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Cool Craft Trends

Watch this video about craft and hobby trends on HowStuffWorks. Crafting is booming and continues to gain in popularity because it's easy, it helps reduce stress, it builds children's self-esteem and learning skills, it's emotionally pleasing, and most importantly — it's fun! See how crafts and hobbies work in this video


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Cool Craft Trends (2:58)

Watch this video about craft and hobby trends on HowStuffWorks. Crafting is booming and continues to gain in popularity because it's easy, it helps reduce stress, it builds children's self-esteem and learning skills, it's emotionally pleasing, and... More »

Home Matters: Splongee Flyer (1:06)

Danita Thomas, co-author of the Ultimate Book of Kid Concoctions, shows us how to make your kids a splongee flyer at a fraction of the cost on Discovery Channel's "Home Matters."

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Deconstructed: Lawn Mower (2:59)

On The Science Channel's "Deconstructed," discover how lawn mowers are a generator of a small hurricane. The complicated engine system of lawn mowers drive both the blades and the wheels.

Deconstructed: Bread Toaster (3:02)

On The Science Channel's "Deconstructed," take a look inside a bread toaster. Learn how the grid heats up and the lever spring prevents the toast from flying across the room.

Sci Fi Saved My Life: Bomb Shelters (2:12)

"The Terminator," presents a grim vision of a future devastated by nuclear war. Weary of a possible real life threat, many have built bomb shelters underneath their houses. Learn more on The Science Channel's "Sci-Fi Saved My Life."

Deconstructed: Propane Grill (2:44)

Learn how a propane grill and all its components work on The Science Channel's "Deconstructed."

Deconstructed: Digital Scale (2:02)

If you want to be precise with your weight, the digital scale might be for you. In this clip from The Science Channel's "Deconstructed", we learn how this heavyweight technology works.

Deconstructed: Mechanical Scales (2:43)

You can't hide the truth from the bathroom scale. In this clip from "Deconstructed" on The Science Channel, learn the technology behind the mechanical scale.

Deconstructed: How Toilets Work (3:01)

Learn about the flushing mechanism of a toilet in this clip from "Deconstructed" on The Science Channel.

What the Ancients Knew: Spinning Wheel (1:11)

The ancient Indians used the spinning wheel to create soft and beautiful garments. See how the wheel originated in this clip on The Science Channel's series, "What the Ancients Knew."

In a Split Second: Preventing Accidents in the Home (29:30)

Every five seconds there is a serious accident in the home. Aimed at lowering that statistic, this program demonstrates to parents and other caregivers how they can take precautions to prevent common accidents.

How It's Made: Chain Saw (3:21)

Chain saws are pretty useful and easy to build -- you can even make one at home. Learn how to make a chain saw from scratch in this video.