Home Crafts Gifts

'My mom's the greatest surgeon this side of Mayo brothers.'

"Young Frankenstein"

Gardener clipping topiary stairs

'Brian's saved us a small fortune...making all our own furniture!'

Heloise's Helpful Hints for Homebound

This Halloween, use props to create a unique jack-o-lanern. Fitness buffs might like a jumping jack. Or you could carve a lumberjack. In colder climates, Jack Frost might be a nice choice. And for something functional, build a jack!

"We've done everything in this book, and more. There's nothing left."

Beyond Dante

The Authentic Christmas.

"Someday we will escape from this prison."

Man's best friend

"How are we on bread?"

'My hubby is getting better at D.I.Y. . . . Oh yes, he now spends more on screws than plasters.'

'I'm knitting you sweater... do you want it too big or too small?'

"Norman's building a small Hadron Collider."

'Why bother recreating the 5,000-year-old recipe fo the ancient Egyptians, when there's already one that old at the back of the fridge?'

Cottage Industry

"Your father and I were hoping for something a little less artisanal."

'Mail order? You said all the toys were hand-made!'

'You're lucky. My wife won't let me have a man cave.'

'My son made it for me in shop class.'

Winery: Employees Must Wash Feet Before Returning to Work.

Painters

'Don't you hate it when your neighbor gets a new 'lectric drill?'

Locally made, handcrafted cars - no two alike.

'My home's got 'fortress' features galore - the best burglar alarm - armed security guards - intercom system - closed-circuit television - etc. ... I'm a virtual prisoner in my own home!'

Reduced for Quick Sale.

"Betty, I'm dying to see what you've knitted me for my birthday."

A Sweeping Reform.

Day 21 of self-isolation, and the DIY haircut hadn't been a complete success.

Knitting techniques

Chestnut crafts

"Rough week, Gourdie?"

"Well, at least we know our mouse catapult works."

A blacksmith shaping a horse shoe on an anvil.