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How to Accept Direct Debit Payments
Direct debit payments, commonplace in Europe, are becoming popular in the United States. Businesses that bill monthly--especially those with international clients--benefit when they have the ability to accept direct debit payments. Accepting automatic pay...
How to Lay Off an Employee
Layoffs are a reality of the business world. The process is usually unpleasant for both parties involved, but there are ways to make the experience less painful. Layoffs often come in large batches; if a company is not doing well it will lay off a percent...
How to Make a Carpet Into a Rug
Making rugs from carpet remnants is an easy, inexpensive way to unique floor covering that match your room décor. Carpet remnants can be purchased from carpet stores at greatly reduced prices, or you can use carpeting that you have pulled from your own ho...
How to Measure Process Improvement
One way that businesses remain competitive is by improving their processes, both operational and financial. Doing so requires the creation of a way to specifically measure improvement. As the saying goes, "what can't be measured can't be managed." To solv...
How to Install a Wood Stove
A wood-burning stove is a great way to heat a room without increasing your energy bill or using petroleum. Wood stoves provide a cozy fire from a renewable, inexpensive energy source, making them the perfect choice for the thrifty or environmentally-consc...
How to Anneal Copper
Annealing copper makes it softer and less brittle, which allows you to bend it without breaking it. This malleability allows you to hammer and mold the copper into any shape you wish without cracking the metal. You can anneal any grade and thickness of co...
How to Make a Vacuum Pump
Vacuum pumps suck out the air from an enclosed space, creating a vacuum or an area where the pressure is very low.[1] X Research source You can make a vacuum pump to seal packages or even do science experiments. The simplest methods for crea...
How to Test a Relay
Relays are discrete devices (as opposed to integrated circuits) that are used to allow a low power logic signal to control a much higher power circuit. The relay isolates the high power circuit, helping to protect the lower power circuit by providing a sm...
How to Plant Columbine
Columbine is a perennial plant that can be found in a variety of temperate climates around the world. Columbine flowers come in many colors, and they're a favorite of hummingbirds, making them popular with gardeners. Another good thing about this plant is...
How to Acquire a Driving License in Saudi Arabia
To obtain/acquire a drivers license in Saudi Arabia is not easy. Processes are defined to obtain a driving license. If you are already familiar with driving, you can get the license within 2 days.
How to Draw Cinderella
This article will guide you through the steps of drawing Cinderella, from the 1950 animated classic. Follow the instructions below and you'll be able to draw Disney's Cinderella yourself.
How to Heal Cold Sores
Cold sores, or fever blisters, are small blisters that occur on and near your lips. When the blisters burst open they form a crust. They are caused by a herpes simplex virus which is extremely contagious. The virus can infect your mouth or your genitals....
How to Make a Samurai Sword
A samurai sword, or katana, is a curved, single-edged sword first worn by Japanese warriors in the 13th century. By learning to make a samurai sword, you can create a formidable weapon or even use it as an impressive addition to your home's décor. Follow...
How to Make a Shower Pan
While you can buy a prefabricated shower pan, making your own lets you customize the size and shape to fit your needs. Once you frame out your shower pan, spread and smooth out mortar so it leads to your drain. Once the first layer of mortar is set, add a...
How to Record Lectures
Recording lectures is helpful for both students and teachers, as it makes information more accessible and easier to digest. Once you've recorded a lecture with a recording device or computer, you can go over the material on your own time and at your own p...
How to Use a VPN for Public Wifi Security
This wikiHow teaches you how to use a Virtual Private Network (VPN) while in public. A VPN encrypts all information passed in between your computer and the Internet, making it much harder for attackers to sabotage or take advantage of your connection.[1]...