How do you work with and make things out of bamboo that is growing all around my property?

Bamboo can be used for several things around the house:

• Many times I cut the stalk and use it for things like stakes for smaller plants/seedlings.
• On a very long "pole" (about 5 feet long and almost an inch in diameter) I have attached a Swiffer-type duster to the end and use it for the corners of rooms by the walls and ceiling (since I'm not a tall man).
• Take many sticks about the same thickness and length and 'lash' them together for a screen or fence. This can cover up things around the yard that you may not like looking at (garbage pails, etc.)