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Shrinking a digital photo involves reducing its dimensions and/or resolution. This can be accomplished quite easily by using IrfanView, the leading freeware image editor. On Unix/Linux platforms, use the free software image manipulation utilities from Im...

Fixing a leaky washer can often be done relatively easily without having to get expensive help. If you keep finding puddles of water on your laundry room floor, you might simply be dealing with old hoses, a leaky pump, or oversudsing. While these are all...

Whether you're trying to save copies of data for work or songs, video, and images for memories, it's important to know how to record data on a CD using CD burner software. We're here to help walk you through all the specific guidelines! Keep reading to le...

Badminton is a fun sport and a great form of exercise. To be a knockout badminton player, you have to have lightning-fast feet, strong technique, and a cunning sense of strategy. If you already know how to play badminton but want to elevate your game, you...

A garlic press is one of the most frustrating kitchen tools to clean when you are doing dishes, but it's made easy with a few steps to create the right tool for the job.

In normal breathing, people usually inhale through the nose and exhale using just the lungs. Easy enough! For woodwind instrumentalists and singers, however, this process can be limiting. Circular breathing, a method that lets you exhale and inhale simult...

Did you know most paper products, plastics, metals, and glasses can be recycled? Recycling is one of the easiest and most productive ways to help make the planet a better place. We interviewed Sustainability Specialist Kathryn Kellogg and put together a c...

Desktop backgrounds are a great way to personalize your Windows environment. You can showcase your favorite movie, music group, or your family. New features even allow you to rotate between different desktop backgrounds to help you switch things up. How...

Taking out the trash is something that most of us have to do on a regular basis. Not taking out the trash can create an unsanitary home or office environment. Although this is not a difficult task, there are tips that you can use to make it even easier.

Writing a poem is about observing the world within or around you. A poem can be about anything, from love to loss to the rusty gate at the old farm. Writing poetry can seem daunting, especially if you do not feel you are naturally bursting with poetic ide...

When you hear the word “courage,” you might think of heroes battling fearsome monsters. But what does it mean to have courage in your daily life? Contrary to popular belief, being courageous doesn’t mean being completely fearless. It simply means that you...

Deck piers support the beams that create the joist spans for a deck. This is the foundation of the deck and if not properly installed will result in failure of part or the entire deck. Unlike a concrete footing that distributes the weight of the structu...

Nail biting is a bad habit that can make your hands look unsightly. It can also permanently damage your nails, teeth, or gums. Fortunately, there are some techniques you can try that will help keep you from biting your nails.

Maybe you’ve painted before, but did you know you can paint with smoke? This art known as “fumage” has been practiced by many visionary artists, including well-known surrealist Salvador Dali. We’re here to teach you how to start using this delicate medium...

Dealing with bad products, poor service, or rude people can be frustrating and annoying. When this happens, you may decide to make a complaint. Fortunately, you have several options for making a complaint that gets results. Whether you’re complaining to a...

Brass is a common decorative item in many homes, both old and new. This metal acts as a perfect material for vent covers, window handles and locks, door knobs, candlesticks, and knick knacks. Unfortunately, these pieces may be covered with paint, obscurin...