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Flag desecration: is it OK to wear clothes decorated with an old flag?

I have a pair of bell bottoms that I found at a thrift store with flares made from an old American flag. Is it considered flag desecration to wear them? 

Why almost every pair of jeans has a zipper that says ‘YKK’

If you look closely at the zipper on your pants right now, odds are that it has 3 letters engraved on the tab: "YKK." But what does it mean?

10 Modern Sewing Patterns that Flatter Women

As much as I love a good shift dress, sometimes its nice to sew a more modern sewing pattern with a fit that flatters. A sewing pattern that will make you feel like a million bucks. So I looked around and found some that I think would do exactly that. Sewing patterns that flatter WOMEN. …

How Often Should You Really Wash Your Clothes?

Different types of clothes require different levels of care to maintain their quality and prolong their life. Here's how to do laundry the right way.

Why you should never wash your jeans

Laundry is inevitable, but thankfully there are people like Levi’s CEO and President Chip Bergh who want to make our lives a little easier. According to him, you should never wash a pair of jeans. Ever. While this may prompt noises of disgust from those are less-then-enamoured by the idea of walking around in dirty clothes, Mr Bergh explained that he "spot cleans" any stains with a toothbrush.

4 Tips For Wearing Jewelry To Work

Troubleshooting Dead Outlets and CGFI Reset

Dead outlets can be a major inconvenience in the home. While your first instinct may be to call an electrician, there are multiple potential causes of dead outlets—many of which you can fix yourself. Before you pick up the phone, see if you can find the problem to save some money. Check Other Outlets Sometimes…

How to Move a Light Switch or Electric Outlet

Tips for relocating an electric outlet or light switch from one wall to another.

5 Reasons You Should Be Using GFCI Outlets In Your Home

Find out why you should be using GFCI outlets throughout your home.

How Chiropractic Can Help Overcome Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

There are numerous chronic medical conditions from which someone may suffer; however, one of the conditions that is most commonly overlooked is called thoracic outlet syndrome. Those who suffer fro…

A Clever Wall Safe Hidden Behind an Electrical Outlet

Engineering is Magic posted a video of a very cleverly designed wall safe that is safely camouflaged behind a working electrical outlet. All one needs is

Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: 5 Exercises to Help

Thoracic outlet syndrome causes pain, numbness, tingling, and weakness down the arm. Thankfully, exercise can alleviate these symptoms.

Where to Put Electrical Outlets

Written by: Penny Siml on Friday, April 20, 2018Building your dream home is a whirlwind. You’ve spent countless nights thinking up the perfect home for your family, everything down to the last detail. You’ve read tip books, become a regular at home decor stores and somehow ended up with a massive collection of paint chips. With all of the details racing through your mind, it’s easy to forget the little things, like outletsWhile outlets seem like a small detail in the…

Making an outlet or switch flush

Hello and how are ya? Today I’m sharing a quick solution to a problem I run into quite a bit – only because I’m constantly putting planks/board/trim on my walls. :)I had to do it on our beadboard backsplashAnd on the board and batten/ beadboard island :And in the planked walls powder room as well:Any time you put anything on the wall that adds to the thickness you’ll have an issue with the outlets and switches – the…

Replace Old Outlets to Keep Your Home Safe

Tim Kyle Electric, providing residential electrical service in Emmitsburg, discusses why a homowner should replace old electrical outlets.

How to Install a Floor Outlet

Sometimes electricity is just not where you need it, especially in big rooms and in older houses. A floor outlet may be the perfect way to solve the prob