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Our skin covers 90% of our body surface, and takes the brunt of external and internal damage from our environments and our daily personal habits, yet, how many of us actually put any serious effort into maintaining it? Some say they don't have the time, while others say they don't have the money to spend on high-cost detox diets and dermalogical treatments. And then there are those who... read more »

In general, you have certain rights as a tenant, that your landlord must respect, and vice versa. These terms should be plainly stated in the lease that you both sign prior to your acceptance of the lease. Here are some tips to help you determine if your landlord is in violation of the lease agreement, and what you can do about it. In this case, we have a landlord (or his/her son) who entered a ... read more »

If there is no power getting to the starter, but everything else is working okay, your culprit is most likely a blown starting fuse or the starter cable. Let's check the easy stuff first: Checking the starting fuse: 1. Consult your car's manufacturer's manual to locate the fuse box in your car. 2. Once you have found it, look up the positions of the "starting"... read more »

Now, I wouldn't consider myself an expert on toddlers, by any means, but I am currently learning something new every day with my own 21-month old son, and although he hasn't technically reached the "terrible twos" just yet, here are a few simple solutions to tantrums I've found that may work for you. First, you don't really describe the environment and circumstances l... read more »

Here is a very good instructional video that you might find helpful-it has easy-to-follow, step-by-step detailed instructions on changing spark plugs, as well as a video that illustrates the steps. I could not have written up the process better than this, so I have included the URL of the video, and then added some tips and clarifications from my own experience that were not included or explained... read more »

It sounds like you have an air bubble in your brake fluid line. This sometimes occurs when the wrong calipers are installed during a tire change, and typically presents as spongy-feeling brakes, or intermittent "soft" brakes. You need to bleed the brakes, which is a fairly simple procedure. Get a friend to help you. Here's what you'll need: -a crescent wrench 4" -a ... read more »

Here is a simple technique you can use to get lug nuts that came with their own keys off your tires, if you have lost/don't have the key. Materials you will need: a pair of Vise Grip locking pliers, sold in most automotive parts and hardware stores for less than $10.00 a hammer, any kind will work Note: It might help to measure the diameter of your lug nut prior to buying a vi... read more »