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Making your own slime is the perfect do-it-yourself afternoon project. You can make it from simple ingredients, and then you can play with it for hours. Of course, after making it, you want to keep it fresh, and the best way to do that is to put it in som...

If you've tried everything to treat your blemish-prone or oily skin, try a charcoal mask! Once you've tested your skin for a reaction, apply the mask to blemish-prone parts of your face and let the mask dry. Slowly peel off the mask before you wash and mo...

Viewing a film on tape is an experience of its own and transports one to a completely different point in time. Technology has advanced tremendously over the past decade, but like cult classic films there is a following with everything- even videotapes. Wh...

When you think of Russian folk dancing, you probably picture someone squatting low to the ground, arms folded, kicking their legs in front of them. This dance—which actually originated in Ukraine—is also known as the Cossack dance, Ukrainian Hopak stage d...

Plumbers putty is a commonly used supply in plumbing projects. It is probably most often used to put together sinks and seal them to prevent water leaks. By cleaning properly, warming up the putty, and pressing it into place, you can apply putty like a pr...

A print spooler is the software that handles all the print jobs being sent to a printer. If your printer's not working and your print jobs keep getting stuck, you may need to clear the printer spooler. Before you clear the printer spooler, make sure your...

Landscape edging can give planters and gardens an attractive, organized appearance. If you want to install landscape edging on your property, you’ll probably use either plastic, brick, or metal edging. No matter what you choose, you’ll need to decide on a...

Understanding how much you'll receive each month in Social Security benefits is a big part of retirement planning. The average is around $16,000 a year, but the actual amount you'll receive depends on how much money you've put into the system. The Social...

Teaching drawing can be fun and rewarding, but it’s also a challenge. To be a successful drawing teacher, you need to be patient and encouraging. Try not to point out students mistakes or be judgmental. Remember, everyone has to start somewhere! By starti...

Coyotes are one of the top ten most fearsome predators in North America. These animals aren’t usually a threat to humans, but can make a mess on your land and become aggressive at close range. Simply preventing access to food sources (like garbage) will h...

The state of New York issues identification cards—also known as non-driver’s ID—to anyone who follows the proper application procedure. Note that a NY ID card is not the same thing as a driver’s license.[1] X Research source ID cards are iss...

Maybe your chrome bumper has rusted, or you’re just not a fan of that shiny silver color. Painting over chrome isn’t like painting over regular metals — if you paint directly on top of it, you’ll end up with flaking paint and a sad-looking bumper. By maki...

Seizures can be scary, particularly grand mal seizures that result in repeated head movements or flailing limbs. Typically, the very first thing you want to do is to make the person safe by lowering them to the ground and removing any potentially harmful...

If your tires are overfilled with air or you need to transport them, you may want to deflate them. Both vehicle tires and bike tires have valves located in them that control the flow of air in and out of the tire. Once you find the valve stem, letting the...

Galvanized pipe is steel pipe that is coated in zinc, which minimizes rust and corrosion inside the pipe. It is very strong and has historically been used for running water in homes. Whether you are installing new galvanized pipe or removing old pipes, if...

Making friendship bracelets can be really fun, but it’s hard to know the best way to tie them onto your wrist. Start your bracelet with a loop on one side or braid the frayed ends on each side. Then, choose from a number of non-permanent ways to tie your...