Keep Oster Clippers Sharp

Hair clippers use a removable blade placed atop the clippers.

Oster hair clippers come in a variety of shapes and sizes, offering styling tools for any hair. Hair clippers use a motorized engine to power the blades in a horizontal cutting motion; however, the ability of the clippers to cut depends on their sharpness. Prolonging the sharpness of a blade requires that users regularly remove trapped hair, lubricate and sharpen the blades.

Instructions

1. Remove the Oster blade clippers by unscrewing the top screws. All Oster clippers contain two screws located on the top of the clippers that require a screw driver for removal.

2. Inspect the blade for any hair or rust. Remove any hair by using a cleaning brush to remove hair found in between the metal teeth. If rust is starting to appear, apply a bit of rubbing alcohol and scrub the rust away using coarse sandpaper.

3. Apply oil to the Oster blade. Using a sharpening stone, firmly rub the clippers against the stone in one direction. Rubbing in one direction maximizes the sharpness of the metal teeth.

4. Apply blade lubricant to reduce heat and friction. Blade lubricant will maximize the sharpness of your Oster blade; in addition blade lubricant prevents users from having to resharpen the blade as often. To apply lubricant spray, apply directly onto the blades using a cleaning cloth to remove any excess spray or gel.

5. Replace the Oster blade.

6. Turn on the Oster clippers allowing the motor to run for two to three minutes. This will ensure that clippers are well lubricated after applying the blade oil.

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Write A Tongue Twister

Tongue twisters are a favorite activity among children. They challenge children to enunciate and think about their words as they speak and, of course, they're fun. Follow the steps below to write your own tongue twister with or for your kids.

Instructions

1. Understand alliteration. Alliteration is the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words or stressed syllables in a phrase. It is the key ingredient of an effective tongue twister.

2. Read examples of tongue twisters (see Resources) to familiarize yourself with the format. Famous tongue twisters include "Sally sells seashells by the seashore," and "Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers."

3. Pick a consonant to use in your tongue twister. The easiest are b, d, l, m, p, s or t. Tongue twisters tell a story, which means they have a character. Write down a name for the character of your tongue twister that starts with the consonant you chose.

4. Determine the following, using the consonant you chose, about your tongue twister character: what the character did or does, where and when your character performs this task, and a number of reasons why.

5. Include at least one noun (your character), one verb, one adverb and several adjectives to make your tongue twister more interesting.

6. Put the information you came up with in Step 4 and the words you listed in Step 5 into a story and complete sentence format. Tongue twisters tell silly stories.

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Buy A Designer Replica Wedding Dress

Designer wedding dresses are very expensive and hard to come by unless you have a connection to a designer. To find the designer dress of your dreams without paying the high price, consider your options with a replica dress and spend the extra money on other aspects of your wedding!

Instructions

1. Look through designer wedding magazines and bridal catalogs to find a dress that fits your style and shape. Narrow your list of dresses down to two or three that you consider your favorites.

2. Get your measurements. Stop by a bridal boutique or tailor shop and ask for measurement assistance. Be prepared for the dress size difference from standard women's clothes to wedding dresses. Dress sizes run small and you may be a size or two larger than your normal clothing size.

3. Try on dresses with similar characteristics to the designer dresses you selected. Though the details may be different, finding dresses with similar necklines, hem and train lengths, waist styles and overall shape will help you decide what type of dress looks best on you.

4. Select your favorite style and specific designer dress that best suits you.

5. Determine if you will have a dress made to look like a designer replica or if you plan to purchase a dress from a designer replica distributor. If you have the time and money for a custom-made dress, your dress will be specifically tailored for you. While the dress will not be as costly as a designer dress, you will likely pay higher prices than if you select one from a distributor. You can find distributors by conducting an online search or by contacting a bridal warehouse. There are duplicates of thousands of dresses from some of the biggest designer names.

6. Work with your tailor or distributor to have your dress ready in time to make alterations if needed. Depending upon the intricacy of your dress, you many have to allow several weeks or even months for alterations so prepare yourself for that time constraint.

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Buy A Convertible Bra

Buy a Convertible Bra

The convertible bra offers women support and coverage in multiple styles all in one garment. Change from basic or strapless to halter, cross-back, racer-back and even backless with the switch of the detachable straps. Consider the following steps before you buy a convertible bra.

Instructions

1. Take the dress or top that you plan to wear with you when you go to the lingerie store, especially if it has challenging lines (halter dresses or cap sleeve tops, for example). Try on the bra with the clothing to see of it fits your outfit.

