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A zipper that won't zip up is frustrating, but it doesn't have to be the end of the zipper or the garment. You have plenty of options when it comes to loosening a hard to close zipper. You can try a few manual options, as well as cleaning the zipper. You...

If you’ve noticed your toenails are discolored or thicker than normal, there’s a chance you’re dealing with toenail fungus. While mild cases of nail fungus aren’t a serious issue, it could spread or make your nails worse if you leave it untreated. The goo...

Writing and producing a movie can be quite the challenge, especially if you are new to filmmaking. Creating an original motion picture requires a unique vision, detailed planning, and hard work. Start by writing a screenplay that is engaging for viewers....

A music producer can be responsible for a variety of tasks, including composing the music, managing an artist, hiring musicians, mixing and mastering the song, and any other component that goes into making music. With hard work, dedication, knowledge, the...

It’s exhilarating to chop off your hair for a short new ‘do and see the results right away, but growing out your locks for a longer style can be frustratingly slow. Is there anything you can do to speed things up? With the right hair care strategy, it’s e...

There are plenty of flashlights on the market today - models that you shake, crank, twist, click, and more. If none of these flashlights tickle your fancy or you don't want to pay lots of money for unneeded bells and whistles, you can make your own flash...

Whether you’ve always called it a “white elephant gift exchange,” "Pollyanna," or a “Yankee swap,” this gift-giving game is a fun addition to your holiday party. And while it’s obviously perfect for Christmas, you can have a goofy gift exchange on many...

There is almost nothing more frustrating than waiting on your browser to refresh or a page to load while you are on the internet. This delay is referred to as latency, which is a measure of the time it takes a packet of data to travel from the source (web...

We're all familiar with the cliché “You can't pick your family,” but it's a cliché for a reason. For better or worse, we find ourselves members of a particular family and we are left with the responsibility of developing and maintaining our relationships....

Turkish coffee is a traditional Turkish beverage that’s popular in Turkey and other parts of Europe and Asia. There are a few things that set Turkish coffee apart from other varieties, and the most important include the grind of the beans, the cezve used...

Being a cool mom can mean many things, but it is most commonly associated with a mom who is both a parental figure and a friend. A cool mom sets boundaries, but also allows her children to be themselves. Most importantly, a cool mom attempts to connect wi...

A séance allows you to contact the spirit world to ask questions or seek guidance. For best results, you’ll need a group of spiritual believers who are open to contacting a spirit. Set up your séance in a quiet room, then sit with your participants in a c...

Using a simple laser pen pointer, a few misc parts, and about 15 minutes, you can make a simple laser communicator that converts a sound source into light that travels across a room, and back into sound with very little quality loss.

Need to know how to find the area of a circle? This is a common geometry problem and figuring out the answer is pretty easy. In most cases, you can use the simple formula A = π r...

Do you have dirty laundry that’s too delicate for your washing machine? Before you take them to the cleaners, it’s so easy to wash your clothes by hand and freshen them up again. Whether you're washing wool sweaters, silk, lace lingerie, underwear, or any...

Gaming addiction is a subset of computer addiction. The very idea of computer addiction, let alone gaming addiction, is so new that even professionals have not yet settled on a standard criteria. However, most professionals do attempt to draw a line betwe...