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Coleus, also commonly known as painted nettle, flame nettle, and painted leaf, is grown for its ornate foliage. The leaves of these plants grow in eye-catching colors including white, yellow, red, pink, purple, maroon, copper, and a wide range of greens....

A corsage is a small grouping of flowers and greenery held together by a ribbon. It is usually worn to signify a special celebration, such as a wedding or school dance. You can purchase a wide variety of corsages, but most of them will need to be pinned t...

Geraniums grow in riotous reds, pretty pinks, wondrous whites, passionate purples...the list goes on. Needless to say, they are the perfect addition to any garden, windowsill, or pot. We'll show you how to grow and care for your own, from planting to wate...

Created by Richard Tait and Whit Alexander in 1998, Cranium is a fun board game to play in groups. In Cranium, you divide players into teams. In order to advance across the board, you have to complete a variety of activities. Cranium is a fairly easy game...

Jewelers combine artistic ability and fashion consciousness with excellent hand-eye coordination and finger and hand dexterity. There’s no hard and fast route to becoming a jeweler; some jewelers pursue higher degrees and certifications in the field, whil...

One of life's great annoyances is getting an unwanted phone call at 8:00 on a Sunday morning or right when you sit down to dinner. In recent years telemarketers have stepped up their game, resulting in thousands of complaints to The Federal Communications...

Yucca plants are resilient perennial plants that develop complex and far-reaching root systems wherever they grow. Killing them can be a difficult and daunting task because they often reappear after they seem to be dead. By digging the plant out or applyi...

Making a stick horse, or a hobbyhorse, can be a fun project that pays dividends in creative play and exercise for your child. You can make a stick horse for your child, other children or the young-at-heart. Making a stick horse may be a good rainy-day act...

Bringing a dog into your life through adoption can be a life-saving proposition for a dog that has been abandoned or abused, and it can be a life-enhancing experience for you. Dogs of all breeds and ages can be found for canine adoption and can be adopted...

The last step in installing a new shower is usually putting in the door, which can be completed in a few hours of work, provided you use the right tools, measurements and organization. Installing swinging or sliding doors for your shower are similar proce...

When and how you share pregnancy news with family and friends is a personal decision for expectant parents to make. If you've already announced your pregnancy, you know there are a lot of people to tell! If you find out you are expecting twins, you will h...

For any baseball pitcher, learning how to throw a baseball faster will greatly increase your effectiveness. While increasing your pitching velocity is not the only quality necessary for a great pitcher, it is one of the most important. At the end of the...

Nubuck is a type of leather made from cowhide. Like suede, it is sanded to create a nap. But while suede is made from the inside of the hide, nubuck is made from the outside, which is stronger and more durable. It is very vulnerable to soiling and stainin...

A duck call is essentially a musical instrument--a woodwind, in fact--that you blow into to imitate the distinctive sounds that ducks make. Learning duck calls that will entice ducks to land within close range of your position will improve your odds of ha...

Starfish are an attractive, colorful, and unusual addition to any tropical marine aquarium. They provide cleanup services in an aquarium and can coexist peacefully with most species of fish. However, introducing a starfish to a new aquarium can be a diffi...

Tiaras are becoming a popular accessory not just for brides, but for many formal occasions, including proms and galas. The trick to wearing a tiara is to style your hair first, whether you put it in a half-up, half-down braid or a classic updo. Then, posi...