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How to Dry Edible Flowers
Flowers that can be used for culinary purposes are usually delicate but they can be saved for later use by drying them.
How to Convert Radians to Degrees
Radians and degrees are both units used for measuring angles. As you may know, a circle is comprised of 2π radians, which is the equivalent of 360°; both of these values represent going "once around" a circle. Therefore, 1π radian represents going 180° a...
How to Send a Fax
Whether you are a young whipper snapper who's never heard of a fax before, or you've been around the block but just forgotten, you'll probably need to know how to send a fax at some point. Keep in mind that there are a number of variations between fax mac...
How to Store Coffee Beans or Ground Coffee
It is important to store coffee properly so that it stays fresh and delicious for as long as possible. Coffee, in both whole bean and ground forms, deteriorates quickly when exposed to oxygen, light, moisture, and unfavorable temperatures. Coffee can also...
How to Improve Your Imagination
A vivid imagination is more than dreaming up stories about dinosaurs and pirates. It is the origin of creativity and innovation, expressed in everything from technology and science to arts and literature.[1] X Research source Working on your...
How to Develop Academic Potential and Become a Better Student
Do you feel that you have not reached your full capabilities in school? Do you find yourself unable to concentrate and focus on your academic assignments? Do you regret the few unfortunate circumstances in which you completely overlooked an important assi...
How to Ensure That Your Cat Finishes Its Food
Cats can sometimes be very picky eaters. Exactly what they want to eat and how they want it presented can change based on the age of your cats, their health and their mood. If your cat isn't eating their food, you'll want to work with it to make it look...
How to Understand Fractions
A fraction is a way to describe a part of a whole.[1] X Research source If you have a whole pizza and your friend eats half of it, they will have eaten part of the whole pizza. You can divide the pizza into as many pieces as you like and eac...
How to Speed up an Android Smartphone
To keep your Android running quickly, you'll want to remove old apps and files that you don't use anymore. Clearing the app cache can also free up a lot of space and improve your phone's performance. If your device is loaded down with pictures, transferri...
3 Ways to Tune a Guitar 1/2 Step Down
Tuning your guitar a half-step down is common practice in certain genres of music—like punk rock and heavy metal—and gives your instrument a deeper, richer sound. But how do you down-tune a guitar and make it sound great? We’ve got you covered. This guide...
How to Do a Biggest Loser Weight Loss Challenge at Work
The Biggest Loser makes weight-loss a competition, which motivates people to work harder to achieve their goals. You can easily set up your own weight-loss competition at work. Start by organizing how the challenge will work. Get your boss to approve the...
How to Replace a Door Sill
The door sill, or threshold, is the bottom portion of your exterior door frame. It helps to keep the elements out and provides a seal, as well as a place to step as you enter the home. These thresholds wear out over time, because of foot traffic and expos...
How to Prepare for Top Surgery
Getting top surgery helps reduce gender dysphoria and of course can affirm your gender identity, so you’re probably excited and nervous about your upcoming surgery. During your procedure, your doctor is either going to remove your breast tissue to give yo...
How to Know What to Charge for Babysitting
Babysitting is a great way to earn money and get experience taking care of children, but figuring out how much to charge for your time can be tricky. Many babysitters don’t have much work experience, and they feel bad asking for money. Remember, your time...
How to Use a Diary
Writing in a diary is a great way to process your thoughts and feelings. No matter how old you are, what stage of life you’re in, or what your future plans are, a diary can help you keep track of your goals and your daily life. If you’ve never written in...
How to Shoot an Outdoor Portrait
Taking a portrait outside opens up a whole other set of difficulties. Inside, you can control the light. Outside, you have to control how the light hits your subject.