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How to Ask Someone for a Job
To land the job of your dreams, sometimes you simply have to be willing to ask for it. Whether you’re looking to jumpstart your career or just pick up some extra hours over summer vacation, it’s important to present yourself in a way that leaves a lasting...
How to Determine Genotype
DNA encodes all of the traits possessed by any one organism. Certain combinations of DNA nucleotides will create different genotypes, or pairs of traits. The traits represented in a genotype can be dominant or recessive, and will determine how that featur...
How to Ask a Tarot Question: Tips and Example Questions
You’ve just gotten a new deck of tarot cards, and you’re excited to perform a reading on yourself. You’re shuffling the cards and getting ready to pull one when, all of the sudden, you realize you’re not sure what to ask. If this sounds like you, you’ve c...
How to Clean Oxidized Silver
When it’s time to break out silver for a special occasion, you may be disappointed to find its once gleaming surface darkened with oxidation. With three simple household products, distilled water, aluminum foil, and baking soda, you can restore your silve...
How to Clean Mold in a Basement
Put on protective gear before inspecting or cleaning mold. Find out the size of the affected area, then decide if you prefer to hire a professional. To clean it yourself, apply a mold-killing cleaning agent such as diluted bleach, undiluted vinegar, or 3%...
How to Clean Wood Furniture with Vinegar
Take off any removable, non-wood pieces from your furniture, such as non-structural hardware and cushions. Vacuum your furniture or dust it with a cloth on the surface and in any crevices. You can use white vinegar diluted in water for cleaning, or white...
How to Clean Dried Blood
To clean dried blood, always use cold water. Pre-treat clothing stains with an enzymatic cleaner, hydrogen peroxide, or salt, then launder the item with an enzyme detergent. To clean upholstery, blot stains with a detergent mixture. Use a cornstarch-based...
How to Overcome Mental Blocks
Everyone hits a wall in their minds, sometimes. You’re working on a task but, no matter how hard you push, you can’t seem to get further along. These mental blocks can be your brain’s way of telling you to take a rest. So, to overcome mental blocks, start...
See People's Facebook Pictures Without Being Friends
This wikiHow article teaches you how to browse the available photos of somebody who's not your friend on Facebook. If you're not friends with a Facebook user, you can only see their photos with privacy settings that are set to "Public" or "Friends of Frie...
How to Check if a 100 Dollar Bill Is Real
Considering there's an estimated $70—$200 million in counterfeit bills circulating in the U.S., learning how to spot a fake 100 dollar bill is a great idea. Fortunately, it's easy to tell if a 100 dollar bill is real if you know what to look for. To help...
How to Cope with Not Being Able to Transition
There are various reasons you might not be able to use hormones and/or have surgeries at this stage of our life. Maybe, you're dealing with money issues, poor accessibility, remote location, not having gender therapists nearby, strict government policies,...
How to Make Breakfast Quesadillas
With their crispy tortilla outside and delicious fillings that usually combine cheese, veggies, and meat, quesadillas are a tasty alternative to the usual sandwich. But they're not just for lunch or dinner. By using bacon and eggs as the base for the fill...
How to Prevent Litter Box Aggression
Litter box aggression is when one cat attacks another cat while it is using the litter box. This is usually as a power play or intended to intimidate the other cat into not using the litter box. It can often be fixed by making some small adjustments in yo...
How to Choose a Class Reunion Outfit
Deciding what to wear to your class reunion can be fun. Before you decide on an outfit, take into consideration the weather forecast, where the event is being held, what time of day the reunion will take place. Once you’ve figured out these logistical par...
How to Clean a Swamp Cooler
Swamp coolers provide cool air through water evaporation. This method of cooling saves more energy than using an air conditioner. You should clean your unit at least once each year. To clean your swamp cooler, take it apart and clean the inside and water...
How to Clean Up Water Damage
Water damage can be very frustrating for homeowners. Floods and leaks can cause furniture, appliances, walls, and carpeting to become water damaged. To clean water damage, soak up as much water as possible and then clean and disinfect walls, floors, and f...