Many people like to reuse glass jars for storage and craft projects. Unfortunately, many of these jars come with stubborn, pesky labels that are difficult to remove. They often leave behind bits of paper and glue residue that no amount of water and scrubbing can remove. Fortunately, removing jar labels is simple, but there's a trick to removing the residue as well!

Vectors are physical quantities that consist of a magnitude as well as a direction (for example velocity, acceleration, and displacement), as opposed to scalars, which consist of magnitude only (for example speed, distance, or energy). While scalars can be added by adding their magnitudes (for example 5 kJ of work plus 6kJ of work equals 11kJ of work), vectors are slightly more

Carpeting and tile glued to a concrete floor can usually be pulled up easily, but removing the dried latex mastic (glue) that remains is a labor-intensive, challenging, and potentially dangerous job. Getting the mastic off is a multiple-step process.

Parents divorce at all ages. When the parents of adult children divorce the children are faced with different circumstances, dealing with their own grief, dealing with their family and trying to be helpful to the parents. Because you are older you will probably be more involved in this process. Because you are trusted and mature you will probably become a resource for your parents. Keep

Lost the key to the padlock on the shed or a locker? Before you pay a locksmith to let you in or to open something up, consider using a shim on the lock yourself. A shim is a faster alternative than picking or cracking the combination to padlocks. Padlock shims are thin pieces of metal inserted into the base of the shackle (U or n-shaped thing) that triggers the lock to think you put in

You may be determined to move out of the house the second you turn 18, but you might have overprotective parents. It may takes a lot to ensure your parents are convinced you'll survive leaving the family home. If you need help explaining your intention to leave home to your parents, this article may help.

Expert Reviewed Shingles is an infection that shows up on the skin and may result in a blistering rash. It comes from the virus known as varicella zoster, which also causes chicken pox. If you have had the chicken pox before, you are susceptible to shingles later in life. There is no cure for shingles, but it can be treated with medication and regular care from your physician.

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You're in a book club and it's your turn to choose the book. The type of books selected can determine whether your book club succeeds or fails. Here are a few simple steps for finding the perfect book for your group.

Your chest is essential in any workout routine. The pectorals are the two big chest muscles, and great pecs don't only look good, they are incredibly powerful. Focusing on this major muscle group 1-2 times a week is a big part of your workout routine, and it is easy to develop.