Shortcuts are keys on your computer’s keyboard that can be used as replacement for mouse clicks. Using keyboard instead of mouse may take a bit of time and practice —but once learnt, you’ll be able to do several things much faster. Previously, I have written about Windows 8 and MS-Word shortcuts as well, in case you are interested. Unlike on Facebook, you are not required to use key combinations (with CTRL, ALT or SHIFT) on Twitter....

Although many different types of screws are used to fasten wood, many are applicable mostly to construction work, and a relatively small number of types are commonly used in fine woodworking projects. When professionals speak of “wood screws,” they are often using the term to refer those types of screws common to woodworking projects, not those used in construction work, drywall assembly, or for deck- or fence-building. All wood screws have sharp, aggressive threads and a wedge-shaped shank designed cut and bore into wood, but within this overall definition there are many differences in types and styles....

Whether you plan to wear your headpiece for a styled photoshoot, as part of your boho bridal look, or as an unexpected accessory for your new outfit, remember to lean into your own aesthetic and preferences. Glance through these gorgeous flower crown DIY examples to get yourself started. Faux Flower Crown from The Spruce Crafts Autumn Flower Crown from A Beautiful Mess Romantic Flower Crown from Green Wedding Shoes Paper Flower Crown from The House that Lars Built Flower Crown for Kids from Crafts Unleashed Greenery Flower Crown from Poppies and Posies Garden Rose Flower Crown from The Smell of Roses Springtime Flower Crown from Webb and Farrer Headband Flower Crown from Pop Shop America All White Flower Crown from A Beautiful Mess

Which types of crafts should you take up this year? Step out of your comfort zone and give any of these ideas a try. We’ve included some age-old favorites that are quickly regaining popularity. How to get started: Since pottery equipment is pricey, start by taking a beginner’s class to see if you like the craft. Another inexpensive option is to purchase some clay you can bake in your oven and start molding....

Scarves are terrific crochet projects. They can be made simple or complex, depending on what you’re looking for from your crochet project. Crochet scarves can be made for all seasons, gifted to all people, sent off to charity, or crafted for yourself. You can make your first crochet scarf when you are just a child and keep on making them into old age. And since crochet scarves are so popular, the number of crochet patterns out there is almost endless!...

If you are using MySQL Server and have to work through the command prompt, following are a few very handy statements: It shows the list of tables that exist in the database currently in use. Returns the structure of the table mentioned. Returns more information about the table. Returned information includes engine type, number of rows, data length, index length, checksum, creation time etc. Returns the CREATE statement that was used to create the table specified....

Bleach Pen Pillow from The Spruce Cactus Pillow from A Beautiful Mess DIY Faux Fur Envelope Pillow from Blooming Homestead Rosette Pillow from​ That’s So Cuegly Gold Foil Pillow from Sugar and Cloth Ruffle Pillow from It’s Always Autumn Big Bow Pillow from Say Yes Twist Front Pillow from Sewing Rabbit Sequin Pillow from Sister Suitcase Blog Dip Dyed Outdoor Pillow from Endlessly Inspired Heart Shaped Pillow from Design Love Fest Sweater Pillow from Tweet Potato Pie Pom Pom Pillow from But First, Coffee Pocket Pillow from Polka Dot Chair

Building an Adirondack chair is a fairly simple project. It doesn’t demand a lot of time and is easy on the budget. You’ll have such a good time building one that you’ll feel compelled to make a pair. All the free Adirondack chair plans include everything you need to build your very own Adirondack chair. You’ll find diagrams, color photos, videos, step-by-step directions, and helpful tips for building a beautiful and sturdy chair....

Let’s Make Paper Hats! from A Fanciful Twist Paper Bag Piñata from The Spruce How to Make Brown Paper Packages Tied Up With Strings from Craftstylish Faux Wood Plank Floors Using Brown Paper from Remodelaholic Although most parents are not as talented as Mike, you certainly can be inspired by his dedication to making his daughter happy at lunchtime. Why not decorate your child’s paper lunch bag with your doodles to show how much you care?...

“At the end of the Qing Dynasty around 1911, many pieces of jewelry were sold from personal collections and shipped internationally. Around 1920 there was a major increase in the amount of jewelry that was exported out of China for other markets. Older pieces of Qing jewelry, as well as new designs, were sold. In addition, many pieces of Qing jewelry were incorporated or re-purposed into new jewelry designs meant for export....

Some of the tricks are actually stunts that are science lessons, while others are tricks that have secrets based on scientific principles. And still others are simply optical illusions or exploit a quirk in mathematics. You can perform science magic tricks as straight-out tricks or use them as opportunities to teach scientific concepts. Either way, they’re fun to learn and are sure to amaze your audience. But how can a simple plastic straw—it may be examined before and after—become so rigid?...

Kelly has designed outfits for Miley Cyrus, and her unique sense of style shows up in her kooky one-of-a-kind crafts. Cereal Bowl Costume from Studio DIY Paper Mache Dinosaur Head from Surpriseaholic Make the dress in black with lots of sparkles for a witch, in pink with glitter for a fairy, or in any other color with silver sequins for the queen costume. Add the appropriate hat, crown, or fairy wand and you are ready to go....

You can print these free Earth Day coloring pages right from your home computer and you’ll have a fun activity for your kids ready to go in just a few minutes. This time of year is also great for some spring coloring pages. You can find more Earth Day freebies like Earth Day word searches and printable Earth Day worksheets. The kids will love all these freebies and really learn about important issues to our planet at the same time....

There are also free fish clip art pictures of fish that don’t exist, but they’ll sure to stretch your imagination. There are even a few silly pictures of fish that might be just what you’re looking for. To download one of these free images, click on the thumbnail of a fish you like and then use the “Download” button to save it to your computer. You’ll be able to view the file type, dimensions, views, and downloads on the download page....

Svengali magic cards are gimmicked so that anywhere that a spectator cuts will reveal the same card. Also, the decks allow you to display the deck with either different cards or being made up of a single card. Because of the gimmicking, Svengali magic cards cannot be examined by spectators. Although the deck can be convincingly shown to contain different cards. These magic cards are often found in beginning magic sets and sold in toy stores and at fairs to the general public....

These patterns and designs are used to personalize needlepoint projects by working initials and fancy monograms as well as letters and numbers that spell out a slogan or message. Things You Should Know About Needlepoint Lettering Needlepoint letters and numbers, regardless of style, should always be worked in the continental tent stitch. This stitch keeps the canvas mesh threads from shifting as you work other techniques in between and around the alphabets....

GIMP: Free Photoshop Alternative for Linux Users GIMP (the GNU Image Manipulation Program) is the first tool that comes to mind because I used it for years on Linux. It is definitely one of the best free alternative to Adobe Photoshop and is bundled with amazing professional quality functions. It is so good that sometimes one tends to forget the existence of Photoshop! Whether you are a professional who needs to fine-tune photos and other images or just someone who loves to enhance photos before sharing, GIMP can do almost everything that you want to do with your photos....

Your search queries and app preferences are saved in your Gmail account. Thus you can use the same preferences on all your Android devices. If you change your preferences on one device, it automatically changes on the other devices as well. However, you can always change the primary or the default Gmail account on your mobile phone. Most folks advise that on an Android device, one should have only one Gmail account....