Thank you. You can now register your Quicken software by Intuit. (stress on second syllable). Step 1 – Choose ‘Register Quicken’ from the Help menu Step 2 – Follow the Easy Step instructions to complete your registration. Step 3 – Click ‘Help’ on any screen for further instructions. If you register online, Quicken creates a […] Read more

Radiation comes from both natural and artificial sources. Natural sources include radioactive rock and soil formations, and cosmic radiation from outer space. Artificial sources include nuclear power plants, nuclear weapons, tobacco smoke, radioisotopes, and rays used in medical diagnosis and treatment. Humans are constantly exposed to background radiation which emanates from several of these sources. […] Read more

I’ve built a number of raised beds over the years, but so far this design is my favorite, the sides are two by tens, and the top is capped off with a 2×4 shelf, which not only helps keep the two by tens from bowing out from the weight of the soil but also makes […] Read more

Students often ask us how to tell the difference between a crow and a raven. Although the two birds are closely related, there are a few ways to tell them apart. Ravens differ from crows in appearance by their larger bill, tail shape, flight pattern and by their large size. Ravens are as big as […] Read more

The first step toward developing a big-picture outlook in reading tablature is to recognize chord shapes. This starts with open-position chords, as shown in Example 2. Now, it’s one thing to be able to recognize a chord when it’s all nicely lined up, but guitar music, especially acoustic guitar music, often uses arpeggios and different […] Read more

Whether helping one displaced family or thousands, providing care and comfort to an ill or injured service member or veteran, or teaching others how to respond in emergencies, it’s through the efforts of ordinary people that we can do extraordinary things. Take an in-depth look at the American Red Cross history, mission, vision and values […] Read more

Shopping at REI.com is easy. Here is a quick demonstration to help get you started. First: how to shop for an item you saw in our catalogue. 1) Find an item in the catalog that you would like to purchase online. Next, locate the item’s six-digit number at the end of its description, right before […] Read more

Score the tile and hit it with a cold chisel in order to crack the tile. Since the grout has been removed, you do not need to worry about cracking the rest of the tiles. Remove the tile and the leftover thin set. You can scrape the old thin set off using a five-in-one tool […] Read more

Removing old kitchen and bathroom fixtures to make room for new ones is mainly a task of loosening nuts and bolts. Most sinks, lavatories, toilets and bathtubs can be disconnected with such simple tools as a screwdriver and a variety of wrenches, including a basin wrench, used in cramped spaces. Always begin by cutting off […] Read more