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Invest In A Needle Set And Get The Most Out Of Your Hobby! When it comes to knitting, you definitely want to have an assortment of needles on hand to handle any pattern you come across. You don't want to be digging around in your basket and discover that you can't finish that sweater today because you're missing the proper needle or cable. Investing in a needle set or an interchangeable circular needle set insures that you will always have the proper needle and/or cable when you need it. …

Add some extra realism to your model or project with Alclad paints! Tired of your chrome and other metallic pieces looking dull? Alclad paints are easy to apply and can really add sheen and shine to your model! Try it on your next model and never worry about your chrome looking like grey! For best results, please follow Alclad's guides here as certain Alclad finishes require a gloss base for that glassy look. See these basic car parts get that shi …

Hummingbird season has started! Make sure you have feeders ready to greet them! About two-thirds of the lower forty-eight states will already have had their first hummingbird sightings by now. The rest of us in northern states must wait patiently as each sighting is a special treat! If you enjoy hummingbirds and want to attract them or more of them, make sure you put out your feeders early and keep them stocked and clean. Feeders are especially important in areas where f …

You would think that the most popular plastic kits would be classic muscle cars: Carmaros, Mustangs, Corvettes, Charges, etc. Normally you would hit the nail on the head, but the trend the past several months has been pickups and other 4x4 utility vehicles. Modelers just can't seem to get enough lately!  …

Did you know that there is actually a Squirrel Appreciation Day? It has been observed annually on January 21, since 2001. Sure you might have a different attitude if you’re plagued by squirrels squatting in your attic or squirrels totally unbaffled by the baffle of your backyard bird feeder. But these animals definitely have a good side as well. They plant a lot of seeds and nuts, dig up previously planted ones, and aerate your lawn with holes all at the same time. Their chattering, tail …