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How to Store Eggs
Eggs are an incredibly versatile ingredient, called for in everything from breakfast foods to birthday cakes. Those who cook with eggs frequently know how important it is to use them while they’re at their peak, but keeping unused eggs fresh can be a bit...
How to Know if You Should Replace Your Refrigerator
If you've noticed your fridge is producing condensation, failing to maintain a temperature below 40°F (4.5°C), or having other issues, try to determine the cause of the problem. Some issues, such as excessive heat or noise, should be addressed by a qual...
How to Clean Makeup Brushes with Vinegar
Vinegar is a great natural cleaner that can tackle a wide variety of cleaning projects, including your makeup brushes. Don't worry about them smelling like vinegar. Vinegar is a natural deodorizer, so once they dry, you won't smell the vinegar. You can us...
How to Treat Calluses on Your Hands and Feet
Calluses are thick and hardened layers of skin that usually occur on the hands and feet. They develop as a result of your skin trying to protect itself against friction and/or pressure from things such as clothes, shoes, and repetitive actions. Most often...
How to Turn Off Voicemail on an iPhone
This wikiHow teaches you how to disable voicemail on your iPhone. In most cases, the only way to disable your voicemail is to contact your mobile provider—this is because voicemail is tied to your account, not your iPhone. If you're looking for a less per...
How to Clean a Smelly Washing Machine
A clean washing machine should leave you with nice-smelling, pleasantly clean laundry. However, if your washing machine gets dirty, it can lead to foul or mildew-scented laundry over time. If your washing machine start to smell, you should clean the machi...
How to Manage Sleeping Pill Side Effects
Over-the-counter and prescription sleeping pills can cause side effects such as next day sleepiness, drowsiness, lack of focus, dizziness, poor-coordination, blurred vision, dry mouth, constipation and urinary retention, headaches, nausea, unusual dreams,...
How to Make Shoe Polish
Ever needed to polish your shoes but did not have any shoe polish on hand? Don't fret! You can make your own shoe polish at home! Best of all, you have complete control of the ingredients and will exactly what's in your little jar of shoe polish. If you d...
How to Simplify Complex Numbers
A complex number is a number that combines a real portion with an imaginary portion. Imaginary is the term used for the square root of a negative number, specifically using the notation i = −...
How to Clean a Microsuede Couch
Microsuede couches are attractive and soft fabrics. The fabric doesn’t let water soak in quickly, so if you spill something, you can wipe it away immediately. Though some people claim microsuede couches are stain-resistant, they are not. If you need to cl...
How to Clean a Bubbler Pipe
A glass smoking pipe can get pretty dingy with frequent use. After a while, the pipe will darken and take on a fogged appearance as sticky residue builds up on the inside, creating a breeding ground for bacteria and making for an unpleasant smoking experi...
How to Clean a Crane Humidifier
Cleaning your Crane humidifier is easy. All you need is water, several tablespoons of white vinegar, and a soft cloth. After separating the water tank from the base, you will clean each part separately with a mixture of water and vinegar. Finally, you wil...
How to Clean and Unstick a Sticky Keyboard
Computer keyboards can harbor sticky substances, germs, and debris. Regularly cleaning your keyboard is an easy process. You can remove loose debris with your hands, or with compressed air. Once you remove the loose debris, you can clean sticky substances...
How to Clean a Mechanical Keyboard
Mechanical keyboards are useful devices that are typically more sensitive to the touch than regular keyboards. They often cost quite a bit more than normal keyboards, so taking care of them should be a priority. If your mechanical keyboard needs cleaning,...
How to Encourage Your New Cat to Come Out of Hiding
New cats take some time to get used to their surroundings and will spend lots of time hiding while they acclimate. Let your cat get comfortable with its new home on its own time, which can take anywhere between two weeks and two months. Help it get used t...
How to Register a Car Without a Title
In order to legally drive your car on the roads in the U.S., it must be registered with your state government. In order to be registered, however, a car must have a title, which is a certificate that proves ownership of a vehicle. As such, if you’re hopi...