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How to Remove a Ring with a String
If your ring is stuck on your finger, don’t panic! There are several techniques you can try to remove it. The string wrap (dental floss) technique can work in simple cases, but this technique does need a warning - tight wraps may cause finger damage and m...
How to Organize Pants in Your Closet
If you keep pants in your closet, you might find that it's hard to easily spot the ones you're looking for, especially if you're in a hurry. Luckily, there are lots of ways to organize your pants so they're easy to find! Just choose the storage solution t...
How to Trim a Door Frame
Putting trim or molding around a door frame hides the jamb and adds a decorative touch to your home. If you’ve put in a new door or you’re just updating the look of your trim, you can easily install it within a few hours. Check the measurements of your do...
How to Trim the Bottom of a Door
If your door is getting stuck or dragging against your flooring, it’s possible that your door is too big for your frame and needs to be trimmed down. To do this, use a 1⁄4–1⁄2 in (0.64–1.27 cm) wood shim to mark your cutting line at the bottom of the door...
How to Heal Ligaments Fast
When you damage a ligament, caring for it properly will help it heal as soon as possible. Even though you’ll have to be patient while your ligaments heal completely, there are some things you can do to help speed up your recovery. If you have a doctor ass...
How to Get Rid of Smoker’s Lips: Lip Scrubs & More
Have you noticed that your lips have gotten darker over the years? This phenomenon, also called smoker’s lips, is caused by the tobacco inside of cigarettes. Along with darkened skin, you may also notice fine lines or wrinkles on or around your lips. Fort...
How to Put Fake Blood on a Shirt
Nothing makes a costume stand out like some well-applied fake blood. Choose a white or light-colored shirt for your outfit and read your label of fake blood carefully to determine if it is washable or not. If it isn’t, wear rubber gloves and work outside...
How to Put Oil in an AC Compressor
If you recharged your vehicle's air conditioning system with freon and it still isn’t working, or if you have a newly installed AC compressor, you may need to put oil in it. Take your vehicle to a certified mechanic if you don't have a reclaimer machine,...
How to Build a Gaming Desk
Building a custom gaming desk is easier than you might think and it can save you some serious money! Many gamers have found that simple, inexpensive materials, such as a door and adjustable desk legs, are all they need to create an amazing gaming desk. If...
How to Get Oil Out of Shoes
Grease and oil stains are annoying, especially on your footwear. If you have a grease or oil stain on your shoes, you might think they are ruined permanently. However, if you use baby powder on your canvas or running shoes, oil remover spray on your leath...
How to Use a Pool Cover
There are several different types of pool covers, and each one serves a distinct purpose and has a different installation procedure. Plain plastic and solar covers block out debris, prevent the water from evaporating, and keep the pool warm. Installing on...
How to Clean Eyeglasses Frames
When you bought your eyeglasses, your optometrist probably told you how important it is to keep them clean. They may have even shown you how to care for the lenses, but you should also learn how to care for the frames. Most eyeglass frames are made from p...
How to Dry Clean a Carpet at Home
If you don’t want to leave your carpet sopping wet after steam cleaning, try dry cleaning it instead. Dry cleaning spares carpeting some of the wear and tear of steam cleaning while also preventing mold growth. Professional cleaning services often sprinkl...
How to Paint Car Seats
Painting your fabric or leather seats is a great way to breathe some new life into your vehicle. Before you paint your seats, remove the front seats and back cushions from the frame of your vehicle. Clean your seats extremely thoroughly before painting th...
How to Transfer GoPro Videos to an iPhone or iPad over Bluetooth
Sending your videos from a GoPro device to your iPhone or iPad is easy! (And doesn’t require Wi-Fi). The “GoPro Quik: Video Editor” app is free to download and uses Bluetooth to transfer videos. This wikiHow guide will show you how to transfer GoPro video...
How to Freeze Cooked Turkey
If you've cooked a turkey and want to freeze the leftovers for later, the most important thing is to package the turkey tightly and securely. Cut the cooked turkey up into pieces before putting it in a freezer-safe plastic bag or container. Remove as much...