What is a wood dowel you ask? It might look like a simple wooden peg, and to be quite honest – it is. But, like many other tools that appear to be altogether insignificant on the surface, dowel rods have undeniably changed history. Today, they are used to hold everything from boats to bookshelves together,…
Stack sizes can play a very important role in poker games, not only in terms of purely deciding how much money you take home at the end of the day but in determining the plays you may make throughout the game. Yours and your opponents’ stacks are more than just a collection of funds; they…
Many of us love to sit in our back yards and gardens when the summer months arrive. It is a great way for everyone to get together and have a party or BBQ. There is nothing better than sitting with friends and family, enjoying a glass or two of wine in the summer sun. As…
Every year, more than 300 individuals worldwide lose their lives due to fire hazards brought on by faulty electrical circuits. Statistics suggest that a majority of these fires are caused due to arc circuits, and can be easily avoided by installing arc fault circuit interrupters (AFCI) in the building. Keeping the safety of people in…
Here are a few design tips on how to wear a bow tie and how to choose the correct tie for the occasion. Most people are unaware of the vast range of different bow tie designs and styles, or of when it is most appropriate to wear each of them. People wear such ties for…
Are you looking for a way to reduce swelling after surgery, minimize scar tissue and assist with the healing process after a mastectomy? Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) is for you! The benefits of MLD have long been touted by medical professionals around the world, and it's time you discovered them for yourself. But understanding the…
A homeowner or apartment dweller will likely have to learn about drain clearing at one time or another. Let's face it; clogs happen. Toilets, sinks and bathtubs all get stopped up from time to time. It would be well worth a homeowner's time to learn a few tips to unclog them. There are times that…
A power drill is not a complicated device. But with all power tools, safety needs to be respected. Imagine having a drill bit snap and end up lodged in your eye. A simple pair of safety glasses would have prevented that and you would have kept your eye sight. So let's look at some drill…
I was quoting an old floor for a professional couple recently when the client pulled out a magazine, put it up to my face and said "I want our floors to look exactly like this." It is not practical to expect an existing timber floor in an older home to end up looking the same…
Standard 6ft "A" Frame Picnic Table This basic table is tried and true and has been around for many years and as a piece of outdoor furniture it will enhance your patio .. It is very simple to construct and will last for years. It comes in many different designs. This one is made solely…
I received an email from a client asking my thoughts on whether or not the founder of their nonprofit – who is also its executive director – could be a voting member of the board. (Note that the question was 'could' be …) Well yes, the executive director 'could' be a voting member of the…
If you have a lower back pain condition your primary objective should be to make your pain decrease. Your time is valuable and it's important not to waste it on dogma, attempting to get valuable information from other people ideas. And that is why I wrote this article to give factual information to those who…
Different types of contractors are available for various activities relating to home improvement such as general maintenance, home remodeling, upgrading, exterior work, etc. Besides these are the general contractors, who take up construction projects as a whole. Before you want to establish yourself as an independent professional or hire the services of such a professional,…
Reading or analyzing your balance sheet may sound a bit intimidating, like it's something stock analysts and bank managers do. I'd like to bring it much closer to you and help you become familiar with it so you can use it as one of your business tools. Preparing Accurate Financial Statements To begin, we have…
Almost one-half of Americans regularly suffer from back pain that comes in varying degrees of severity. Underlying causes of stiffness, pain, and muscular and nerve-related discomforts are so diverse that no single cure-all currently exists for all patients’ back pain. An inversion table is an innovative remedy that is effective for alleviating all types of…