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Face it, as we get older, our minds tend to lose their sharpness. We start forgetting things, like people's names or what item was next on our mental "to-do" list. But aging doesn't have to be...
In this article I will show you how to start your own business sharpening knives. Depending on your desire for travel, how much money you want to invest, and your desire to make this a successful...
As we age we pay more attention to quirks in our memory and wonder why we can’t locate the car keys. The good news is that we can stay sharp well into our 60’s, 70’s, 80’s and beyond. Cognitive...
"Dead Heading" cutting and removal of Roses that are dying, wilted or have dropping petals. Dead heading encourages new growth for strong & healthy Roses. This should be done on a...
It's pretty safe to say we've all tried to make paper airplanes at some point in our lives. There's just something fascinating about taking a sheet of paper and be able to make it fly gracefully...
Remember Southern cooking takes a little time and patience. This 3 cheese mac and cheese will be a guaranteed hit with your family and friends.
Green, red, yellow, orange… bell peppers come in a rainbow of colors. When they’re cooking in a recipe, the house smells spectacular. And, they add a flavorful crunch to fresh salads. Getting to...
A few years ago when I turned 40 I began to see changes in my memory. But what really hit home was when I saw a close friend of mine suffering from Alzheimer's. She went from a high spirited...
Tenderloin is a very versatile cut of meat, but frequently comes from the butcher with too much fat on it. I don't know about you, but I am trying to get my family to eat healthier cuts of meat...
Lipstick is not just an essential beauty item for women. It could also give clues to their personality. If you are an avid lipstick user, find out your lipstick personality below. It’s fun.
This article is written for the unemployed women who wish to stay sharp, focused and keep the their great appearance.
There are a few tricks to help prevent you from crying while you are cutting onions. This will help increase your productivity in the kitchen! Please rate and comment on this article. Thanks! :)
I don't mind sewing. It is threading the needle that I hate. Threading a needle was hard enough when I was young and had perfect vision. Now that I am a little older, it is even harder. At least...
Looking for that clean, sharp edge on your lawn. This is how to use a manual lawn edger to give your lawn a professional look.
To create your own design, make a stencil with acetate. When your living space needs a quick pick me up but you don't want to paint an entire room, paint a quick stencil design. Stencils are...
There are ways to keep your mind active and alert when you reach the 60's, 70's, 80's, 90's. We call them the Golden Years! I am in my 50's and I already want to keep my mind sharp!!! I use...
This is an inexpensive way to give your photos a professional look.
Recycling is always good, but it is even better when it it useful and fun, when you can get something out of it that benefits you and you can enjoy yourself while making it. Pull tab crochet fits...
Soda bottle mini hothouses are a great way to protect your seedlings from frost.
Day in and day out, the dishwasher cleans our dishes. The least we could do for this faithful machine is give it a cleaning occasionally. Here's what to do.
No tool is as important in preparing food as a good, sharp knife. It's easy to choose a good one, and while the best knives are expensive, good ones are still affordable.
Have You ever wanted to Carve a piece of Ordinary Wood into something beautiful ?
Video games are the craze with today's kids and it is hard to find home made games that they will like these days. Milk ball is great ball game that is sure to please even adults. This is a great...
Ever wanted to carve a great design or image on your pumpkin this year but think that your not artistic enough
Do you sing too sharp or too flat? Is your tuning way off? Proper tuning doesn't come naturally to all of us. In this video you can learn how to sing in tune, not too sharp, not too flat.
Many photographers remember the first time they learned about aperture, given it can be confusing. The good news is that you can begin to use the aperture on a digital camera prior to memorizing...
Sometimes you want a picture or word on a rubber stamp that you simply can't find at a commercial agency, or you want the feeling of accomplishment from making one from scratch. If you do...
This is a personal recipe I put together after many attempts to make a really good grilled cheese sandwhich.
In this How To, we will learn how to tack and pad a wood floor for carpeting installation.
October is the prime time to harvest pumpkins. Instead of carving a Halloween pumpkin, use magic markers or paint to create a colorful pumpkin face. You can then freeze the pumpkins for...
News Alert! Crime is on the rise and I mean no one is exempt from being attack or vandalized not even while you are in public places. I have to inform you that my classmate got attacked on campus,...
To shoe a horse it is best to let a professional farrier handle the task of trimming and shoeing. Most farriers have gone to specialized schools to become experts in hoof care. But sometimes a...
Different images call for different levels of sharpness or softness. A portrait looks best when facial features are soft yet architectural details demand clarity and focus. Today’s digital cameras...
If you've ever cut a piece of plywood and turned it over to see a ragged and splintered edge, you know how frustrating this can be.
A sharp side pain can be caused by a variety of conditions ranging from trapped gas to appendicitis. Here's what may be causing this symptom.
Do you have a sword, but you don't know how to clean it. This article gives a very easy way that doesn't require very much resources. The whole process takes about 30 minutes or less to complete.
Nails are less like big pins and more like small chisels, and hammering a nail into a piece of pine or similar soft wood without splitting it is easy once you understand how nails are...
Keeping your lawn mower's blade sharp is an important part of yard maintenance. When you mow a lawn with a sharp blade, it helps the grass stay healthy. Dull blades rip the grass and make it more...
Have you ever thought of making your own customized bamboo staff? All it takes is a little time and some imagination.
There are many different ways that you can injure yourself at work and in your home. Improper tool usage, pinch points, sharp edges,moving equipment, burns and insect bites are just a few ways of...
Keeping your mind sharp on a business trip or vacation can be a challenge, with the rigors of travel such as jet lag and lack of sleep often dulling our brains. Here are a few tips for keeping...
Piano tuning is not easy. I learned to tune a piano myself by reading some books and lots of practice. I think I can do it pretty well now, after about 20 years. If you'd like to tune a piano,...
Do you have a knife that just won't cut anymore? Follow these easy instructions and you will be back to cutting in no time!
If your rabbit has malocclusion, a condition where the teeth do not properly align and therefore grow backwards into the rabbit's mouth, you have to clip their teeth every few weeks, or else they...
Making a stone knife is a relaxing and interesting exercise. Many people assume that, since stone knapping, flaking and chipping stones to make tools, is such a primitive activity, it is also a...
Most people are capable of being creative but have been taught to be always in control and do the logical thing. While being creative is essential to success, it can be very difficult to really...
If you have ever owned a chain saw, chances are you have paid someone your hard earned money to resharpen the blade. Want to know how to do it yourself? Read on.
It has happened to everyone. You paint a room very carefully or even go to the extent of taping and tarping. When you are done, you stand back and realize that there are a few spots of paint on...
Before adding tomatoes to any recipe or serving on a sandwich or salad be sure to remove the seeds. Not only are the seeds unpleasant to look at they also affect the taste of the tomato. Here is...
My 15-year old microwave oven has popped its last bag of popcorn, zapped its last slice of pizza, and reheated it's last cup of coffee. Time for a new model. But which microwave would be best in...