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A knitted headband will keep your ears warm when the air outside is at a temperature less than comfortable. You can also adapt these instructions to make a lighter, thinner headband that can be worn in warm weather to hold your hair off your face. Get you...

Do you want to paint beautiful, expressive paintings with oils? Here are some basics to guide you into the wonderful world of oil paints. Once you've mastered the basic techniques, the world is your canvas!

Some people think that great photography requires an expensive camera, but don't worry—good technique is much more important than costly equipment. Brushing up on your basic photography skills is beneficial no matter what camera you’re working with, and y...

Writing a great rehearsal dinner speech can be a nerve-wracking experience. Luckily, with the right preparation, you'll be able to write a fantastic speech that you can be proud to share. Start by introducing yourself, thanking everyone for attending, and...

Feelings and emotions can be complex and difficult to understand, especially when trying to decipher those of someone you know. Are you simply an acquaintance? Do they consider you a friend? Is it love or just a crush? There are many layers to relation...

If your ferret's nails are getting too long or they're getting caught on things, it's time for a trim. To trim the nails by yourself, position the ferret so it's comfortable and spread a little treat on its belly to distract it. If you have a helper, you...

Paper ships are a toy that many a child has made since the creation of paper. They are easy to make and they can be "sailed" on any small body of water, such as a bath, a puddle, a pond or even a little stream. While not particularly durable, once you kno...

A present says a lot about you. Not only does it say that you like someone enough to gift them a special present, it also shows them how thoughtful and perceptive you can be when it comes to them. This article will help you find the perfect gift for your...

Did you accidentally get some paint on your window pane during your latest renovations? Paint splatters are really common even if you protect the surface, but you probably already have some common products at home that will make the marks disappear. No ma...

This is a brief guide that is very simple and shows you a quick way to change the strings on your bass guitar. After you have done it once you'll never forget how.

If you like surfing and skateboarding, you might be considering getting into snowboarding. While snowboarding is quite the balancing act, you can become good at it and have fun with it if you get the basics down. Carving is one of the most important thing...

Cornrows are a chic way to both protect and style your natural hair. Once you get the basics down, you can mix up your technique to achieve almost endless variations. All you need is a little patience and practice, and you’ll be braiding like a pro in no...

Writing a romance novel is a great way to practice creating compelling characters and believable relationships. Our guide will help you get started, from drafting an outline to crafting the perfect romantic ending!

Throwing away empty ink cartridges is bad for the environment and a waste of plastic. Unfortunately, some components in the cartridge mean consumers can’t recycle these at home. Thankfully, there are a number of ways to reduce the impact of our printing w...

If you don't know how to get a social call started, don't worry. You're not the only one. Lots of people feel a little awkward on the phone. When making a phone call, know what you want to say ahead of time, which helps get the conversation going. Work on...

Cat owners love to provide their pets with comfortable places to rest. However, store-bought cat furniture can be very expensive. Rather than running to the nearest pet store, try building your own cat furniture at home. A cute and comfortable cat bed can...