Can you recommend hobby blogs for a weekend hobbyist looking for practical step-by-step advice?

Absolutely — for a weekend hobbyist, the best hobby blogs are usually the ones that focus on practical how-tos, beginner-friendly projects, tools/materials lists, and troubleshooting.

Here are some solid options by hobby type:

General maker / DIY

• Instructables — Huge library of step-by-step projects across woodworking, crafts, electronics, and more.
• The Spruce Crafts — Very approachable tutorials for crafts, home projects, and seasonal hobbies.
• Popular Woodworking — Good if you want practical woodworking guidance without too much jargon.

Home repair / DIY

• Family Handyman — Excellent for weekend projects, repairs, and clear instructions.
• This Old House — Great step-by-step home improvement advice with a lot of visual guidance.

Cooking / baking

• Sally’s Baking Addiction — Reliable, practical recipes with clear technique tips.
• Serious Eats — Strong on method and why things work, especially useful if you like learning the “why.”

Gardening

• The Old Farmer’s Almanac Garden Planner blog/resources — Very practical for beginners.
• Epic Gardening — Easy-to-follow advice, especially for small-space or beginner gardeners.

Sewing / crafts

• Sew DIY — Good for approachable sewing tutorials and pattern-based projects.
• A Beautiful Mess — Creative but still practical craft and home project ideas.

Photography

• Digital Photography School — Beginner-friendly lessons and practical tips.
• Fstoppers — More advanced, but still useful for technique and gear guidance.

Electronics / tech tinkering

• SparkFun Blog — Great for beginner electronics projects and tutorials.
• Adafruit Learning System — Very step-by-step for hobby electronics and coding-related projects.

If you want, I can also give you:

1. a short list of the best blogs for one specific hobby, or
2. a “best blogs for absolute beginners” list with the most straightforward tutorials.