Danny Donahue
Danny is a full time freelance writer/artist/voice talent. He has written over 1000 articles on subjects ranging from child development to drug addiction to home improvements. You can learn more about Danny s past and current projects via email at revcozmo33 at aol dot com.
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How to Forge a SpoonForging a spoon can be done in the traditional manner, or with more modern methods. Your spoon can be as deep and contoured as you desire.
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How to Become a Pile Driver OperatorPilings are driven on land and in the water to provide a stable base for building.
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How to Use Your Tree for LumberLarge trees on your property can be turned into lumber.
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How to Make Border EdgingThe distinctive color of brick makes a bold outline around planting beds.
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How to Make a Catering BudgetA caterer must know every detail of a dish in order to draft a budget.
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How to Insulate an Elevated Floor on Cinder BlocksCinder blocks provide a solid base for your house. These types of walls must be completely insulated in order to protect the heat retaining property of your home.
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How to Carve Wood FigurinesYour wood figure can be as complex or as detailed as you desire.
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How to Make a Tree Fort with WoodUnlike a treehouse, a fort is built solidly on the ground. This tree fort is also absolutely free because it uses the larger, lower branches of the trees in your yard instead of expensive lumber.
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How to Become a Helper for an Electrical JourneymanBecome an electrical journeyman's helper by learning to perform those tasks the journeyman does not have the time to do. As an electrician's helper you are an apprentice taking classes and training on the job to learn the trade.
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How to Get Thin or No Grout Lines when Tiling Shower WallsFiberglass shower enclosures have a smooth, machined look. For a more traditional look, install tile walls in your shower.
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How to Build a Relationship with a Staffing CompanyA staffing company has access to a large pool of qualified employees.
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How to Be a Broadway PianistSuperior skills on the piano and synthesizer maximize your chances for success.
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Troubleshooting a Faulty Dishwasher HookupA visual inspection of your dishwasher will usually narrow down the problem.
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How to Measure Roof HeightMeasure from the lowest point on the ground to the highest peak of the roof.
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How to Become a Church Choir DirectorA choir director must possess a balance of talent, training and inspiration.
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How Do I Repossess a Vehicle that I Am the Cosigner On?Co-signing a car loan puts your credit at risk. If the borrower leaves you hanging you must pay the debt. Taking possession of the vehicle in this situation will take a judge's order.
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How to Fire an Employee After a DUI ChargeTo fire employees arrested for DUI, you must be positive that they understood your company's zero tolerance policy on drunk driving from the first day they were on the job.
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How to Report Untaxed Income when Applying for CollegeFinancial aid helps many adults go back to college to further their education.
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How to Conduct a Field InterviewA police officer must question subjects in the field to begin an investigation.
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How to Check the Progress of My TaxesYou will need a copy of your tax return handy if you want to check its status.
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How to Answer an EEOC ComplaintThe United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is the government agency that is responsible for investigating and enforcing employment laws dealing with discrimination. You must address every EEOC complaint with complete files.
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How to Measure Motivation in a WorkplaceA motivated work force is a productive work force. Measuring that motivation gives you an accurate indication of the level of the productivity of your employees.
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How to Write a Proposal SummaryA business proposal is a lengthy document that gives the step-by-step specifics of a project. Because of the length of a proposal, you need to find a way to give the reader a short overview, or summary.
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How to Stop Payment on Money OrdersStopping payment on a money order is an process with strict guidelines that must be followed exactly. Even then there is no guarantee the payment will not be made. Never issue a money order to anyone of ill repute.
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How to Strap the RoofStrapping a roof means using special hardware to add strength to the bond between the roof and walls of a building.
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How to Frame a Kneewall in the BasementA kneewall is a small frame mounted on the floor or on top of a standard wall.
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How to Build a Wall Off the GroundFraming can be built on the ground, or standing.
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How to Do Tile CraftsWhat happens when you end up with extra boxes of tiles that the vendor will not let you return? These extras can be used to decorate various items around the house as accent pieces.
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How to Build a Half Wall with OutletsOne way to separate a room into smaller sections while maintaining an open feel throughout is by constructing a half wall.
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How to Make Yard Art Out of Corrugated TinThe iconic image of corrugated tin makes it ideal for use when creating lawn ornaments. You can cut and assemble pieces of the tin with only a few tools and end up with a piece of art that will last for many years to come.
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Dryer Vent in Attic InstallationA dryer vent carries the excess moisture away from your dryer allowing the clothes to dry. You must never terminate a dryer vent in your attic, but, you can run the vent through the attic and out of the house.
