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How to Remove Paint from Concrete
If you've accidentally dripped some paint on your concrete driveway or garage floor, it may seem like it's there for good. While removing paint from concrete can be tough and time-consuming, you can do it with the right products and perseverance. Follow t...
How to Live in a Yurt
A yurt is a very basic, tent-like structure traditionally used for nomadic living. While anyone can choose to live in a yurt, they are especially suitable for those who prefer to live in nature. Buy or build your yurt according to your own needs and stand...
How to Write a Case Study
There are many different kinds of case studies. There are also various uses for writing case studies, from academic research purposes to provision of corporate proof points. There are approximately four types of case studies: illustrative (descriptive of...
How to Make Baby Blankets
Baby blankets don't just provide comfort and warmth for a newborn; they often serve as a keepsake for the rest of a child's life. Most baby blankets have an outer covering made of soft materials and an inner layer providing insulation. They are often made...
How to Make Water Glow
Glowing water can add a mysterious, neon-lit ambiance to a dark room without the cost or electricity of actual neon. With just a few simple ingredients, some of which you may already have, it's possible to make glowing water in a matter of minutes. Learn...
How to Submit a Press Release
Eager to get your message out there with an exciting press release? While it might seem a little daunting to grab the attention of major media outlets like news stations and magazines, it's definitely possible to get journalists to cover your story! Here,...
How to Handle Stimming in Autistic Children
Stimming provides sensory stimulation to autistic people. It can help handle too much sensory input or not enough, calm them when they're stressed, enhance their focus, and help them express how they feel. Here is how to encourage good stims and understan...
How to Name a Main Character
Choosing a character name is often one of the most difficult steps in the writing process. The name needs to fit the character and be memorable for the reader. Thinking about the character’s age, location, and family, as well as the name meaning can help...
A Beginners Guide to Cutting Hair with Clippers
Do you need a quick trim but don’t want to spend money going out to get a haircut? Frequent trips to a salon or barbershop add up if you’re maintaining a shorter hairstyle, but cutting hair with hair clippers is really easy to do in the comfort of your ow...
How to Wipe a Computer
This wikiHow teaches you how to erase your computer's hard drive. You can perform a simple wipe to remove your installed programs and files by resetting your computer to factory settings, or you can securely erase your computer's hard drive if you need to...
How to Care for (Jackson Pratt) JP Drains
Researchers agree that Jackson-Pratt (JP) drains may help you recover from surgery faster and might help prevent complications. However, you must keep your drain clean.[1] X Trustworthy Source Johns Hopkins Medicine Official resource database of t...
How to Catch a Common House Lizard and Keep It As a Pet
Would you like to keep a house lizard as a pet? Lizards can make great pets because they are “low-maintenance.” They are quiet, not very messy, and do not need a lot of attention or space.[1] X Research source However, make sure that you do...
How to Paint an Outdoor Concrete Patio
Concrete is a durable material for an outdoor patio, but regular concrete can be drab and look out of place in a back or front yard. A concrete patio can be painted, but it requires some special attention. Painting concrete can pose some unique problems,...
How to Trade Items on Team Fortress 2
Trading has become an integral part of the Team Fortress 2 experience. As you collect items that you don't want, you can trade them for items that you do. Some items can be incredibly valuable, and can net you a bunch of other good items in a trade. You c...
How to Kill Bed Bugs With Steam
Bed bugs may be resilient, but they cannot withstand the high heat of a steamer. Steamers are an excellent, chemical-free way to treat for bed bugs and other pests, such as dust mites. Steamers will kill bed bugs and their eggs on contact, and thoroughly...
How to Find Bed Bugs and Confirm an Infestation
Having bed bugs in the house is not necessarily a sign of a dirty home. Even five-star hotels can have bed bugs. Still, it’s important to treat bed bugs quickly before the problem gets out of control. But how do you know if you have a bed bug infestation...