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How to keep a paddling pool clean

Paddling pool

A paddling pool for children is a must for nice weather in summer. Depending on the size of the garden, balcony or terrace, there are many different sizes of paddling pools. A smaller, inflatable paddling pool can easily be emptied and refilled every day, but the larger the pool, the more difficult it is to change the water or the water is wasted unnecessarily due to frequent changes.

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How to take a good profile photo of yourself

Profile photo

Profile photos are seen by countless people on social network websites such as Stayfriends, LinkedIn or Facebook. Even if your Facebook account is private, anyone in the world can view your profile photo. Naturally, you don't want to embarrass yourself and want to look as good as possible in the picture. The only question is: how do you take the best possible profile photo of yourself? Here are a few tips that can improve your picture and show you from your best side without you having to spend a lot of time editing the photo.

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How to brake a car without brakes

Fast car in the snow

It can happen suddenly: the brakes on the car fail or the ground is slippery and the tyres don't grip. At that moment, you don't have time to think. That's why it helps to internalise beforehand how to stop the car anyway, so that the process is automatic in an emergency. Even if it seems impossible, if the car continues to speed uncontrollably, you can manage to successfully bring the vehicle to a halt using certain techniques, and hopefully without causing any damage. 

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Simple handicrafts made from paper

coloured craft paper

All the materials needed for simple paper crafts can be found in most households. You need paints to colour the paper (watercolour, felt-tip pens, tempera paints or wax crayons), scissors, white glue and, of course, craft paper. For lots of creativity, use as many different colours and different thicknesses of paper as possible. Everything from drawing paper to advertising brochures can be used for crafting.
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