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How to Design a Rustic Fenced GardenA rustic, countrified garden rests along the contours of the land. The flow of a rustic garden is laid out so that the whole thing blends with the landscape, instead of fighting it.
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Replacing Hardwood CabinetsHardwood cabinets provide a sturdy storage space. Without proper care your cabinets will become damaged and unusable. Once damage occurs the cabinets must be replaced immediately.
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How to Make an Indoor Wishing WellIf you want an indoor wishing well, get creative by making a small, tabletop model with just some basic tools, a bit of ingenuity and a few picture frames.
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How to Start a Home Inventory CompanyKeeping track of your belongings and their condition will help you recover your losses from your homeowners insurance in case of fire, theft or natural disaster.
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How to Plan & Landscape a Small Backyard with a DeckThe deck is going to be the focal point of your yard, so, you should blend it into the landscaping so that it adds to the design instead of overriding it.
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How to Withdraw a Bail Bondsman from a CaseRemoving a bail bondsman from a case once he has been hired and the defendant has been released can only be accomplished by revoking the bail and returning the defendant to custody.
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How to Replace a Sliding Door LockBecause the locking mechanism is the only security that a sliding glass door provides, a damaged lock must be replaced immediately.
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How to Design a Corporate Financial PlanCorporations are multi-layered companies that need proper money management if they are to survive. In order to have the best financial plan, you need to really know your company from the top down.
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How to Build Mosaic Patio FurnitureA mosaic is a picture, pattern or abstract piece of art made by gluing small pieces of different colored tiles onto a flat surface.
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How to Make Cheap Retaining Walls for a Front YardRetaining walls are meant to prevent erosion and separate a piece of property into different levels.
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The Original Outdoor OvenWhen man first buried his food under the coals of his fire he had discovered the first oven.
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How to File an Affidavit for the Collection of a Small EstateSomeone must claim the property of the small estate and distribute it to any claimants. A sworn statement, called an Affidavit must be filed to make this claim legal.
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How to Price Cleaning Services for New ConstructionExperience will teach you how long it takes to clean certain things. Once you have this experience you will be able to price a cleaning job.
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How to Start an Animal Consultant BusinessIf you know how to train animals and how to talk to people then you can become an animal consultant.
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How to Clean Modern UpholsteryWood and metal furniture can be cleaned with a quick wipe. Modern upholstered furniture will require a bit more work to remove the stains, spills and dust.
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How to Start a Woodworking Supply BusinessWoodworkers use a wide variety of tools, chemicals, wood and other supplies in the course of their work. You can become a woodworking supplier and fill their needs.
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How to Test Soil Samples for the Presence of OrganismsGardens can be negatively impacted by animals large and small. Your garden is just as likely to be attacked by fungi and microorganisms as foraging deer and rabbits.
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How to Provide Bookkeeping & Payroll ServicesBookkeeping and payroll take time and attention to detail that some small companies just can not afford to spend. If you have experience in accounting, bookkeeping or taxes then you can become a freelance bookkeeper for many companies.
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How to Install Wood Deck PostsA deck is only as strong and safe as the posts that support it.
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How to Set Short & Long-Term Goals for a Nonprofit OrganizationA nonprofit organization is a structured entity that strives to accomplish focused goals by taking in money and spending it all on administration and services without keeping anything for profit.
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How to Train to Become an FBI Special AgentFBI Special Agents are some of the most well-trained and respected law enforcement officers in the world.
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How to Apply for Federal Grant ProgramsStarting a new business or developing a new product requires funding. Grants are programs that are set up to provide money to individuals or companies to help them reach their goals.
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How to Build a Shed Out Straw BalesStraw bales provide strength and insulation. They can be used to built permanent structures. This temporary shed design will give you the practice you need to get you ready to build a larger permanent structure.
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How to Put Hardwood Flooring on StairsHardwood is a popular flooring material because of the clean, traditional look it provides as well as for its stability and safety.
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How to Recycle ShinglesRemoving your old shingles brings up the question of disposal.
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How to Seal French DoorsFrench doors add elegance and a larger egress point in a wall.
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Hardwood Floor EdgingHardwood flooring adds elegance and shine to a room and is popular with many homeowners. This type of flooring requires some specialized tools and knowledge for proper installation.
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How to Lay Sod when it is MuddyInstalling sod in muddy conditions is not recommended, but, if you must do it, be sure you never have to walk on the pieces you have already placed.
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Outdoor Potting BenchesPlanting and transplanting plants is labor intensive work that requires a lot of materials that must be in the work area.
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How to Repair Water ValvesThe water supply in your home is contained by pipes and controlled by valves.
