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Got a small gouge in some furniture you’d like to fix? Trying to finish that birdhouse you built from scratch but you’ve got a seam you just can’t fill? Wood filler is a great way to make small repairs and touch up woodworking projects alike. It’s also a...

Washing hands, filling glasses and pots, rinsing produce, doing dishes — the kitchen sink sees a lot of action. So, a clog, a leaky faucet or drain, or some other problem can be a real disruption to your daily life. There are lots of ways a kitchen sink c...

Cooked oats, also called oatmeal, make a delicious breakfast porridge or wholesome dessert. Whether you're at the office or at home, you can make a bowl of delicious and nutritious oatmeal in no time. By cooking oats on the stovetop, in the microwave, or...

Bone broth is a healthy broth made by roasting and simmering bones from chicken, turkey, and other animals. By freezing your bone broth, you can keep it fresh for up to a year. There are a variety of ways you can freeze bone broth, including using ice cub...

There are extensive benefits to being a citizen of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), including access to free education and health care, and subsidies for housing and food. Becoming an Emirati citizen is not easy, however, unless you are related to someone...

Following bees to their hive is an age-old tradition as well as an exciting endeavor. Whether you’re looking to capture bees for your own hive, or simply want to find a wild bee colony, you can do so with a little time and effort.

Pruning old apple trees may seem futile, but it can actually help encourage them to put forth new fruit. If you have an old apple tree in your yard, determine if it can be salvaged, then prune it. It may take a year or two before you see any fruit, but yo...

It's pretty easy to accidentally knock a hole in a hollow-core door, but fortunately, it's also pretty easy to fix! We'll show you how you can get your door looking like new again with just a little time and a few materials from the hardware store.

A mirror on your bedroom or closet door saves space and is a convenient way to check out your outfit. We'll show you how to hang one.

It's so frustrating to pull one of your favorite shirts out of the dryer only to discover that it shrank in there! Luckily, there are a few different ways you can try to stretch out the fabric and return your shirt to its former glory. Rewash the shirt to...

If you want to dress sporty, you only need a few basic items. Athletic gear like track pants, gym shorts, and workout shirts can be worn together or paired with other items like jeans and tanks. Choose clothing with athletic-inspired details and add sport...

Making a phone call to El Salvador is not only easy, it can also be fairly inexpensive or even free. You can use a cell phone, landline, or a computer to call. If using your phone, simply dial your country’s international access code followed by “503,” wh...

Hard-boiled eggs are quick, tasty, and nutritious treats. Eggs are a great source of protein and other nutrients, and hard-boiled eggs can be a convenient snack or light meal. It is important to correctly store eggs to ensure they are fresh and safe to ea...

Dogs normally have a temperature between 100–102.5 °F (37.8–39.2 °C), but they can develop a fever due to an injury, infection, poisonous substance, or as a reaction to a vaccine. A fever in a dog may be 103 °F (39 °C) or higher. You may be worried about...

If you've been looking at your vertical blinds for years, you're likely a bit tired of the color. Alternatively, maybe you've moved into a place with these blinds, and you want to jazz them up. Instead of running out and buying a new color, you can paint...

On spring and summer evenings, a screen door allows cool breezes into your home while still keeping pesky insects out. If it's time for a replacement, though, it's extremely important to get the measurements for your door right so you can identify the pro...