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How to Fry an Egg on the Sidewalk
Is it true that you can fry an egg on the sidewalk? In order to an egg to start to firm up, it must be cooked on a surface that has been heated to at least 158 °F (70 °C). Even on the hottest summer days, sidewalks themselves don't get that hot. However,...
How to Sew a Hem
Unless you have an unlimited clothing budget that allows you to discard clothing as soon as it needs mending, at some point you may need to repair or hem an article of clothing. Hemming gives fabric a finished, clean edge and helps clothes last longer by...
How to Make Your Own Printable Certificate
This wikiHow teaches you how to create a custom gift certificate on a computer. You can use a template in Microsoft Word, or you can manually create your own template using a picture from your computer.
How to Treat and Preserve Wood with Oil So It Lasts Longer
Wood that has been converted from logs to lumber needs to be preserved or it will rot and decay. Preservation of wood will extend its life, increase its durability, and protect it from pests such as insects and rodents or fungus. Wood homes, wood furnitur...
How to Paint Plastic Models
Painting your plastic models is an excellent way to take your hobby to the next level. While painting intricate details and waiting for layers to dry can be time consuming, the process is highly rewarding and fun. Use a combination of brush and spray pain...
How to Do a Simple Number Mind Trick
Amaze your friends and relatives with these number-based mind tricks. These three tricks are arranged from easiest to hardest (smallest numbers to biggest). Even young kids can do the simple number prediction trick.[1] X Research source
How to Get a Basketball Scholarship
If you're looking for a basketball scholarship, you face tough competition against some of the best young athletes from the United States and the wider world. To secure a scholarship, it's vital that you stand out against everybody else. By practicing bas...
How to Grow Hollyhocks
Hollyhocks are biennial plants in many climates, meaning they grow leaves the first year and flower, seed, and die the next. However, depending on their growing conditions, your hollyhocks may keep coming back as short-lived perennials.[1] X Research s...
The Most Effective Ways to Get Rid of Armadillos
When an armadillo is loose in your home or backyard, it can be hard to know what to do. The best way to get rid of an armadillo is to capture it in an animal trap and release it away from your home. After you release of the armadillo, try several preventa...
How to Write Terms and Conditions
Terms and conditions are a set of rules and statements that possible users of your service will have to follow and agree to if they wish to use the service. Establishing terms and conditions is an important aspect of business, and any time you are providi...
How to Start a Call Center
Starting a call center business can be an effective way to earn income while operating your own business. It is possible to run a call center from your home, but you can also rent an office space. Working from home can be a simpler way to manage a call ce...
How to Properly Shampoo Your Carpet
Are your carpets starting to look a little dirty and dingy even after you vacuum? Dirt and dust get caught deep in your carpet, but shampooing can penetrate the fibers and help refresh their look. Washing your carpet takes a little time to get the deepest...
How to Plan a Winter Garden
Planning a winter garden can keep your green thumb active throughout the colder months of winter. Before you begin gardening, set a plan that you can maintain during the colder months. Winter calls for hardier crops and flowers compared to those you’d pla...
How to Install Glass Tile
Glass tile is a beautiful material that can bring light and shine to any room in a house, creating a clean modern-yet-classic look. Sheets of paper-faced glass tile make setting tile easier by mostly eliminating individual tile setting, but you can also g...
How to Clean Faux Wood Blinds
Faux wood blinds are usually made of composite wood-like material and vinyl. They cost a lot less and are easier to maintain than real wood blinds. Like all window treatments, faux wood blinds get dusty over time. They are quite easy to keep clean because...
How to Apply For Army OCS
Applying for the Army Officer Candidate School (OCS) is 1 of the 4 ways to become an officer in the U.S. Army. Graduates have the opportunity to gain management experience in 1 of 16 career paths. In addition, their salary and benefits can compare to tho...