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Hard water can dry out your skin, leave it feeling sticky from soap residue, or cause eczema in more serious cases. Investing in a water softening shower head or whole-house water softening system can eliminate the problem. You can also counteract the eff...

Life can be full of difficulties and stressors, and sometimes our fears can overtake our sense of reason. However, if you allow your anxieties about things you cannot control to consume you, you will find it hard to live a life that is joyful and happy....

Organza is a stiff silk fabric that is often used for wedding gowns and other types of special occasion dresses. It can add structure and volume to a dress or other design, but it can also be difficult to sew. To improve the outcome of a project that uses...

Skin tears occur when your skin splits open, or begins to separate from itself, causing a minor but painful wound. Skin tears are among the most common forms of injury due to a wide variety of causes, and often occur in elderly people and premature newbor...

X, formerly known as Twitter, allows you to tag your friends in your X photos. Just follow these steps to tag your friends in your image Tweets.

In the United States, if you qualify for food stamps or cash assistance (TANF; Temporary Assistance for Needy Families), you will receive an EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer) card. Your funds will be loaded onto the card, which you can use like a debit c...

Cleaning the outside of a home seems like a large task, but it can actually be fairly simple if you use the right tools and techniques. Using a garden hose is the best method if the house isn't very dirty, or if your house is made out of brick, stucco, or...

Asking your current boss for a letter of recommendation can be a touchy subject, depending on the reason you need the letter. Most supervisors will be willing to write a letter if you’re applying for a non-work opportunity, such as a competitive housing o...

People are increasingly giving up dairy for environmental, animal rights, and dietary reasons. No matter why you want to give up dairy, it can be very difficult to leave cheese, ice cream and other delights behind. It can be especially hard if you eat out...

Keep your hardwood floors looking good through regular maintenance. Try using solutions with vinegar for a streak-free, natural approach to cleaning sealed hardwood floors. You should know that there is some controversy about whether or not vinegar is saf...

Score! You found a Target gift card in your wallet, but how do you know how much you have to spend? Even if it isn’t written down on the card, it only takes a few seconds to find out the remaining balance. Keep reading to learn how you can see what you ha...

Laminate flooring often contains small grooves on the surface, making it more challenging to clean using traditional methods. To clean your laminate wood floors without leaving streaks, start by choosing a natural cleaning solution. Apply your solution to...

DNA encodes all of the traits possessed by any one organism. Certain combinations of DNA nucleotides will create different genotypes, or pairs of traits. The traits represented in a genotype can be dominant or recessive, and will determine how that featur...

Social media can be a great way to stay connected with friends and family, and stay up-to-date about what’s happening in the world. On the other hand, excessive social media use can result in low self-esteem, decreased productivity, and even depression....

The accumulation of dryer lint can leave you with a poorly functioning dryer and even the possibility of a house fire. To remove the lint from your dryer, start by cleaning off the lint filter before each load. Remove the lint by hand or run the filter un...

When a cat's nose runs all the time it can make their fur unsightly, cause irritation of the skin, and leave moist areas on your furniture and around your house. It also signals that your cat may have a medical condition that needs treatment. If you suspe...