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How to Install a Black Iron Gas Pipe to a MeterRunning black iron piping for the gas utilities in your home is allowed in some localities.
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How to Obtain a Grant for My InventionA grant will provide the money you need to take your idea from paper to the real world.
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How to Use Pallets for FirewoodThe most important element in any outdoor situation is fire.
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How to Create a Financial TimelineRecord keeping is the key to a successful business.
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How to Apply for a Church GrantFinances may be tight for a new congregation. Forming a church and obtaining a grant may give you the funding you need to grow.
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How to Float Mortgage LiensFloating a lien is a financial gamble that many people choose when buying a home.
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How to Cancel My Purchase Contract in WritingA purchase contract is a written agreement between a buyer and seller.
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How to Build a Trellis on a PorchA trellis is a structure that is designed to be installed near a climbing plant.
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Imaging Network: Network Monitoring ServiceThe security of your computer network is of the utmost importance. The only way to keep your computer safe is through constant monitoring.
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Imaging Network: A Variety of ServicesYour IT contractor must be able to handle any situation at any time of the day.
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Imaging Network: Remote SupportWaiting for a tech to come out and take a look at your network can take days. Remote Support allows your contractor to begin working on your problem as soon as it arises.
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How to Get Rid of Bees that Have a Nest in an Exterior WallBees will seek out any hollow, sheltered area to form a hive. Your house could become a haven for bee hives if it is not properly sealed. Here's a quick, easy remedy for your bee problems.
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How to Build a Wire Mesh Cage TrellisVine-type plants prefer to climb. If left to grow along the ground they are exposed to too much moisture and this will promote rotting of the plant. A cheap, effective method of preventing this situation is to build a small, wire trellis for each vine.
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DIY Deer-Proof FenceA garden is a free buffet to a deer. Blocking the buffet is the only way you can keep your vegetables to yourself.
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How to Fix Coleman CanoesColeman stopped making their own canoes a few years ago. But, these sturdy, plastic craft are still popular with quite a few people. Knowing how to perform a quick fix when your Coleman canoe gets damaged can save your trip or maybe even your life.
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How to Build Cabinets in Your CanoeNever take anything on a boat you do not want to lose! adding water proof storage to your canoe just might save your gear.
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How to Build a Temporary Tent for Your Next Outdoor EventA tarp tent will keep your party guests dry during a quick rain shower and safe from the sun's harmful rays.
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How to Fix Cracked Concrete StepsCracked concrete steps pose a hazard. It is necessary to repair any damage to your stairs as soon as you notice it.
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Step-by-Step Accounting for a Small Business in ConstructionRunning your own construction business means more than just knowing how to swing a hammer.
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How Do I Stop Leaks from a Vent in a Ceiling?A leaking vent in your ceiling can destroy your furniture, ceilings, walls, and even the framing in your house.
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Pen & Ink Drawing TechniqueArt takes practice. Practicing basic techniques allows you to find your own path as an artist while building a solid foundation.
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How to Treat Broken Parts of Your Body While CampingAccidents happen in the wilderness. Knowledge is the best piece of equipment you can have if you break a bone a remote location.
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How to Walk in Fishing WadersWaders will let you get out into the water where the fish are hiding while you remain warm and dry.
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How to Take Care of a Grass Lawn Without a MowerYour lawnmower keeps your yard trimmed making your first impression to the world a neat and tidy one. But, what do you do when your mower breaks down?
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How to Level a Pool TableA great game of pool starts with a level table.
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Directions to Clean a Chimney with Muriatic AcidChimneys are constantly bombarded by Mother Nature, as well as the soot and debris from the fire inside.
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How to Find the Vector Nature of Magnetic Fields Using a MagnetometerThe magnetic field of the earth, or magnetosphere, is a flowing system. Learn to find the direction and the strength of the flow using a magnetometer.
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On the ShoreMy first memory after that fateful storm.
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Teach a Man to FishThe story of a summer that shaped my life. -
How to Install an Asphalt DrivewayA short tutorial on how to install a new asphalt driveway.
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10 Five Minute Fixes to Revamp Your HomeWith only a tool or two, a few minutes, and a couple bucks you can give your home a whole new look.
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Naughty ChristmasA haiku from a boy who wishes he had thought about Santa and his list all year.
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The Corruption of the Child Support System in VirginiaThere is a plague of corruption in the Commonwealth of Virginia's Child Support System that must be changed so that the children can actually benefit from the money owed to them. -
This Special NightWords to a new found lover for Valentine's day whispered On This Special Night.

