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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 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 Quiet Squeaky Stairs
Squeaky stairs can be irritating, but thankfully they are a cinch to fix! Once you pinpoint each squeak’s exact location, it is merely a matter of tightening the stairs' existing parts together so they don’t rub against each other. Whether you can reach t...
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 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 Take Care of a Weak Newborn Puppy
The first few weeks of a puppy’s life can be a dangerous time. Once outside of the womb they need to be able to find their way to their mother to nurse, they need to be kept warm, they need to have their bodily functions taken care of by mom, and they are...
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 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 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 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,...