How To
How to Boil Milk
Boiling raw milk kills microbes and makes the milk safe to drink. Pasteurized milk is safe to drink cold, but boiling may extend its shelf life. If you just need to heat milk for cooking or to enjoy a warm cup, scalding it is faster and easier.
How to Sew a Cutlery Pouch for a Lunchbox
One easy way to reduce waste in your lunchbox is to carry a real fork, knife, and spoon. This sturdy, reusable pouch takes only minutes to make, and it keeps your cutlery clean and separate from other items in your lunch. The sandwich-bag style closure ho...
How to Harvest Coffee Beans
You may not be planning to move to a remote high-altitude location and start a coffee plantation, but you can start a small crop at your homestead. If you do so, you will need to know how to harvest coffee beans. It helps to know the coffee bean is inside...
How to Use Google Translate: Complete Beginner's Guide
Did you come across a language you don't understand? Whether you're learning something new or want quick information, you can use Google Translate on your computer or phone to translate text into a language you know. In this article, we'll teach you how t...
How to Soften Towels
It's no fun to dry off with a stiff, scratchy towel. It's common for oils, grime, and chemicals to harden onto the fabric, making it rough and hard to handle. The cause may be your detergent, your laundry habits, or even your water supply – but there are...
How to Put Velcro Curlers in Your Hair
Are you ready to look like a 90s supermodel? Velcro rollers are a great tool to give you that sleek, shiny blowout look for an effortless ‘do. Whether you’ve used rollers before or are a total beginner, we’ve got you covered! We’ll walk you through using...
How to Eat a Kiwi
Originating from China, kiwis are now more widely grown in places like New Zealand and California. Loaded with vitamins and minerals, they’re a very tasty and healthy snack that can be enjoyed on their own or as the base for your smoothies. If you’re feel...
How to Select and Store Cabbage
Cabbage is a modest vegetable that doesn't boast about the fact that it is a central part of dishes the world over. wikiHow, however, is speaking up for the bashful cabbage. Selecting and storing cabbage is not difficult, but choosing what you'll make wit...
When to Prune Buddleia (Butterfly Bush) & How to Do It
Gorgeous, purple Buddleia bushes are sure to bring a smile to anyone who sees them! Buddleia (Buddleia davidii), also known as butterfly bush, is a shrub with multiple shoots that tends to grow and flower fast. This honey-scented bit of heaven is also a f...
How to Enable Sync in Google Chrome
This wikiHow teaches you how to synchronize your Google Chrome browser activity with your Google Account. Syncing your Chrome information—such as bookmarks, history, and passwords—makes the synchronized information available in any Chrome browser in which...
How to Repair Damaged Hair
Is your hair dry and dull? Do you have split ends and frizz? Hair is damaged easily, and it takes time to repair it. The good news is, there are several easy techniques you can use to restore the health of your hair and keep it looking great.
How to Write a Letter to Your Best Friend
Whether your best friend moved away or will just be away for a while, writing a paper letter sends the message that you care about them. Even if you live next door to each other, writing a letter can still be a great way to express your appreciation for s...
How to Add Mods to The Sims 3
Adding modifications (mods) or custom content to The Sims 3 is a good way to add new content to the game as well as change the way the game operates. The framework for mods is not set up by default, but it's simple enough to find and install. This wikiHow...
How to Treat a Child Who Can't Keep Food Down
Having a sick child can be worrying, especially when a child is vomiting and nothing seems to stay down. But take heart — vomiting usually is not a serious issue and usually, you can treat these symptoms at home until symptoms pass. However, if problems a...
How to Kill Carpenter Ants
Carpenter ants are exceptionally common, exceptionally destructive pests. Left unchecked, a carpenter ant infestation can spread rapidly. Because of this, identifying and exterminating carpenter ants as early as possible can help prevent serious structura...