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Top 10 Stress-Busting Hobbies You Can Start This Week No matter your budget, schedule, or skill level, these hobbies are proven by research to help lower stress, boost mood, and improve overall quality of life. 1. Gardening 🌱 Why it works: A 2020 study in Urban Forestry & Urban Greening found that spending time with plants can reduce cortisol levels and improve focus. Starter tip: Begin with low-maintenance plants like herbs or succulents. 2. Painting or Drawing 🎨 Why it works: Creative activities activate the brain’s reward system, releasing dopamine — the “feel-good” chemical. ( Frontiers in Psychology , 2016) Starter tip: Don’t overthink it — try 15 minutes of doodling daily. 3. Hiking or Nature Walks 🚶‍♀️ Why it works: Exposure to green spaces is linked to lower anxiety and depression (American Psychological Association). Starter tip: Start with local parks or short trails before tackling longer hikes. 4. Playing a Musical Instrument 🎶 Why it works: Music-mak...

9 Welding Projects So Fun You’ll Forget to Mow the Lawn 🔥 Welcome to the Wild Side of DIY Sure, mowing the lawn makes you feel responsible. But welding? Welding makes you feel like a metal-slinging sorcerer with a flaming wand. And let’s be honest—grass grows back. Cool projects that shoot sparks and earn bragging rights? That’s forever. 😎 So put down the mower, grab your welding gear, and prepare for a weekend so creatively satisfying, your grass will understand the neglect. 1. Custom Fire Pit – Backyard Throne of Flames 🔥 Nothing screams “I’m the king of this yard” like a welded fire pit you built with your own hands. Use sheet steel, rebar, or even upcycled parts. Add a laser-cut grill grate and boom—summer nights, leveled up. Insight: According to Weld.com , fire pit builds are one of the most searched welding projects on YouTube. 2. BBQ Smoker Frame – Grill, Baby, Grill 🍖 Forget store-bought. A custom-welded smoker turns your backyard into a meat temple. Build the frame, m...