How To
How to Hang a Curtain Swag
Whether it's traditional or scarf-style, a curtain swag can make your window look more formal and elegant. To hang up a curtain swag, you'll just need a curtain rod, a couple brackets, and a drill. Once you have all your supplies, putting up the swag is a...
How to Measure Reach
Reach, also known as wingspan, is a key measurement in sports like boxing and UFC. This is measured from fingertip to fingertip when your arms are held parallel to the ground. Prepare to have your reach measured by warming up and stretching your muscles t...
How to Stop Taking Effexor
Effexor and Effexor XR are the brand names in the United States for Venlafaxine, an antidepressant pill that is used to treat millions of people. Effexor is prescribed by doctors to treat depression, anxiety disorders, as well as panic disorder.[1] X T...
How to Fix a Doorbell
As doorbells get older, they may work sporadically or stop working altogether. When a wired doorbell doesn’t ring, check the button first, then the chime, and finally the transformer to locate what’s causing the problem. When a wireless doorbell isn’t doi...
How to Start a Demolition Business
A small-scale demolition business can be successfully begun with the development of a business plan and a relatively modest initial investment ($2,000-10,000). Since many construction and renovation companies prefer subcontracting the interior or exterio...
How to Calculate Profit
When it comes to running a business, profit is king. Defined as total revenue minus total expenses, profit is the amount of money a business "makes" during a given accounting period. Generally, the more profit you make, the better, as profit can be re-inv...
How to Solder Silver
Soldering two pieces of silver together, or repairing a crack in a silver object, requires different materials and techniques than most other metal soldering jobs. Even if you already have a soldering work area set up, read or skim through that section to...
How to Prevent Carpet Beetles
Carpet beetles are household pests that hide out in closets, air vents, and similar places. When left alone, they can multiply rapidly and cause excessive damage to things like carpet and clothing. Prevention is key to containing the problem before it get...
How to Prune Azaleas
Pink, red and white azaleas adorn lawns across the South every spring. These shrubs are hardy and easy to care for because they thrive in many locations and conditions. Learn how to prune azaleas to keep them blooming brightly year after year.
How to Find Shark Teeth
Finding shark teeth can be a fun, easy activity to do when you're at an ocean beach. You just need to know where to look and how to identify a shark tooth when you see one. You can keep teeth as souvenirs, or string them on a necklace and wear them.
How to Launch a Website
Launching a website is what you need to do after you've designed and built a website (on your computer), and before you tell the world about your internet-accomplishments. This can be a tricky process if you're not very comfortable with how websites are p...
How to Stimulate Gum Growth
If your gums have begun receding, you may have periodontitis or gum recession, which is gum disease that can destroy the bones and tissues attached to your teeth.[1] X Expert Source Tu Anh Vu, DMDBoard Certified Dentist Expert Interview. 10...
2 Simple Ways to Erase and Format a USB Flash Drive
When you format a pendrive, all files and folders on the drive are removed and replaced with a new file system. This can help repair any issues with the flash drive itself or make it compatible with new files you want to transfer. Be sure to back up your...
How to Glue Acrylic
The process of gluing acrylic is slightly different than the process of gluing other substances, such as paper or wood, together. Rather than working as a simple adhesive, acrylic cement creates a chemical reaction that physically bonds or welds plastic....
How to Keep Cats Away
Cats can make great pets and be welcome company in or around the home. However, in some cases, having a stray cat or too many cats around your house can be a nuisance. If you have too many cats around your house or one bothersome one, using some simple...
How to Dry Chilies
Drying chili peppers is an ideal way to preserve an abundant harvest or leftover supply for future use. Dried chilies are very versatile, and when done correctly, you can use them as-is or re-constitute (hydrate) them in water. Either way, drying chili pe...