Ah, bacterial vaginosis: the basis of all those jokes my guy friends told in college. You know, the ones involving tuna. And vaginas. Right. Anyway, those jokes always made me vaguely paranoid. I was pretty sure my vagina didn’t smell like fish, but who could be sure? It’s not as if my nose and my vagina get a lot of time to chat. Turns out, I was worried over nothing. That fish smell is unique to vaginas infected with bacterial vaginosis, which I’ve never had. If you, on the other hand, have been unlucky enough to come down with a case of BV, it’s nothing to be ashamed of. It’s the most common vaginal infection, so you’re not even close to alone, and getting rid of bacterial vaginosis is as easy as having your doctor write out a prescription. It’s extremely common for the infection to recur, though, and nobody wants that. So get rid of bacterial vaginosis first, and then work on following the tips for prevention that are outlined in my article.
Of all the spiders I have written articles on, the wolf spider is by far the least nasty, threatening and venomous one. That being said, they are also the biggest, ugliest and hairiest. No matter how non-aggressive they are, there is nothing in this world that can make me like spiders. When I was a kid, living in South Dakota, I saw enough wolf spiders to make a mime scream. Every barn I wandered into was littered with the fuzzy bastards. And they’re huge. I’m pretty sure I once saw one swallow a cow whole. Even worse was staying at the cabin, lying down at night and not being able to sleep for fear of suffering a wolf spider bite. What I didn’t know then was that the wolf spiders were really just after the plethora of insects that are inevitably found near water sources. If you’ve ever spent any time at a South Dakota lake, you know about the ridiculous swarms of midges and mayflies. Regardless of what they were after, I still wanted to get rid of ‘em. And now I know how. So, if you’ve been suffering from a severe case of spider induced heebie-jeebies and need to know how to get rid of wolf spiders, check out this article.
Good Jebus. If it ain’t one nasty thing lurking around it’s another. The fact that black widows are poisonous makes it at least 93 times worse too. It’s actually kind of unfortunate. Even though black widows (along with all other spiders) are creepy as hell, they’re actually quite beautiful. Especially if seen from a very safe distance. Oh well, turns out being beautiful will only get you so far in life. Particularly if you have eight legs, eight eyes, and a shiny black body with a bright red hourglass on the abdomen. Because that means your are certainly a black widow spider. And if you’re in or around my home, you’re gonna die. I’ve learned a number of things about the art of getting rid of black widows. There’s plenty of things you can do to help keep them outside and away from your yard where they belong. I can also (along with giving you my deepest sympathies) help get rid of black widows if they’re already in your house. If you have any questions on going about this, all you gotta do is read this article.
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I’m pretty sure everyone is intimately familiar with aluminum. You can barely toss a cat across the room without having it hit something that’s made from it. I think, because it’s so common, that it’s often times not even thought of or given any attention. It’s just always there. My favorite use for it is naturally bee….uhh…..soda cans. A very close second, however, is cookware. Aluminum is very well known for it’s ability to conduct and transfer heat. And it’s inexpensive. Yay! But, just because aluminum cookware is somewhat inexpensive doesn’t mean it should be neglected. Even things that don’t cost an arm and a leg get expensive if you’re constantly replacing them. With that in mind, I put together this article on how to clean aluminum. Now don’t get me wrong, this article is not only for aluminum cookware. The advise given here can be used on any bare aluminum surface. So if you’ve got some aluminum that you’re looking to clean but don’t know the best way to go about it, look no further. Have a gander at my article on How to Clean Aluminum.
The notion of cleaning concrete sounds just about as fun as watching paint dry, watching grass grow, counting raindrops or whatever other mundane activity you can think of. But in all actuality it’s not that bad and it doesn’t take nearly as long as one might expect. Yeah, you’ll probably have to devote an afternoon to the chore but so what? Cleaning concrete is easy work and you get to be outside while you’re doing it. Just make sure there’s a couple beers in the fridge and remember to check the weather before you set a date. Also keep in mind that if you choose to (you certainly don’t have to) you get to play with a pressure washer. Good times. If you don’t want to use a pressure washer you get to pretend to be a pirate scrubbing the deck. OK. Maybe not. If you’re doing that you might want to dump the rest of that beer out. Really though, whether you’re cleaning concrete indoors or outdoors, there’s several easy and completely safe ways to do it. If you want a crash course, read my article on concrete cleaning.
