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You can make pencil liner last longer on your waterline by making sure that the eyeliner in question is waterproof. Make pencil liner last longer on your waterline with help from a fashion industry expert in this free video clip.
Making gel liner last longer will really help you get the biggest bang for your buck. Make gel liner last longer with help from a fashion industry expert in this free video clip.
When using clear drying caulk, one thing that you're going to need to keep around is a razor blade. Use clear drying caulk with help from a Foreman for Lighty Contractors in this free video clip.
You can't just clean an antique perfume bottle with any old type of cleaning solution. Clean an antique perfume bottle with help from the owner of an antique store in this free video clip.
Is your PC getting a little long in the tooth? Does it take forever to boot? Maybe you’re plagued by virus-like symptoms, such as a flaky Web browser or unwanted pop-ups. Issues like these often drive people to start shopping for a new machine. Although the time may come when you have no alternative (like when hardware components start failing), don’t put the old gal out to pasture just yet. With a few strategic and affordable upgrades, you can give your PC a performance and/or productivity shot in the arm.
When crafting brooch pins, you're always going to want to keep a few important things in mind. Craft brooch pins with help from a longtime crafts expert in this free video clip.
The secret to making red wine last long rests entirely in how you store that wine after opening it. Make red wine last longer with help from a distinguished wine expert in this free video clip.
When matching plaid shorts, you're always going to want to keep a few very important things in mind. Match plaid shorts with help from the founder of SavvySpice.com in this free video clip.
When identifying wavelengths, you're always going to want to keep a few very important things in mind. Identify wavelengths with help from an experienced research scientist in this free video clip.
You'll definitely be able to tell when potatoes go bad if you know exactly what it is you're supposed to be looking for. Find out how to know when potatoes go bad with help from a farm to table chef in this free video clip.
When matting a vignetted photograph, you're always going to want to keep a few very important things in mind. Learn how to mat a vignetted photograph with help from a photography professional in this free video clip.
Spraying perfume requires a very particular technique for maximum effect. Find out how to spray perfume with help from a makeup and beauty professional in this free video clip.
The sacrificial device known as the fuse is the only protection your radio, lights and other electrical components have. Technically speaking a fuse doesn’t actually go bad a fuse that is blown has performed its job exactly as its supposed to; which is a good thing, but there must have been something wrong in the same circuit after the fuse. There is only so much to the physical make up of a fuse, so the likelihood that a fuse would become faulty without blowing is pretty slim, but there are in rare instances where a fuse will appear completely fine;…
The universal joint on a 2004 Ford Explorer is a flexible joint used on the driveshaft. The driveshaft is the connection that transfers the engine’s power from the transmission to the differential. As the driveshaft spins, it also flexes with the movement of the rear axle. The universal joints on the driveshaft allow this flexibility.
Removing the perfume smell from skin is something you can do in a very simple and very quick way. Remove the perfume smell from your skin with help from a talented and experienced makeup artist in this free video clip.
You can make rose boutonnieres right at home with the right tools and save yourself a little bit of money in the process. Learn more about making rose boutonnieres with help from an event planner and creative director in this free video clip.
Making an underwater rose in a vase is a lot more straightforward than you might be assuming. Learn how to make an underwater rose in a vase with help from a respected and highly accredited florist in this free video clip.
Texas Instruments created and registered the digital light processing digital chip used in televisions or projectors with this technology. The DLP process includes a Digital Micromirror Device board at the heart of the DLP technology. The DLP TV also has a High Definition Multimedia Interface or HDMI jack on the back of the TV managed by the Digital Multimedia Broadcasting or DMB board. When the DMB board fails, there will be no connection between the device plugged into the HDMI jack on the back of the television.
Keeping a floating candle from going to the side is sometimes easier said than done. Keep a floating candle from going to the side with help from a craft expert in this free video clip.
Two types of lifters are used in automotive engines: the hydraulic type which uses oil inside the lifter body to keep the valve lash within specifications, and the solid lifter which has no hydraulic system, which you must adjust manually. Lifters open and close the intake and exhaust valves and are subject to wear just like any other automotive component. Knowing what causes lifters to go bad can save a vehicle owner the major expense of engine rebuilding, should the lifters fail completely.
Checking a bushing can help identify problems before they go from "bad" to "worse." Check a bushing with help from an expert in the automotive industry in this free video clip.
Under normal circumstances, both the Myspace social network itself and your personal Myspace profile should remain available at all times. A sudden unavailability of Myspace may reflect an error with your profile, your login session or the site as a whole, depending on the nature of the error you receive when you attempt to access the site.
