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Microsoft Publisher treats each object in your publication as a table, a text box, an AutoShape, a picture or piece of clip art as an independent layer. You can place these layers on top of each other for visual effect, and you can change the order (z-ord...

Leftover avocado doesn't need to be composted; if you've got a glut of avocado, freeze it. Especially since avocados seem to spoil when you turn your back, knowing how to freeze them properly is a life (and money) saver.

Blocking certain websites can keep you productive during the workday or minimize the chance of your child finding adult content. You can create a website "blacklist" for your Mac in several ways. The built-in Parental Control options are the easiest to us...

Resetting your cell phone will delete everything on it and return it to its factory default settings. This can be useful if you are experiencing problems with your phone, as it tends to fix most issues that aren't hardware-related. It's also a good practi...

Shadow boxing is the act of punching into the air, usually without an opponent, as exercise. The name comes from the practice of standing close to a wall and pretending to punch the shadow you project onto it. It’s a great way to exercise and to improve y...

There are some jazz purists who say the only good jazz sound is a hollow-bodied arch top, either unamplified or through a time-tested amp brand like Polytone or a Fender Twin. You can coax a good jazz sound out of any amp, if you're ready to fiddle with i...

When you're tall, wearing high heels can often present a series of challenges. Not only can finding the right heels to compliment your height be difficult, it can also be a struggle to find a pair that you feel safe walking in. And that is not to mention...

Dyeing your hair can be a fun and unique way to express yourself. However, your parents may not want you to dye your hair. If you still want to take the risk and try it, learning more about the dyeing process can help you get the hair color you want and...

Rum is a liquor distilled from sugar cane juice or its molasses byproduct. It is aged in casks of steel, oak, or charred oak to create light, gold, or dark rum, respectively. Commonly sourced from the Caribbean and Latin America, rum is a very versatile l...

You’ve just finished painting your house. The job, however, isn’t finished. Cleaning your implements will allow you to use them again. Rollers are cleaned differently than brushes. Depending on the paint you’ve used, you’ll have to choose an appropriate m...

If you use a shower curtain liner, sooner or later you will get some soap, lime, and mildew buildup. Luckily, getting rid of it is easy with a washing machine.

Creating a food web is a really great way to learn more about how organisms and animals live in their natural habitats. While a food chain shows how ecosystems function in a linear way, a food web is a more visual approach with multiple animals connected...

This wikiHow teaches you how to block a website on your computer's Firefox browser. While there isn't a built-in way to do this in Firefox's settings, you can use an add-on called "Block Site" to block sites for you. You can use the same add-on to unblock...

Form 1099-K is used to report income received from electronic payments such as credit cards, debit cards, PayPal, and other third party payers. In most cases, the payment settlement entity (PSE) will send you a 1099-K by January 31. This income needs to b...

A great way of saving money at drug stores are taking advantage of their store reward programs. CVS is a popular drugstore that focuses on cosmetics and other personal care items. If you shop at CVS and getting into couponing as a beginner, it is a necess...

When you add a contact to your Favorites, they can bypass restrictions set by Do Not Disturb and other Focus settings. It also makes them easy to find in the Phone app. Here's how to add Favorites to your iPhone.