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Decorative vases for your flowers can be expensive and fragile. Fortunately, making your own vases is easy! For one option. all you need are a pair of scissors and an empty plastic bottle. Cut the top off the bottle and make strips around the border. Then...

When you only have a four or five minute break between classes, it can be tough to get from class to class and you sure don't need your locker opening and closing slowing you down. Sometimes you have to go from one building, to your locker, and back to th...

This article will explain how to replace a sway bar link - a suspension component in a vehicle that will often make a loud noise when taking a corner and the car is 'swaying' or leaning to the side that has bad bushings on the link. Note: This informatio...

Helium is a super light gas which can make your vocal cords vibrate at a much faster rate, producing a high-pitched tone. You can inhale helium directly from a balloon for a few seconds and then say something funny to enjoy the effects! Just make sure to...

Hamsters are small quick creatures. Unfortunately, their squirming can cause them to be dropped. If they fall from a height, it is all too easy for a bone to snap, most commonly a back leg. A broken bone, also known as a fracture, is a serious problem, an...

The way you hold your microphone can have a large effect on both how you sound and feel on stage. Singing with a microphone can take a bit of getting used to. With a little time spent getting to know how the microphone feels and sounds, and practicing wit...

This wikiHow teaches you how to bypass the trial version of Windows XP, either by using a stock product key or by using software to display your own product key. Note that you should only use the following information if you are unable to activate even th...

Rag dolls are old-time favorites of children. They’re super easy to make from spare pieces of fabric or unwanted older fabric that would otherwise be thrown out. You can make them as simple or as complex as you like. You can even adjust certain details to...

A bow tie is an easy project that you can make with or without sewing. You can make a no-sew bow tie in a hurry for a costume, a traditional fabric bow tie to wear with a suit, or a cute little bow tie for a baby to wear. Choose your fabric and the option...

The 80s was by far one of the most memorable decades when it came to fashion -- who could forget the crazy leg warmers, bulky shoulder pads and tight, acid-wash jeans and neon clothes? If you're a fan of 80s fashion and want to reconnect with the days of...

Relationships can be tough, and breakups even tougher. After a breakup there may be a number of reasons why you’d consider talking to your ex. You may want to continue a friendship with them even if the relationship didn’t work out. You may want to ask fo...

Speed is a game played with a standard fifty-two card deck that relies on quick thinking and reflexes. The goal of the game is to get rid of all your cards first as quickly as possible — this makes it part of the "shedding" family of card games. If you re...

Do you have a class project to conduct a survey? Are you working for a company and looking to refine a new product? Surveys can serve a variety of purposes but is important that you follow a clear and transparent methodology to get the best data. Start by...

It can feel frustrating and isolating when your mother tries to control your life. Does she offer you unsolicited advice, criticize you, or even go over your head to make decisions for you? Those are all telltale signs of a controlling mother, but the goo...

Brooms do so much of the cleaning work that we sometimes forget that they need a good cleaning too. Removing debris from your broom before you get it wet, and then soaking the broom head and disinfecting the handle, can help keep your brooms clean.

Whether you lost your birth certificate or would simply prefer to have two copies, it is possible to retrieve an additional copy. With any bureaucratic system, there are certain rules, regulations, and fees that go into the process. The following articles...