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Guitar playing is a lot of fun. When I started I was just happy turning the distortion up on my amp and strumming strings. Sure, it sounded bad but I was making noise! What was even worse was I never tuned the instrument! To help you, I want to list 5 essential guitar accessories for beginners. Read reviews of top rated...

Guitar string notes are a foreign language for beginners. They get called by numbers. They get called by letters. And they get referred to as top or bottom, as well. Can they get any more confusing? Nah, they don't. They are really easy to learn and I want to help you. How many strings? The standard electric guitar has six strings. When...

The best acoustic guitar strings depends on your experience, playing style, and sound you want to achieve. It is subjective. But there are three brands that I suggest: Ernie Ball, Elixir, and D'Addarrio. I will review each and provide you with their pros and cons. First, though, let's understand the different types of strings for acoustics. There are 80/20 bronze...

When I did my bachelor's degree, I lived in an lower-level apartment off campus. Even outside the dorms and college life, it was noisy. My neighbors sounded like a herd of elephants traipsing upstairs most of the time. I sought out the best earplugs for studying. I needed quiet time. I tried many different brands and types -- at various pricepoints....

Before I bought a longboard, I know I asked myself one big question: How much does a longboard cost? I am sure you are asking this, too. Best-selling longboards on Amazon The cost of a longboard ranges from $50 to a couple hundred dollars. The price ranges because it depends on whether you buy a complete setup or build it piece...

When I draw and shade in graphite, I have used Strathmore 400 Series or Bristol board. I wanted to try a different format for colored pencils, though. That leads me to my query: What is the best paper for colored pencils? I did a little research to find out what others are using and list it below. Besides, I like to...

Question: What is the best training collar for large dogs? My working line German shepherd dog (GSD) is a little stubborn. He needs a heavy duty dog collar or harness for leash training an extra large dog. My GSD is a working line dog and is a handful at times. I have found three awesome training collars for big dogs...

Reader question: I want to train my puppy's recall command with a whistle. Do dog whistles work? Short answer: Yes. I bought a whistle when my German Shepherd was a puppy and was able to train a recall command with it. Let's find out how dog whistles work. How do dog whistles work? A dog whistle is a device that emits a sound...

My mom has a couple different fine china brands of dinnerware -- none of which I've ever seen on a table. It got me thinking: What companies make fine china and what would I want to know about buying dinnerware? I tackle the questions in this article. Read customer reviews of fine porcelain china on Amazon or see their best-sellers...

The best ceramic cookware sets will make your garlic meatloaf even more yummy. They are non-stick, chemical free, and don’t release toxic fumes when cooking. Porcelain pots and pans sustain heat even after cooking. They are designed for durability and works practically on all surfaces, from flame-top to glass-top, or directly in the oven. In short, ceramic cookware is entirely safe to...