How To
How to Use a Submersible Pump
With their simple but effective design, you can use submersible pumps for a variety of tasks, from draining a pool to emptying out a flooded basement. Before you begin pumping, you’ll need to find a drainage point and turn off the electricity to the area...
How to Apply Powder Contour (with Pictures)
Ready to take your look to the next level? Contouring could be the solution that you're looking for. It may seem difficult at first, but the process is actually quite simple—and we're here to show you how. Read on to learn everything there is to know abou...
How to Cope with Anxiety at Work
Work can be stressful! A high-strung, competitive, or toxic environment can cause anxious thoughts even if you are usually pretty zen. You might also suffer from anxiety in general and find that it gets worse at your 9 to 5. Anxiety on the job can disrupt...
How to Be Gluten Free and Vegan
If you're trying to be both gluten-free and vegan, you know this diet can be restrictive. You'll need to get comfortable with reading labels for both animal-based ingredients and ingredients that may contain gluten. However, the simplest approach to this...
How to Install a Sash Window
Sash windows, or double-hung windows, can give your home an attractive, classic look, and may be required for some historical renovations. Wood or vinyl window inserts can be used on any type of window jamb, and are ideal for window jambs that have warped...
How to Recycle Tetra Paks
If you’re wondering if you can recycle Tetra Paks, rest assured that you’re in the clear. One of the biggest benefits of Tetra Paks is that they are completely recyclable. You can typically set these cartons out with your normal recycling bin if you have...
How to Adjust Garage Door Tracks
Over time, the tracks that help your garage door open and close may need to be adjusted. This is most often done to fix issues with alignment, a problem indicated by a sticking garage door or a gap between your door and the crown molding below it.
How to Use a Needle Threader
If you’re over it with the frustration of attempting to thread a needle the old-fashioned way, try using a needle threader tool. Just insert the wire loop through the eye of the needle, then slip your thread through the larger threader hole and double it...
How to Replace a Water Valve
Replacing a water valve is usually a relatively simple project, even if you don't have much experience working with plumbing. We'll walk you through figuring out what kind of valve you have, locating your main water shutoff, and even what to do if the val...
How to Treat Jumper's Knee
Jumper's knee might feel like an inconvenience, but it's important to stay off of the knee and let it heal. Wrap the knee and take ibuprofen to reduce the swelling. If other conservative treatments such as elevating the knee or applying an ice pack don't...
How to Search Telegram on iPhone or iPad
This wikiHow teaches you how to search Telegram for contacts, messages, users, and groups on your iPhone or iPad.
How to Take Dreads Out
Dreadlocks are stylish and cool but aren't the easiest type of hairstyle to change. Traditionally, you can either comb out your locs or you can cut off them off. Cutting your dreads off is the easiest and fastest method, but will reduce your hair's length...
How to Disable Google Assistant on Android
Google's Assistant is everywhere in our lives, from taking notes to scheduling meetings. But sometimes the Assistant is more frustrating than it is useful. This wikiHow article will show you how to turn off the Google Assistant feature of your Android pho...
How to Test Vacuum Tubes
Vacuum tubes are an older technology not often used today, but they still show up in some amplifiers and other devices. For a quick test, inspect the tube for signs of damage and listen to the sound it makes. If you're familiar with tubes, you can also ge...
How to Maintain a Maple Tree
Maple trees, when properly cared for, can grow to be a striking and unusual centrepiece in any garden environment. While their bold colours and oddly-shaped leaves make them stand out from the rest, they can sometimes cause a few recurring problems for yo...
How to Switch the Skype Camera on iPhone or iPad
This wikiHow teaches you how to flip the Skype camera from regular to selfie-mode (or vice-versa) on an iPhone or iPad.