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Brass is a timeless material in the home—but when your beautiful fixtures and items are glazed with lacquer, it's hard to see the true beauty of the brass beyond the sheen. Thankfully, there are ways to remove the lacquer without damaging the brass. Depen...

There may come a time when your dog suffers from an injury known as “happy tail,” which occurs when a dog injures their tail while wagging it.[1] X Research source [2] X Expert Source Natalie Punt, DVMVeterinarian Expert Intervie...

Do you feel like you spend every Friday night sitting around with your teenage female friends, trying to come up with something to do? That can get pretty boring and frustrating—and fast. Instead of spending another weekend yawning and scrolling through y...

Setting up and going on a first date can be tough enough. Knowing when and how to ask for another date can be even more challenging. Exactly how and when you ask for another date will depend on how well your first one went. You can let your date know you...

Have you been on an internet forum and noticed someones post with a rectangular picture at the bottom with their name? Have you ever wanted to be the envy of your fellow forum members? Have you ever just wanted to keep your posts from looking just plain b...

If you've noticed an uncomfortable itch in your genital region, you may have crabs (pubic lice). Crabs are usually sexually transmitted—in fact, there's over a 90% likelihood that you'll catch pubic lice from sexual contact with an infected person. Howeve...

We all know first impressions matter on social media. So how do you choose the perfect username for Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, and other social media platforms when it feels like all the best ones are already being used? Whether you’re coming up with use...

It’s always frustrating to forget why you walked into a room, or to forget someone’s name right after being introduced. Before worrying that annoyances like these are signs of a memory problem, try out some simple techniques that may naturally enhance you...

If you're under 18, you will need a parent's permission to get your ears pierced. If you need your mom's permission, there are several things you can do. Research how to care for pierced ears, to show that you're responsible. Make a list of valid reasons...

Everyone needs a best friend, someone to stick with you always and share secrets. It takes time to make a new friend and turn that friend into your best friend. Best friends aren't made overnight, but they are worth the time and effort.

If you do business in Canada—or plan to—you should be familiar with the goods and services tax (GST) and harmonized sales tax (HST). The GST is a tax that is applied to most of the goods and services paid for in Canada. The HST is a similar tax on propert...

"Wow!! You smell good... what are you wearing?" No, it's not Armani... I think to myself, as that also has been asked several times. I simply respond, "I have no idea, it may be this blue bottle I have at home. I don't know what it's called though." With...

If you catch yourself thinking “I wish I understood politics better,” dig a little deeper into what you’d like to know. Do you want learn the structure of your country’s system of government? Would you like to join in on the political chit-chat at the nex...

If your dryer drum isn’t spinning when you turn it on, or your dryer makes a sharp, banging noise while it’s running, you may need to replace the dryer belt. While disassembling your dryer to swap the belt out may seem like a tough DIY gig, you’d be surpr...

Everyone has trouble being photogenic. Some heavier people feel as if they can’t ever take a good picture. Fortunately, you can look amazing in photos no matter what your size is. If you understand camera angles and practice a few poses, you’ll look fanta...

Getting dumped by a friend can sometimes feel worse than getting dumped by a boyfriend or girlfriend. Breakups are never fun and losing a friend can hurt. If you’re struggling to deal with your friend dumping you, don’t worry. The good news is there are t...