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Vertical blinds often used to cover sliding glass doors or large windows. When measuring and ordering vertical blinds, you should decide whether you want them mounted inside the door or window frame, or on brackets outside the frame. Here's how to install...

Fresh from the spa and looking to keep your new nails in tip-top shape? Or maybe you’re hoping to give your nails a new lease on life at home. Whatever the case, filing your own nails is easy and goes a long way to keeping them healthy and presentable. We...

If you want to increase your bird's quality of life, an aviary might be just what it needs! Aviary cages are much larger than normal bird cages and can be placed both indoors and outdoors. With a bit of planning and some effort, you can create a nice avia...

The name "Morton's Toe" derives from American Orthopedic Surgeon, Dudley Joy Morton. It is a common problem in the foot. People with this problem often have a second metatarsal (foot bone) that is longer than the first. The difference in length between th...

Sooner or later, you are bound to start experiencing technical problems. This may include slow shutdown, frequent reboots, blue screen errors, and boot failure amongst others problems. These are often as a result of incomplete software installation and u...

Artificial Insemination (AI) is the second-most common practice of breeding livestock--well, it's the only alternative to breeding livestock next to natural breeding using a male over females. AI is, however, much more common in dairy production than in...

Wooden boxes are a popular project for beginning woodworkers, and making one will teach you many basic techniques that you can apply to other projects. You can construct your box to be simple and elegant, utilitarian, or highly stylized and decorated. How...

Sheriffs are responsible for general law enforcement, with duties that include arresting criminals and operating county jails. In most jurisdictions sheriffs are elected to the position to serve a four-year term. Prepare yourself to become a sheriff by gr...

Men and women wearing white suits, rubber boots and gloves were cleaning up the beaches of the recent BP Gulf oil spills. The white suits acted as a barrier to the penetration of oil. Known as Tyvek suits and used in level "D" HAZMAT situations, they allo...

Packing a moving truck can be almost as overwhelming as moving itself, and arranging your furniture in a way that maximizes your space and minimizes damage is a tricky endeavor. But if you know how to pack a moving truck the right way, then the task will...

It can be difficult dealing with mocking and teasing from others. Their words can hurt your feelings and make you feel small and alone. However, there are a number of things that you can do to limit how much their mocking hurts you and prevent it in the f...

A female cat that is spayed will not be able to reproduce and will not experience going into heat. If you are adopting a stray or an adult cat from a shelter, you should confirm the cat is spayed. Most kittens are fixed once they are three months or older...

Mastering the piano takes even talented musicians many years of study, but you can learn the basics of playing this instrument in a relatively short period of time. Once you have these under your belt, you'll have to practice for these habits and techniqu...

A business case provides justification for a proposed business change or plan, and typically outlines the allocation of capital and resources required to implement the proposed business case. A successfully presented business case can act as an impetus fo...

Decorative wrought iron fences are beautiful and sturdy, and can add an air of elegance to your home or garden. However, constant exposure to the elements can do quite a bit of damage to the iron surface. Applying a fresh coat of paint will keep your fenc...

When playing table games at a casino, it is courteous to offer the dealer a tip. Like restaurant servers, most dealers make most of their money from tips. There are a few widely-known, creative ways to offer your dealer a tip.