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Squirrels can make themselves a real pain when it comes to birdseed and suet. They will also destroy plastic and wooden feeders. Stop these rascals from being regular guests at your feeders with a few simple changes and precautions.

It's not entirely in your control whether someone likes you or not, but you can positively influence their decision. Increase the chances of someone liking you—whether a new friend or a romantic interest—by smiling and being of good cheer when you're arou...

Staghorn ferns are large antler-shaped ferns that hang on the sides of trees, and they make stunning displays when mounted on the wall inside your home. Propagating fern spores is time-consuming, but it is possible to do it yourself. With time and attenti...

Dry cookie dough is hard to work with and produces brittle cookies. If your cookie dough is too dry, this simple solution helps moisten your dough allowing you to create soft and supple cookies.

When changing an adult diaper, it is important to know the correct technique and to be calm and respectful. You can change an adult diaper while the person is lying down or while they are sitting on a toilet. Remember, you should always change the diaper...

Ripped jeans are more delicate than standard jeans; the distressed areas of such jeans need to be cared for both during daily use and when the jeans are being cleaned. Keeping ripped jeans in good condition for longer may require a little extra care, but...

The sugar maple tree (Acer saccharum) grows abundantly in the northeastern part of North America: the northeastern United States (including as far south as Tennessee) and the southeastern portion of Canada. Sugar maples produce strong timber and yield map...

Overgrowth of cattails is a common problem if you have a natural or manmade pond. Cattails are extremely invasive, and once they become established, they are very difficult to remove. There are two methods to remove cattails: manual and chemical removal.

Agave plants, also called century plants, are spiky succulents that can take decades to flower. During their long, slow growth, these plants regularly produce pups, or offshoots, that are small clones of the mother plant. To remove pups from your agave pl...

You don’t have to be an experienced gardener to grow luscious, vibrant green bell peppers. All it takes is patience, attention and a little knowledge of the right growing conditions. Green peppers, like most other varieties, thrive in the heat, which is w...

This wikiHow teaches you how to corrupt a file using a free online service. Corrupting a file intentionally can be useful in a handful of situations, the most common of which is sending a "completed" but corrupted document to a teacher, supervisor, or cli...

Kefir is a cultured milk beverage that originally hails from Russia. It is made by fermenting milk (whether from a cow, goat, or sheep) using both yeast and bacteria. With a sour, creamy taste similar to yogurt, kefir is touted for its probiotic benefits....

Cake is a favorite dessert for many people across the globe, but for those who need to monitor their carbohydrate intake, such as diabetics and those on a diet, cake usually contains too many carbohydrates. As an alternative to baking a regular cake, you...

Capitalization is one of the most basic and important elements of writing. Capitalization draws the reader’s attention to names, titles, and more. Capitalization also marks the start of new sentences and new paragraphs, provides signals to the reader, and...

If you want to be taken more seriously at work, it's important to project confidence and competence. Don't worry—we've gathered up our favorite tips that will help you instantly look and feel more authoritative in any situation.

Have you ever wanted to get something done but you can't seem to finish? Maybe you just have a lack of motivation, or maybe distractions are getting the better of you. If you need to buckle down and get something done, a good work environment, strong focu...