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How to Deal With Unexploded Ordnance Hazards

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Unexploded ordnance (UXO) hazards are becoming more prevalent as wars move around the globe. UXO is a broad category of explosives that can be anything from a dud bomb to a land mine to an unfired bullet. When you come across UXO, it is important ... more »

How to Decide Between Sprays in Airbrushing

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An airbrush artist has must decide which spray, or airbrush, to use early on. There are several differences between the two different types, each with their own pros and cons. Once you know how they both operate, you can pick the spray and feed ... more »

How to Decide What Type of Digital Camera you Need

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Digital cameras are now flooding the market, as everyone is switching from the old 35mm film to digital--if they haven't already. Many people have been using digital cameras for quite some time and are still buying new ones as the technology ... more »

How to Decorate a Neighbor's Front Lawn With Toilet Paper

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You've been thinking that your neighbor's lawn is lacking in the decoration department. It's safe to say that they agree with you, but just don't know what to do about it. Follow these steps to give your neighbors a front lawn to remember... more »

How to Decorate a Tree With Recycled Christmas Ornaments

By Sheila Wilkinson

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After the ornaments have been around for a few years, even the most careful wrapping doesn't stop the worn look that glass balls get. Sometimes there are a ton of rather sad looking ornaments that you don't really want to throw out and replace. ... more »

How to Decorate Easter Egss with Ribbon and Beads

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Do you desire a different look for your Easter decorations? Then this just might be for you... more »

How to Defend a Garden From Pests

By harrykipper

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With the growing season starting, thoughts of succulent garden vegetables, sightly flowers and aromatic herbs whet the home gardener's appetite. Unfortunately, we're not the only ones who's mouths are watering... a host of garden pests is lining ... more »

How to Design a Comic Book

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Designing a comic book is not just for individuals great at drawings and graphics. Anyone can design a comic book with a little determination and know how. The following steps are intended to help you design a comic book of your own... more »

How to Design a Luxury Houseboat

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Designing your own luxury houseboat can be a very rewarding experience for any avid boater. Technology has given boaters the opportunity to design their own floating palace then have the exact boat created by a manufacturer. The following steps ... more »

How to De-Stress During a Long Drive

By April Hall

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Road trips or getting home for the holidays, hitting the open road can be both exciting and aggravating. Highway traffic, getting stuck behind someone in the left lane going 10 miles below the speed limit or a less-than-reliable car can take a ... more »

How to Determine Calligraphy Style

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There are hundreds of calligraphic typefaces used all across the world every single day. Most of these typefaces can be categorized into on of the primary typeface categories. Determining the type of font, or calligraphy used on a piece of text ... more »

How to Determine Electron Flow in Electronic Circuits

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Electron flow (current) is the movement of charge through a circuit. The standard unit of measure for current is the ampere, defined as the amount of current required to produce a force of 2 x 10^-7 newtons per meter between two parallel ... more »

How to Determine Your Writing Style

By Linda Hillman

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As a novice author I wanted to start on the right foot with my writing so I set out to do some fact finding about writing and how to be successful. This article is a result of my research and it is to help all those that would be aspiring ... more »

How to Develop a Writing Style

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Style is more than something that walks down a runway. Writers must have style in their work so that it doesn’t bore everyone to tears and offers a clear understanding of a particular concept. Whether it’s informal, funny or straightforward, ... more »

How to Develop Talents

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Your talents are compliments to your life; they reflect and tend to bring out the hidden resources from within that if not tapped into will just lay idle. Talents developed enhance a sense of well being because one feels they have brought to ... more »

How to Develop Your Main Character in a Story

By SueanneD

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In order to tell a good story, a relatable, well-rounded main character needs to be created. But among the plot lines and hidden themes, the importance of a character can be forgotten and the character itself neglected. A well-written story ... more »

How to Differentiate Between Kite Buggies

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Kite buggies were invented in ancient China but did not become popular in the United States until the 1970s. A kite buggy is a three-wheeled steel scooter or bike, similar to a go-cart. The buggy is powered by a power or traction kite and is ... more »

How to Dip Tie Dye Shirts

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Although it's been a traditional art form for centuries in Asia and Africa, tie dye became most popular in America during the 1960s and 1970s. Bring the style back to your wardrobe by learning different patterns and tie dye dipping techniques. ... more »

How to Distill Apple Blossom

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Apple blossom oil, commonly used in candles, soaps and various skin products, has a bright, delicate floral fragrance with hints of tart apple. It is frequently used in aromatherapy to bring peace of mind, as well as to induce relaxation and ... more »

How to Distill Dahlia

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Most Dahlias do not have fragrance. However, thanks to modern hybridization, new varieties are being bred with a unique smell, such as the Honka Dahlia, created by grower Rene Rotteveel. The essential oils derived from distilled dahlias can be ... more »

How to Distill Dandelions

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In England, it is a tradition to pick the dandelions for the first gallon of wine on 23 April, St George's Day. Don't mess with tradition. Pick your own dandelions and bottle some spring for yourself... more »

How to Distill Evening Primrose

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Evening primrose is the common name for any flowering plant in the Oenothera genus. It is native to Central America and Mexico but is now distributed throughout North America with about 150 species. Many healing properties have been attributed to ... more »

How to Distill Honeysuckle

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Distilling honeysuckle separates the essential oil which can then be used for perfume. It is a little more complicated than distilling rose petals, but the results are no less satisfying... more »

How to Distill Lilac

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Lilacs are a group of about 30 flowering plants in the Syringa genus, especially Syringa vulgaris. They are members of the olive family and native to temperate Asia and Eastern Europe. Lilacs have a strong fragrance that makes it useful for ... more »

How to Distill Magnolia

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A magnolia is a flowering plant in the Magnolia genus. This genus contains about 210 species in a scattered range which includes eastern North America, the West Indies and southeast Asia. The bark is heavily used in traditional Chinese medicine ... more »

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