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Apple trees are a great addition to a backyard garden, providing shade and delicious fruit. If you have a smaller garden and do not want to maintain a large apple tree, a dwarf apple tree may be ideal. They grow only 10 feet (3.0 m) tall, but still produc...

Kahlua is a delicious liqueur that adds dash of sweetness to anything you add it to. You can try this drink in a variety of classic cocktails, including a White Russian, Black Russian, or an indulgent Mudslide. Kahlua is also a key ingredient in many popu...

Bearded dragons are popular pets that typically live 7-10 years in captivity. It can often be quite difficult to determine the age of your bearded dragon, especially once it has reached its adult size. In the first year of life, you can measure the length...

Watermelon is a refreshing summertime treat. But watermelons are big and can be hard to store. Wrapping up large pieces of cut watermelon and storing them in your fridge can keep them good for a few days. Cubing only the amount of watermelon you can eat i...

A thyroidectomy can leave a pale scar on your neck. Fortunately, these scars will usually fade after a couple of years. In the meantime, you can cover up the scar with clothing or makeup. While the scar should fade on its own, you can quicken the process...

Ferrets are fun and curious pets that will add constant entertainment to your life. Unlike dogs and cats, they also don't often suffer from worms. In case your ferret is one of the unlucky few who gets infected, be prepared to take care of them. All worms...

You may find yourself in a pickle when you don’t have an ironing board and the garment you need is full of wrinkles. Don’t worry, there are several things you can do to get that item looking great quickly. The easiest solution is to cover a flat surface w...

When goldfish are preparing to lay eggs (otherwise known as “spawning”) the goldfish is said to be pregnant. If you believe your goldfish may be preparing to spawn, there are several ways to find out. First, try to figure out whether or not the conditions...

Lace bugs are small insects that infest azaleas, rhododendrons, mountain laurels, and andromeda. Fortunately, no matter what type of plant you have, you can use water, oil, chemicals, and even soil solutions to get rid of them. Early action is more effect...

Plum wine, known as “umeshu” in Japanese, is a popular East Asian drink. Unlike plum wine from other regions of the world, umeshu is made by infusing vodka or a similar liquor with ume plums and sugar. Plum wine is a very versatile beverage and can be ser...

When carrying out any type of plumbing project, it's important to choose the right sealant. Many plumbers swear by pipe joint compound (also known in the industry as “pipe dope”), a gooey adhesive that expands inside the pipe to prevent leaks. Not only ar...

Maybe you are raising duck eggs in an incubator so they can develop into baby ducklings, but you are not sure if your eggs are dead or alive. Or perhaps you stumbled upon duck eggs in the wild and are wondering whether they are worth saving. You can deter...

Pointing a brick wall is the process of applying mortar in the cracks between individual bricks. Pointing is a necessary and important part of finishing construction on a brick wall. The mortar that you point between bricks will protect the wall from snow...

Lannon stone is a type of limestone known for its light coloring and unique surface. As a porous stone, it requires a particular level of care when cleaning. Doing daily maintenance by wiping up any spills and regularly dusting can reduce the accumulation...

Your IT band, or iliotibial band, is a thick line of tendinous tissue that extends from your pelvis to your knee running along the outside of your thigh. Surrounded by important muscle groups, it is quite common for this band to get inflamed and cause dis...

After a big cookout, you might be left with more hot dogs than you know what to do with. Try a wide variety of simple variations on dishes you might already make anyway. In most cases, just use hot dogs instead of the meat you'd usually use. You may need...