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The proper height to hang a picture:A good rule of thumb is to hang art so that its midpoint is between 57 and 60 inches from the floor. Aim for the lower end of the range if most members of your household are on the short side; in rooms with ceilings higher than eight feet, artwork can be hung a little higher than 60 inches off the floor...

When your driveway is looking unsightly, one of the easiest ways to improve its look is to clean it. Cleaning driveways isn’t always the easiest task, though some may only need a simple sweep. More often than not, if there are stains on your driveway, here's a few ways to clean stains on your driveway:

Smoke detectors and fire alarms may be some of the most important items in your home when it comes to your family’s safety. These early warning devices may help alert your family to fire and dangerous smoke while there is still time to evacuate, but they need to be periodically tested to help ensure proper function.These electronic ...

Let's face it, ants in your house can be a big nuisance. Here are some home remedies to get rid of ants instantly. 1. ChalkOne of the home remedies to get rid of ants is to use chalk. Chalk contains calcium carbonate, which helps in keeping ants away. Spray some powdered chalk in the areas that are the entry points of ants or dra...

How freeways are numbered:Routes with odd numbers run north-south.Routes with even numbers run east-west.For north-south routes, the lowest numbers are in the west.For east-west routes, the lowest numbers are in the south.So, I-5 runs north-south along the west coast, while I-10 runs east-west in the south.The major transcontinental route...

Whether you are in the kitchen, doing yard work or out camping, a sharp knife is essential for cutting and chopping especially when cooking. You may not always have a knife sharpener handy but fortunately, with a little quick thinking and ingenuity, you can use a variety of surfaces or tools to sharpen your knives.A ceramic coffe mug -&nb...

As you may remember from chemistry class, hydrogen peroxide is water with an extra oxygen atom—hence the chemical distinction H₂O₂. While no longer recommended as a wound disinfectant (because it slows healing time), hydrogen peroxide has potent antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, and bleaching properties. In its common three...

Looking for some springtime fun?March 28th 2020! Downtown VenturaSPRING STREET FAIR / 11 AM – 6:30 PM / FREE Start your day with the Spring Street Fair on Main Street in Historic Downtown Ventura. Shop local artists, crafters, non-profit organizations, and commercial vendors. Enjoy live entertainment! The street fair and entertainme...

The 2020 Census will provide a snapshot of our nation—who we are, where we live, and so much more.The results of this once-a-decade count determine the number of seats each state has in the House of Representatives. They are also used to draw congressional and state legislative districts.Over the next decade, lawmakers, business o...

February 29 is a date that usually occurs every four years, and is called leap day. This day is added to the calendar in leap years as a corrective measure, because the Earth does not orbit the sun in precisely 365 days. So every leap year there is 366 days in the year. Here's a little chart to help you identify when it's le...