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Arwen is a character from Lord of the Rings. She is a half-elf of Rivendell and in love with Aragorn. Although she does not get a lot of screen-time in the films, her outfits and hairstyles are memorable. Romantic and beautiful, Arwen's hair is suitable n...

Like most rodents, guinea pigs are at a risk for getting mites and lice, but you can treat your piggy pretty quickly and keep it comfortable. The treatment will depend on what type of mites or lice your piggy has, so you'll need to take it to the vet for...

Peach is a beautiful color for hair that suits many people. It is soft and warm, not quite orange or pink, but something in between. It is easier to achieve that cool colors, such as green, blue, or purple. Unless you already have light-colored hair, howe...

Hamsters are cute, hearty rodents that are easy to care for and make excellent pets. In some cases, hamsters may develop allergies to their food, bedding, or other environmental allergens. You should always monitor your hamster for any physical signs of a...

The easiest way to lower blood sugar is to take your prescribed insulin. However, your body may take as long as four hours to absorb insulin, and taking too much insulin can kill you. If you need to quickly lower your blood sugar, drink plenty of water an...

USPS priority mail gives you the option to use your own packaging or buy one of their flat rate products. There are a number of factors that determine which option is best for you. The main things to consider are weight and distance the mail will be shipp...

Heating a room efficiently saves money and energy. Fortunately, you don’t need an expensive heating system to be efficient. Making small changes to a room and tweaking your heating routine can make a big difference in how efficiently a room is heated. By...

Tangled bike chains are one of the most common problems that cyclists face. But while a tangled chain may seem like a big deal to you, the process of fixing it is relatively simple. To untangle your chain, you can try to put enough slack in it so you can...

The stretchy, impressionable quality of silly putty makes it fun to play with, but a mess to get out of the carpet. Fortunately, there are several tricks you can use to remove a glob of silly putty, even if it's already hardened on your favorite rug. For...

Wax seals are elegant, stately works of art, but you don’t need wax to make them. Glue sticks for glue guns work almost as well, and by using a glue gun, you have a way to make many wax seals at once. If you don’t have a glue gun, use a wax melting spoon...

Hamsters and cats are both wonderful pets, but keeping both of them in the same house can pose some risks. Your cat naturally considers your hamster potential prey, so it’s important to keep your small friend away from your cat as much as possible. By get...

FireAlpaca is a very user-friendly and useful drawing tool, but you can also use it to animate. Whether one is an animator or a novice artist, anyone can create a simple or complex animation in FireAlpaca. Start at step one to make your own animation in F...

Dip dyeing is a special technique used in dyeing fabric. It takes a little more effort than regular dyeing, because you have to hold the fabric as opposed to just plunking it in. The results are worth it, however, and rang from banded stripes to soft grad...

Viewing cherry blossoms is a pleasing spring pastime. To have a cherry blossom viewing of your own, wait for the cherry blossoms to sprout, then invite some friends and family to join you. Pack a picnic basket if you’re just viewing the trees on foot....

Povidone-iodine, sometimes referred to as iodopovidone, is an antiseptic topical solution commonly used to disinfect the skin or to cleanse minor wounds. It is both antibacterial and useful against many kinds of microbes (like amoeba or fungi). Other comm...

Reusing cooking oil can be a great way to save on your grocery budget and to cut down on food waste in your home. If you want to reuse your cooking oil, you need to choose a high-quality oil with a high smoking point, and strain it through cheesecloth bet...