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Ping pong, or table tennis, is a fun game to play with your friends or competitively. Unfortunately, between the natural oil on your hands and the dirty ball, your paddle can get quite dirty. If the rubber on your paddle isn’t clean, it will wear down qui...

Areca palms are a well-loved indoor plant that tend to grow to be about 6 to 7 feet (1.8 to 2.1 m) tall.[1] X Research source While this plant can be purchased at a nursery or garden center, you can grow your own palm by cutting and transpla...

Do you have data in your spreadsheet that doesn't fit into cells nicely? This wikiHow will teach you how to drag row and column boundaries to adjust cell size in Microsoft Excel.

Weeds are invasive plants that can overrun your desirable plants and cause damage to housing and yard materials. While some weeds are fairly easy to kill, they can be a bit tricky to remove when they sprout up through the cracks in your driveway, walkways...

A finger food like donuts makes for a great party treat that your guests can enjoy. Displaying them well can be a challenge, especially if you’d like to make your donuts the star of the show, but we’ve got plenty of ideas to help. From a DIY donut wall pe...

Galvanized steel has a protective layer of zinc on the surface, which makes the metal sturdier and less likely to corrode.[1] X Research source If you don’t have a lot of experience working with this metal, it may be intimidating to start a...

Did you know you can prevent cybercriminals from seeing you or accessing your phone's camera when you're not using it? The easiest way to do this is to physically cover your camera, but you can also disable or block the camera in your phone’s settings to...

If you have an artificial eye, taking care of it might seem a little intimidating at first. Luckily, caring for your prosthesis is easy! Cleaning the prosthetic is as simple as gently wiping with soap and water, although you may need a deeper cleaning eve...

You may be frustrated to find vertical wrinkles above your upper lip. Fortunately, you can hide these lines with cleverly placed makeup and you can take steps to increase collagen production that will give your skin a fuller look. To prevent wrinkles abov...

After a breakup, it can be hard to turn your attention away from your ex and onto yourself again. This is normal, but it’s important to make this shift in focus so that you can move forward with your own goals, interests, and life. Start by cutting off al...

Toning your hair can help it turn from bright and brassy to cool and sleek. However, applying too much ash toner can make your hair turn gray or look dull. If you accidentally toned your hair too much, that’s okay! You can use at-home remedies, like a cla...

Conga drum heads are not standardized, so finding the right size for your replacement can be challenging. Luckily, there are a few simple strategies you can use to find the correct size for your drum. You can do this by measuring the old conga head’s play...

A bird of paradise is a leafy plant that produces colorful flowers resembling a bird in flight. These plants, however, can be temperamental, and only produce flowers under certain conditions and when they’re several years old. If you’ve planted a bird of...

While the best way to store your breast milk is in the refrigerator or freezer, this may not always be possible, at least in the short term. If you need to pump and you aren't around a fridge, you can store the milk at room temperature for about 4-6 hours...

Areca palms are relatively fast-growing plants already, but sometimes their growth can slow down due to a number of reasons. The soil, for example, might not have enough of the right nutrients, there might not be enough light, or the plant might not be ge...

Dracaena plants are hardy houseplants with a lush, tropical appearance and strap-shaped leaves. They’re attractive, easy to maintain, and can tolerate low light conditions, which makes them popular indoor plants in homes and offices. Thriving dracaena pla...