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Pansies bloom in early spring and can add some lovely color to your garden after winter. Pansies are generally one of the first plants to come up in the spring, and will continue to bloom until the temperatures rise and cause the plant to become dormant....

Toolbars are great features in web browsers that lets users configure the browser on the fly. It will let you put custom tools in the toolbar, which help you better control the browser in an efficient manner. The process of enabling the toolbar will diffe...

Creating "anointing oil," also known as blessing or consecrating oil, is a ceremonial act that turns standard olive oil into a great spiritual symbol and tool. The process is straightforward and it's a wonderful way to call out to the Lord and ask for His...

Dishwashers are a popular appliance because of how effortlessly they clean dishes, but they also need to be cleaned out on occasion too. Wash your appliance with soap and water to prevent stains. The drain, filter system, and rinse arm need to be scrubbed...

Bluing is a thin protective shell of black iron oxide (Fe3O4) intended to provide nominal protection against rusting for gun metal. Over time, however, this shell can wear away and need to be renewed to restore the gun’s appearance. Depending on the gun’s...

One of the most beautiful and unusual creatures in the world of bugs, the praying mantis makes a great pet. Catching and keeping one is fun and easy. Just grab a jar large enough to accommodate a mantis and drop it in. Make your new pet comfortable by...

Do you have a .DEB file that you need to install on Ubuntu, Debian, or Linux Mint? If you downloaded a DEB file for a program like Chrome from the web, you have several easy install options. If you prefer a graphical install method, you can use the Ubuntu...

Creating musical instruments out of recycled household materials is a fun, cheap, and easy DIY project. Plus, you'll be helping the environment by reusing materials in creative ways instead of putting them in the garbage. Best of all, there's really no li...

With PC gaming constantly improving, you may find your gameplay becoming slower, less fluid, or even glitchy as time goes on. However, there are a few simple and effective ways to boost your computer's speed and performance for gaming. In this article, we...

This wikiHow teaches how to troubleshoot a black screen after logging into Windows 7, otherwise known as the Black Screen of Death (BSOD).

Tulip, Japanese or saucer magnolias (Magnolia x soulangeana) are deciduous trees that grow to a height of 20 to 25 feet (6.1 to 7.6 m) and produce huge, fragrant flowers in the spring. Due to its unique growth patterns, it’s very important that magnolias...

Echolalia is the repetition of certain words or phrases spoken by someone else, either immediately after the words were said, or later on. It is often described as parrot-like mimicry. For instance, when asked, “Do you want some juice?” a child with echol...

Marriage is not just the merging of two people; it’s a blending of families, and in-laws are almost always part of the deal. One in four wives claim to "despise" their mother-in-laws, so clearly friction with this blending is not uncommon.[1] X Resear...

No matter how much you love a guy, you may reach a point when you realize that things just won't work out. This can happen with committed relationships, vague relationships, or relationships that never quite came to be. Regardless of how things went down,...

Do you have the kind of LEGO brick you need, but in a different color? Transform that brick into a useful color using this article!

The Kindle Fire is a great reading tablet, but if though the device is mainly for reading, you can still transfer pictures to it, and very easily too. Before you begin, however, you need to purchase a micro-USB cord, because it is not included in the box...