Hobbies & DIY

Dig into the roots of America’s musical history and explore compositions from across the world. Features audio and video that spans all time periods and hundreds of thousands of artists, composers, choreographers, and ensembles.

View step-by-step service and repair information, diagrams, maintenance schedules, estimates, service bulletins and recalls for thousands of domestic and imported vehicles.

Learn a new art or craft skill with thousands of video classes taught by recognized design experts and artists.

Explore leading hobby and craft magazines, a DIY database of detailed “how-tos,” recipes and videos. Inspire creativity and nurture your extra-curricular interests in nearly every hobby, from collecting spoons and puppetry to fantasy sports, bird watching, and so many more. 

Read detailed, user-friendly “how-to” guides covering various home improvement and repair projects organized by topic.

Watch movies and documentaries from award-winning filmmakers and the best in independent, classic film, and world cinema.

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Learn how to provide routine maintenance and extensive repairs on small engines such as motorcycles, chainsaws, generators, lawnmowers, snow blowers, watercraft and more.