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Question: What Art Canvas Should I Use? “I assume there are a variety of types of canvases used for art. Can you explain the different qualities of canvases and how it reacts to the various qualities of paints? Some may soak up the paints where some may not. I’d like to start out with the right products from the beginning, so I have the correct basics.” – Susan Answer: With canvas, there are three things to consider initially: the type of fabric used, its weight, and its weave....

While it is possible to make most repairs to your swimming pool underwater, there are circumstances that necessitate draining. However, you should not attempt this unless it is absolutely necessary and you are thoroughly familiar with the steps necessary to do this safely. Depending on the type of pool, draining it can cause serious damage to its structure. Aboveground Pools After draining, the liner can shrink which may then tear when refilling....

To understand any genre of music, you must first understand the makers of that genre. Zydeco is the music of Southwest Louisiana’s Black Creoles, a group of people of mixed African, Afro-Caribbean, Native American and European descent. This Black Creole society that begets zydeco is traditionally rural, French-speaking and is somewhat intertwined with the Cajun culture. Where Does Zydeco Come From? Zydeco music is a relatively new genre of world music, having come about as a style of its own in only the mid-1900s....

Once a teen realizes that they are gay or bisexual, it seems like the next logical step is to come out. But coming out can be really scary. Are you afraid to come out even though you’re 100% sure your friends and family would still love you? Even if you think you will be supported, coming out isn’t for every teen. Why You Might Be Afraid to Come Out No one else can completely answer that for you but we can give you some ideas....

Jump to Recipe This zesty Cajun dipping sauce is just the thing to serve alongside the appetizers at your next party or get-together! It is smooth and creamy with a flavorful kick from a dash of hot sauce and Cajun seasoning. Use it for dunking french fries, chicken strips, fried fish, gator bites, and more! Best Cajun Dipping Sauce Recipe This super easy Cajun dipping sauce is so versatile and full of flavor, you’ll want to dunk everything in it!...

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Following an incredibly successful Chase Sapphire Reserve launch, the issuer has begun focusing more on its banking products, including Chase Sapphire Banking, with its 60,000-point bonus offer, and now Chase Private Client as well.For years, Chase Private Client has been available to customers with a total balance of $250,000, including qualified cash and investments. You can think of it as an “elite status” of sorts, for traditional banking — benefits include a dedicated team comprised of a Private Client Banker and J....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Citi is a TPG advertising partnerPoof! And just like that, one of the top premium credit cards is gone. As TPG reader Eric P. pointed out Friday morning, the Citi Prestige application page has disappeared, seemingly overnight.A Citi spokesperson confirmed the move:“Our go-to-market strategy continuously evolves to feature different products and offers. We remain committed to the Prestige product and servicing our valued existing cardmembers....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.The Continental/United merger is quickly barreling towards finality - in a short time Continental will cease to exist as an airline, but many facets of the airline will live on with the new United. According to FlyerTalk’s UA Insider thread, news has come down that the last official flight of Continental Airlines will be #1267 departing from Phoenix at 11:59pm on March 2, arriving Cleveland, 5:46 am March 3....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Want to see the latest flight deals as soon as they’re published? Follow The Points Guy on Facebook and Twitter, and subscribe to text message alerts from our deals feed, @tpg_alerts.Airfare deals are typically only available on limited dates. We recommend you use Google Flights to find dates to fly, then book through an online travel agency such as Orbitz or Expedia, which allows you to cancel flights without penalty by 11pm Eastern Time within one day of booking....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.TPG contributor Adee Braun takes us to one of her (and our) favorite European cities for today’s Destination of the Week to take a stroll on the Charles Bridge, hear a concert at the Rudolfinum and explore the ancient alleys of the city’s Jewish Quarter in Prague.If a cake maker transitioned careers to design cities, he might have dreamed up Prague....

