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How to Knead Clay
Before using clay for a project, you need to prepare it by kneading it, also known as wedging. Kneading clay properly will make it easier to work with and will eliminate air bubbles. Upper body strength and strong hands are helpful when kneading clay. Use...
How to Reduce Guinea Pig Allergy
You may not realize it, but guinea pig allergies are actually quite common. The primary source of guinea pig allergens is a protein in the animal's saliva and urine, though that protein can also be transmitted to a guinea pig's hair, skin, and dander. If...
How to Rent Space at an Antique Mall
Selling antiques and collectibles can be profitable, but the overhead of maintaining a shop is prohibitive for some people. One solution is to rent space at an antique mall where individual dealers have separate spaces in a shared building to offset costs...
How to Pay Federal Speeding Tickets
If you have received a speeding ticket from a federal agency or on federal property, you have three options to pay it. All options cost the same amount, but offer different ways to pay your bill depending on your means and personal preferences.
How to Write a Personal Ad
Writing a personal ad can be nerve-racking if you don't know where to begin. You may feel the need to hide your flaws lest you will scare off that special someone. Or maybe you’re comfortable with yourself and have no scruples about baring it all. Unfortu...
How to Identify and Treat Mange in Dogs
Mange is a skin disease caused by mites that affects many animals. In dogs, it is caused by one of three microscopic mites: Cheyletiella, Demodex, or Sarcoptes.[1] X Expert Source Natalie Punt, DVMVeterinarian Expert Interview. 15 February 2...
How to Renew a Green Card
Permanent resident status, often referred to as "having your green card," is not a lifetime status. It must be renewed periodically, similar to a driver's license. The normal timeline for renewal is every 10 years. Read this to learn how to renew a green...
How to Make a Hooded Towel
Hooded towels are very popular for babies and small children. A hooded towel is simply a towel that has a hood attached. When a hooded towel is used to dry a child, the hood of the towel helps to keep the child warm and helps to dry the child's hair and h...
How to Make Friends As an Introvert
Being an introvert can sometimes be a bit challenging, especially when you want to interact with others but have no idea how to. Introverts do not want to avoid friends or social interaction. Instead, they draw their strength from solitary activity, and f...
How to Deep Clean Your Kitchen Sink (& Keep It Clean)
Cleaning the sink is an easy household task that we'll show you how to tackle in minutes. By using cleaning products like baking soda, lemon juice, vinegar, and old-fashioned elbow grease, the grime in your kitchen sink won't stand a chance. Whether your...
How to Fit a Western Saddle
Buying the wrong western saddle for your horse can be an expensive mistake. A poorly fitted saddle may hurt your horse's back or make your riding experience miserable. Sizing a western saddle will provide you and your horse with the right equipment so you...
How to Spice up a College Application
Applying to college can be so stressful! The competition can be fierce, and you only have a generic application and a short essay to help you stand out from the crowd. Luckily, if you know what admissions officers are looking for in a college application,...
How to Treat Cellulitis
Cellulitis is an infection of the skin that can develop when your skin breaks due to a cut, scrape or injury and is exposed to bacteria. Streptococcus and staphylococcus are the most common types of bacteria that lead to cellulitis, which is characterized...
How to Clean Kitchen Cabinets
Take the time to clean kitchen cabinets at least once a month. You'll keep your kitchen looking fresh and bright, and you'll protect your cabinet surfaces from grease and dust.
How to Paint With Pastels
At their simplest, pastels are simply sticks of pigment held together with different binders. While using them is called "painting," due to the effect created by a pastel when it is rubbed on paper, painting with pastels requires very specific techniques...