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Creating a darker shade of blue can be achieved by simply mixing your current blue with another color. Learning to mix your colors will greatly expand the options you will have at your fingertips for any project. There are several colors you can add to...

After unlocking your Android phone and making it available for use on different network carriers, the first thing you most likely want to do is use it. Before you do that, however, you need to set it up first. It’s not as daunting as it sounds. Unlocking...

Tomato cages are simple lattice structures used to help support the weight of growing tomatoes and other fruits and vegetables. As the plant grows larger, the fruit has a tendency to sag on the vine, which can damage the foliage and make the fruit more li...

Stroke is the distance travelled by an actuator in motion. This is a measurement of the capability of a linear actuator. The stroke will help you determine whether the actuator will work in tandem with your application. The measurement of stroke is impera...

This is for those of you who want enlarge the Command Prompt box on a Windows 7 PC by default. If you'd like to learn this process, this article starting with Step 1 below will show you how.

If you have ever bought a Uniden HomePatrol device, one of the steps you'll need to do to set it up will be to install and use HomePatrol Sentinel. However, the process isn't shown very well on the Uniden HomePatrol device websites. This article will expl...

When the tip of a pool cue becomes thin and worn down, you can replace and install the tip yourself to improve and maintain your billiards play. A pool cue tip can be installed using a few common household items.

In most cases, your pet will be better off staying at home than flying with you on vacation or other short trips. However, there are circumstances when you may need to fly with your pet. Whenever possible, arrange to keep your pet with you in the cabin. I...

There will likely be times in your life when you will be working in a group, possibly many times. You may have to lead a discussion as part of a school assignment or you may be responsible for leading a discussion in a work setting. An effective group dis...

Vagisil is a commercial, over-the-counter topical cream that relieves vaginal itching. Vagisil is available as a regular-strength or maximum-strength cream. It is easy to use, but there are a few precautions to keep in mind when you use it.

Daft Punk is well known for two things: their music and their masks. Recreating their music would be a challenge. However, you can get started recreating their masks, building your own Daft Punk costume. Whether it's for Halloween or just for fun, putt...

Every year, some of Hollywood's greatest gather at the Oscars. However, tickets are hard to come by, unless your're Hollywood royalty that is. These tickets can be extremely rare, however they aren't impossible to get. Here's how.

An ear haematoma is a condition where blood fills the space between the skin and cartilage of the outer ear (or pinna). Ear haematomas can happen in cats that scratch their ears vigorously or shake their heads. If you think your cat has an ear haematoma,...

A pincushion is a stuffed piece of fabric that you can insert pins into. Pincushions are essential for sewing and other types of craft projects. There are many ways to make a pincushion! Sew a quick and easy square-shaped cushion, opt for a flower petal c...

You are not alone when it comes to the frustration of finding a parking spot. On any given day, people drive an extra 3,600 vehicle miles searching for a parking spot in a single neighborhood. You can save some of the time and money associated with these...

If you ever tried to learn Arabic, let's face it, some of those letters have caused you worries and maybe even kept you up at night, whispering them in the dark. Since these letters are elemental in the Arabic language, let's learn how to pronounce them c...