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Stainless steel is a durable, stylish choice for kitchen appliances, sinks, and cookware. While this metal is resistant to stains and other damage, it can get scratched over time. Luckily, it’s easy to get scratches out of uncoated stainless steel, or sur...

Kitchen curtains add a decorative touch to the over-the-sink picture windows commonly found in many kitchens. Because they are located in an area where they might possibly be exposed to moisture, heat and flame, kitchen window treatments require special d...

Do you love a little spice in your food? Or something a little sweet and spicy? Over 4,000 different types of chilies in the world belong to the genus Capsicum family, which contains more than 35 species, including cayenne, jalapeño, and habanero. Now, yo...

Prawns are a water-dwelling animals similar to large shrimp or small lobsters. Like shrimp, they’re usually red-orange with fanned-out tails. They’re popular for cooking and for using as bait to catch larger fish. Prawns are relatively easy to catch using...

Bats are a key piece of softball equipment! In order to hit your best shots, you need a bat that is the right size for you. Select a bat that is a comfortable weight, is the correct length for your size, and has the right weight distribution for your abil...

Utility trailers are handy for a variety of applications, from hauling your tools to the job, or your gear to the gig. Whether you're planning on building a trailer for your business, or just need one occasionally for the family camping trips, this articl...

When a pattern calls for a yarn over (abbreviated yo), you are adding an extra stitch to your work. When you go back over this stitch on the next row, you will get a lace-like hole in your work that also acts as an increase. This article will show you how...

The first thing to know about becoming a master carpenter is that “master carpenter” isn't an official title, which means even an amateur woodworker can call themselves one if they like. But if you want to become a professional who has really earned the n...

Sometimes you want to get rid of a broken dryer, or other appliance, but can't afford to go to the dump, nor want to pay the dump fees. Giving away those broken appliances, or other things to clean up a little bit can be easy, by giving them away on Craig...

Viscosity can be defined as the measurement of a liquid's resistance to flow, also referred to as a liquid's internal friction. Consider water and molasses. Water flows relatively freely, while molasses is less fluid. Because molasses is more resistant to...

Axes come in a variety of sizes and serve many different purposes. A forest axe (also known as a range axe) is used to cut or split large pieces of wood and requires both hands to use. A hatchet, or hand axe, is appropriate for cutting dead branches, twig...

Tracking down family members can be an exciting challenge, and it can shed light upon forgotten branches of your family tree. You may be finding family members on a whim; you may be researching a family tree; or you might be looking to obtain medical hist...

Many avid gardeners like to harvest pumpkin seeds from their crops or public patches. This simple task provides seeds for next year's patch or food for a tasty snack. Luckily, pumpkins are one of the easiest crops to gather seeds from because the seeds ar...

A technical specification (tech spec) is a document that explains what a product or project will do and how you’ll achieve these goals. In a tech spec, show your client and team members what problem you're solving, the goals or requirements for your proje...

Tracking your body fat percentage over time is one of the best ways to plot your fitness or weight loss progress. Skin-fold calipers are one of the most cost-effective and accurate ways of tracking changes in body fat, but only in the hands of a skilled t...

Measuring plant growth is a very simple procedure that can be done quickly. Whether you want to know how quickly your house plants are growing or need to calculate growth rate of lab specimens, you can do so with minimal effort. You only need a few simple...