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Since ancient times, the wood pipe has been used by everyone from peasants to kings, pioneer to chief. They have been used to smoke a variety of materials. Having been around since before rolled cigarettes, the pipe gives off an aura of sophistication and wealth. Today you can buy them from your local tobacco shop, but nothing really goes better than lighting up some cherry tobacco in a pipe of your own design.
Required Materials
A block of briar, cedar, or any other “soft” wood
A pencil
A ferrule
A circle
Drill with gimlets
Grafter
Small saw
Dremel tool
Sand paper
Milling cutter and chisel
Preparation
First things first, you need to find out what you want your new pipe to look like. Draw it out on some paper, or take a look for some designs on the Internet. This is your chance...
How to Roast Garlic
Garlic has many nutritional benefits and its distinct flavor will enhance the taste of any dish that uses it. Roasting garlic is a simple, fast and easy procedure. The following article will teach you exactly how to do this. Whether you are simply expanding your culinary pallet or you have heard the praises of garlic [...]
How to Build Stairs
When building additions to your home or tree fort, something you may want to create are stairs. They can be various sizes and types, made from concrete, iron wrought and wood. The stairs I will describe for you will be made of wood and very simple to make. Required Materials/Tools 2×6″ lumber 2×12″ lumber Framing [...]
How to Make Brie Kisses
Makes 32.
Required Ingredients
250 to 350 grams brie cheese (wedges are fine)
1 (500 grams) box frozen puff pastry
Hot pepper jelly
Instructions
Cut the brie into 1 and a 1/4-centimeter squares (leave the rind on if you like). Place on a dinner plate and put the cheese in the freezer while you thaw the puff pastry for half an hour at room temperature.
Unfold the thawed pastry, press together seams and roll lightly with a rolling pin to smooth it out. Cut each sheet into fourths, then cut each quarter in half. Cut in half again to make 16 squares per sheet.
Lightly spray a mini-muffin pan with nonstick spray. Fit a piece of dough into each cup, pushing into the cup but leaving the edges sticking up. Place a dab of pepper jelly in each cup, then top with a piece of cheese.
Bake at 200 degrees...
How to Build a Putting Green
Everyone wants to be as great as Tiger Woods or Jack Nicklaus. The best way to improve your short game is to have a putting green of your own. It takes some time and effort to properly build and maintain a perfect putting green. Make sure to start your project on a sunny day. You wouldn’t want to do landscaping in the rain!
Required Materials
Seed (ask your local plant supplier which is best for the green)
Fill
Various lawn-care products (you can look online to check what will be best for your new green)
Irrigation tubing
Shovel
Metal rake
Hose
Wheelbarrow
Soil removal equipment
Instructions
You first need to decide where the green will go. Be sure it is off to the side and avoid places where a lot of people walk. You don’t want the green to be trampled. Mark off the area you...
