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Wood lathes can be used to create functional furniture components, beautiful decorative wood projects such as candlesticks and bowls, or even toys such as tops and yo yos. These machines range in size from hobby models that fit on a work bench to large i...

The Epstein-Barr virus, or EBV, is a very common virus. It can cause infectious mononucleosis (“mono”), especially in young adults and adolescents; however, not everyone gets mono, and some people have no symptoms at all, making the virus tough to spot.[1...

Jabber (XMPP) is an Open Source IM Protocol similar to Whatsapp, Telegram, or Facebook Messenger. This wikiHow teaches you how to register a Jabber account.

Saturday nights are great times to relax and unwind after a long week of school or work. But if you live alone, have no weekend plans, or are single as a pringle, hanging solo on a Saturday night can get boring. Luckily, it doesn’t have to be that way! Ha...

Breaking your eyeglasses can be frustrating, and you might not always be able to replace them right away. Whether you scratched the lense, lost a screw, or broke the bridge, you can repair your eyeglasses yourself to hold you over until you are able to ge...

This wikiHow teaches you how to create basic images using your computer's keyboard and a text editor such as Notepad. Keyboard art is a great way to create simple art which can be copied and pasted into comment boxes, messages, and so on. If you're intere...

You and your partner may know how to have fun in the moment, but it might not be so easy to know how to act in the post-coital afterglow. Things often feel right in the moment, but once it’s time to wind down, the anxieties can get going. The time after s...

If you're nearing the end of the semester and your grade isn't where you'd like it to be, don't panic! You still have some time to improve your grade before the term ends. Focus your energy on getting the best possible grades on your final exams and proje...

Have you ever unexpectedly encountered your brother's friends? Have you ever caught one of them staring at you? Maybe one of them smiles at you and flashes a grin, getting you all excited? Maybe you have been out with your brother and his friends tag alon...

You can easily grow two of the three species of redwood indoors from seed almost anywhere, at any time of the year as long as you have the proper materials, for around seventy dollars. It's a cool, relatively unknown way to work out your green thumb.

Have you inadvertently offended your female friend? Everyone makes mistakes, but the important part of a mistake is realizing that you've hurt someone. Asking forgiveness can be tough, but it is a vital part of any relationship. If you are sincere, honest...

Do you dream of looking just like your Barbie dolls? Many girls fantasize about being just like Barbie, and as different versions of Barbie continue to be released, including a black Barbie and a Chinese Barbie, more and more women are seeing themselves r...

Jetted tubs accumulate soap scum, biological materials, and other gunk in their jets over time. Whether you want to clean a jetted tub that hasn’t been used in a while, or keep a tub that you frequently use clean, you'll need to use some common household...

Many people don’t realize that even clear perfumes can stain and leave residue on pieces of clothing. Because many perfumes are alcohol based, they typically leave oily-looking spots on fabrics if they are sprayed directly on them. For this reason, it’s a...

To be the best wide receiver on your (American) football team, you have to be fast and be able to catch well. Receiver is what they call a "skill position," and there's some glory that comes with it, but you have to be pretty tough to withstand the physic...

Shaving can be a hassle for a lot of reasons, including the never-ending costs of replacing razors and blades. When used daily, a typical disposable razor blade will only provide a close, smooth shave for 10 days to 14 days, a fact that greatly influences...