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How to Protect Pets from the Sun
How to Protect Pets from the Sun

When you smooth on suncreen this summer, consider dabbing a little behind your cat's ears or on your dog's nose. It can help protect them from harmful UV rays.

Homemade Surface Cleaners
Homemade Surface Cleaners

How to make natural homemade surface cleaners to clean windows, counters, painted cupboards and more.

How to Give a Manicure
How to Give a Manicure

Pamper yourself or someone else with a DIY manicure, using these step-by-step manicure instructions taking you through each step, from soaking your fingertips to applying nail polish.

Growing and Harvesting Dill
Growing and Harvesting Dill

How to grow, harvest and use dill; growing and cultivation tips; how to dry dill in the microwave, plus culinary and medicinal uses.

How to Give a Home Pedicure
How to Give a Home Pedicure

Pamper those tootsies with these simple tips on how to give yourself a relaxing home pedicure.

How to Make Dried Apple and Orange Slices
How to Make Dried Apple and Orange Slices

Here's how to dry apple slices and orange slices for use in homemade swags, wreaths and fragrant potpourri.

How to Apply Long Lasting Nail Polish
How to Apply Long Lasting Nail Polish

Warmer weather is here, and most of us wear nail polish more often to show off our hands and feet. Here's how to apply nail polish properly, for long-lasting effect.

Tuscan Style Kitchen
Tuscan Style Kitchen

Easy, frugal ways to decorate a kitchen in the Tuscan style, including colors, accessories, and furnishing.