Many people want to know how to get rid of spots. I found this out on a message board I frequent, and my first question was, “What spots are you talking about?” Anytime you are so perplexed by a bodily mark that it can’t be named specifically, you should probably call a doctor. Spots, as it turns out, is a generic term encompassing all flavors of acne, from the mild whiteheads and blackheads, to the horrors of cyctic and scarring acne. Luckily, this type of spot can be reasoned with; however, you must be smart and conservative with acne. Image is everything these days, and so those desperate sufferers of acne are dupped by the multitude of products and programs that are overpriced and underproven. There are common sense remedies and lifestyle changes to try before reaching for harsh topical treatments, and many blemish enthusiasts would urge you to see a dermatologist before doing so. Read my latest article on how to get rid of spots so you can walk proudly with your best face forward.
Recently, I was talking with a friend of mine who is also the arch tech-lord for a school teeming with computers. Needless to say, his plate is a full one. If he ever rose to a position of legislative power, we would all need to secure licences in order to sit down at a machine. He would sit next to you on your test day, watching to see if you open junkmail or click on a rogue warning message that urges you to install/accept its demands to “scan” your computer. Alas, this test is fantasy. The good news is there is always a way to fix infested, festering computers. Sometimes it is as simple as downloading a program, scanning, and containing or deleting. Sometimes it can get more complicated. In some scenarios, it is best just to break out that recovery disk, save your vital files, and start all over. My latest article, “How to Get Rid of Malware”, is an overview of the different kinds of malicious software our staff has dealt with. Follow the link to learn about trojans, adware, spyware, viruses, and all their repugnant brethren, as well as how to get rid of them.
Be you a habitual smoker or be you an occasional smoker, chances are that sometime in your life you are gonna have to deal with the stress of having to Get Rid of THC before taking a urine test. Maybe it will be a prerequisite for a new job, maybe you’re on parole or maybe you are in the military. No matter what the situation, hopefully you are at least given enough notice to get the THC out of your system. It’s a scary thing. The results of one test could seriously alter your life. Oh well. You’ve made the choice to take the risk. Even if it is unfair, now you have to deal with it. Luckily it’s never been a problem for me. I do have friends (even in the military) however, who have had to go through the ordeal. Through talking with them and through research of my own I’ve been able to gather enough good information to be able to compose this article. I’ll be honest, I cannot 100% guarantee the results of this method, but I believe whole heartedly that you can benefit from reading How to Get Rid of THC.
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I’ve been dropping good cash on CDs for more years than I care to count. Through improper care I had become the proud owner of a pile of scratched CDs that no longer played correctly. That pissed me off to no end. To make it worse, I knew that every scratched CD, due primarily to improper cleaning, was my own fault. The music I listen to is an integral part of my life, it’s also one hell of an investment. I’ve only recently learned how to protect that investment. Like anything else of value that you own, you wanna extend its life for as long as possible. And like those other valuable things in your life, it starts with basic maintenance. If you want to get the most out of your music, start by keeping your CDs clean. It’s easy, and you’ve probably already got everything you need to do it and do it right. And there are a number of ways to clean a CD incorrectly. If you want to avoid ending up with a bunch of music that you’ve rendered unplayable through improper cleaning, check out my article on How to Clean a CD.
What I miss more than anything about living with my parents (except for their dogs) is sitting out on the deck, drinking coffee and listening to the birds’ morning chorus. A deck is, and should be, a great place to either quietly relax or raise a raucous with friends and family. With as much time as we spend chilling on our decks, why don’t we try a little harder to make the experience even more enjoyable. The aesthetics of the things surrounding me are important. It’s just plain hard for me to relax properly if I see something that needs doing. Maybe the deck is actually filthy or maybe it’s just gray and weathered from too many years without enough deck maintenance. Either way, I know I enjoy the deck more when it’s clean. I also know I’m not alone in this. Fortunately, it’s actually pretty easy to clean a deck. It’s even easier to do it safely, naturally and without risking harm to yourself or the environment. I can show you how. Just take a quick look at my article on How to Clean a Deck.