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How I Bought a House with No Money
I was driving through my hometown going down a street I had never been down after two years in the area. Normally I would have been on my way to work hanging a gutter, but the heat had gotten to me (100 degrees in July in Oklahoma) so I was trying to hustle up some easier/inside work.
By steve thomas5 years ago in Lifehack
How to Start Using Your Writing Talent for Good Causes
If you’re a writer, whether a talented amateur or a dedicated freelancer, it can sometimes feel as though the writing is a wholly self-serving act, something which has little ability to help those around you. However, a few things could be further from the truth. All over the world, from your local town, to communities on the other side of the planet, people are in need of skilled writers who have the power to make a significant difference.
By Jilian Woods5 years ago in Lifehack
7 Eco-Friendly and Cool Kitchen Deals From Amazon
When it comes to environmentally friendly products, it also matters how you get them. To be upfront, shipping especially, directly through sites like Amazon isn't the best for our environment. It's good to get an idea of how much you're willing to pay for products, but one of the best things you can do to be environmentally friendly is reuse. On the other hand, in the case of kitchenware we do want what is sanitary, so a compromise should be to purchase locally as you can afford to do so, and at least try to properly recycle the wrapping material and tools, when you no longer use them.
By Elijah James5 years ago in Lifehack
Oil Painting: The Absolute Beginner's Supply List
So you're beginning to paint in oils. Yay! You're embarking on a marvelous adventure with one of the most forgiving, versatile, and historic mediums available. So far so good. But you're probably reading a bunch of those how-to books by now, which all give different advice on the supply page, and use different terms for them, and different brands, and different price points...
By Shaking Bird Art5 years ago in Lifehack
7 Basic Crochet Stitches
Crocheting is more than having the most basic materials. You have to know what you are doing, especially when you start working on patterns other people have created. Of all the patterns I've worked through, I found that there are 7 basic types of stitches that one must know before they can move on to patterns or more advanced stitches, all of which include one or more of these kinds of stitches. Before we begin, I must clarify that these descriptions are based off of American standards, not UK standards. I will do another article later on that will compare the American crochet stitches to the UK crochet stitches.
By Yarnwork Joys5 years ago in Lifehack
Three Ways to Overcome Public Speaking Anxiety
“The proof is in the pudding.” Ahhh, public speaking. These two words that consistently paralyze students, the dreaded speeches. As if it isn’t bad enough to have to write—NOW you have to present and sell your work.
By Ashley M. Rodriguez5 years ago in Lifehack
How to Pick a Jewelry Armoire to Secure All Kinds of Ornaments
Coincidentally, it doesn't imply that gold or precious stone jewelry will turn out to be increasingly costly as time passes by. Truth be told, it is just as workable for the estimation of jewelry to deteriorate. Evolution happens when you ignore your obligations to secure your jewelry organization. You need to ensure your jewelry and separate those bits of jewelry so they don't prompt the deterioration of one another. I would prescribe you that you should acquire either a jewelry box or a jewelry armoire.
By Naomi Manning5 years ago in Lifehack