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Babies grind their teeth for a variety of reasons. This behavior is known as “nighttime tooth grinding” “baby teeth grinding” or “bruxism.” It happens when they are sleeping or relaxed and is completely normal behavior, though it can be unsettling to parents who aren’t expecting it. Wracking your teeth is a natural process and indicates that the jawbone and its muscles are growing correctly. A baby’s jaw will grow and develop as they get older. Until then, this weird habit helps strengthen their jaw muscles and gives them a head start on developing strong bite patterns for the future. Here…
When planted in the ground, arborvitae trees look like they are trying to stand up and grow—which they do! If you keep your arborvitae trees well-maintained, they might even grow high enough to resemble a small tree. However, when you see an arborvitae tree that looks almost stunted and wilting, it probably means you have one that is turning brown. Arborvitae trees are not common in yards because of their need for acidic soil. Yet homeowners plant them anyway because of their beautiful evergreen appearance. The trouble comes when homeowners don’t know how to take care of their new arborvitae…
Did you know that the oils in your hair also have a “ pH”? That stands for “potential of hydrogen.” It’s a measure of how acidic or alkaline something is. A substance with a low pH is acidic, and vice versa. Your hair and its natural oils fall somewhere in the middle, with a neutral pH of around 5.5. So why does it get so greasy at night? The answer can be found in your pillowcase or any other materials that come into contact with your hair at night, such as hats or headbands. Any surface like this that touches…
Preview in new tab There are a few things that you need to know about your Hydro Flask straw lid. First, it’s not dishwasher safe. Secondly, it’s not freezer safe. And thirdly, for the love of all things holy and everything that is water-related, do not put that lid in the sink when you’re washing your Hydro Flask! So what does this mean? It means that from here on out, you’ll need to be very careful how and where you clean this piece of your Hydro Flask drinking vessel. If you read the details on your product tag or online…
Zippers seem like one of the simplest things to sew, but they can also be some of the trickiest. It’s easy to get them wrong, but with a bit of practice and patience, you’ll find that they are actually quite simple. The zipper is perhaps the most complex thing to sew if you’re just getting started with tailoring your own clothes. However, there will come a time when you will have to fix a zipper on your garment in order to keep using it or make it look better. Zippers are usually hidden underneath layers of fabric so that no…
When you open and close your garage door, you want it to move smoothly and quickly. That won’t happen if you don’t replace the springs and cables when they break or become too weak from age. These small parts can also be an indication of a much bigger problem that could result in the failure of the entire system, such as a broken support bearing or a detached bracket. Fortunately, replacing the springs and cables is not very difficult. It will take about 3 hours total to complete this job with simple hand tools and some knowledge of mechanics. You…
Anyone who regularly wears makeup will know how annoying it can be when it starts to stain your clothes. Unfortunately, this is an inevitable side effect of wearing makeup in general. However, that doesn’t mean we have to just accept it and throw those stained clothes away. By following some simple tricks and techniques, you can learn how to remove foundation stains from white clothes with ease. There are several ways in which you can reduce the risk of staining before you even leave the house, but if something happens anyway then don’t worry! There are plenty of great home…
You probably feel that it’s the end of the world when you see one of these creepy critters in your home. And they are indeed creepy! Scorpions have been known to kill humans with their venomous sting. They tend to thrive in humid, dark places. If you’ve spotted one of these pests in your house, then you need to take measures to get rid of them permanently and not just for the time being. There are many different species of scorpions out there, and some can be quite large. That said, all scorpions have similar anatomy and habits as other…
Keeping lemons fresh in water is easy. There are several methods you can use to extend the life of your lemons and avoid them going bad too quickly. Even if you don’t have a green thumb, you can keep the lemons fresh for longer using one of these simple tricks. With their tart flavor and natural preservative properties, lemons are great for extending the shelf life of other fruits or vegetables. If you have a basket of fruit sitting on your counter at home, you’ll notice that apples and oranges start to rot fairly quickly. The same principles apply to…
Do you know what is the most annoying after-effect of getting acrylic nails? It’s the broken and damaged nails. Although it is an artificial nail, it does not mean that we can neglect our natural nails. Acrylics demand a lot of attention to detail but ignore your natural nails at your own risk. Whether you have had them for a special occasion or as a regular thing, if you want to keep them as long as possible, there are a few things you need to know about aftercare. Keeping your natural nails healthy while wearing fake ones requires time and…