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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 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 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 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 Avoid Fighting on Christmas
Christmas time is about harmony, peace and love. However, sometimes tensions take hold and family rifts or feuds take center stage. Rather than spoiling your Christmas experience, learn ways to avoid fighting so that your celebration is truly focused on t...
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 Critique an Article
A critique of an article is the objective analysis of a literary or scientific piece, with emphasis on whether or not the author supported the main points with reasonable and applicable arguments based on facts. It's easy to get caught up in simply summar...
How to Deal with the Death of a Grandmother
For many, losing a grandparent means losing a very special family member who has played a major role in their life. If you have recently lost your grandmother you might feel a number of different emotions. It can be very confusing and frightening to lose...
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...
How to Babysit an Autistic Child
It's important to be prepared when you are going to babysit an autistic child. They think and process differently than non-autistic children. Autistic children are very sweet and unique, so it can be fun to spend time with them, but it is important to be...
How to Fix a Broken Heart
Recovering after a break up can be difficult, as you may be filled with a whirlwind of overwhelming emotions. You may struggle to get out of bed and lead a normal, everyday life with a broken heart. You can address your broken heart by doing self-care and...
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 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 Stop Daily Stomach Aches (for Teens)
A stomach ache is pain or discomfort in the abdominal area. Stomach aches are experienced by almost everyone over the course of their lifetime, and some experience them more frequently than others. There are a number of possible causes for a stomach ache,...