Reaching around the back of the TV or cable box makes disconnecting the coaxial cable that much more difficult. If you can’t stand behind the audiovisual (A/V) equipment, turn it around to face towards you if you can. Unfortunately, in many cases you won’t be able to move the equipment, either because it’s too heavy or it's permanently secured in place. If so, do your best to contort your body so that you can both see and reach the cable connection. This may sound like a silly reminder, but it’s easy to get confused, especially if you have to access the coaxial cable from an awkward angle instead of straight-on. If you’re not facing the connector, take a moment to visualize being in that spot and confirm which way is counterclockwise before you start twisting. The old reminder, “righty tighty, lefty loosey”—that is, turn right (clockwise) to tighten and left (counterclockwise) to loosen a connection—is accurate only when you’re facing the connection. Grasp the hexagonal (six-sided) nut (or “hex nut”) at the end of the coaxial cable between your thumb and forefinger. Twist counterclockwise directly on the nut—not on the cable itself—and see if you can get it to budge. If so, keep twisting until the connection separates. A proper coaxial connection should be too tight to loosen by hand, but it’s worth a try! After all, even the right tool for the job can sometimes damage the connectors, while your hand can’t. Every “cable guy” carries this wrench in their tool belt—it’s about 4 in (10 cm) long and has an open head at one end and a closed head at the other. Slide the open head over the hex nut—it should be a perfect fit—and apply light counterclockwise torque. If the hex nut starts to rotate, use the wrench for a couple more turns and then your hand to finish the disconnection.  If the hex nut won’t budge with gentle torque, don’t try to force it by applying more. You’ll either break or deform the connector components. Search for a “cable wrench” online, or shop at a home improvement store or A/V equipment retailer. Searching online for an “F-connector tool” or “coaxial cable tool” reveals a range of implements designed to loosen and tighten coaxial connections. Some are small and slip right over the hex nut, while others have a handle like a screwdriver. Alternatively, look in your toolbox for a small pair of slip-joint pliers (also called channel locks).  Do not use traditional pliers (including needle-nose pliers), since the squeezing pressure will damage the connector. Most F-connector tools should do the job just fine, but a 7/16 in (11.1 mm) cable wrench is at least as good and is more multi-functional around the house. If you use channel locks, grip the teeth over the hex nut as lightly as possible so that you don’t deform or damage the connector. F-connector is the technical name for a coaxial cable connector.

Summary: Turn the equipment so you’re facing the connection, if possible. Remind yourself to turn the connector counterclockwise. Attempt to loosen the connection by hand first. Apply gentle torque with a 7/16 in (11.1 mm) cable wrench if needed. Use an F-connector tool or channel locks (but not pliers) as alternatives.


Drawing is a great practice for any aspiring painter. Drawing helps flush out the design properties before taking the design to paint. While drawing and painting are different mediums, the fundamentals are the same. If you want plenty of images and ideas, search google images for eyes and you’ll find more than you can swallow. Immerse yourself for inspiration. If you have a mirror nearby your canvas, then you have the best source for eyes: your own! Before going into the long lengths of planning and executing a painting of eyes, try messing around first. A great way to find your style is by doodling. Create a bunch of eyes in a quick manner. The point is to not think about what your drawing; that will come later. Look through the progression of eyes you drew and see how they matured. Select the eye you are most proud of. Don’t necessarily select the eye that most resembles an eye. Instead select an eye that looks best to you. Take out a pen or pencil and try your hand at recreating the eye you’re most proud of. Spend a little more time reformulating this eye as to when you were quickly doodling. Try to fill up a page in your sketchbook. Look over your work and select the eye you are most proud of. Now spend more time recreating the latest eye. This time around, spend more attention to the details of the eye. Incorporate more details into your doodle. This is when you could start looking at real life eyes for inspiration. Incorporate as much detail into the framework you’ve created. Now draw an eye that is a simplified version of the detailed eye you just drew. Draw this onto canvas or whatever you choose to paint onto. This will act as the outline for the eyes you're about to paint.

Summary: Understand drawing. Observe eyes. Doodle eyes. Look over your doodles. Redraw the eye. Draw with detail. Create a simplified drawing.


Sexy hair is voluminous and bouncy—the residue left behind by conditioners weigh your hair down! To elevate your locks to bombshell status, condition your hair with a basic formula before shampooing your scalp.  A basic conditioner is not formulated with additional oils or minerals. For a silkier finish, apply a conditioning hair mask to your dry locks. After ten minutes, rinse out the treatment and wash your hair with a cleansing shampoo. To achieve sexy, voluminous, and bouncy tresses, you need to cleanse your hair of grime and grease. While conditioners replenish your hair's natural oils, shampoo removes dirt, oils, and unwanted residue from your scalp. After conditioning your hair, apply a basic shampoo directly to your scalp, lather, and rinse thoroughly. Before stepping out of the shower, squeeze the excess water from your hair. Avoid towel drying your hair—rubbing your hair with bath towels will produce frizz and split ends. Instead, wrap your hair in a cotton t-shirt, microfiber cloth, or a cotton pillowcase. You may also consider patting your hair dry with paper towels. To achieve a bombshell do, rely on volumizing hair products. Spritz your roots with a 10 pumps of a root lifting serum. Squirt a tangerine to tennis ball size amount of a volumizing mousse into one of your hands. With the other hand, use a comb to scoop up the mousse and distribute it evenly through your tresses.
Summary: Condition your hair first. Shampoo your hair second. Dry your locks. Apply a root lifter and volumizing mousse.