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Using Photoshop to remove an item from an image is easy to do using the built-in tools. This is great if you need to remove a person from a photo, or get rid of an object throwing off the composition. Whether you want to remove it temporarily, cut and pas...

Being contagious means that you are capable of transmitting an illness to another person. Once you feel sick, knowing if you are contagious may prevent you from contaminating other people. Upper respiratory illnesses, like a cold and the flu, are caused b...

Do you have trouble opening up to the world around you? If so, you have nothing to be ashamed of. In fact, it takes a lot of courage to be open, honest, and vulnerable with the people in your life, whether they’re a friend, loved one, partner, or acquaint...

The animal kingdom is an ideal place to get inspiration for Halloween or a costume party. Pick between a lion, a bee and a frog costume, or modify any of these to become your favorite creature. These costumes are versatile and can be made for children and...

Beeswax is a wonderful material to work with, but it can be dangerous when it’s hot. Melt it down slowly using low heat for the best results. With a few simple materials, you can easily prepare a double boiler, a crock pot water bath, or a solar oven to s...

Incontinence pads provide peace of mind while keeping you dry and carefree throughout the day. These pads may come as liners for your underwear or as pull-up briefs. Whichever type you’re using, it is very important to change the pads regularly to keep th...

Stories for children have risen in popularity with the Harry Potter series, as well as recent celebrity children's stories. Writing a children's story allows you to use your imagination to create an engaging story, reach a lot of young, potential readers,...

Naturally wavy hair is gorgeous, though some days you might want a change of pace and decide you want to wear it straight. Especially if you have hair that is susceptible to frizz, you may have envied the sleek, elegant locks you've seen on others. To ach...

You can transform almost any old tabletop by giving it a fresh pair of legs. There are many different mechanisms you can use, but they aren’t as difficult to understand as they first seem. For small tables with thin legs, try using metal plates called sur...

Gastritis is the inflammation of the mucous membrane that lines the walls of the stomach. You can experience gastritis as a sudden, occasional ailment (acute gastritis), or as a more severe, long-term illness (chronic gastritis). Acute gastritis can be ca...

Blackberries are perennial plants with root systems that last from year to year, but the plant's stems, formally called “canes”, are biennial, only lasting two years before being replaced by fresh growth. When pruning your blackberries, you'll need to tre...

While most healthy kids eventually outgrow it, both daytime and nighttime wetting may persist in some for longer than expected. Nighttime wetting may even become a source of family stress, poor self-esteem, and disrupted socialization. In addition to medi...

Painting leaves and using them as prints are fun and easy art projects that you will be able to do at home with leaves that you find and a few simple art supplies. Try making leaf art with kids, or make some holiday decorations for your home with fall lea...

Tinder, the dating app that has exploded in popularity, uses your phone’s GPS to determine your location and find potential matches near you. Tinder also allows you to adjust your “search distance,” and will find potential matches within that distance. Y...

Crocheted butterflies make great pins and appliques for crochet projects. You can easily make a butterfly by creating a ruffled circle and then folding it in half and using a chain to form the butterfly's body. Then, you can embellish your butterfly with...

Sky Voicemail allows you to receive messages from incoming callers if you are away from your phone or on the other line. Through this service, you can access your voice mailbox not only through your main phone, but from another device (e.g., cell phone)....