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How to Tell If a Hermit Crab Is Sick
Hermit crabs are animals that often live long lives in large colonies. They are sometimes considered “starter” pets by people.[1] X Research source In general, Hermit crabs are usually pretty easy to keep happy and healthy. But under certain...
How to Make All Natural Deodorant
Many people want to control body odor associated with sweating without having to use all of the chemicals found in commercially available deodorants. Here are a few recipes for effective deodorants made from all-natural ingredients. Each one will take you...
How to Remove Black Hair Dye
Black hair color is applied to hair for a number of reasons. Unfortunately, the processes by which the color is removed from hair is much more challenging. The processes for removing black hair color are very similar to other colors but the timeline coul...
How to Accept ACH Payments
Automated Clearing House (ACH) payments move money electronically from one bank account to another. Setting up your business to accept ACH payments gives you an alternative to credit cards, cash or checks. Because the payments are not as easily reversed a...
How to Get Whiter Teeth at Home
While you may want a mouth full of shiny, white teeth, a professional whitening treatment is expensive. Luckily, if your teeth aren't as white as you'd like them to be, there are some things you can try at home for a whiter smile. While none of these sugg...
How to Choose a Kindergarten
Choosing a kindergarten is a very important decision to make for your child. Finding a kindergarten that matches your child’s needs will create a positive and encouraging environment for the rest of your child’s grade school education. Doing your own rese...
How to Develop Positive Work Relationships
The people you work with can make or break your job satisfaction levels. Building positive workplace relationships can help you work together, be more productive, and enjoy your job even more. While it might take some time to truly get to know your collea...
How to Spot Clean Suede
Suede is a type of leather or hide with a soft, brushed finish.[1] X Research source Like leather, suede requires special care and hand cleaning. When you spot clean suede, you want to be as efficient and quick as possible to minimize damage...
Professionally and Curtously Answering the Phone at Work
Projecting a professional image at work is important for career success. Answering the telephone is something that almost every employee does, regardless of their position in the company. Answering the right way will project a positive tone, help the call...
How to Anchor Objects in InDesign
Anchoring an object, such as a photo or other graphic element, to a specific line or block of text allows the anchored object to flow with the text as it is moved. Knowing how to anchor objects in InDesign, a popular desktop publishing program that allows...
How to Make Homemade Guitar Picks
Making a homemade guitar pick is easy if you have a spare piece of plastic lying around. Credit cards, gift cards, plastic rulers, and CDs can all be turned into homemade picks. The easiest way to make homemade picks is to purchase a pick puncher, which i...
How to Stain Bamboo
Bamboo is a hardy material used in the construction of both indoor and outdoor furniture. Although different species of bamboo come in different colors, sheen, and textures, in general, bamboo's naturally dry color is a yellow, cream color. You may want t...
How to Measure Calories Burned During Exercise
When you exercise for weight loss or weight maintenance, you want to measure calories burned during exercise. Balancing the number of calories that you've burned with the number of calories that you take in daily will help you to eat the ideal amount for...
How to Prepare for a Trip to Japan
From traditional temples to modern cities, Japan is a country caught between old and new history. The rise of cultural exports, from Kabuki theater to video games and anime, has breathed new life into the tourist industry. For travelers, although Japan is...
How to Maintain Weight by Walking
If you've recently lost weight or are happy with your current weight, you will want to keep the pounds off. By avoiding weight gain, you lessen your risk of diabetes, heart disease, and other ailments. Walking is an easy, inexpensive, and natural way to e...
How to Add Animation Effects in Microsoft PowerPoint
You can animate text and other objects in a PowerPoint slide to add flair to your presentation. Follow these steps to learn how create animation effects in PowerPoint, as well as how to animate the transitions from one slide to another.