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How to Prevent Fuel Oil for an Oil Furnace from Freezing
"Home Heating Oil" also called "# 2 fuel oil" (or simply "Number 2 Oil") is a fuel used to heat buildings, homes and water. This heating method is very popular in the New England area. The #2 fuel oils (both clear diesel fuel and dyed home heating oil)...
How to Play Mary Had a Little Lamb on the Piano
Whether you're just learning how to play the piano or introducing a small child to the instrument, songs don't get much simpler than Mary Had a Little Lamb. The basic melody is a repetitive pattern of just 3 notes that uses only 3 fingers on the right han...
How to Celebrate Flag Day
Flag Day takes place every year on June 14, in honor of the adoption of the American flag in 1777. Flag Day is a non-federal holiday in the United States that honors the history and meaning of the American Flag. To celebrate Flag Day, get a high-quality A...
How to Sift Flour
Sifting incorporates air into the flour, which helps your baked goods to come out light and fluffy.[1] X Expert Source Jessica BanhPastry Chef Expert Interview. 6 April 2022. This is important as store-bought flour is usually tightly pack...
How to Get Someone to Break Up with You
Sometimes a relationship becomes toxic; or maybe one or both parties has stopped making an effort to keep the relationship alive; alternatively, some simply end when you realize you aren’t compatible with the person. Whatever the reason, ending a relation...
How to Celebrate the Ides of March
March 15th is known as “The Ides of March,” which marks the day that Julius Caesar was assassinated in 44 B.C. It’s not an official holiday, but many history and literature enthusiasts celebrate it every year. You can throw your own Ides of March themed p...
How to Organize a Family Picnic
Having a picnic during the summer months can be entertaining and a blast for the entire family. It's a great boredom buster, but it also helps the family to get together and eat some delicious food and play fun games. It doesn't take more than a picnic ba...
How to Make an Arrow Yourself
Whether you're working with the same basic materials our human ancestors used upwards of 10,000 years ago, or you've just made a trip to the local hardware store to gather supplies, the construction of an arrow remains the same. This article will walk you...
How to Stop Wetting the Bed
Bedwetting in children, which is also known as sleep enuresis or nocturnal enuresis, can be a frustrating issue. The good news is that if your child is younger than 7, this is pretty normal and the problem should go away on its own. There are steps you ca...
How to Prevent Noise Pollution
Noise pollution isn't just annoying: it can cause deafness, fatigue, and even psychological problems. If you want to cut back on the noise pollution in your life, work on eliminating loud sounds made by machines both inside and outside your house. If nece...
How to Care for a Bird
Birds are extremely social by nature, and thrive on company, nurturing, and frequent interaction. Many species of birds make fun, engaging pets. If you're considering bird ownership, the care requirements include providing good housing, nutritious food, a...
How to Make an Origami Jumping Frog from an Index Card
Origami can be a fun activity for people of all ages. This easy-to-make jumping frog can be made in about three minutes and can provide hours of entertainment. The sturdiness of the index card makes the frog jump higher and last longer than if you make a...
How to Wear White Dresses
Anyone can wear white, but there are a few tricks to getting it right. If white makes your skin look dull or sallow, you might just be wearing the wrong shade. There is more to wearing white dresses than picking the right shade, however; you also have to...
How to Pick the Right Shoes
Picking the right shoes can be difficult. First, you have to find a pair that fits comfortably when you’re shopping. Then, when you’re getting dressed, you have to find the shoes that are the best suited for wherever you’re going, and they still need to l...
How to Calculate the Center of Gravity of a Triangle
The center of gravity, or centroid, is the point at which a triangle's mass will balance. To help visualize this, imagine you have a triangular tile suspended over the tip of a pencil. The tile will balance if the pencil tip is placed at its center of gra...
How to Eat Foods You Don't Like
Want to start eating and liking a food you’ve always hated? Or do you need to impress a date, your family, or important business partners at a dinner, but the food is something you despise? Learn how to make the item of food easier to get down without off...