Radioactive dating: Is it possible for a hobbyist to get something dated? [more inside]
posted on Jul 3, 2008 - 7 answers

Digitalcamerafilter: Tell me what you think of your Olympus 1020 [more inside]
posted on Jun 23, 2008 - 2 answers

I need a new digital camera. Don't roll your eyes. I do need some help. [more inside]
posted on Jun 13, 2008 - 18 answers

I need a new hobby programming project (preferably something web based but not necessarily). I want it to be useful to someone (well preferably more than one person) but non-commercial in nature. Can you suggest one? [more inside]
posted on May 7, 2008 - 5 answers

I'm a university student in search of a grand project to occupy my next year and a bit. Any suggestions? [more inside]
posted on Apr 29, 2008 - 10 answers

Help me choose a hobby? [more inside]
posted on Apr 14, 2008 - 23 answers

How do I get a handle on my new photo collecting hobby? [more inside]
posted on Apr 12, 2008 - 6 answers

Help me take my tropical freshwater fish to the next level. [more inside]
posted on Nov 26, 2007 - 10 answers

I need recommendations for beginner-level electronic kits and projects; audio-related kits and projects preferred. [more inside]
posted on Oct 29, 2007 - 19 answers

ElectronicsFilter: How do I drive a step-up transformer to get hundreds of volts out of an AA battery? They're only 1.5v. [more inside]
posted on Sep 3, 2007 - 7 answers

Random strangers of the internet, please recommend a hobby to me. [more inside]
posted on Aug 28, 2007 - 38 answers

I have come into a large collection of N-Scale trains, rolling stock and track and would like some pointers to good websites for small layout practices etc. moen-sigh. [more inside]
posted on Aug 18, 2007 - 9 answers

Help me find an ADD-friendly physical activity. Looks like there's [more inside]
posted on Jun 19, 2007 - 22 answers

You set out to be a writer, a musician, a painter, a filmmaker, an actor, something creative. Somehow you didn't become the success you once envisioned. Have you been able to maintain an interest and participation in artistic pursuits as a hobby or small sideline, or have you needed to let the spark fade away completely? [more inside]
posted on May 30, 2007 - 25 answers

I want to go fishing. You know, the kind where you stand around in a river with a floppy hat. I want this to be my hobby. [more inside]
posted on Feb 28, 2007 - 31 answers

How would one start developing software to interface with a PBX? [more inside]
posted on Feb 1, 2007 - 6 answers

I'm relatively crafty, but inexperienced and largely ignorant of building construction. What are the best tools to learn masonry, preferably stone masonry, first as a hobby but potentially as a career? [more inside]
posted on Jan 17, 2007 - 7 answers

a list of 52 cool things you always wanted to learn but never got round to! [more inside]
posted on Dec 11, 2006 - 33 answers

Acquarium hobbyist looking for suggestions on her new-found obsession. I've had a freshwater tank for years and just now really got into having it heavily planted and aquascaped. Now I'm really wanting to expand and possibly develop a cichlid or saltwater tank. There's just a few problems, (and lots of questions) [more inside]
posted on Sep 29, 2006 - 7 answers

How can I combine my dream of being a barista with my full-time desk job? [more inside]
posted on Jul 27, 2006 - 26 answers

Help me find a way to entertain my homebound future mother-in-law! [more inside]
posted on Jun 20, 2006 - 14 answers

A friend of mine has recently gotten really into wines. I think the whole thing is pretentious, silly, and barely covers the fact that he has become sort of a lush. HOWEVER, if this kind of thing actually impresses women, I would say that it's worthwhile. So here's my question - does it?
posted on Dec 3, 2005 - 60 answers

I need to be gluing paper to paper for long lasting results. Please help me find a glue that will not let go! [more inside]
posted on Nov 21, 2005 - 25 answers

Recommendations for what I should have on my electronics workbench? [more inside]
posted on Aug 12, 2005 - 13 answers

Please suggest a better web site/blog for displaying my photos. [more inside]
posted on Jul 8, 2005 - 9 answers

Where can I find a thermometer which will accurately measure infrared heat in 10 seconds or so, and reads in the 300-1000 degrees Fahrenheit? [more inside]
posted on Mar 25, 2005 - 10 answers

I just bought a Ryobi miter saw for a couple small home improvement projects (hand rail installation and base board cuts), so the saw will pay for itself in pretty short order. Still, I don't want to watch it collect dust when I'm done. [more inside]
posted on Mar 13, 2005 - 12 answers

Do you have any collections? [+]
posted on Oct 13, 2004 - 42 answers

I want to learn how to make simple electronics, like LED controllers that I can hook up to a serial port. Can anyone recommend a book to get started with? [more inside]
posted on Aug 29, 2004 - 14 answers

Something to occupy my hands but not my eyes. [More inside]
posted on Apr 19, 2004 - 14 answers

I'm thinking about getting into photography - something I have always wanted to do, but never seemed to have the time to fit it in. I would like to go "manual" - anyone have any suggestions on what camera I should try and find? I would like to have a big clunky metal manual monster that I can learn the basics on..... There are lots of sites out there claiming that this camera is the best, or this camera is the best, or this camera.... you know. What do you suggest?
posted on Jan 3, 2004 - 15 answers