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How to Crochet a Cupcake Stitch
The cupcake stitch is an intricate design that you can use to add a decorative touch to scarves, blankets, washcloths, and other crochet projects. The finish product actually looks like a cupcake. You can further enhance the cupcake appearance by using sp...
How to Heal Mouth Burns
Mouth burns can come from very hot foods, very cold frozen foods, and chemicals from things like cinnamon chewing gum. Most mouth burns don’t end up needing medical care and heal in a few days – these are first-degree burns. You can help soothe and lessen...
How to Clean Colored Leather
Colored leather is lovely for handbags, gloves, and even furniture. You can easily keep your colored leather clean and conditioned, and even remove grease or other spots. All you need is some TLC, mild soap, soft cloths, and a way to moisturize it. Always...
How to Check Road Conditions
Severe weather, accidents, or construction can add a significant amount of time to your travels and make you late for appointments. Confirm road conditions before leaving your home on local news websites or a national road condition online service. Find o...
How to Ask Better Questions
Asking questions is essential to communication. But many people don’t always ask the right kinds of questions, and as a result they miss out on a lot of important details. Fortunately, asking questions, like anything else, is a skill that can be cultivate...
How to Ask eBay to Step in
While purchasing goods from reputable sellers on eBay usually goes smoothly, there is a chance that an order or item could be messed up. Luckily, because of their money back guarantee, eBay can often resolve your issue and give you a refund. If you try to...
How to Handle Mothball Poisoning in Cats
Cats are very curious animals, so chances are they’re going to get into things they shouldn’t. If you have mothballs in your home and your cat gets into them, it’s important to take immediate action. Some symptoms won’t show up right away, so if you notic...
How to Clean Your Kitchen Floor
Let’s face it—between cooking, meal prep, and general foot traffic, kitchen floors can start looking a bit worse for wear. But with all the different mops and cleaners out there, how are you supposed to know the best way to clean your floor? We’ve got you...
How to Clean Eyelash Extensions
Eyelash extensions look amazing and make your morning makeup routine much faster. Take care of them so they continue to look good and to extend the time you’ll need between appointments. Cleaning them is easy, but it’s also important to prevent irritation...
How to Clean Dress Pants
Dress pants are often a necessity for work and special occasions. Typically, dress pants need to be washed carefully or taken to the dry cleaners, especially if they are made out of a delicate material. Always be sure to read the care instructions before...
How to Ask for Feedback
Getting feedback from the right person can help you figure out where you stand at work or school. Supervisors and professors can use the opportunity to help you notice shortcomings or underline important achievements. Feedback from coworkers and classmate...
How to Identify and Treat Warbles in Cats
A “warble” is a nontechnical term of identification for a botfly (Cuterebra) larva. These small, worm-like larvae live in burrows on the ground and can enter a cat’s body through nose, mouth, or anus. Then, the warble crawls through the cat’s body until i...
How to Turn On WhatsApp Notifications on Android
This wikiHow teaches you how to enable message and call notifications in WhatsApp, using an Android. You may need to turn on notifications from your Android device's Settings app, or open WhatsApp and navigate to its own Settings menu.
How to Level Your Refrigerator
A leveled refrigerator looks great in your home, but it also helps your refrigerator function properly. If your refrigerator isn't currently level, the good news is it's easy to do yourself. You'll just need to access the legs behind the grille on your fr...
How to Clean Hammered Aluminum
Hammered aluminum makes for beautiful, antique home decor. However, aluminum is a soft metal, making aluminum dishes and other items very easy to damage while cleaning. Abrasive cleaners and scrubbers such as steel wool cannot be used or else they stain a...
How to Clean White Leather Furniture
White leather furniture is such a beautiful statement piece, but it's hard to feel enamored with it when you've just discovered spilled wine, dark pet hair, or some other messy concoction all over the surface. Not to worry though—while white leather furni...