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If you are on a seaside holiday or taking a day trip to the beach you might be worried about keeping yourself entertained. If you can't think of enough things to do, this article has some ideas and suggestions. You can try everything, or just take the ste...

Shirring is an effect that you can create using elastic thread and non-elastic thread together. The result is a stretchy finish that is great for sundresses, skirt waistbands, and cuffs on sleeves. Using shirring is easier than it might seem, but it does...

If you are good Tweeter, you'll probably get a lot of likes and retweets. Want to count your retweets and likes? Twitter Analytics (now X Analytics) can do just that!

Knowing the proper way to load a tape dispenser can save you a lot of frustration during your next art project or packing marathon. Whether you’re working with a desktop office dispenser or a handheld packing gun, the basic idea is the same. Make sure the...

With the release of Windows 10, Microsoft made the decision to discontinue support for Windows Media Center. If you still want to use Windows Media Center, this wikiHow tutorial will teach you a simple workaround for getting Windows Media Center back on y...

Any user can block you on X, formerly known as Twitter. If they do so, you can't see their Tweets. However, there is an easy way to work around this and view their Tweets anyway, if they don't have a private account.

If you're conducting a large survey or questionnaire for a research study or paper, you need to pretest your questionnaire on a smaller scale to make sure it's going to work for your purposes. To pretest, or pilot, a questionnaire, choose a representative...

Hawk headed parrots, also known as red fan parrots, are unique and beautiful birds with playful, energetic personalities. They are characterized by the fan of blue and red feathers around their heads, which they expand when scared or angry. Although hawk...

Are you interested in a guy and want to let him know? You can use more than just your words! You may want to flirt nonverbally due to shyness or simply because you want to bolster your verbal flirtation. There are many ways to flirt without saying anythin...

Activities like teaching your parrot how to speak are a great way to bond with it. Once you teach it to speak, having your parrot welcome you home with a warm "hello" is something you can look forward to every day! Start with simple words, enunciate, and...

Melted cheese can be used as a delicious sauce for many dishes. Cheese can either be melted over the stove or on the microwave. Make sure to choose a type of cheese that will actually melt and add some starch and liquid to prevent the cheese from becoming...

Eyebrows—we pluck them, wax them, shave them… how about putting a slit in them? Eyebrow slits were popularized in the 90s and are still being rocked by people today—in fact, they’re super trendy! If you’ve been searching for a unique way to spice up your...

Stone and brick patios make gorgeous additions to any home. That is, until they become infested with unsightly weeds. Unlike weeds in your garden that can easily be pulled out, the removal of patio weeds involves a bit more ingenuity. Although the process...

Zigzag edges are a great way to secure a hem, but they can also be helpful for preventing a piece of fabric from fraying. You can easily add zigzag edges to your sewing project using a sewing machine. No special equipment is required, but an overcast foot...

Wiggling your nose is a fun trick that takes some practice to learn. Practice wiggling your nose in front of a mirror so you can see what you're doing as you learn. If you’re having a hard time getting the hang of it, keep practicing and don't give up! If...

If you have trouble keeping a grip on the handle of your wooden bat, some pine tar might be just the thing to improve your swing. Pine tar can be applied directly to bat handles or to the mid-bat, depending on your preference. It comes in stick and liquid...