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Though green tea has some health benefits, it can also cause side effects such as nervousness and upset stomach. Some of the problems are due to the caffeine in the tea—although it's primarily water-based, it does contain a small amount of caffeine. Other...

Flash! Crash! Boom! A thunderstorm is coming. How are you supposed to fall asleep with all of that racket, much less sleep soundly? How can you block out the sound and light? In some parts of the country, frequent storms can be a frequent sleep disruptor....

If you drink alcohol, it’s important to make responsible decisions. Otherwise, you could hurt your friends and family, or you could put yourself in grave danger. In order to drink responsibly, you have to make a game plan, know your limits, and be able to...

This is an article about using a clutch on a dirt bike. Dirt-biking can be fun, but on the other hand, hard, and dangerous.

Losing track of your phone can become a major inconvenience for the safety of your information. Your phone can also be used to pull a prank on your friends by receiving a call from a “very important person” who they need to talk to. It is also useful for...

This wikiHow teaches you how to create simple desktop icons for your Microsoft Window apps. You can start with an image and convert it to an icon in a program like GIMP or Photoshop, or draw your icon icon from scratch in an illustration app like Microsof...

Leaking pumps can destroy the swimming pool motor. Here is some advice on how to replace a pool pump seal. The following instructions are general. Seal components are similar for most centrifugal pumps.

While the news makes it seem like the world is a pretty scary place, you can take steps to stay safe and comfortable while you're out and about. You shouldn't have to feel afraid when you're walking home alone or going to a new place. To give you some ext...

Hanging a new door in a door frame seems like a simple task, but doing it incorrectly can result in uneven gaps in the spaces around the door, or worse, a door that won't even latch. Following these steps will help you to avoid possible problems.

The death of a beloved pet affects a family deeply. A funeral can help you come to terms with the loss. Make a decision about what to do with the pet's body. If you can bury it in your backyard, look into that. You can also get your pet cremated or bury i...

Humans are social animals, and we find ourselves drawn to live in communities. In high-density areas, however, we are not always able to choose who we live near. Whether you live in a city apartment or a large house in the country, you can probably find a...

Nerf guns can be a ton of fun to play with. But they can be hard to shoot accurately. Nerf darts rely on velocity, and air resistance, so in order to shoot a Nerf gun accurately you must have the correct skills. Here are some things you can do if you are...

While the majority of towns and cities around the world are safe, you might sometimes visit an area with a high crime rate and an increased chance of being mugged. If this is the case, you need to be careful to safeguard yourself, your loved ones, and you...

Are you looking to take your love of chocolate to the next level? Maybe you’re just curious about how you can enhance your interest in it. Boost your enjoyment of chocolate by learning how to slow down and savor it, and by knowing what to pair it with!

Most children love video games. While video games can teach certain skills or be educational, many children spend too many hours with a controller in their hand. Video games have been linked to childhood obesity and cognitive problems. You don’t have to c...

It's always disappointing to hear a catchy new song that you can’t wait to share with others, only to discover that it’s full of profanity. Luckily, any of several powerful audio editing programs will make it possible to do away with expletives and other...