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An origami paper box folded into four neat little compartments is a handy way to hold tiny gifts or keepsakes. It's not too hard to make and once you're comfortable with the method, you can make many for gift giving or display. NOTE: The size of the pape...

If you are facing mounting debts, you may be considering filing for bankruptcy. Unfortunately, declaring bankruptcy also costs money, and you may need to buy some time to save up the money for a bankruptcy proceeding. In the meantime, you'll need to manag...

Why not set up a photo shoot at home instead of going to a studio? You’ll have the chance to give the shoot your own personal twist and save yourself hundreds of dollars. With a camera, a window, and a few household supplies, anyone can create a professio...

Whether it is that post-holiday time of year, the end of a pregnancy, or just the result of a sedentary lifestyle, somehow the extra pounds got there, and something has to change to lose the weight. Determining how many calories you should consume daily a...

Modern technology has made it easier than ever before to design your own card games. The hardest part is now mustering the creativity to come up with something new and fun. However, once you understand what makes a game fun, the process will become easier...

Do you operate an e-commerce business? You check your access logs daily to see if there have been suspicious activities, such as hackers or botnets hacking your system. Perhaps one of the challenges you face is proxy servers. You would like to block them...

The slave cylinder is part of the hydraulic clutch system in vehicles with manual transmissions. When the master cylinder or the slave cylinder starts leaking fluid, it must be replaced along with the fluid. Adding the new parts introduces air into the sy...

Acid reflux is the backflow of stomach acid into the esophagus, throat, or mouth. It can be unpleasant, but it helps to know that this is a fairly normal occurrence for most folks. It usually isn’t a big deal, but if you experience this regularly, you may...

This wikiHow teaches you how to unmount a drive that is connected to your computer. Unmounting a drive is the same thing as ejecting a drive. You cannot unmount your computer's main hard drive (e.g., the hard drive where your operating system is installed...

A broken bone or fracture in a foot is usually accompanied by tremendous pain or even with a snapping sound. There are 26 bones in each foot and each ankle joint has 3 bones. Some people have extra sesamoid bones in their feet, too. As the foot takes much...

Many industries have faced record cutbacks. Lavish holiday celebrations may be a thing of the past. Some employees may have trouble finding child care or can't afford the expense of an evening out with co-workers (buying holiday clothes, dry cleaning, res...

If you're involved in a legal proceeding, you may need to subpoena documents to support your case. The first step is to hire an attorney to help you navigate the laws in your state and county. A subpoena duces tecum, the term for a subpoena of documents,...

There are many ways to get big, bouncy curls, or to straighten your naturally curly locks. Some of these tools include curling irons, curlers, and perms. However, using a hot air brush is one of the fastest and healthiest ways to get curls or waves, as it...

Meringue is a light, low-fat mixture of whipped egg whites and sugar that is used to top pies or make cookies. To achieve a thick and glossy texture, attention must be paid to the details: the quality of the eggs, the time you spend beating the whites, an...

We have all been in situations where we have been asked a question and our mind has gone blank. Fortunately, you can train yourself to think on your feet to improve the way you perform under pressure both at work and in your social life. Learning how to t...

Not only is the curcumin in turmeric an anti-inflammatory and an anti-oxidant, it may help prevent cancer and Alzheimer's, lower your cholesterol, and even help with weight control and mental health. In fact, many different cultures in India, Asia, and Af...