Grab a paper bag and put all the pears in. Set it on the counter for about 2-4 days and let it ripen. The pears will release a natural gas that will accumulate inside the bag and speed up the ripening process. However, be sure to check on the pears everyday to avoid spoilage. Also, never use plastic bags because they don’t breathe – this will cause the pears to go bad.

This method is known as the balance transfer method. If you own a high-interest rate credit card that requires huge interest payments from you in each period, transfer the outstanding balance to a low-interest credit card account if your lender allows it. You will have to pay less debt if paying down your debt is going to take some time.

One of the best ways to exfoliate your face is by making a homemade scrub. It is super easy. Take a cup of sugar, add 4-5 drops of oil (any type of oil will do, I prefer vegetable oil), add an essence of your choice (I prefer vanilla). Mix it all and then apply it on your face and scrub for 3 minutes in circular, anti-clockwise motions. Rinse your face with lukewarm water. Do this once or twice a week. You can store the extra scrub in a container and keep it in the refrigerator for future use.

Bubble wraps are good at insulating the windows because they help keep the cold out. If your bed or couch is next to the window and it feels chilling when you spend time near the window, you should consider lining the windows with bubble wrap.

Bubble wrap is cheap and it can be easily found at a local hardware store or ordered online. Measure and cut the bubble wrap according to the size of the window and then stick the bubble wrap to the inside of the windows with tape. For additional insulation, use two or more layers.

Alzheimer's has been found to be strongly linked with cardiovascular disease. Maintaining not only your mind, but your body is an effective way to prevent Alzheimer's.

You don't have to become a health nut, but forming small habits and breaking bad ones can greatly reduce your risk.

Getting daily exercise, even 30 minutes a day, gets your blood flowing and your cardiovascular system working. Keeping a healthy diet, and eating plenty of fruits and vegetables will also make sure your body and mind are running smoothly. This can prevent not only Alzheimer's and cardiovascular disease, but a number of other health problems such as diabetes, depression, and dementia.

The simplest skincare routine you can follow every day for getting rid of acne is to cleanse, treat, and moisturize. Cleansing and moisturizing are easy well, what does treat your skin mean? Well, treat your skin is the little extra your skin needs.

If you have acne, your skin needs a little help. Find products that may help lighten the spots and reduce inflammation and redness. 

This method is useful for cramming multiple files in one neat package and can make sending large files easier as well as freeing up unused disk space that you can use more productively.

Step 1: Locate File Explorer on the Windows 10 taskbar (the folder icon).

Step 2: Locate the files you want to add to a single ZIP file.

Step 3: Select all files by holding down the mouse button and dragging the pointer across the screen. Your mouse will create a blue selection box. All files within this box are highlighted with a light blue color.

Step 4: Release the mouse button and right-click on the light- highlighted files.

Step 5: Select Send To on the menu.

Step 6: Select Compressed (Zipped) Folder in the next menu.

Most cats are friendly and they like to be petted. However, if you wrongly pet a cat, it can make the cat aggressive. Do not pet a cat on the tummy, legs, or tail. If you are meeting the cat for the first time, pet the cat below their chin, around the ears and cheeks, or on the back of their head. If the cat fees shy or dislikes your touch, don’t pet them. Be very gentle and never apply pressure or hit them. If the cat runs away or hides, it’s probably a sign that they are not interested in receiving affection from you or they could be frightened.