How to Take Care of Goatees

A goatee and mustache combination is called a Vandyke.

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Goatees are a popular style of beard where the hair is only grown on the chin. When choosing a style of goatee, consider what shape will work best with your face. If you have a round face, consider keeping your goatee longer to make your face appear less round. A longer goatee also flatters a square face. For a long face, keep your goatee relatively short to achieve the opposite effect. If you have a large face, keep the goatee wider and longer to keep your facial hair in proportion with your face size. Keep the goatee shorter and more narrow if you have a small face. An oval face has the most leeway in goatee shaping; most styles and lengths of goatees are flattering to this face shape.

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Wash your goatee with a mild shampoo and rinse thoroughly. The shampoo will clean your goatee and ensure it is dirt free. If you don't rinse thoroughly, you may experience flaking in the skin around your goatee.

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Apply conditioner after shampooing your goatee and allow the conditioner to sit for three minutes before rinsing. The hair on your goatee is coarser than the hair on your head, so the conditioner won't have as strong of an effect as it does on your head. Be sure to completely saturate your goatee with conditioner to soften the coarse goatee hairs.

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Towel dry your goatee and comb it with a wide tooth comb.

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Shave the area around your goatee with a traditional razor every day or once every two days. To do this, apply shaving cream to your face and shave downward towards the goatee. Rinse the razor after every few strokes to prevent clogging and rinse your face when finished

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Trim your goatee once a week. Set your trimmer between 3/ 16-inch and 3/8-inch. Sit in front of a magnifying mirror so you will be less likely to make mistakes while trimming.

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Brush any excess hair off of your face with a towel. Apply a small amount of hair wax if you need to shape your goatee.

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How Can I Take Care of My Pedicured Feet?

Your job is not finished once a pedicure is over. Learn how to take care of your pedicured feet with help from a manicurist in this free video clip.

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Winter Hand Care

Keep your hands warm, toasty and protected this winter.(photo: Jupiterimages/Goodshoot/Getty Images)Due to the hands’ thin skin, they bear the brunt of winter weather — more than any other part of the body.

— Dr. Dale Isaacson, DC Derm DocsThe drier and colder air of the winter months can certainly be merciless to your hands. And with all of the cooking, cleaning, crafting and wrapping that come with the holiday season, your hands will be doing a lot more work than usual. You’ll also be washing them frequently to avoid cold and flu bugs, and you may even be engaging in fun but finger-freezing snowball fights. Chapped, sore and flaky hands need not be your fate, with proper .

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LSDA Dead Bolt Removal

Deadbolt locks are available in many designs requiring detailed instructions to remove or install.

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It is not immediately apparent how to access the screws that hold together the Locksmith Dealers of America dead bolt mechanism. But once you find them, you can begin removing the lock. The locks are not overly complicated or difficult to install or remove. The process requires few tools that are readily available and very little time of your time. You do not need mechanical expertise to install or remove the lock.

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Locate the small notch on the edge of the decorative faceplate. Slip a small screwdriver into the notch; pull back on the handle using the door as resistance to pry off the faceplate.

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Insert a 5/64-inch Allen wrench into the small hole next to the dead bolt and loosen the set screw without removing it.

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Push the door key halfway into the lock cylinder and turn it counterclockwise; this will unscrew the cylinder from the dead bolt lock assembly.

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Remove the two Phillips head screws inside the lock cylinder cavity that attach the thumb lock to the bolt assembly. Pull the thumb lock off the door.

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Find the screws inside the hole where the thumb lock was located; unscrew them to remove the front part of the dead bolt from the rest of the dead bolt assembly.

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Take out the four screws fastening the plate on the edge of the door where the deadbolt extends through and pull the dead bolt straight out.

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Insert a straightened paperclip into the hole on the side of the thumb lock to release the thumb lock knob. Pull the thumb lock straight off the door.

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Push a small flathead screwdriver underneath the edge of the thumb lock cover plate and the door; pry off the plate.

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Remove the two Phillips head screws and pull the outside and the inside dead bolt assemblies from the door.

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Open the door and remove the two screws that attach the dead bolt latch plate to the edge of the door. Slide the dead bolt assembly from the door.

Tips & Warnings

Have a flashlight available to locate the pinholes and small screw heads inside the dead bolt assembly.

Take the dead bolt lock to the hardware store to guarantee that you replace it with the correct lock.

Take note of the way the dead bolt parts are disassembled to make for simpler re-assembly.

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Taking Care of a Blue Heeler Puppy

A well-trained blue heeler can be an excellent companion for a family with a large yard.

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The blue heeler is a high-energy, medium-sized herding breed. Also known as the “Queensland Heeler” and the “Australian Cattle Dog,” this breed is powerful, agile, and brave. However, it is also wary, independent, and prone to nip, making it inappropriate for families with very small children or first-time dog owners. With the appropriate care and training, blue heelers make fine companions and excellent working and performance event dogs.

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As with any puppy, your blue heeler requires regular checkups and vaccinations. Your puppy also needs to be checked for other diseases and conditions that will affect it later in life, such as progressive retinal apathy, elbow dysplasia, and von Willebrands disease.

Basic Obedience and Herding Behavior

All puppies should have basic obedience training. At the very least, your puppy should be taught to come when called, walk quietly on a leash, sit on command, and stay in place. Your blue heeler puppy, being a herding dog, also needs to learn not to nip people -- which is one of the tools it uses when working cattle. You can teach it to behave by gently grasping its muzzle when it nips and holding its head to the floor for a few seconds or buy yelping the way a litter mate would yelp when nipped. Teaching it not to nip takes a lot of patience and persistence, since it is a deeply ingrained behavior.