A dying water heater can lead to fluctuations in the temperature of water flowing from every faucet and shower in your home. This can mean a lot of suddenly cold showers. The signs of a bad water heater can vary by the source of the problem and the age of the water tank.
Furniture-grade veneered plywood countertops are popping up in decorator magazines as a sustainable alternative to quarried stone like granite. The wood grain adds warmth to the room, and the sand-and-polish nature of wood makes scratch repair a breeze, but be sure to use wood certified by the Forest Stewardship Council to ensure truly sustainable sourcing. If your cabinet base is longer than 8 feet, your counter is going to have some seams. The trick to making "seamless" seams is sanding, so choose a plywood with a thick veneer so you don't sand through. The plywood itself can be as thin…
Dishwashers undergo regular abuse that isn’t readily apparent. Food might not be properly washed away, dishes are stacked on top of the bearing’s spray arm and buildup causes the arm and bearing to remain upright, and the slide drawers crash into it. Bearings are an important part of the dishwasher.
Refrigerators keep food cold only when all of their parts are working together properly. If you hear a clicking sound when the compressor runs, or if you suspect the compressor is running too often or too infrequently, the refrigerator’s run capacitor could be faulty and in need of replacing.
Vertical grain fir is made from the Douglas fir tree, or Pseudotsuga menziesii, which is not a true fir. A softwood, the Douglas fir produces some of the sturdiest lumber available, according to the Softwood Export Council. To get vertical grain lumber, the tree is sawn across the rings into the heart, so that the widest part of the lumber is perpendicular to the rings.
The Toro Wheel Horse riding mower model makes use of an electrical ignition system that starts with a key. While a failed engine start can happen because of fuel issues, it’s possible that failed starts happen when your ignition switch is bad. If you’ve replaced your ignition switch numerous times, other aspects of the ignition system should be inspected.
Drain snakes come in a variety of lengths up to 50 feet. While 50 feet may seem like a great deal of footage, some of the more complex pipes in the house, such as the ones for a toilet, can actually stretch even further. When this happens, it may be necessary to combine two drain snakes and make a longer device.
When changing your retirement contributions there are a few things you're going to want to keep in mind. Learn how often you can change your retirement contributions with help from the president and CEO of Smart401k in this free video clip.
Figuring out how to effectively identify when your DLP TV is experiencing problems could help you fix the issue before serious damage has been done. Digital light processing technology was invented by Texas Instruments, and was designed to provide an alternative to plasma and liquid crystal display TVs. If the main board starts to go bad inside the DLP, it could lead to a few different problems with your TV.
Ariston boilers use a flow of natural gas to heat water. If your Ariston keeps turning off unexpectedly, you may notice water suddenly going cold, or -- if you stand by the boiler when it is working -- hear the burners click off when they should still be working. This is a sign of a malfunction with the system. Several different components, depending on the age and type of Ariston, could be responsible for the problem.
You should always be on the look out for warning signs in your vehicle so you know when things are going bad. Find out how to tell if struts are going bad on a truck with help from the owner and lead mechanic of an automotive services business in this free video clip.
The Victorian era of the mid-1800s popularized perfume buttons. During this era, women used oil-based perfumes, which would stain clothing after being applied on the skin. To avoid this, some women wore a perfume button as a long necklace, with an underlay of velvet fabric inside the decorative brass button. They dabbed perfume onto the velvet to carry their favorite scent. During the Civil War, when husbands or lovers went away, women stitched perfume buttons inside the uniform collars of their men -- as a personal reminder of their love.
Just because you don't enjoy the overwhelmingly sweet scent of commercially perfumed lotions doesn't mean you have to endure bland, unscented moisturizing cremes. Sensitive skin, allergies and odor sensitivity are a few reasons why purchasing scented lotions from a store is unappealing. Unlike a store-bought scented lotion, adding your favorite perfume to a bottle of unscented lotion lets you control the fragrance intensity.
Opening a perfume boutique requires business acumen, a sense of adventure and a desire to make a profit from selling a luxurious retail item. While ancient cultures first used incense in religious worship, and the ancient Egyptians used perfumes as part of their burial rites, according to Mandy Aftel, author of "Essence and Alchemy." In modern times, the perfume boutique gives customers a way to interact with the fragrances, gain information about the fragrances' distinctive ingredients and make informed choices. Before you open your perfume boutique, learn about your potential customers and do market research to help ensure your business…
The ballast is the primary electronic device that serves the light-emitting tube in a fluorescent light fixture. Imminent ballast failure is indicated by longer start-up times, flickering at startup or intermittent cycling on and off of the lamp. A certain amount of noise is inherent in the operation of a ballast -- the unit is essentially a voltage transformer -- but increased noise is an indicator that the ballast is going bad. When a lamp simply doesn’t light, try the tube in another fixture; if the tube illuminates, the issue is almost certainly with the original ballast.
