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Installing a new tile floor is a great way to update a space. If the old tiles and subfloor are in good shape, then you can tile directly over them. Or, you can pull up the flooring and start over entirely from scratch. To lay your tiles, start by decidin...

When typing a Reddit post or comment and you press "Return" only once, Reddit will not recognize it as a new line. This wikiHow teaches you how to enter new lines, paragraphs, and line breaks when composing text posts or comments using the official Reddit...

Riding the bus in New York City is pretty similar to riding it anywhere else, so don't be afraid to hop on a bus. It helps to purchase a MetroCard or SingleRide ticket ahead of time so you don't need exact change on the bus. Then you can figure out your r...

A trip to the beach can be really fun, but even more so when you find a cool shark tooth to bring home. You may wonder how you can increase your chances of finding shark teeth at the beach. Or, once you find a tooth, you may wonder what kind of shark it c...

Finishing the binding on a quilt is important to conceal the raw edges of your binding and ensure that they do not create a bulky area on the edge of the quilt. You can use a technique to hide the raw edges as you sew them, or you can sew the ends togethe...

Herb gardens are a great addition to any home, and fresh herbs are readily available at many grocers or farmers markets. If you have herbs that you need to dry, you may want to dry them in the oven. While they can ruin the flavor of the herbs if you overc...

The smell of alcohol has been known to linger. For several hours after drinking, or in the morning after a night out, your breath and skin can still give off an alcohol scent. Fortunately, by consuming the right foods and drinks, and by following some gro...

Onions fresh from the garden make a great addition to a variety of meals. Luckily, you don’t need to use up all your onions right after you harvest them. By properly storing your onions, you can keep them fresh for several months.

Curtains are a great way to add charm to any home. They can be merely decorative, or they can serve to block out the light. Many landlords don't allow renters to drill holes into walls, which is necessary for installing curtain rod hooks. Fortunately, it...

Whether you want to replace your existing gutters or add gutters to a new home, you’ll need to know the right measurements. Fortunately, you can easily measure existing gutters yourself if you need to replace them. To choose the right size gutters for a b...

If a package sent through USPS arrives damaged, or if it gets lost in the mail, you may be able to file a claim and get compensated for the value of your lost or damaged items. USPS accepts indemnity claims for insured items, COD packages, Priority Expres...

Installing your own cabinets is easier than ever, but always measure out your wall space first to get the best fit. It’s also a good idea to also have a friend help lift the cabinets while you fasten them to the wall. Screw the cabinets together to keep t...

Unless you know when a turtle is born, it's nearly impossible to tell its age. While you can count rings on the turtle's belly, that method is often a better representation of when the turtle had food and when it didn't. If your turtle is young, you can c...

For a whiskey to be considered rye whiskey, the mash must contain at least 51% rye. Rye whiskey has a drier taste than other whiskeys, like bourbon, that are made primarily with corn. If you want to make rye whiskey yourself, it’s important to research th...

This wikiHow teaches you how to collapse and hide an entire row, or multiple rows, from a Google Sheets spreadsheet without removing any data, using an internet browser.

It can be so frustrating to finish spray painting a project and then not be able to put it together because it's still wet! You can coat your project with a wax-based furniture polish to seal the paint and make it dry. You can also use an old toaster oven...