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Genealogy Search Tips
Cemeteries provide information about ancestors.Grabsteine image by Konstanze Gruber from Fotolia.comDocumenting a family history is quite a feat, especially when searching for information about dead family members. Start small and talk to living family members and friends. Record all...
How to Make Solid Geometry Puzzles
Nearly every product or structure is based on the forms of solid geometry. Mathematical formulas easily describe spheres, cylinders, cones, toroids and other Platonic and prismatic solids, and each of these forms has functional attributes that make them appropriate for certain purposes. For example,
How to Create Your Own Dinosaur
People of all ages are fascinated with dinosaurs. The oldest dinosaurs are believed to have been around 230 million years old, according to findings from the United States Geological Survey. For more than 165 million years, dinosaurs dominated the earth, until they became mysteriously extinct. Allow
What Did the Mauna Loa Volcano Do to Its Surroundings?
Mauna Loa in Hawaii is the largest volcano on earth and, according to the United States Geological Survey, it is also one of the planet's most active volcanoes. Life near Mauna Loa, like life near any active volcano, has both benefits and drawbacks.
How to Use a Cordless Can Opener
Before electric can openers became popular, you needed a manual hand-held can opener to reveal the contents of a metal can. Now there are also cordless battery-operated versions. Manual and battery-operated can openers save power and space in your kitchen compared to the corded versions. In the abse
Allen Bolt Specifications
Bolts usually work in conjunction with nuts and often washers. Bolts have three distinct parts: the head, the shaft (sometimes called the grip) and the threads. Allen bolts are not distinct from other bolts in their thread or grip. They can be made in any thread configuration and in any diameter or
About Alpine Evergreens
Several kinds of evergreen trees exist in alpine settings throughout North America. These species can grow in the poor soil strewn with rocks and stones and in the cold climates that typify most high elevations. Among these trees are types of pines, spruces, hemlock, junipers and firs, including one
How to Glue Parallel Wood Pieces
Gluing wood pieces together isn't a specialized skill, but many people realize a high degree of failure nonetheless. Frustrations tend to amass when wood bonds fail due to the lack of preparation or poor application of the glue. With a variety of adhesives and epoxies on the market, it pays to take
DIY Balsa Wood Model Planes
Balsa wood is a great material for model airplanes as it is lightweight and sturdier than paper or cardboard. It is possible to make a simple model airplane with just a sheet of balsa wood, a hobby saw, a pencil and a ruler. Model aircraft can be detailed for display or a fun toy for children.
How to Learn Speed Typing
Having a solid set of typing skills can be a valuable addition to a resume. With the use of computers and the Internet in just about any job field, it's beneficial for an employee to be well-learned in typing. While typing well and fast takes time, there is a process you can follow to help improve y
The Difference Between Gold & Silver Xbox Live
Xbox Live is an online gaming service provided for the Xbox 360, allowing gamers to compete online, among a host of other features. Upon signing up for the service, gamers have the option of either creating a free Silver account or paying for a Gold account. There are numerous differences between th
Why Does Citric Acid Clean Pennies?
How Pennies Get DirtyMillions of pennies are circulating at any given time throughout the United States. As the pennies circulate, they begin to lose their shine. This is largely due to the way metals react with air. As the metal continues to react with the air, it develops a coat of...
How to Cut Glass With a Diamond
The reason that a diamond cuts glass is because a diamond is considerably harder than glass. Also, the term "cut" can be misleading. A diamond only scratches glass; it does not cut through glass. Once glass is scratched by a diamond, the glass is weakened along the scratch and can be "snapped" at th
How to Find a Woodworking Plan for a Playing Card Holder
Holding onto playing cards is hard enough for people with good hands, but imagine that your hands weren't working well, or one of them was immobilized in a cast. A playing card holder would sure come in handy.This simple solution is easy to make and requires minimal materials and tools.
How to Make a 2x2 Cardboard Coin Case
The surefire way to obtain one-of-a-kind fashions and accessories is to make them at home. Not only is it fun to create handmade fashions, but it can potentially benefit the environment, as well. Using re-purposed materials, such as cardboard, to make items like coin purses, can help reduce waste in
How to: Sand Carving
Sand sculpting is the art of making and designing castles and other designs out of wet sand. Formed by adding equal parts water and sand, sand sculpting takes time and effort that an ordinary sand castle does not. If you're willing to haul the water to your sculpting site and form the sand using var
How to Construct a Birdfeeder
A good way to teach children to appreciate nature right in their own backyards is to construct a birdfeeder with them and then see what birds stop by for a treat. You do not need any heavy tools to make one--just a few simple supplies you may already have in your pantry, your junk drawer or even you
How to Build a Home Wind Electrical Generator
As prices of conventional fuels rise, many people seek alternative sources of power. Wind power is a very common alternative energy source. It is free and widely available. Wind generators can be built at home by moderately skilled craftsmen for relatively little money, according to Mother Earth New
Types of Flowers That Grow in Egypt
Since ancient times, Egyptians have celebrated the many flowers that grow in their land. Whether they were inscribed on monuments to the Pharaohs or offered as gifts of love, flowers have always been a large part of Egyptian life. A wide variety of flowering plants are grown in the fertile Nile Vall
Homemade Galileo Thermometers
According to Hewgill.com, a Galilean thermometer features a large glass cylinder filled with water. Several small glass bulbs sit suspended in the water, each with its own tag indicating a temperature. Each bulb is filled with colored water; the water inside and outside the bulb changes density with