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25 Homesteading Hobbies
February 21, 2023February 23, 2023 hsotr The Skills

25 Homesteading Hobbies

Life on a farm isn't all chores. Here are some new projects and hobbies you can tackle on those rainy days, snowy days, and Sundays.

How to Prevent a Haké Brush from Shedding
January 24, 2023January 23, 2023 hsotr The Skills

How to Prevent a Haké Brush from Shedding

A common complaint with haké brushes is that they shed prolifically, leaving hairs embedded in the painting. The good news is that the solution is quite simple.

7 Free Writing Lessons for December
November 25, 2022January 3, 2023 hsotr The Skills

7 Free Writing Lessons for December

Looking for ways to keep writing skills sharpened through the Christmas season? We are making 7 days of writing lessons available for free.

Building a Stone Arch Bridge
November 2, 2022November 2, 2022 hsotr The Skills

Building a Stone Arch Bridge

Wanting to cross ditches and wet spots on your land in a way that combines practicality with eye appeal? Build a stone arch bridge!

Write Something Every Day
October 2, 2022September 30, 2022 hsotr The Skills

Write Something Every Day

The best way for anyone to learn to write is to put pencil to paper and start writing. But what to write? Write Something Every Day offers 366 pencil sharpeners.

The Poet's Toolbox: Sound
August 20, 2021October 3, 2022 hsotr The Skills

The Poet’s Toolbox: Sound

The final tool in the poet's toolbox, sound, is by no means the least important. In fact, this auditory element is one of the things that sets poetry apart from prose.

5 Things Every Beginning Acrylic Artist Needs
June 16, 2021June 16, 2021 hsotr The Skills

5 Things Every Beginning Acrylic Artist Needs

Getting into acrylic painting doesn't have to break the bank. This shopping list will provide you with an excellent balance of economy and quality.

The Poet's Toolbox: Rhyme
May 26, 2021October 3, 2022 hsotr The Skills

The Poet’s Toolbox: Rhyme

Rhyme is one area where purists are most likely to critique your work. The key is to use rhyme deliberately and with due consideration of the intended effect.

The Poet's Toolbox: Meter
April 28, 2021October 3, 2022 hsotr The Skills

The Poet’s Toolbox: Meter

The meter is the beat of the poem. A pattern of emphasized and unemphasized syllables is one of the ways in which poetry differs from prose.

The Poet's Toolbox: Language
March 17, 2021October 3, 2022 hsotr The Skills

The Poet’s Toolbox: Language

Part of writing poetry is choosing exactly the right word. The right word leaves your reader or listener hungry for more.

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