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How to Store Tulip Bulbs
Tulips are hearty flowers that bloom in full force in the springtime. Most times, tulips are best when their bulbs are left in the ground year round, but your climate may not cooperate. If you live in an area with warm winters or you bought bulbs in the s...
How to Write a Method Statement
Method statements are important documents that outline the way a process or task will be carried out. This statement (also referred to as a "safe system of work") will detail potential hazards and the steps that will be taken to complete the job safely. I...
2 Simple Ways to Seal Tile Grout At Home
Penetrating grout sealers help prevent staining and prevent grease from seeping into the grout, while other non-penetrating grout sealers form a barrier to protect the grout from water and stains. These products are advised for natural stone, ceramic and...
How to Learn to Love Your Curly Hair
Curly hair: it can be the bane of your existence, but if you treat it right, your hair can be a beautiful and bountiful expression of who you are! If you've been wanting to rock your curls more, work on figuring out what your curly hair type is, as that c...
How to Build a Dry Well
A dry well is an excellent way to divert water runoff from your roof away from your home and yard. Essentially, a dry well takes the water coming off of your home when it rains and drains it away from your home to a tank and gravel pit that is designed to...
How to Teach Autistic Children
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex and multi-layered neurological variation that manifests differently from person to person. This creates a challenge when determining how to teach autistic children. Although each child is an individual who respo...
How to Clean Your Throat
If your throat is clogged with mucus and phlegm, there are methods you can use to clear out your throat to make breathing, eating, and drinking easier. Medications, home remedies, and certain foods and drinks can help improve symptoms.
How to Calculate the Area of an Ellipse
An ellipse is a two-dimensional shape that you might've discussed in geometry class that looks like a flat, elongated circle.[1] X Research source Calculating the area of an ellipse is easy when you know the measurements of the major radius...
How to Make Paper Flowers
Paper flowers are perfect for weddings, get-well-soons, birthdays, baby showers, decorations, and just a kind "thinking of you" moment for anyone in your life. They are easy and cheap to make, so you really don't have to worry about the cost or your level...
How to Use a Broiler
Many modern cooks avoid broilers because they don’t know how to use them. However, broilers are useful tools that can cook or toast food in a matter of minutes. First, set an oven rack close to the top of the oven. Next, turn on your broiler. Let it prehe...
How to Use a Luggage Strap
For those who travel often, the hassle of a bag coming open is one to be avoided at all costs. Zippers and clasps are no guarantee that your bad will stay shut, so a luggage strap is a good safety measure to keep your bag closed. You’ll want to buy one th...
How to Play Three Card Poker
Once the name of a more typical poker variant[1] X Research source , Three Card Poker now most commonly refers to a quick and simple casino game named after poker due to its similar (but not identical) hand ranking system. Unlike regular poke...
How to Record Internet Radio
Nearly all radio stations now broadcast their channel over the Internet as well as over the airwaves. Due to the low price of bandwidth and the high download speeds now attainable, you can listen to your favorite radio station online with no delay; there...
How to Use Gold Leaf on Wood, Paper, & Paintings
Gilding is an ancient practice of applying gold leaf to decorative pieces. Gold leaf is a thin layer of gold hammered into a foil sold in sheets or rolls. It can be used to decorate picture frames, books, and even food. Gilding an item requires specialize...
3+ Ways to Make a DIY Wedding Bouquet
Make your own wedding party and bridal bouquets to add a unique sense of creativity and style to your ceremony. You get to choose every flower and ornament. Invite some of your bridesmaids along so they can build their bouquets at the same time.
How to Convince Your Landlord to Accept Your Cat
While some landlords and managing companies allow cats, many do not. This is a problem for pet owners or prospective pet owners. Ultimately, you may find yourself in a situation where you own a cat and are about to move in to or already live in a property...