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Flea Bombs: How to Use Them Effectively & Safely
Finding fleas in your home is definitely not fun. Now you've got to call an exterminator and evacuate—you don't have time for this! Well, what if we told you there was a cheaper, less time-consuming option you could do yourself? Flea bombs are a great way...
How to Afford Dental Implants
The cost of dental implants can be outrageous. The benefits of implants over other dental care, however, can be significant because they can entirely replace your missing teeth while leaving the other teeth intact. If you are interested in dental implants...
How to Sell a Book Idea to a Publisher
If you have developed an idea for a book, or if you have actually written a book proposal, you need to know how to sell a book idea to a publisher, especially if you don't plan to work with an agent. You can sell your book without an agent, but you're com...
How to Start a Used Clothing Store
Selling clothes through a resale or consignment shop can be a great choice for someone who enjoys fashion, merchandising and sales. The market for used clothes and other items is strong and is a good income producer even in rough economic times. There are...
How to Paint Ceramic
Painting ceramic items is a fun and inexpensive way to refresh old home décor or create a personalized gift or centerpiece. The process for painting ceramic tile and ceramic dishes or pottery is generally the same with a few slight variations due to the s...
How to Care for Gardenias
The gardenia, also called the cape jasmine, is one of the most fragrant flowers the home gardener can grow, but it presents a number of challenges. Gardenias need a specific soil acidity, plenty of water and light, cool temperatures and high humidity. The...
How to Trace a Money Order
Money orders are similar to checks, in that you specify who can cash them. They are useful if you don't have a checking account, or if you don't want your personal information or bank account details accessible. Like checks, money orders are often sent th...
How to Pack a Wound
Packing a wound is the process of applying a packing material, usually sterile gauze, to a deep wound in order to absorb drainage and protect the area. This allows for faster healing from the inside out. An improperly packed wound may close and appear fin...
How to Hang Pictures
Pictures can add a lot of character and personality to your room, and can really tie a living space together. The possibilities for displaying some of your favorite pictures and paintings may seem endless, but there are several ways to make the process a...
How to Throw an Engagement Party
An engagement party is a once-in-a-lifetime event to celebrate a couple's plans to marry. It is the opportunity for people to congratulate you and introduce the bride and groom’s friends and families to one another. Throwing the engagement party can be a...
How to Oil a Sewing Machine
Your sewing machine will work better if you oil and clean it regularly. It will also run more quietly. Most sewing machines require you to remove the fabric lint and threads that accumulate with each project and then apply drops of oil. It’s important tha...
How to Keep Your Work and Personal Life Separate
Properly separating professional and private life is important. It ensures that you get enough rest, and can attend to both personal and work needs. It's also necessary for good mental and physical health. Maintaining a work/life balance has become increa...
How to Fix an Over‐Seasoned Dish
You’ve put in hours into preparing a fancy dish or even a big dinner party––only to find out that it tastes slightly off—too salty, spicy, sour, or sweet! While ending up with an over-seasoned dish can be discouraging, especially if it runs the risk of ru...
How to Dance Like Beyonce
Beyoncé Knowles is a masterful hit song creator, and with each song she brings dance routines that amaze and delight. There are many reasons that she is one of the most famous female entertainers of her generation. The signature dance moves she performs a...
How to Start Investing
It is never too soon to start investing. Investing is the smartest way to secure your financial future and to begin letting your money make more money for you. Investing is not just for people who have plenty of spare cash. On the contrary, anyone can (an...
How to Convert FLAC to MP3
FLAC files sound great because of their lossless encoding, but they take up a lot of space and aren't compatible with all music players. This wikiHow article will teach you how to convert FLAC files to the more portable MP3 format.