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The Brother LS 1217 sewing machine is a standard model, so it is no more difficult to thread than any other standard sewing machine. Nonetheless, you need to follow the threading instructions carefully before you can use the machine to sew a project.

Crotons (also known as rushfoil and Joseph's coat) are tropical plants with bright, vibrant, and multicolored leaves. They can be grown outdoors in warm and humid climates, but otherwise, it's best to grow them as houseplants or seasonal additions to your...

Prayer plants, also known as Maranta leuconeura, are colorful perennials, ideal for rooms on the east or north side of your house where light levels are generally low. They have oval-shaped leaves splashed with bright green or pink blotches or stripes and...

If you’re looking to add a colorful and hardy maple tree to your landscape, there’s good news—no matter what variety you choose, maples are pretty easy to plant. Before your shovel hits the dirt, do a bit of homework and pick a maple variety that fits you...

This wikiHow will teach you several methods on how to bend wire, all with different goals and outcomes.

Do you want to make sure you're not going to go over your data this month? As a Virgin Mobile customer, you can check your account balance at any time to verify the number of prepaid funds you have remaining on your phone plan. Whether you want to check y...

Cats have extraordinary eyes that allow them to see clearly indoors and out during different times of day. However, injuries to the eyes and many diseases can significantly impair your cat’s eyesight or even cause blindness. If you can catch incipient bli...

Leftover cheeseburgers are a delicious option for lunch and dinner, but they don’t taste quite as fresh after a night in the refrigerator. When reheating a cheeseburger, the trick is to disassemble the burger and heat the patty and bun separately before p...

Wrinkled shirts can a hassle but if you don't have access to an iron, what do you do? Here are some nifty household remedies that make use of things you might have handy when the iron isn't an option.

Heart rate, which is also known as pulse rate is defined as the number of times the heart beats in one full minute. Infants generally have higher pulse rates than adults; they're heart rates generally fall between 140 and 160 beats per minute, even at res...

If you're a keen gardener and you'd like to keep the heritage of your bell pepper (Capsicum spp.) crop, you can do this by preserving the seeds. You'll need to select the healthiest plants, check that the seeds are viable and store them properly. Each of...

Due to their popularity, price, and patented sun-blocking technology, Oakley sunglasses are one of the most widely counterfeited designer accessories on the market. As a consumer, it’s not always easy to tell a real pair of Oakleys from an inferior knocko...

Do you want to change your YouTube Channel name? You can easily change your YouTube channel name using YouTube Studio on a PC or using the YouTube app on your mobile phone. This wikiHow article teaches you how to change your YouTube channel name.

Maintaining a healthy weight is an ongoing, life-long pursuit. But sometimes you want to shed a few pounds quickly, whether it's to meet a weight requirement, feel better in a bikini, or fit into your dream wedding dress. There's only so much one can safe...

Before you decide to breed Shih Tzus, consider the time, effort, and expenses required to take on the project. Good breeders are not motivated by profit, but by a desire to better the breed. Make sure that both the female and male are healthy and have bee...

Connecting a DVD player to a movie projector is a straightforward task that requires the use of an RCA cable to bring both components together. The steps following will guide you through the process.