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How to Choose Paper for Origami
Origami is a traditional Japanese art form that involves folding paper into elaborate shapes, such as flowers and animals. An art of great simplicity, origami requires no other tools than a sheet of paper and your own two hands. For this reason, it’s impo...
How to Remove Rust from Metal
When metal has rusted, throwing it away and buying a replacement isn't always an option. You can remove rust using household ingredients such as aluminum foil and a mild acid like white vinegar, or with special rust-removing chemicals. With any rust-remov...
How to Add a Website to a Bibliography
As much information as is available on the internet, you may want to use a website as a source for a research paper. When you do, you have to include an entry in your list of references at the end of your paper. Most of the information contained in that e...
How to Make Your Mom Feel Special on Mother's Day
A mother is a gift to cherish. Although the best way to honor your mom is to show her you love her every single day, Mother's Day is the one special day when you can really let her know how much she's loved and appreciated.
How to Make Liquid Castile Soap
Liquid castile soap is a versatile, inexpensive cleaning option that can be made with just a few ingredients. To make liquid castile soap, you can mix and cook your own soap solution at home, or use a slow cooker and boiling water to melt already-made bar...
How to Wrap Silverware
Wrapped silverware looks impressive, and is a great way to give your table that final touch. There are several ways to wrap silverware, and all of them are simple. Once you get the basic process down, you can experiment with variations. Best of all, you c...
How to Get More Friends on Facebook
This wikiHow teaches you how to attract and gain more friends on Facebook. While there is no guaranteed way to attract people to your Facebook profile, there are a few things you can do to make your profile more appealing. You can also use the "Suggested...
How to Wire a Wall Switch
Electric wall switches last a long time. Still, you will want to replace a switch when it wears out, in part, because it presents a fire hazard. Another reason to change out the switch is appearances; you may want to change the size, color, or style of th...
How to Make Wax
You can make different kinds of wax at home for a variety of purposes! If you want to skip the salon, you can whip up a simple sugar wax for hair removal in about 10 minutes. You can also render beef fat to create another kind of wax, called tallow, which...
How to Use a Grease Gun
A grease gun can be a handy tool for the home mechanic because car parts often need to be greased to reduce friction and increase the life of the part. A grease gun can inject grease into areas that are difficult to reach. Using a grease gun can be easy o...
How to Transfer Money From One Bank to Another
A bank transfer, also called a wire transfer, is a way to send money from one bank account to another anywhere in the world. The advantages of sending a bank transfer are that you do not need to wait for anything to arrive in the mail, there are no cheque...
How to Get Someone to Talk to You
Starting a conversation can be tricky, whether it's with a casual acquaintance or a complete stranger. While making small talk might not come naturally to you, there are plenty of ways you can prepare for these kinds of situations. Once you're in a social...
How to Make a Fan
Countless numbers of school children through the years have been taught to make a simple paper fan. At its most basic, a paper fan can be made from just a single sheet of paper, but many variations exist. The folded paper fan, stacked paper fan, and craft...
How to Find Incoming Mail Server
In order to receive mail in an email client like Outlook, Thunderbird or your mobile device’s email app, you’ll need to gather incoming mail server information. This includes the address of the incoming mail server, the port its software runs on, and what...
How to Gelcoat Fiberglass
Gelcoat is a liquid that hardens to form a thick layer that's used to protect fiberglass and give it a shiny, smooth finish. Applying gelcoat to fiberglass is simple if you have the right tools and take care to mix your gelcoat properly.
How to Submit Damaged Money for Reimbursement
Money might not grow on trees, but, luckily, it can be replaced in the off chance it gets damaged. Even if you have a dollar bill completely torn in half, don’t worry! This article will walk you through the process of filing a request to get your damaged...