Alaska Airlines has staked its future on the Boeing 737 MAX — and on Wednesday, placed a large order for more of the jets.In fact, the Seattle-based carrier said that the order, for 52 Boeing 737 MAX 9 and 10s, is the largest Boeing order in the company’s history. The company currently operates 35 737 MAX aircraft and expects to take delivery of 43 more between now and the end of 2023....

Jump to RecipeThis Dutch Baby Pancake Recipe is a childhood favorite of mine. Dutch Babies are actually a German pancake that can be made in one large cast iron skillet or two to three smaller cast iron skillets. These eggy German pancakes are delicious as a base for adding a wide variety of additional flavors, from sweet to savory. The perfect breakfast any day of the week, my favorite, Dutch Baby Pancakes!...

Jump to Recipe These chewy banana chocolate chip oatmeal cookies are the best use ever of those perfectly sweetened and completely overripe browned bananas on the counter! The combination of mashed bananas, oatmeal, and chocolate chips is a family favorite dessert that everyone loves! Chewy Banana Oatmeal Cookie with Chocolate Chips Because I am so picky about eating my bananas while still greenish or perfectly yellow, anything that starts to spot just gets saved for a few days while I plan what to make with them....

Text messaging is a great way to get in contact with someone you have just met, want to know better, are interested in dating or for flirting. So, you’ve met someone and you’ve got her cell phone number and you want to send her a text, how should you go about it? Here are some tips and etiquette for text messaging. Ask First. When you get her number, ask if it’s okay to text....

With historical landmarks and crystal-clear blue waters, Greece is the ideal destination for all kinds of travelers, from history buffs to beach bums.As the end of the year approaches, airlines are offering discounted fares to Europe, meaning you can now book round-trip flights to Greece starting at $483. In fact, various airlines currently have flights to Athens, Rhodes, Chania, Thessaloniki and Santorini at reduced prices.The views from Santorini. LEVENTE BODO/GETTY IMAGESThe travel dates for this collection of flights are from January to May and September to October, and you can fly from several major cities in the U....

Travel is back, but travel headaches are too, especially if you’ve tried to book a rental car lately. There’s a rental car shortage in many popular destinations, including the state of Hawaii.But one island appears to have a solution. Kauai’s Office of Economic Development recently launched GetAroundKauai.com to address the ongoing rental car shortage, as first reported by The Garden Island.Want more travel news and advice from TPG? Sign up for our daily newsletter!...

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Although American Express Membership Rewards has 19 airline partners and three that are in Star Alliance, they no longer have a US based Star Alliance carrier since United/Continental left in October of 2011. Now cardholders must go through another partner such as Air Canada’s Aeroplan, All Nippon Airways Mileage Club or Singapore Airlines’ KrisFlyer program for Star Alliance redemptions....

Editor’s note: This post has been updated with new information.Back in October 2020, the JetBlue Plus Card and JetBlue Business Card dropped six-figure sign-up bonuses for the first time ever. Now is your last chance to take advantage of these offers before they disappear.The stunning offers are by far the highest the airline has ever offered on its cobranded cards. For either the business or personal card, you’ll earn 50,000 TrueBlue points after spending $1,000 and paying the annual fee within the first 90 days....

Could the next 12 months usher in a renaissance in the hotel industry?It just might, as more brands and portfolios announce new property openings. The Leading Hotels of the World (LHW) collection announced on Tuesday eight new members and 13 new hotel openings throughout 2021.LHW is a small but compelling portfolio of 400 luxury hotels and resorts in more than 80 countries. While each property is unique and offers a different set of experiences, each one was selected because it meets extremely high standards in terms of its hard product and service....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Today, I want to share a story from TPG reader Craig, who got stuck with an unexpected hotel bill after a canceled flight:I have a ton of JetBlue points, and got a really great redemption rate on round-trip flights for me and my husband from Boston (BOS) to Charlotte (CLT). We also have JetBlue travel bank credits, which we used to pay the $22....