There was a recent article in the NY Times about a group of women in their nineties who play bridge daily. The card game is their social network, their mental challenge, and their reason for dressed in their good clothes, Bridge is their way of life. These women are part of what is called a…
You are probably well aware that everyone has a preferred learning style. It's our preference as to how we interact and process the world around us. Some people are experiential, some process by thinking, some by doing, some in relationship with others etc. The list goes on and can get quite complicated. So let's make…
The reason for mounting a scope on a rifle are pretty much for the allowance to see your target quicker and faster. Scope mounting by most peoples opinion is truly challenging, but in all reality is very easy. Lots of marksman scope their rifles and it is pretty much the first accessory a hunter or…
A Thor movie costume is a very creative choice for a range of different costume occasions. You may choose one of the characters for a Halloween event or you could be planning an reenactment of some of the scenes. Maybe a child has to have a costume for a competition at school. Thor has a…
Making wonderful glass mosaic tile art is easy! Let me show you how. I've found that tesserae size is nearly as important as andamento in creating the desired look and feel of a mosaic. For example, a background done in 1/4-inch opus regulatum looks and feels entirely different than the same pattern done with 3/4-inch…
House painting is a skill that most people can pick up quite easily. It is one of those rare home based business opportunities that actually work and it is very possible to make $ 30- $ 50 an hour without much effort. Here are the top 7 reasons why anyone with basic painting skills should…
Are you looking for information about the old ITE circuit breaker? Continue reading to find out the background and basics of these breakers and how to find compatible replacements for out of date products. The ITE Circuit Breaker Company was named for the innovative oil-dashpot inverse time element on its electro-mechanical circuit breaker trip devices,…
The pontoon is a boat or a float with a flat bottom that is commonly used on freshwater lakes. Owning one is actually more cost-effective compared to regular boats but you still need to make sure that it is kept in good shape by keeping it dry when not in use or by keeping it…
The fear of elevators can develop from having been stuck in an elevator in the past or from another phobia such as claustrophobia or being afraid of heights. No matter what the cause of the anxiety about lifts, the effect is the same. People are often so afraid that they have to limit their everyday…
Among all the crockery items that are found in our homes, none serve a more basic function like the plates. They are the concave-shaped dish ware on which food is served. They are made of different solid materials like porcelain, plastic and even glass. Plates are of different types like we have the saucers, salad…
Many are familiar with the middle eastern-Mediterranean dish called Couscous. It is in fact semolina wheat granules coated with flour, typically wheat flour. The dish is a lot like rice or pasta where it's a side dish usually eaten with a main dish and not alone. It has been around since the 13th century and…
Cookers are becoming a product that consumers spend more and more time looking into. Instead of spending a few hours comparing cookers from a few home retail stores, consumers are realising that it is a much longer process than this. There are hundreds of different types, models, sizes and they all have different functions, so…
Some of these plastic shower enclosures use extremely thin materials and you will need to be extremely careful when handling them. I've seen them crack, chip and break and when this happens, you need to either return the damaged product, or purchase a new one. Most home improvement centers have nice displays or nice pictures…
Bamboo flooring can be made using either a plank type method where the bamboo pieces are laminated together into planks for flooring or it can be woven together to make stranded bamboo natural flooring. Homeowners trying to decide which kind of bamboo floor to choose might be confused as to what the differences in each…
Working out in the gym may be a novelty as you embark on a weight reducing plan. You might be too tired or busy or unmotivated to make your way to the gym for those workouts to keep your weight loss consistent. It is hard to be consistent in any weight loss program that gives…