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How to Treat Thyroid Eye Disease
Thyroid Eye Disease (TED) is a symptom of Graves’ disease, an autoimmune condition. TED causes swelling and pressure in the eyes, making them difficult to close. This sounds scary, but there are many ways to treat it and most people make a full recovery w...
How to Clean a Silver Flute
If you’ve chosen to play a silver flute as your instrument of choice, learn how to clean your flute to keep it in good shape. Clean the inside of your flute out after each playing session to dry it out and prevent moisture damage. Polish the outside of yo...
How to Apply Varathane Wood Stain
There are many different staining products you can choose when coloring wood, but most of them take a long time to dry. Varathane is a special oil-based wood stainer created by Rust-Oleum. It can be applied to any piece of wood furniture to give it a deep...
How to Create a Fictional Alphabet
Sometimes people want to create fictional languages, maybe for a book that they're writing, a way to send hidden messages, or even just for fun. Making an effective alphabet can be hard though. This article will push you in the right direction.
How to Connect a Smart TV to Alexa
Adding a smart TV to your Alexa setup allows you to operate your TV with voice commands. You can say something like, "Alexa, play The Office" and The Office will begin playing. This wikiHow will teach you how to add a compatible smart TV to your Alexa set...
How to Train for American Ninja Warrior
American Ninja Warriors have always been very fun to watch. However, have you ever wanted to try the sport yourself? This wikiHow will teach you how you can find gyms and competitions to start on your way to becoming a ninja warrior.
How to Recognize and Diagnose Coronavirus (COVID-19)
With reports about the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) dominating the news cycle, you may be worried about getting sick. Fortunately, you can take steps to protect yourself to reduce your risk of illness.[1] X Trustworthy Source Centers for Disease Con...
Effective Ways to Treat Coronavirus (COVID-19)
With the new strain of coronavirus spreading across the globe, you might be afraid that your respiratory symptoms could mean you have COVID-19. While it’s more likely that you have a common respiratory infection, such as the common cold or the flu, it’s i...
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 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 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 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 Find the Perimeter of a Pentagon
Pentagons are two-dimensional polygons with five equal sides that make up the perimeter. Finding the perimeter of a pentagon is easy; once you know the length of one side, you know them all! By completing a few simple math equations, you can learn how to...
How to Get an Uber Ride Pass
If you live in a participating area, you can purchase a Ride Pass from Uber that allows you to consistently get the best prices for all UberPool and UberX rides, no matter the traffic, weather, or time. This wikiHow teaches you how to purchase a ride pass...
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...