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How to Stain Red Oak
Red oak is popular with woodworkers because of its natural appearance. Fortunately, it is also easy to stain. Layering dye, gel stain, and a topcoat is a way to turn red oak a consistent color with a beautiful finish. Each layer should be sealed with shel...
Simple Ways to Uninstall Outlook on a PC or Mac
Are you done using Outlook and ready to uninstall it from your computer? Luckily, there are a few different ways you can do this. This wikiHow article teaches you how to permanently delete Microsoft Outlook and all of its components from your computer, us...
How to Plant Vines
Although there are many different vine types to choose from, the foundation for healthy plants is fairly universal. Whether you want to cultivate grape vines for their edible fruits, or grow flowering pink clematis vines to accent your home or garden, you...
How to Prune an Elm Tree
Elm trees are beautiful, sturdy trees that grow quickly in a variety of climates. When properly cared for, elm trees have a very long lifespan. However, the trees require yearly pruning due to their fast growth, and you should take steps to prevent Dutch...
How to Make a Homemade Puzzle Feeder for a Cat
Cats have a natural instinct to hunt for prey and being fed from a bowl can cause them to be understimulated or to eat too fast. Puzzle feeders can create a fun way for cats to be active and mentally stimulated. Here are two ways to make puzzle feeders at...
How to Wrap Homemade Soap
Wrapping handmade soap is a great way to step up the presentation. If you are selling it online, then it could also help protect it during shipment. There are several ways of making handmade soap, such as melt-and-pour and hot/cold process. Both require d...
How to Grow Out Baby Hairs
Baby hairs are the wispy, small hairs that appear right at your hairline. If you are tired of dealing with these fine-textured hairs, then attempting to grow them out is one option. To promote hair growth, start taking a protein-rich supplement and give y...
How to Repair Damaged Veins
There are numerous ways that you can repair damaged veins, ranging from at-home treatments to medical procedures. Mild conditions like varicose veins can be improved by taking small measures such as wearing compression socks and elevating your feet. For m...
How to Open an ARF File on PC or Mac
This wikiHow teaches you how to use the Network Recording Player app on your computer to open and view online meeting recordings saved in the ARF (Advanced Recording File) format extension.
How to Prune Lantana
The lantana plant is a bright, colorful floral shrub that grows best in warm, sunny climates. Pruning is optional with lantana plants, though it helps them grow full, luscious flowers and look their best. If you want to prune your lantanas, trim their ste...
How to Prune Forsythia
Forsythias are large bushes with bright yellow flowers that bloom in the early springtime. When pruning, aim to give each stem lots of room as it grows. If you want your plant to grow as many flowers as possible, prune it in the springtime after it blooms...
How to Configure MMS on Android
This wikiHow teaches you how to change your Multimedia Messaging (MMS) settings on an Android. You should only need to do this if you're unable to send photo, video, or group texts because your phone wasn't purchased from your provider.
How to Grow Water Chestnuts
Water chestnuts (Eleocharis dulcis) are native to Asia and make for a delicious ingredient in many Asian dishes. If you want to grow your own water chestnuts, the entire process takes up to 8 months. They thrive best in USDA zones 9-11, in which they're w...
How to Prune Ninebark
Ninebark is a popular shrub for landscaping because it is low-maintenance and it comes in attractive varieties. It is also resistant to most plant diseases and grows easily. If you have a ninebark, you will need to prune it at least once per year to keep...
How to Teach Your Dog to Howl
Howling is a common method that dogs use to communicate with one another.[1] X Research source Dogs do not typically howl as a means of communicating or interacting with humans. However, dogs are good learners and can be taught to howl on co...
How to Wear a Wrist Splint
Wrist splints are often used by people dealing with carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), rheumatoid arthritis (RA), and various other causes of wrist pain, stiffness, or weakness. They come in many shapes, sizes, and materials, but fall into two basic categories...