How to Run a Profitable Candle-Making Workshop on Weekends
Run a profitable weekend candle-making workshop: master soy wax and wicks, source supplies in...
Laura Hayes
Laura Hayes is a maker and DIY writer with over a decade of hands-on experience in woodworking, home decor, and small-batch crafts. At Hobby Rig she turns weekend projects into clear, step-by-step guides with honest budgets and real tool lists — including the mistakes she made so you don't have to.
How to Use Architectural Salvage Pieces as Statement Home Decor
Find, clean, and install architectural salvage as statement decor: where to source doors and...
How to Build a Light Box for Photographing Your Handmade Crafts
Build a DIY light box for under $20 from a cardboard box: cut and diffuse the windows, add a...
The Complete Guide to Buying Epoxy Resin That Won't Yellow Over Time
Buy epoxy resin that won't yellow by reading labels for UV inhibitors, matching resin to sun...
The Complete Guide to Growing Vegetables in Five-Gallon Buckets
Grow vegetables in five-gallon buckets: choose food-grade buckets, drill drainage holes, use...
The Best Way to Refinish a Thrifted Dresser Without Sanding
Refinish a thrifted dresser without sanding by degreasing thoroughly, priming for adhesion, and...
The Complete Guide to Teaching a Beginner Pottery Class at Home
Teach a beginner pottery class at home with no wheel: hand-building techniques, a protected...
The Best Way to Mix Vintage and Modern Furniture Without Clashing
Mix vintage and modern furniture without clashing by choosing a dominant style, bridging pieces...
Why Macrame Plant Hangers Are the Easiest First Fiber Art Project
Make your first macrame plant hanger with 4mm cotton cord: cutting cords, the lark's head...
How to Choose the Right Paintbrush Type for Every Art Medium
Match paintbrushes to your medium: natural vs synthetic bristles, seven head shapes, a...
How to Build a Rain Garden That Prevents Yard Flooding Naturally
Build a rain garden that drains in 24 to 48 hours: siting, sizing at 15-20% of impervious area...
How to Make a Custom Headboard Using Reclaimed Wood Planks
Build a reclaimed wood headboard for $30 to $50: choosing salvaged planks, measuring...