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How to Decorate a Christmas Tree

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A decorated Christmas tree makes for a very jolly home during the holidays. Make your home festive by following these easy steps. [ Edit ] Steps [ Edit ] Putting the Lights on your Tree Test your Christmas lights before you hang them on your tree. Plug your Christmas lights into an outlet. Ensure that you don't have any burnt-out bulbs. Put lights on your tree. Make sure to do this before putting ornaments on your tree. LED lights are best for live trees as they do not heat up too quickly. [1] The Around-and-Around Wrap: Wrap strands of lights around the top of the tree and work your way down to the base of the tree. For a 6-foot tall tree, you will need about 6 strands of lights with 100 bulbs each. [2] Put your first light at the very top of the tree to begin. This light will shine on the star, angel, or snowflake that you will add later. Secure your light strands by weaving them in an out of the tree’s branches. The Vertical Wrap: Divide your tree into 3 sections. E...

How to Fix Leaking Pipes

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Leaking pipes can cause a lot of damage to your home if they’re left untreated. There are many temporary fixes for leaking pipes you can use, such as epoxy putty or pipe clamps, while you wait for a plumber. If you want to fix the pipe yourself so it’s up to code, you can use a slip coupling to make the process easy. No matter what you use, be sure to turn off your water supply so your pipes don’t leak while you’re working! [ Edit ] Steps [ Edit ] Turning off Your Water Supply Shut off the water supply to your home. Locate your main water supply, which is typically in your basement or crawl space. Turn the dial clockwise to shut off the water going into your home so the leak stops and doesn’t cause more damage. [1] In an emergency, call your water company and see if they can shut off the water leading to your home. Turn on the faucets connected to the pipe to drain them. Start by turning on the lowest faucet in your home, such as an outdoor hose pipe or a sink in the baseme...

How to Use Makeup to Make Eyes and Lips Appear Larger

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There are some great tips and tricks you can use to make both your eyes and lips look bigger without having to resort to a medical procedure or injections! Use a subtle hand to apply your makeup so that the effects look as natural as possible. Once you know what works for you, you’ll be able to add these techniques to your daily routine with ease. [ Edit ] Steps [ Edit ] Creating Bigger Eyes Cover dark circles with concealer to brighten your eyes. When you want to make your eyes look bigger, think “lighter and brighter.” Dark circles make your eyes look smaller. After you’ve applied the rest of your foundation , use a concealer underneath your eyes to fully mask any dark circles. [1] For the best results, use concealer that is a shade lighter than the rest of your foundation. Fill in your brows to create a more defined border for your eyes. Darker, bolder brows create an outline for the rest of your eye makeup and can help define your eyes so that they are more expressive....

How to Stay Healthy Living in a City

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Staying in a city is a great way to live a safer and more environmentally friendly lifestyle. [1] Aside from sporting a happier population, city living also provides you with plenty of opportunities to stay healthy. [2] To begin, try finding ways to stay active in your everyday life, such as biking and running. If you’re looking to improve your diet, try meal planning and looking for healthy grocery store and restaurant options in your neighborhood. Finally, take advantage of the city’s resources to keep regular tabs on your health and wellness. You’re only a few steps away from being your healthiest self! This article will tell you how to. [ Edit ] Steps [ Edit ] Staying Active Travel by bike instead of car to get places. Invest in a bike to save time and money traveling. While cars seem faster, you can have more mobility by riding a bike. Check and see if your city has any bike routes or bike lanes built into the street that allow you to travel more safely. [3] See more of ...

How to Be Frugal on Black Friday

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On the day after Thanksgiving, also known as “Black Friday,” retail stores entice customers with special offers and deep discounts on gifts for the holidays. If you’ve been putting off doing your Christmas shopping, you might decide that it would be a good idea to take advantage of Black Friday sales and snatch up as many coveted items as you can at one time. But be careful—though the goal is to save money, it can be easy to fall into the trap of spending much more than you intended during the frantic holiday rush. For this reason, it’s important to keep a few guidelines in mind before you set off on your Black Friday shopping spree. [ Edit ] Steps [ Edit ] Planning Ahead Set out with a goal in mind. Before you pull on your scarf and mittens and prepare to wait in line for hours first thing in the morning, have a clear idea of what you’re shopping for and whether it’s worth it. If you’ve already got a Christmas list for reference and you’re trying to check off items at bargain pri...