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How to Dig Crystals on the Oklahoma Salt Plains

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

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The Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma is the only spot on earth where you can dig for selenite crystals. The crystals grow in the Salt Plains' unique soil, which contains gypsum and saline. The hourglass shape of many of the ... more »

How to Display a Spoon Collection

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

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People collect many things. Stamps, sports memorabilia, figurines and even spoons. If you have a spoon collection that you want to display, you here are some tips for showcasing your collection... more »

How to Display a Tin Collection

By Virginia Allain

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Many people find the graphics on vintage advertising tins attractive. Others collect reproductions and modern tins. Here are some ways to show off these collectibles in your home... more »

How to Display Several of Your Photos and Make Space on Your Wall and in Your Albums.

By Mary Ann I

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I had so many pictures of family, friends, vacations, etc. and so many of them I hardly ever get to see because they are stuffed in albums, in boxes or cluttering my wall, so this is what I decided to do... more »

How to Do a Word Search

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

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The word search ranks with the crossword puzzle and the jumble as a favorite pastime of newspaper readers. Word searches give a list of words to users, who must find these words among a mass of randomly placed letters. If you love games that have ... more »

How to do Green Screen Photography

By Ken Colby

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Green Screen Wizard is a program for blending two images in which a color from one image is removed, or made transparent, revealing the other image behind it. By simply taking a photograph of a person standing in front of a green screen, with ... more »

How to Do Macrame

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Macramé is a craft that involves knotting and weaving cords to make wall hangings, plant hangers, jewelry and even chairs. The art of macramé originated in the Middle East in the 13th century and then spread to Europe when the Moors invaded ... more »

How to Do the Drop in the Bucket Yo-Yo Trick

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

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The Drop in the Bucket yo-yo trick impresses people but requires lots of practice to perfect. You must know how to throw a Breakaway before attempting the Drop in the Bucket. The following steps show you how to do the Drop in the Bucket yo-yo trick... more »

How to Do the Half-Suicide Trick in Diabolo Juggling

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

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Usually in diabolo juggling, you manipulate the diabolo itself to complete a trick. For tricks referred to as suicides, however, you toss one of the hand sticks instead of the diabolo. The half-suicide trick starts with a cat's cradle and is ... more »

How to Dock a Twin-Screw Boat Sternway

By shanwaterm

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Twin-engine boat is proving difficult to handle in close quarters. It actually just takes lots of practice like anything else. Alot of people have a problem approaching a dock with a small boat in very "active water", under windy ... more »

How to Download and Install Characters for the Sims 2

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

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The Sims 2 was originally created as a computer game, although it's also available for gaming consoles. Players control the game's characters, known as Simolians, as they navigate around their society. With the PC version, players can download ... more »

How to Draw the Pattern for the Stuffed Animal

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

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For a fun craft to do with children, try making a stuffed animal. Making a stuffed doggy is easy. Construct one after making your own pattern and creating custom ears, snouts and tails. Follow the steps below for making your own stuffed animal ... more »

How to Dress a Webkinz With Real Clothes

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Webkinz World is a popular website where kids can play online games through their virtual pets with their real friends. Purchase a Webkinz pet at any gift store that carries the brand and use the secret code on the pet to get a virtual pet on the ... more »

How to Drive a Remote Controlled Car

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

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Driving a radio controlled car is the kind of thing that takes a moment to learn and a lifetime to master. Just like racing itself, this is an activity that rewards repeated practice and plenty of contact with the pros. The good news is that as ... more »

How to Drop an Egg off a Roof Without Breaking

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

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One of the more memorable science experiments from school would have to be dropping an egg off the roof without breaking the egg. Most of the eggs are scrambled during the fall, but there are ways to accomplish a successful (unbroken) egg drop... more »

How to Dry Fresh Roses Using Your Microwave

By Kristie Leong M.D.

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Roses are the ultimate manifestation of nature's beauty. Unfortunately, fresh roses have a limited life span and it can be a bit sad when you place dead roses into the trash can. Fortunately, there are ways you can preserve the beauty of live ... more »

How to Dumpster Dive

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

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Dumpster diving is in the time-honored tradition of getting something for nothing. After all, one man’s trash is another man’s treasure. Learn here how to dive into a dumpster--and reap the treasures therein... more »

How to Dye Handspun Wool Using Indigo Dye

By herbalsheila

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Dyeing animal or plant fibers with indigo is a fascinating and rewarding experience, but one that requires an informed approach. Indigo is a pigment, originally from the weedy plant called woad. As a pigment, it will only attach to plant fibers ... more »

How to Earn Money For Playing Video Games

By MosDefinately

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KerClink is the hottest new way people are making money fast! The best part is it's completely free to sign up, and you are always making money, just for having the icon installed! Enjoy playing several different games for cash rewards and ... more »

How to Earn the rest of Auron and Wakka’s Overdrives in Final Fantasy X

By Nate Chang, eHow Expert

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Picking up from Part 1, we find ourselves hunting for Auron's memory spheres, and we've just passed the Mi'hen Oldroad... more »

How to Earn Tidus and Auron’s Overdrives in Final Fantasy X

By Nate Chang, eHow Expert

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The girls in Final Fantasy X have it easy! Yuna’s overdrive never changes, Lulu gains a new overdrive with a new spell and Rikku just throws items together. All the men have some legwork to do! Here’s how to get them swinging at full power... more »

How to empty a handgun

By k421incubus

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So after wrestling the gun away from the mugger, what do you do with it?.. more »

How to Encourage Birds to Nest In Your Backyard

By Lisa Smegal

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If you've ever wanted to attract birds to nest in your yard, this article will tell you how. Birds require three main things to attract them to nest in your yard. Read more to discover these three simple steps to attract more birds to your home... more »

How to Enjoy and Display Your Postcard Collection

By KindheartedSir

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As an avid collector with over 37,000 cards, I could not rely on the old shoebox to store or present my collection. I needed a better way to access the cards and make it easy to expand. It took a visit to the photoalbums of my parents, however, ... more »

How to Enjoy Your First Casino Experience

By abbeyroad920

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Spending the day at a casino can be a great experience. If it’s your first time at a casino, though, you could find yourself to be intimidated... more »