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Within some military units, it's a tradition to make what is known as a "combat bracelet" using paracord from a soldier's trouser ties and a button from their uniform. Each soldier makes one for the next so each one has a bracelet made by someone else. Th...

Picture frames are a common decoration in most homes, and they are also a common source of broken glass when knocked over. Your first response may be to throw the frame out and avoid the trouble, but if you especially like the frame, replacing the glass i...

If you want to take your drawing to the next level, make the body outlines for your female figures proportionally correct. Instead of freehand drawing the body, create a simple grid of lines and make horizontal lines that are spaced accurately between the...

If you have a significant other, you know that there comes a time when you feel the urge to hold their hand. This is normal. It's okay to show affection and love to your significant other. Typically, couples start holding hands on the third day of "going...

Building a custom liquid-cooled gaming PC allows you more precise temperature control over your CPU, even if you're pushing it to the limit through overclocking. Whether you want a basic water-cooling loop or something more elaborate, you might be surpris...

Many conditions cause you to rely on an inhaler to keep your airways open, including asthma, cystic fibrosis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), allergies, and anxiety. Depending on your condition, the type of inhaler you're prescribed can vary...

You’ve mustered up the courage to ask out your crush, but what exactly should you say, and what’s the best way to do it over text message? Don’t worry—asking someone out over text doesn’t have to be complicated or scary, and we’re here to help! This artic...

People disagree about meaningful and trivial matters on a daily basis. Sometimes you know if you speak your mind you will upset someone. However, you often must express your opinion even if you know others will disagree. By choosing your words carefully y...

A personal financial crisis can come from many things -- a lost job, a divorce, bankruptcy, a sudden medical emergency, or any situation in which your financial security crumbles beneath you. Regardless of the cause, the consequences are often similar: em...

Molluscum contagiosum is a fairly common viral infection of the skin, which leads to round, firm, painless bumps usually the size of a pencil eraser. The skin infection is contagious and can spread to surrounding skin if the raised bumps are scratched.[1]...

You haven’t lived until you’ve seen the sun from the top of a mountain! The feeling of accomplishment you get once you reach the summit is incredible. If you’re brand new to mountain climbing, no problem. It’s a lot easier to get into than you may think....

Who doesn't want to be lovely? Sometimes it seems like being lovely, classy, and sophisticated is only for women of the past like Audrey Hepburn, Grace Kelly, and Ginger Rogers. Not so! You're closer to being lovely than you think! With a few tips, you'll...

The kazoo is a fun musical instrument that's made of a hollow pipe connected to small, round holes. When you blow air into the pipe, it's carried into a thin barrier that bounces it back and forth through the kazoo to make a cool buzzing sound. Luckily, i...

Breaking up with someone you love is hard, but with the right attitude and a lot of confidence, you will be able to burn the fire out. Ultimately, you need to be willing to put your own health, happiness, and future first. If that future doesn't contain y...

So you want to be the best teenage girl you can be? To start improving your life, you have to remember to be aware of your physical, mental, and social state. Being intelligent, healthy, and having good relationships with yourself and those around you kee...

Dogs are wonderful companions and perhaps the most popular pet in the western world. However, owning dogs can be problematic at times, especially if you have many. Problems are more likely if your dog does not have a clear understanding of their position...