2. Swap out the straps to get a feel for how each style of the convertible bra works and how it fits your body and clothing needs. Pay attention to how much support each style provides. If only one style provides enough support, it isn't worth your money.

3. Think realistically. Convertible bras are most effective for women whose cup size is between an A and a D, although some C's could push that limit depending on the manufacturer. The best way to know if this style is for you is to try several sizes, since manufacturers' sizing can vary.

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Build Plastic Fish Caves

Fish accessories are a way to liven up your fish's habitat, making it more interactive for the fish and more aesthetically pleasing in your home. Adding a cave to your fish's aquarium is key in providing shelter and camouflage, and also gives the tank visual interest. An easy way to make your own fish cave is by using plastic PVC piping, which is inexpensive and can be found at home-improvement stores. Using the PVC pipe along with materials already in your home can make for a great-looking fish cave.

Instructions

1. Cut the PVC pipe to the length desired for the cave. The circumference of the pipe can be whatever you wish, but it should be wide enough to give your fish adequate space to move through.

2. Cut the PVC pipe lengthwise. Don't cut the pipe in half; only about a quarter of the pipe should be removed. The result will be a C-shaped pipe half.

3. Cut the ends of the pipe on a diagonal, similar to the shape of a trapezoid. This will make the overhang less extreme, giving the fish easier access to the inside of the cave.

4. Sand the entire pipe. This includes sanding rough edges to protect your fish and the surface of the pipe to make gluing easier.

5. Glue rocks or sand all over the surface of the pipe. Use the same type of rock or sand as the bottom of the tank is decorated with for extra camouflage. You may need to glue multiple coats of rock or substrate to hide the entire pipe. Let the glue cure for at least an hour.

6. Soak the cave in a bowl of water for at least one day, then rinse.

7. Insert the cave into the fish tank, pushing the edges into the bottom rock or substrate to hold it in place.

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Avoid Razor Bumps When You Shave Your Head

Razor bumps caused by shaving can be irritating and painful. Razor bumps and ingrown hairs, otherwise known as pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB) are caused by curly hair that's cut and grows back into the skin or hair that's cut too short and grows into the skin. The resulting bumps can be very annoying, especially on a shaved head. Try a few techniques to prevent these annoying bumps and keep your head smooth.

Instructions

1. Shave after taking a shower, which helps moisten and loosen hair follicles, making them easier to shave.

2. Use a moisturizing shaving cream. Place the cream on your head and allow it to sit for at least two minutes before you begin shaving.

3. Only use a single-blade razor. Double, triple or quadruple blade razors encourage pulling of the hair follicles, which will cause them to fall backward into the scalp.

4. Shave your head in the direction of the hair growth, not against it.

5. Allow your skin to remain loose when it is being shaved. Never tug or pull on the skin. This will encourage your hair to grow into the skin.

6. Do not shave the same area more than two times.

7. Never use a dull blade. This will cause the hair to come off the scalp unevenly.

8. Place depilatory cream on your scalp to remove hair instead of shaving. These creams will melt the hair from your skin, and will not cause hair to be cut too short, which will lead to ingrown follicles.

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Build A Permanent Foundation For A Mobile Home

Mobile homes have no foundations when purchased.

A mobile home is set on pier footings made of concrete. This means the home is elevated off the ground. Unless you install skirting, the underside of the home is exposed and open to animals and children. A permanent solution to this problem is to install a concrete cinder-block foundation. This is a DIY project for someone with masonry skills. It will take at least a week to complete.

Instructions

1. Lay 1 inch of gravel directly under the mobile home where you plan to install the foundation. Tamp the gravel down with a tamping tool and let it settle overnight.

2. Mix up mortar and water in a wheelbarrow, using the proper mixing ratio specified on your cinder-block mortar. Use a trowel to mix the mortar until it is the consistency of a milkshake.

3. Trowel about 1 inch of mortar onto the gravel directly under the home in one corner. Place a cinder block into the mortar so the solid, flat side is facing toward you. Check to ensure the block is level, using a carpenter's level.

4. Spread mortar on the gravel next to the cinder block and apply some mortar to the side of the first block. Place the next block beside it about 1/2 inch away. Trowel additional mortar between the blocks if needed. Repeat Steps 3 and 4 until the entire first row of the foundation is complete.

5. Trowel 1/2 inch of mortar on top of the first cinder block and over half of the second block in the first row. Lay one half cinder block on top of the first block, flush with the end of the wall. Spread mortar on the side of this new block, then place the next block right beside it. Continue to apply mortar and cinder blocks to build the foundation up to your mobile home frame.

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