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How to Cut Dog Hair with Scissors
Grooming a dog on your own can be a little intimidating, especially if it’s your first time. If you use a quality set of grooming scissors and work carefully, you can take care of things right at home. Scissors have the benefit of being quiet, which also...
How to Make Mineral Water
Mineral water is water that comes from a natural spring and contains a variety of minerals, such as salts, magnesium, and calcium, that can have health benefits. You can purchase bottled mineral water that is collected from springs around the world. But b...
How to Steam Vegetables in the Microwave
Steaming vegetables is easy, and doing it in a microwave is even easier. Steaming softens the texture of vegetables, making them tender enough to stir-fry quickly or eat by themselves. If you’d like to steam your veggies in the microwave, you’ll need to p...
How to Build an Inexpensive Dog Kennel
Building your own dog kennel is an inexpensive way to keep your dog safe and secure outside, and, best of all, this DIY project can be done relatively easily. Building your own kennel also lets you make it to your exact qualifications, whether that be siz...
How to Hide Your Scalp when Parting Thin Hair
If you have thin or thinning hair, there are a number of ways to keep your scalp from showing through your part. Getting a chunky, textured, and short cut can add volume and camouflage your scalp. Keeping up with your coloring or highlighting routine will...
How to Decorate for a Wine Tasting Party
Wine tasting parties can be a fun and festive way to get your friends together. Since wine is your centerpiece, use it to figure out the decorations for your party. For instance, you can pick a theme for your party based on the region of wines you've chos...
How to Grey Wash Wood
The practice of white washing wood has been around for a long time, but grey washing wood has been gaining popularity in recent years. Grey-tinted furniture and doors can add a neutral, classy, and cozy feel to your home. If you want a wash that allows yo...
How to Heat Fully Cooked Ham
Most hams that you can buy in the grocery store – whether slow-roasted, spiral-sliced, or boneless – are already cooked. When you get them home, you just have to reheat them and serve! Using a low temperature on slow-roasted hams prevents them from drying...
How to Give a Sensual Foot Massage
As surprising as it sounds, the feet are a great place to give a sensual massage to your partner. Create a sensual atmosphere by dimming the lights, lighting a few candles and playing calming music. Then target the erogenous zone on your partner’s feet ne...
How to Fill Nail Holes in Trim
Nail holes can ruin the appearance of trim on a wall. Fortunately, filling in nail holes in trim is a simple process. Before you fill in the holes, you’ll need to go over them with a putty knife and sandpaper to make sure they’re smooth. Then you can fill...
How to Scale a Fish
If you like to fish or simply like to eat fish, you may need to know how to scale one. Many fish markets and grocery stores sell whole fish that you have to clean yourself. Whether you're outdoors or in your kitchen, scaling a fish is a relatively easy pr...
How to Make Ginger Water
Ginger water can be a healthy, tasty drink to have in the morning or throughout the day. Ginger water is easy to make with a knob of ginger and some freshly squeezed lemon juice. While the prep work takes a little time, once the ingredients are ready it t...
How to Use Peppermint Oil for Headaches
With its distinct smell and cooling properties, peppermint oil is commonly used in alternative medicine to treat headaches. It has been shown to work just as well as over-the-counter pain medication for tension headaches.[1] X Trustworthy Source Pub...
How to Use a Deep Fryer
Deep frying is a style of cooking that can give a delicious and crispy flavor to almost any vegetable or protein. If you have a deep fryer, it's critical that you use it properly so that your food comes out golden and crispy. It's also important that you...
How to Become a Pharmacologist
If you're interested in the use of prescription drugs to treat diseases and medical conditions, you may consider a career in pharmacology. A pharmacologist does research, so you'll need strong scientific and analytical skills to pursue this career. Many p...
How to Tell if a Pink Sapphire Is Real
If you want to tell whether a pink sapphire is real, you first must decide what you mean by "real." If you want to determine whether the stone is a piece of glass masquerading as a sapphire, you may be able to tell this by examining the stone yourself. If...