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DIY Tape Measures

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When you need a long, flexible measuring tape but are stuck with only a ruler, use simple items from around the house to make your own custom tape measure. Make your DIY tape measure as long as you need for your particular project. Use ribbon made out of a smooth surface that you can write on, such

Wood Carving Ideas

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Whether you're hand whittling on the front porch or using power tools in your workshop, wood carving is a way to express your creativity. Some craftsman carve wood strictly for pleasure, while others turn a tidy profit from their creations. Regardless of your purpose, there are several small project

Types of Sequoia Trees

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Sequoias are enormous trees that can grow hundreds of feet high and live well over a thousand years. They are among the largest organisms on Earth and survive naturally on the West Coast. Numerous sequoia trees thrived in the past, including Sequoia langsdorfii and Sequoia jeholensis. The term sequo

Grasshopper's Life Cycle

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Grasshoppers are insects that inhabit nearly every continent of the world, except in extremely cold areas. They are made up of a head, thorax and abdomen, and have a pair of wings attached to their thorax. They have five pairs of eyes, strong legs for jumping and powerful mandibles for chewing.

How to Color Sea Salts

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Sea salts can be used in a bath to sooth many different types of skin issues, including acne, rosacea, eczema or burning skin. Not only are sea salts therapeutic, but can enhance the decor in your bathroom by adding some color to them. Use natural mineral pigments, instead of food coloring, to color