Socialization

Socialization is an important part of caring for your blue heeler puppy, due to the breed’s wary nature. Make certain to give it contact with as many other dogs and people as possible, in as many situations as possible. Make certain to bring as many treats as possible, so that socialization training is a pleasant experience.

Good Grooming

A blue heeler’s coat needs very little care. Its double coat needs only an occasional good brushing and combing to keep it healthy. If your dog is prone to getting very dirty, its coat can withstand frequent baths with a gentle shampoo. If you do bathe your dog frequently, though, make certain to use a gentle shampoo and condition the coat when it feels dry.

Keep Your Blue Heeler Occupied

Your blue heeler will seem tireless. Because it is an energetic and intelligent dog, your blue heeler will need things to do; it cannot be left in the backyard to entertain itself. Your puppy will need interactive toys, as well as frequent play times and training for a job to do. Even when it is young, you can start the most basic agility or herding training. It must have both physical and mental stimulation to be happy and healthy. However, do not put a lot of stress on your puppy during early training: restrict it to moderately long walks and avoid straining its growing bones, joints and muscles by keeping it from long runs and twisting and jumping during play.

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How to Remove Dead Leaves to Prune a Hard Frozen Hibiscus

Remove leaves from hibiscus plants in early spring.

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Hibiscus is a tropical plant that does well in all climates if you care for the plant properly. The tropical variety can withstand cold to about 40 degrees and then must be brought inside for the colder months. Continued exposure to hard freeze temperatures will kill tropical hibiscus. Hardy hibiscus can be wintered outdoors up to growing zone 5. Both types can be pruned in the spring for optimum summer growth and flowering.

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Don't remove leaves from a hardy outdoor hibiscus during the cold months. Even though the leaves are brown and dried, they will insulate the plant from freezing. Carefully pull brown or yellow leaves by hand from a tropical hibiscus before bringing it inside for the winter.

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Prepare tropical or hardy hibiscus for pruning in February or March by removing any remaining leaves. Brown and dried leaves will fall off the branch easily. Pull any remaining dried or brown leaves by hand prior to pruning.

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Clean and sterilize your pruning shears with alcohol-based hand cleaner or rubbing alcohol to remove disease-carrying organisms. Wipe the blades with the solution and wait about 15 seconds before cleaning it off and cutting.

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Cut branches back by about one-third, starting with the longest. Look for a leaf node or eye facing up. This is the direction the new growth will take. Prune after removing all the old leaves so you can easily see where the new leaf nodes are sprouting.

Tips & Warnings

Don't prune or remove leaves on hardy outdoor hibiscus until all danger of frost has passed.

To winter indoor tropical hibiscus, place the potted plant in a cool place such as a basement for the winter months where temperatures will remain above freezing. Water once a month. Bring the plant upstairs in March; remove any remaining leaves and prune the plant. Place in a sunny window and feed an acid-based plant food every other week. Put the plant outside in the shade during the day in the spring and gradually accustom it to full sun to avoid burning new leaf growth.

Ask your nursery whether your hibiscus is hardy or tropical to determine proper winter care.

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How to Dress for Your Alabaster Complexion

Identify where your alabaster complexion falls in the season chart.

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When dressing according to your skin color, take the seasons into account. Every skin color is connected to a season. Winter complexions tend to be yellow, olive or dark-skinned. Spring skin tones have fairly white or creamy complexions with some freckles. Summer complexions include pink and pale skinned with blue and pink undertones. Autumn complexions have smooth golden, honey undertones usually belonging to redheads. Individuals with alabaster complexions who are fair-skinned with light-colored hair or eyes are often considered either "spring" or "autumn" complexions. With the right guidance, you can shop in your closet and select the best wardrobe that complements your complexion.

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Warm colors, such as gold, yellow and peach work well for spring complexions. To spice up an outfit, women can wear lively, bright colors originated from warm undertones. They should also wear hints of gold in these colors to bring out their complexions. These colors shine the most in either flowery prints and solids in the forms of dresses and skirts. Men can wear T-shirts and polo shirts in light colors, such as ivory and pastels such as baby blue.

Dressy Wear for Spring Alabaster Complexions

When dressing up for work or an event, both women and men with alabaster complexions should avoid wearing too many dark colors. If they choose to wear dark suits, their blouses or shirts must be accent colors such as red, blues or greens. For ties, they should wear lively colors that are mixed with neutral shades of tans and olives to smoothen the appearance.

Casual Wear for Autumn Alabaster Complexions

People with autumn alabaster complexions should wear medium-toned colors such as reddish brown, forest green and eggshell. These colors work well with sweater dresses, turtle necks and hoodies. Women can even wear these colors for boots and shoes. When selecting a jacket, both men and women can wear brown, black or beige.

Dressy Wear for Autumn Alabaster Complexions

Both men and women with autumn alabaster complexions can wear navy blue, warm grays, olives and browns. Women can wear dress shirts that are eggshell or jewel colored, such as ruby, emerald or sapphire. When selecting ties for special occasions, men can wear rich, warm shades of oranges, plums, passion reds or turquoise. Neither men nor women should ever wear pastel colors or pure whites. They will make autumn alabaster complexions appear too pale, sickly or washed out.

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