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Libraries protect their books with plastic slip covers, but how can you get a few covers when they are available only in bulk? You make one! A good durable book cover is easy enough to make, and with a sheet or two of plastic, you’ll have a protector on y...

Italics are useful (and sometimes necessary) in many situations when you’re writing. You might use them when you want to emphasize that your friend ate ten burritos, or to write about an interesting article you read in the New York Times. Knowing when and...

Serial killers are habitual, but unusual, predators. They tend to seek out victims through similar methods each time and target victims when they are alone and appear vulnerable. Each criminal uses different methods and tactics to identify and capture p...

Do you need a tote bag, or know someone who'd love it as a gift? There's no reason to pay twenty bucks for something you could make yourself. All you need is some fabric, thread, and basic sewing skills. In this article, we’ll walk you step-by-step throug...

Football is America’s most popular sport, and one that people interact with in a variety of ways beyond fandom. For people who play and coach the sport, there are a number of principles and tricks you can follow to increase your chances of winning a game....

Made a booklet at home and need it stapled? It can be a pain trying to reach the spine of the booklet with an ordinary stapler, but as long as the arms of your stapler can swing apart, there are at least two ways to achieve this with household materials....

Have you seen those beautiful paper and paint dragons they hang up in Chinese restaurants? Do you want to draw or paint one? Although they may look difficult to draw at first, they are really easy to do! Be sure to look at the images for guidance (click o...

Looking great every day is easier than you think! Start by filling your wardrobe with clothes that fit well and work with your body shape. It’s also important to build your outfits systematically so that your ensemble looks polished. Choose a base item fi...

A car accident is one of the most dangerous things the average person will come in contact with during their life. This guide is posted in the hope that it will help its readers avoid injury or death. It should be noted that every vehicle is different, an...

Everyone deserves a life full of love. If you are autistic, you may find it particularly difficult to overcome shyness, follow the dating norms of neurotypicals, and overcome the social stigma of autism. However, with perseverance and practice, anyone can...

The Mandelbrot set is made up of points plotted on a complex plane to form a fractal: a striking shape or form in which each part is actually a miniature copy of the whole. The incredibly dazzling imagery hidden in the Mandelbrot Set was possible to view...

When life gives you a yard full of dandelions, make dandelion wine! Instead of spraying or destroying dandelions, cut a bucket full and make a batch of wine using sugar, yeast, and citrus. Once you ferment and strain your concoction, you can enjoy dandeli...

Human sexuality is determined by a complicated mix of biological, psychological, and environmental factors. Medical experts believe that you can’t choose your sexual orientation—it’s just a part of who you are. While some people have a clear understanding...

Want to create an outline around certain letters in your Word document? We'll show you how to make any font in your Microsoft Word document stand out by outlining it in color.

Ran out of hot water? You can easily repair (and replace if necessary) the controls and heating elements of most common residential 120, 208 and 240 volt electric water heaters with traditional line voltage controls; not the microprocessor types that are...

Applying acid stain to concrete can give new life to plain, and otherwise dull looking surfaces. Acid stains can give concrete a look of deep marbling, along with a color unlike any other type of available flooring. Acid staining your concrete surface can...