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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 Teach Confidence
While it might seem like some people are just born confident, confidence is largely an acquired skill. It’s something you can model and teach other people, especially children. This is important for parents, teachers, and coaches as they guide children in...
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 Replace a Ceramic Tap Cartridge
If your faucet or showerhead has a leak you just can’t seem to fix, it could be from a faulty cartridge. Most faucets and showerheads with separate control handles for hot and cold water have cartridges. To remove them, shut off the water supply to drain...
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 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 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 Get Muscle Tears Surgically Removed
Muscle tears can range from minor strains to traumatic injuries, and the options for repairing tears also vary widely. If you have tendon or tissue sections that cannot be reattached, your surgeon may advise a debridement (or “smooth and move”) procedure...
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...