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How To Become a Massage Therapist

bronwyn — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 12:33:54 -0500

How To Repair Ceramic Tile

bronwyn — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 13:08:11 -0500

Ceramic tiles are durable by nature, but homeowners will find that there are some common problems with this material. Tiles can frequently break and grout will eventually need to be replaced. Luckily, problems with ceramic tiling are actually quite easy to fix, as long as the tile was installed after 1960. If your tile predates 1960, it may have been set in a masonry base and you will need a contractor to repair it.

How To Recycle Old Tennis Shoes

bronwyn — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 18:48:06 -0500

What do you do with your old tennis shoes? If you're like most of us, you probably give them away or throw them away, depending on their condition. However, for those who are trying to embrace green living and be good to the environment, there are actually many ways to reuse old tennis shoes.

How To Recycle Everyday Objects

bronwyn — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 18:28:24 -0500

How To Avoid an IRS Audit

bronwyn — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 12:57:49 -0500

Although the percentage of people who will undergo an IRS audit has gone down, there are still hundreds of thousands Americans who will be audited this year. Even if you've done everything right, an audit is no fun! Use these tips to cut your chances of being audited!

How To Make a Kite

bronwyn — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 20:47:06 -0500

Kites may seem old fashioned, but they can still be a fun way for a family to spend time with one another. Flying a kite requires nothing more than a kite and some wind. Making a kite can be part of the fun, allowing your family to customize the kite by using the colors and materials that you choose.

How To Get Better Sleep

bronwyn — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 11:15:28 -0500

Who among us has not wished for a better night's sleep? Especially on nights when it is imperative that we rest, we find ourselves tossing and turning, obsessing over how much sleep we are not getting. Luckily, there are some easy ways to get better sleep!

Quit the caffeine. Yes, I know, you can't live without caffeine! However, it turns into a vicious cycle - you're tired, so you need caffeine, which keeps you awake and you're more tired. For better sleep, don't drink anything caffeinated after noon. Remember that decaffeinated drinks also contain some caffeine.
Keep distractions to a minimum. TVs, computers, blinking electronic lights and digital clocks can all cause stress, which is not what you want as you're about to go to sleep. Your bedroom should be a relaxing sanctuary, free of electronic (and other) distractions.

How To Choose the Best Electric Toothbrush

bronwyn — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 13:57:24 -0500

We've all been told by the dental hygienist that electric toothbrushes are far superior to manual toothbrushes, and many of us have even acted on this advice - after all, if you can avoid fillings and root canals, why wouldn't you? However, there is a huge range of types of electric toothbrushes in existence, and it can be difficult to find the right one for you. When choosing the best electric toothbrush for yourself, it is helpful to keep a few criteria in mind.

How To Choose an Accountant

bronwyn — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 14:33:46 -0500

Is tax time coming up and you don't even know how to start? Are you running a small business and having trouble keeping track of finances? If so, you are not alone, and there is help! An accountant is a professional who takes care of the accounting needs of an individual or a business, including bookkeeping, tax preparation, financial advice, and more. Choosing an accountant is a highly individual process, as everyone has different needs.

How To Help Stop Global Warming

bronwyn — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 18:46:09 -0500

Global warming is scary and can seem extremely overwhelming! However, each of us has a part, however small, in stopping climate change. By reducing your carbon footprint, or how much your activities contribute to global warming, you can do your part to stop it. Remember that your activities can contribute both directly and indirectly to global warming.