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Duplicating Parts Using Silicone Molds
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (38+ words) [Do As I Do] had a simple task to complete. A couple of small parts needed to be duplicated in some quantity, with good dimensional accuracy and surface finish. There are a number of ways you might go......
Reading planning round-up: Plan for new homes next to former pub rejected over ‘crammed’ design
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (487+ words) Whitley Street in Reading. The old Wellington Arms, previously a Greggs bakery and now a Turkish halal food centre, can be seen. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service A plan for bungalows next to a former pub in Reading…...
Plan to convert town centre buildings into 108 apartments looks set to get go-ahead
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (386+ words) PLANS to extend and convert two prominent commercial buildings in Crewe into 108 town centre apartments have been recommended for approval. Packwood Ventures Ltd has applied for permission for the remodelling, extension and part change of use of Breeden House and…...
The Woodworking Demonstration That Didn’t Go As Planned
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (124+ words) From age 12 until I was 22, I worked with my dad in the construction business. I began by cleaning up behind adult workers on weekends and …...
Photo-Etched Parts for Scale Models: Uses and Benefits
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (727+ words) A model may have the correct overall shape, but oversized details can quickly break the illusion. At smaller scales, a plastic ladder, grille, seat belt, or access panel may need extra thickness so it can be molded safely. That thickness…...
Nick Offerman Talks Shop: The ‘Thrilling Epiphany’ That Led to His Woodworking Passion
2+ day, 19+ hour ago (494+ words) Published on Jul. 24, 2026 Actor and woodshop proprietor Nick Offerman shares sawdust-laden musings on craftsmanship, creativity and biting off more than he can chew. To celebrate Family Handyman’s 75th anniversary, we stopped by our guest editor’s California woodshop to talk about how…...
Plans to turn space above town centre shops into flats approved by Bradford Council
2+ day, 20+ hour ago (490+ words) PLANS to convert vacant office space above shops in Ilkley town centre into up to nine apartments have been approved in principle by Bradford Council. The proposal relates to first-floor offices at Dalesway House, 10 South Hawksworth Street, part of the…...
Plans for block of flats to replace empty shops in city suburb
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (306+ words) Plans for a block of flats to replace and disused building of empty shops have been submitted for a property in Headington. The plan comes as the second attempt to demolish and rebuild the dated and disused building at 253-255 London…...
Solihull planners block Kingshurst change of use plan
3+ day, 21+ hour ago (319+ words) The home Hemlingford Road, Kingshurst, proposed to become a five bedroom HMO and studio flat(Image: Google Maps) A proposal to turn a family home into a HMO and a studio flat has been blocked by Solihull planners. Applicant Mr…...
Composting with bears in mind
3+ day, 18+ hour ago (586+ words) Vermont Fish & Wildlife offers tips for composting at home while minimizing the chances of attracting bears. Many people are having problems with bears looking for food near their homes, according to the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department. With the food…...