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How to Use a Softdisc (Instead Softcup)
Dealing with your period is no fun, so you likely want the most convenient protection possible. Softdiscs (formerly known as Instead Softcups) are a small, collapsible menstrual cup that you insert into your vagina to collect menstrual fluid. Unlike menst...
20 Simple Ways to Change Your Lifestyle for the Better
Improving your lifestyle can seem like an impossibly lofty goal. Changing everything about your life all at once is probably not realistic, but there are lots of small changes you can make to improve your physical, emotional, and mental well-being, and to...
How to Hook Up a Trailer
Hooking up a trailer to your car or truck is an easy way to increase the storage capacity of your vehicle. However, failing to attach your trailer correctly can lead to damage to your own car, the trailer, and other vehicles around you as you drive. By se...
How to Care for Newborn Rabbits
So you found out or suspect that your female rabbit (or doe) is pregnant. Now what? You should know a few things in order to prepare the doe and her cage for the pregnancy, as well as how to help ensure the health of the newborn baby rabbits (or kits).
How to Join Scientology
Scientology is considered by its practitioners to be a practical method of self-improvement, largely misunderstood and often criticized. If you're curious about exploring and joining Scientology, distinguishing fact from fiction is your first step. Learn...
How to Move an Upright Piano: Transportation, Equipment & More
An upright piano can weigh anywhere from 300 to 900 pounds (136.1 to 408.2 kilograms). While it’s a good idea to call in the pros to handle something so heavy and valuable, it’s possible to move your upright safely with a sturdy dolly, protective moving b...
How to Host a Birthday Party
Celebrating someone’s birthday is always a fun, festive time for everyone involved. But when you’re the host, there’s so much to think about—food, games, dessert, and presents—it can all feel a little overwhelming. Fortunately, with a little planning and...
How to Build a Shed Roof
Whether you’re building a brand new shed or re-roofing an existing structure, it’s important to know the best way to cover it. Start by choosing a roof style that suits your needs and preferences for your shed. From there, you can begin measuring, cutting...
How to Install a Drainage System Around the Foundation of a House
Is rainwater coming into your basement? This can be a real nuisance, not to mention the damages it causes. Installing a drainage system around the foundation of your house will help. Here are a few steps to prevent rainwater coming into your basement:
How to Cut Concrete
The thought of cutting concrete might seem tough, but with the right tools, it's actually well within your capabilities. For concrete 6 inches (15 cm) or less in depth, circular saws and cut-off saws can do the trick. If you're thinking of cutting concret...
How to Get a Taxpayer Identification Number
A Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) is a number used by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to record and track tax payments. There are several types of TINs that vary according to taxpayer category. They include the Social Security Number (SSN), Employ...
How to Read Piano Sheet Music
Learning to play the piano is challenging and takes time but it will be very rewarding. While it is difficult to replace traditional lessons, you can teach yourself to play the piano. Read below for a basic primer on reading piano sheet music to find out...
How to Become a Scientist
Since the sciences have many fields, there are many career paths for budding scientists, depending on what you enjoy most. For example, if you love zoology, you might become a wildlife scientist who studies animal behavior, while a chemistry whiz might de...
How to Make Your Own Makeup Brush Cleanser
If you want your skin to stay clear and healthy -- and your makeup to go on as flawlessly as possible -- you must wash your makeup brushes regularly to get rid of old makeup residue, bacteria, and other germs. But that doesn't mean you have to buy an expe...
How to Check Clutch Fluid Level
While most drivers today prefer vehicles with automatic transmissions, some drivers still swear by manual transmission cars and trucks. Manual transmission vehicles either use a cable to connect the clutch to the transmission or a hydraulic system with a...
How to Disable McAfee LiveSafe or Total Protection Without Uninstalling
This wikiHow teaches you how to temporarily turn off McAfee Security Center on your Windows or Mac computer. Disabling McAfee will not remove it from your computer. Keep in mind that, if McAfee is your only antivirus software, turning it off will leave yo...