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Fuchsia plants are beautiful perennials with bright pink, purple, white, or orange blooms. Because the blooms hang downward, they look fantastic in hanging baskets or pots. A large bush of fuchsia outside will also add a lovely pop of color to your home g...

When you're facing a major disaster like the outbreak of the coronavirus, it can be hard to understand exactly the impact that will have on your personal life. Unfortunately, it can seem to be especially hard on a relationship that's in its early days. Ho...

If you're looking for a fun way to repurpose your old jeans, design a long skirt using the fabric. If you have a sewing machine, you can easily stitch them into a skirt that's as long as you like. Keep in mind that to sew a skirt that falls near your ankl...

If you’re the kind of person that winces every time you hear a toilet seat slam, a soft close seat may be just the thing you need for your home. Soft close toilet seats are designed to lower slowly with a gentle push, preventing unnecessary noise and ensu...

Traveling to the Himalayas can be a thrilling, life changing experience, so you're probably really excited to plan your trip. The Himalayas are a mountain range in Asia that spreads along the Indian border with China, Nepal, Bhutan, and Pakistan. In addit...

Living under quarantine during the coronavirus pandemic isn't easy. The disruption of routine and the possibility of serious illness can make life especially stressful for an autistic loved one. With some patience, forethought, and empathy, you can make a...

With the new strain of coronavirus (COVID-19) spreading around, many governments are recommending social distancing to prevent transmission. While this is great for keeping the virus more contained, it can be financially difficult for small businesses tha...

When you’ve been exposed to an infectious illness, such as COVID-19, it’s important to quarantine yourself so you don’t infect others. Additionally, you may be self-isolating yourself if you’re in a community that’s been affected by an outbreak. While you...

Khan Academy is a non-profit educational organization created in 2008 with the goal of creating a set of online tools that help educate students. You can sign up for Khan Academy as a student, a teacher, or a parent, with different purposes for each user....

Rusty or tarnished jewelry can look dull and not quite as pretty as new jewelry. Rust looks reddish and flaky, and usually shows up on costume jewelry, while tarnish appears dull and usually affects silver jewelry. You can clean your rusty or tarnished ne...

Whether you naturally have red hair or you’ve dyed your hair a red color, if you think the color looks too dark, your red hair might not be right for you anymore. Lightening your hair is the first step to achieving your desired look, but what's the best w...

Art deco is the style of the 1920s - bold jewel tones, geometric patterns, and ornate accessories define this iconic taste. Modern art deco style is slightly more downplayed, but it still incorporates sleek and shiny elements that scream class and fashion...

Whether you're looking for a fun craft or making DIY wedding decorations, you can create realistic, beautiful fabric flowers with organza. This sheer synthetic fabric is a great budget option, and your DIY flowers will last for years! You can cut individu...

Painting plastic is a great way to spruce up an old outdoor chair, car parts, dishware, birdfeeders, or a decorative art piece. Plastic isn’t as receptive to paint as other surfaces like brick, stone, or wood so washing, sanding, and priming the plastic i...

Squirrels are common animals whether you live in the country or the city. Giving them food is helpful to their species, especially if you live in an area that doesn’t have many trees or shrubs that they can eat off of. If you want to feed the squirrels in...

Persimmons are small, tomato-sized fruits that can be yellow, red, or orange in color. There are a few different varieties of persimmons, but most of them taste mild and honey-like. Persimmons go great on their own or in recipes for an added touch of swee...