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Do you have an empty room at home or want to make the most of a second property? Are you thinking of renting out the premises by room? Becoming a landlord can be a good way to supplement your income. However, it can also be demanding and complex. You’ll n...

Cats are naturally cautious creatures when it comes to human interaction. As a result, cats who were not exposed to many people as young kittens, or who have experienced some kind of traumatic event, may be extremely xenophobic or fearful of strangers. Fo...

Prorating employee pay is easy — generally, you'll just need to determine what fraction of the normal pay period the employee worked for and pay the appropriate amount. Both the daily pay and percent of pay period methods below are legal under United Stat...

Many people consume marijuana for medical and recreational purposes. Although marijuana has a much lower rate of addiction than other drugs such as cocaine, over time “pot” can overstimulate the your nervous system and lead to dependence on the drug. Irre...

Your back is often the last thing people see, but that doesn’t mean it’s not important. Because you don't see your back when you look in the mirror (the way you see your pecs or biceps), it is often ignored, but it is important to balance out front and ba...

If you’ve lost a toenail, you probably want it to grow back as quickly as possible. While there’s only so much you can do to speed up the process, there are a few simple things you can do to help your nail regrow. As your nail heals, you'll need to protec...

"Commodities" is a broad term referring to raw materials and produce; metals like silver, gold and copper; and crops like corn, soybeans and grains. Making money in commodities is not easy. About ninety percent of commodities traders lose money rather th...

Guppies are the most common freshwater aquarium fish and they have beautiful and unique patterns and colors. Guppies are relatively easy to care for, and are great fish for people with little aquarium experience. However, poor water quality can lead to se...

Whether you're at the office or at home, managing passwords is the key to protecting sensitive professional and personal information. But what happens when you need to remember hundreds of passwords that all need to be different and must be changed freque...

Getting a dog to take its medicine can be a big challenge for pet owners. If you're having trouble getting your pup to swallow a pill, you might need to try hiding it in food, crushing up the tablet, or administering a liquid medicine. With a little patie...

One of the easiest ways to be a good Catholic is to simply pray. Keep prayer short and simple; don't ask for things such as money, girls, health for yourself, but rather focus on others. Check out Solomon's prayer and God's response (I Kings III.5-14).

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) stipulates that if you engage in the business of buying and selling guns, you're required to obtain a Federal Firearms License (FFL). The process of obtaining one might seem intimidating, but i...

Over the centuries, humans discovered that the North Star can function as a guiding point towards the directional north. Being able to find the North Star is a great survival skill, but spotting it can also be a fun activity on a clear night.

Forging notes is never a good idea. In fact, depending on the document you forge a signature on, you may be committing a serious crime.[1] X Research source This should be considered a mere study in how a parent's signature may be forged, as...

Cold hands and feet are a natural part of how your body regulates its temperature and keeps you alive. When your body detects cold (even if your mind doesn’t register the chill), it begins to redirect more blood to vital internal organs, meaning blood get...

Flats are shoes that lack a heel or have an extremely flat heel that aligns with the flat sole. Flats often get bad fashion press because they don't have the glamor and sophistication often associated with high heels. In reality, flats range from elegant...