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How to Start a Sporting Goods Business
You’ve decide to open a sporting goods store. Great! But where to start? There are a number of factors you need to take into consideration when getting your business off the ground, and we’ll take you through all of them step-by-step.
How to Install or Replace Door Hinges
Door hinges play an important role in our everyday lives; they provide all of your doors with support. Hinges on exterior doors provide the first line of safety for the family inside, and offer protection from the elements. Inside the home, they offer pri...
How to Braid African Hair: Black Braided Hairstyles
Because of its natural thickness and fullness, braiding African hair can be a challenge, but it's possible with a little help. Rope braids and cornrows are beautiful, classic styles that you can do without going to a salon. Be gentle with your hair, and t...
How to Find Someone's Probation Officer
Criminal records and probation information are public record in most states.[1] X Research source Therefore, you have every right to know the name of—and how to contact—someone’s probation officer.[2] X Trustworthy Source United States...
How to Dress Frets
If you play your guitar frequently, the frets can become worn down over time. Frets wear unevenly due to the location of the strings, which can affect the playability of the instrument. When you dress frets, you smooth them down and round them so they are...
How to Sell Sandwiches Commercially
There are many opportunities in the food industry. Sandwiches have remained a viable food product on menus everywhere, and good sandwich makers always seem to be in demand. If you have a penchant for making appetizing sandwiches, and you're ready to sell...
How to Use Hair Thinning Shears
You can texturize your hair and remove added bulk by using thinning shears. Thinning shears are scissors that have teeth or notches on one side, while the other side is a smooth blade. Different factors determine whether you texturize hair or thin it out....
How to Get a Security Clearance
A security clearance is required to access classified information. If you’re a government employee or work for certain government contractors, then you may need a clearance. Unfortunately, you can’t get a security clearance on your own. Instead, you must...
How to Make a Walkie Talkie
While manufactured two-way radio devices require quite a bit of technological know how, homemade walkie talkies are much easier to make. Create a classic tin can walkie talkie as a craft project, or turn your smart phone into a push-to-talk device and hav...
How to Install Stone Veneer
Installing stone veneer is a great way to enhance the interior and/or exterior of your home or any structure. This versatile and low maintenance update can be achieved with a few simple tools and little bit of know-how by almost anyone. Virtually all ston...
How to Plant Leyland Cypress
The Leyland Cypress tree is a hybrid of the Alaska-cedar and Monterey Cypress. It has recently become a very popular choice for Christmas trees because it grows faster and requires much less maintenance than the Virginia pine. You can plant your own Leyla...
How to Open Frozen Car Doors
Car doors freeze shut when water seeps between the seal and the car frame, or into the lock itself. To get inside your car, you'll need to dissolve the ice with heat, or with a solvent such as alcohol.
How to Clean Woodwork
Woodwork provides a beautiful finish or style to any home. It is usually covered in a finish of wax, stain, oil, or varnish. Woodwork is great to have in your home, but it can nerve-wracking to clean, for fear of damaging the wood. You can buy most of the...
How to Write a Good, Descriptive Story
Writing is a very popular art. In writing, you can express yourself through different passions, feelings, and expressions. Being descriptive is important in writing. How do you make your writing descriptive? See step 1 to get started.
How to Frame a Dormer
A dormer is a roofed vertical addition, usually with a window, that juts out from a pitched roof. Building a dormer on your roof is a great way to add extra living space to your home by taking advantage of unused loft or attic space. This is especially tr...
How to Make a Totem Pole
Totem poles are symbolic or spiritual wood carvings that many Native American tribes use. If you’ve ever seen one of these, then you know what beautiful works of art they are. Carving a real totem pole out of wood takes a lot of skill and you’ll probably...