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In just less than 15 years, vaping and e-cigarettes have come a long way from being regarded with suspicion of becoming accepted as a viable alternative to traditional cigarettes. While they still remain a controversial topic with various people on different sides of the argument, everyone can agree that vaping is preferable to regular smoking. There are three major reasons why vaping has become so popular: Cost:  On a per-use basis, e-cigarettes cost way less than the regular cigarette sticks. The major costs arise from purchasing the  vapor starter kit .  After that, you only get to refill periodically with  vapor liquids .  Price comparisons show that vapers get to save as much as 90% on the cost of buying cigarettes depending on the amount of vaping per day. Safety:  Vaping exposes users to far fewer toxic substances than regular cigarettes. This is one of its strongest appeals and it is responsible for the wide adoption of vaping as an alternative to s...

Strings are arguably the most important part of any guitar because without them, you wouldn’t be able to play. There are a ton of strings out there, all with different types of sizes, or what guitarists call string gauge. In this blog post, you’re going to get a quick overview of what string gauges are, how to use them and knowing when to change your strings. When talking about the gauge of a guitar string, this is generally the thickness of the string itself. For example, string gauges run from about .009 all the way up to .052 or bigger. The smaller the number, the smaller the gauge and the smaller string thickness, and vice versa. Strings generally come in a set and are labeled with the gauges. For example, a set of light gauge strings will run from .010 through .046, while a set of heavy strings will run from .012 through .054. A lot of the time, string sets will be labeled with without the decimals, so a .010 through .046 is the same as 10-46. And of course, there are li...

“How to adjust your guitar bridge” is one of the most occurring questions that arise after buying and installing a Faber® Tone-Lock™ bridge. Following the steps and tips in this article will result in maximizing the full potential of your Faber® Bridge and all of its parts, even the guitar bridge studs! Setting up your Guitar Before adjusting the Tone-Lock™ bridge, setting up your guitar is a very important step. You need to check if your truss rod is adjusted to the right stand of relief or straightness that fits to your style of playing. Your Faber® bridge is perfectly adjustable to adjust tones, but this part has a significant influence on the overall sound of the strings and guitar. This is a good steps to know about the Gibson hardware as well.   Check your intonation After setting up your guitar, it’s important to check if all matching tones on each string are exactly tuned to your liking. This is where Faber® Tone-Lock™ bridges and tailpiece components com...

Skating has been in fashion for a long time. Now, many love to do skateboarding not just for fun, but even professionally. Whether you have just started skateboarding or you are a professional, choosing the best  shoes for skateboarding  is an important decision. There is variety and it comes to trying different skateboard shoes. So, if you are a high impact skateboarder then you cannot take any chances. You need the best skateboard shoes which can help you jump off things and allow you to meet different styles of skateboarding. Here we are sharing the 2020 skateboard shoes beginner’s guide to understand what you all have to look for in a skate shoe before making a purchase. We will discuss looking for the things in the  best skateboard  shoes which hold a value in the market and why these features are loved by many skateboard enthusiasts. Vulcanized and Cupsole: Are you in a cupsole camp or a vulcanized camp? So, skateboard shoes come in one form or another...

Do you have an entrepreneurial spirit and are always coming up with ideas but never know what direction to head in? Maybe you have thought about starting up your own business but you’re just not sure what type? We have put together a list of 101 business ideas to get you thinking. Have a look to see what options are available and if something sparks a light bulb moment in you then reach out to us! We can help you turn that idea into a reality. Dance Teacher Have you grown up dancing and love the idea of sharing your passion for dance with others? Why not start up a business as a dance teacher or an even larger grande jete, (see what we did there) set up your own dance studio. The possibilities are endless. Nanny Service Are you a kid person? Do you know how many busy families are out there? You could build up your own Nanny/Babysitting service. Interior Design Do you have a good eye aesthetics? Do you have the ability to visualise how colours, textures and pattern...

What was once considered to be a dangerous sport for the rebels is nowadays one of the most popular sports among people of all ages. Yup, we’re talking about skateboarding . How did that happen? It’s simple, really. You need to know about the skateboarding related injuries and the prevention . All those who thought that skateboarding is dangerous discovered numerous benefits that this sport has to offer. That’s exactly why we see old airports and parking lots turned into skate parks. If you’re trying to get into skateboarding, let us tell you why you should do it. Staying healthy and fit Skateboarding is a sport, and like any sport, it is good for staying healthy and fit. But, skateboarding is, unlike some other sports, extremely fun. So, if you’re tired of going to the gym every day, you might try riding a board. The best thing about skateboarding is that it engages all the muscles, and all that while you’re smiling and having loads of fun. Burning calories Depen...

One of the worst habits a guitarist can have (and one I used to be very guilty of committing myself) is the habit of `bouncing` their fingers off the fretboard. I talked about this briefly in my Ultimate Guide to Practicing Scales but want to expand upon this, as it is a  very important subject.  It is also important to know about the guitar repair tips . In this post, you will learn why `bouncing` your fingers can really hamper the way you play guitar, why fixing it will make a big difference to the accuracy of your playing and how to actually fix it. First, let me be clear about what I mean by `bouncing` your fingers off the fretboard. I call it `bouncing` as when a guitarist plays a note, once that finger has just been used – they then `bounce` the finger a large distance off the fretboard creating a big gap between the finger and the fretboard. There are multiple reasons why `bouncing ` your fingers so far away from the fretboard causes some big i...