing the True and Accurate Grade of Your Coin, and understanding that the ANA Price Guidelines are the Foundation of All Price Guides will help you to collect better coins. Types Of Magic Tricks  By : Preston Houer Magic is one form of entertainment enjoyed by many people from all walks of life. It is something that will never cease to amaze people both young and old. If one wishes to become a good magician, it would be a great help to know the various types of magic tricks before performing any. Magic tricks are done in a wide variety of ways and fall into different types; 1. The first one is called close up magic. It's the type that requires the least skill and many can do i... Turn Your Hobby into Profit  By : Dassana Jayalath Did you know that you can build a profitable home based business by just doing what you like? Find out how... Try Crafting For Your Next Hobby  By : Brent Shields Why should I or anyone for that matter get involved in crafting? Well...first things first, have you noticed how prices just keep getting higher and higher? Who can afford to give a decent gift to anyone nowadays? But...if you make the gift yourself it can be done for a fraction of the cost, not to mention the fact that everyone admires and wishes they could do the crafting themselves. Well you can! All you have to do is try. Crafting is one area that creativity itself is... Toys Market Environment In China  By : David ZHENG-YX The number of young kids under the age of 14 and infant, toddler and preschool in China is over 300,000,000, accounting for 25% of the whole population. Among them 80,000,000 live in the city, which form a large numbers of toy consumption. To Engrave Or Not To Engrave  By : James Monahan Engraving... what comes to mind is the permanence and the sense of personal ownership it gives to a precious stone, metal, or wood. Tips to Consider When Buying a Model Airplane  By : Julien Raynal Detailed models of historic and modern military aircrafts are well suited as gifts for military and aviation professionals, as well as collectors of aviation items. Tips to Conserve, Preserve, and Restore Your Music Box Collection  By : Monique Hawkins For the serious music box collector, looking after their valuable collection is important. Though preserving, conserving, and restoration sound similar, there is a difference between these concepts. Let's discover that these differences are. Tips On Being A Successful Magician  By : Preston Houer People who want to get into the profession of performing as a magician should know about the ins and outs of the business. Being a professional magician is a field which is quite hard to get into without the proper motivation, know-how and guidance. Here are some helpful tips on how you can land a gig as a magician and break into the field of performing magic tricks professionally: 1. Search within yourself and find out what you wish to gain from magic. You might ... Tips For Online Coin Auction Enthusiasts  By : Lee Dobbins Tips on coin collecting and buying coins at online auctions. Tips for Buying Antiques and Collectibles on Ebay  By : Matt Chang Buying at auction is lots of fun, but don't let the emotion get to you...or you'll pay too much! Thinking About Dolls  By : Kelly Johnson Imagination plays a big part of growing up. Children are fascinated by “acting out” what it would be like to be grown up. Toys play a vital part of this process. Almost anything can be a toy. From sticks and rocks to old socks, if it can be imagined, it can become a toy. I suppose dolls have been around since before written history. Traditionally a toy that girls have used for centuries, dolls have played a vital part in the growing-up process. From learning how to care f... The Woodworking Hobbie  By : Roger Hardieway-13042 Woodworking is the art or expertise of creating things out of wood. It is depicted in many earliest Egyptian drawings. It is now a broad designation covering a wide array of skills and techniques. And it is a craft that has evolved over centuries The Wicked Guide to Machete Collecting  By : William Doggett Why would anyone be interested in collecting machetes? To answer this question as simply as I can, because I like a big blade, a firm handle and the power behind this sword-like piece of steel. And, I am one very strange fella. So, keep reading. The Way To Download Free MP3 Audio Book Files  By : james lowe There is an easy and clear way to download gratis and internet bought audio book files to your desktop The Value of Your Coins  By : neil parnham So you are wanting to value your coins, what are the factors that will effect this how can you improve them to make you more money. The Top Three Must Have Disc Music Boxes for Music Box and Antique Collectors  By : Monique Hawkins There are many vintage and antique music boxes and music collectibles that the music box and antique collector can seek. These include wooden jewelry boxes, inlaid music boxes, wooden keepsake boxes, and disc music boxes. The top three disc music boxes are the symphonion, polyphon, and Regina music box. Discover that makes them unique. The Thrilling Ride of RC Cars  By : Jeff de Lara Kyosho Cars are the latest and most popular past time of the excite hunting people. Kyosho cars are miniature models of real life cars but you got the ability to control them. The Thimble and Thimble Collecting Today  By : Millard Hiner This article explores the evolution of thimbles beginning with the Etruscans and proceeding to modern times. It discusses the changes to thimble materials and manufacturing processes. It describes the origins of thimbles as a manufactured collectible and the state of thimble collecting today. The Proper Care Of Sports Cards  By : Daniel Smith We have all heard with heavy hearts the stories about how our great grandfather carried around a Honus Wagner Card in his back pocket until the corners wore off and his mother threw it away when she did the laundry, or how our father put a Mickey Mantle in the spokes of his bicycle wheel, just to hear it click as he sped down the street. The fact that a Honus Wagner recently sold for $600,000 makes you cringe at Great Grandpa’s carelessness and wonder just what you would have... The Popularity Of Gas RC Cars  By : Randy Myers What if I told you that you could be in the driver's seat of a fully loaded Porsche, BMW, Mercedes, Volvo or professional race car? And what if I told you that it would only cost you a few hundred dollars? Would you believe me? Probably not, but the truth is that any one of these cars can be yours for a fraction of the cost and on a smaller scale of these popular sports cars when you buy gas remote control cars. Remote control cars are not new. We all remember the cars we ... The Magical World Of Collectible Figurines  By : Susan Chiang Millions of people throughout the world take great joy in the hobby of collecting figurines. 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