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How to Use a Putty Knife
Putty knives are useful tools that everyone should have when doing DIY work around the home. They are mainly used to apply window glaze putty, drywall, and similar substances to seal holes. However, putty knives are also good for scraping away loose paint...
How to Block Infrared Light
Infrared light, which is more accurately called infrared radiation (IR), creates the warmth you feel on your skin on a sunny day.[1] X Research source It’s also the basis for thermal imaging cameras, but there are several relatively simple m...
Uploading Copyrighted Videos to YouTube: Guidelines & Potential Problems
If YouTube detects copyrighted content in a video you post, the video may be demonetized, muted, or deleted. Too many violations could get your YouTube account terminated. This wikiHow teaches you how to upload a video containing copyrighted content that...
How to Make Alcohol Wipes
Antibacterial wipes are convenient, but the cost of store-bought varieties really adds up! Luckily, you can make your own wipes at home with paper towels or cotton cloths. Choose a plastic or glass airtight container and place the towels inside. Mix warm...
How to Reduce Eye Bags with Coffee Grounds
Coffee makes you feel more awake in the morning, but did you know it can actually make you look more awake too? That's right—you can use coffee grounds to get rid of dark eye circles and under-eye bags. As a diuretic, the caffeine in the coffee grounds ca...
2 Ways to Get a Still Image from Video on iPhone or iPad
Do you need to save a still image from a video on your iPhone or iPad? You can get a still image from any video by taking a screenshot of the video playback on your iOS device. You can also use the third-party app, Frame Grabber, to get images from videos...
The Complete Guide to Removing Hair in Your Bathroom
Hair can stick to any surface, but it’s especially likely to happen in your bathroom, where you do most of your grooming. Loose strands can appear on the floor, countertops, or on other surfaces like your shower, tub, or sink. Luckily, there are a number...
How to Make an Earbud Holder
Are you looking for a way to neatly store your earbuds? Earbuds can easily get tangled if you leave the wires loose. If you want to keep your cords organized and not tangled at the bottom of your backpack or purse, try making a DIY earbud wrap or containe...
How to Pipe Chocolate Decorations
Chocolate not only tastes great but can also be used for decorative and baking purposes. Melted chocolate can be used to create shapes and letters with a piping bag, which can then be put onto baked items, like cakes. Melting and piping chocolate is a fai...
How to Get a Job at Facebook
Year after year, Facebook makes the list as one of the best companies to work for.[1] X Research source As they continue to expand, the company is almost constantly hiring to fill positions all around the globe. Because it's such a large com...
How to Revive Roses
It can be a bummer to see your beautiful roses wilt and droop. They typically start to show signs of decay after 7 days, but there are a few things you can do to perk them up again. Soaking cut roses in a warm water bath, feeding them, and doing regular m...
Cut the Tip of Your Finger Off? What to Do Next
Cutting off the tip of your finger can be incredibly scary—but the wound is definitely treatable if you take the right steps. The first priority is calling for help controlling the bleeding. Apply pressure to the wound with sterile gauze and elevate it ab...
How to Use the Attachments for Corded & Cordless Dyson Vacuums
Dyson attachments are interchangeable tools and brushes that lock into your corded or cordless vacuum. These attachments clean a wide variety of surfaces and messes, including delicate upholstery, stubborn dirt, tufts of hair, and hard-to-reach spots in y...
How to Change a Truck Tire
Like with any other vehicle, your truck’s tires will wear out over time. Changing a truck tire is a relatively simple, but valuable skill to learn. Big trucks have big tires that require heavy-duty tools. To manage the truck’s weight, take proper safety p...
How to Figure How Many Gallons in a Tank
If you need to size up a liquid storage container for a home aquarium or school project but don’t know where to start, never fear—it’s actually quite simple. For square and rectangular tanks, all you have to do is measure the length, width, and depth of t...
How to Hang a Radiator
Installing the required supports and physically hanging a standard panel radiator is quite easy, but measuring the location of both brackets can be a little difficult since you have to be extremely accurate in your calculations. Since there are brackets o...