Amaryllis blooms last for two months or more with proper care. The individual blossoms may not remain open for the entire flowering period but each stalk contains two to four flower buds that provide a consistent display during that time. Make the blooms last longer by implementing the correct watering, feeding and budding methods. Amaryllis is typically grown as an indoor winter plant because the plant can't tolerate frost. It blooms during the late winter season, usually from February through March.
If you think salt is only for flavoring food, think again. According to the Salt Institute, the versatile mineral has more than 14,000 uses. One of the ways salt can come in handy around the home is by extending the life of your toothbrush. Soaking a toothbrush in salt water will make it fresher and last longer and the salt will sanitize the brush without harmful chemicals.
Concrete is as hard as stone when it sets, and when a concrete structure is designed and constructed to the best standards, it lasts a long time. Steps are less forgiving to some common pressures and faults in construction. When concrete steps go bad, it's usually due to the quality of the concrete mix, but other factors can also lead to its degradation.
Shark is the manufacturer behind a line of steam mops and household steamers that clean surfaces with heat. The smaller devices provide only 10 minutes of cleaning time, while the larger mops are strong enough for cleaning an entire room. Inside the steamer, you should use only products that the manufacturer recommends, and avoid using any type of oils.
Perfume can be the finishing touch to your grooming routine. The scent of perfume can invoke memories and affect your mood, and the average shelf life is two years. However, if you don't store your perfume properly, its life may be shorter; the scent of your perfume can turn sour and its color can change over time. Because some brands can be pricey, learn how to properly store them, so they'll last longer.
The plantain is a Latin American fruit related to the banana. Their textures and flavors vary, though. Plantains have thick skin, which is harder to peel than a banana's skin, and their flavor is starchy rather than sweet. Most consumers use them like vegetables and cook them, since the firm texture and starchy taste make them difficult to eat raw, unless they ripen long enough to become black and sweet. The fruit takes days to ripen and does not spoil quickly. You can ensure or prolong a plantain's shelf life by following certain guidelines.
Nothing ruins the presentation of a colorful banana-based dessert, like banana cream pie or fruit salad, as the banana turning an unseemly brown. Although the reaction is simply the result of the fruit’s chemicals mixing with oxygen in the air, taking measures against such an occurrence ensures the banana’s aesthetic appearance.
Designing a perfume bottle is nearly as important as the scent and design of the perfume itself. Bottles are no longer just a container to hold a scent, but instead are used as an advertisement for what the bottle contains. Most perfumes use a special or unusual bottle type to attract a certain kind of buyer. Designing a perfume bottle can take several months, and typically involves a team of people. On a small scale, however, the process is similar.
Perfume has existed for thousands of years and in various forms, from solid to liquid and from oil-based to alcohol-based, as a substance to improve someone's scent. Bottling perfume at home does not require special equipment, and the quality of the ingredients is only dependent on personal budget and preference.
The perfume you choose to wear says a lot about your personality. Wearing your signature scent allows you to express yourself having to say a word. When you put your perfume on before work in the morning or before a big night out, you want the scent to stay strong the entire time you're out. No one wants to have to carry their perfume with them and apply it while they're out and you won't need to if you apply it properly.
Whether you want to stay up to watch a movie or need to change your sleeping schedule, staying awake through your regular bedtime can be difficult. However, when you occupy your mind and keep your body working, it helps take the edge off of sleepiness. Successfully stay up past your regular bedtime and adjust your sleep schedule without hurting your body.
Offer your wedding guests an alternative to blowing bubbles or throwing birdseed as you leave the wedding or reception. Make satin roses to hold the rice. Not only are they functional, they can make a pretty arrangement while you're waiting for the reception to end. A rice rose can be made in just a few short minutes, or bring friends together to assist in making dozens or hundreds of them.
In addition to a full lineup of camping gear ranging from sleeping bags and tents to lanterns, the Coleman company offers gas-powered camp stoves and heaters. Though some Coleman products can use fuel such as propane, butane, unleaded gasoline or kerosene, the company manufactures a proprietary gas known simply as “Coleman fuel,” or “camping fuel.” This hot-burning fuel doesn't necessarily go bad, but it will lose is flammable viability as years go by.
