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How much can entry-level tiny house trailers cost? We are talking about only one type of small homes here – tiny houses on wheels.  Right away most of the people will start comparing these tiny house trailers with RVs and mobile homes but there are a few major differences between these three. Living in an …

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Whether you just want to learn to crochet or are ready to expand your knowledge of crochet stitches, this simple stitch is a wonderful addition to your toolbox. Crossed Double Crochet Stitch (also called criss-cross stitch) is a product of a small modification to a basic double crochet stitch. 

Why should you learn Crossed Double Crochet Stitch and what is great about it?

It is a very easy crochet stitch to learn;
Crossed Double crochet stitch only uses 2 basic crochet stitches;
With an easy repeat of 2 rows, it is fast to learn and master;
It is truly reversible;
Its lacy texture makes it great for summer crochet tops and dresses, especially with cotton yarn.

Most importantly, if you learned to crochet double crochet stitch, you can use it for many of your crochet creations such as blankets, cardigans, and scarves. As a matter of fact, with our step-by-step clear tutorial, you’ll find the process effortless.

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Check out our collection of these very popular and affordable unique small house plans from a group of professional architects and designers – “Pin-Up Houses” from the Czech Republic. They did a remarkable job of designing and then building almost all of their tiny homes. In hard economic times, many of our visitors look for …

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It is very easy to learn how to knit a triangle shawl for beginners with a free pattern provided by Red Heart. Furthermore, you will find a step-by-step tutorial, a FREE PDF pattern download, and a very detailed video. This gives you excellent guidelines both on the yarn label and on the website. I was glad …

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Are you interested in learning how to arm-knit or finger-knit chunky blanket that is so cozy that it will fill up your home with a really warm hygge feeling? In fact, this ultimate DIY project doesn’t require any special skills and may take as little as 40 minutes! Just imagine learning in a few minutes how …

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We are going to learn how to crochet a blanket using V-stitch – a nice crochet pattern that is very easy for beginners. No matter where you are in your crochet journey, it is fun to learn how to crochet V-stitch. It is a great stitch for your toolbox. You’d be surprised how suitable it is …

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Are you a fan of contemporary fluid arts, especially acrylic pour painting? Are you tired of seeing thousands of tiny canvasses with different variations of cells? How about doing paintings of galaxies using pour painting and other techniques? Check out our blog posts about acrylic pouring: Acrylic Pour Painting Supplies for Stunning DIY Fluid Arts …

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What are Infrared and Red Light Therapies? You probably have seen some ads like these: “Red light therapy for hair loss” or “Red light therapy for cellulite”. Although these taglines sound a bit gimmicky, there is, actually a pretty solid scientific evidence supporting many red light therapy benefits. Does infrared light therapy work? Numerous studies …

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