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How to Brown Chicken
Browning chicken is a crucial component to many chicken recipes. Browning, also called “searing,” is often a primary step that helps to improve the flavor of chicken before it is baked, braised, or simmered. By carefully prepping your chicken and pan, coo...
How to Teach Kids to Learn from Failure
You’ve probably learned that failure is a necessary ingredient for success. Yet, many parents, teachers, and coaches often involuntarily send the message to kids that failure is the enemy. With some children, such messages drive them to work harder. With...
How to Create a Gallery Wall
Creating a gallery wall is simple and fun. Start by collecting the artwork for your wall. When choosing the art, make sure to choose a variety of sizes, shapes, and mediums. Once you have enough pieces, begin arranging the art on the floor. Experiment wit...
How to Fireproof a Bedroom
Fireproofing a bedroom can help you and your family stay safe. A large number of home fire deaths are caused by bedroom fires. To fireproof this room, you will need to ensure all exits are accessible, install fire detection and maintain electrical wiring....
How to Can Asparagus Without a Pressure Canner
If you've gotten more fresh asparagus than you can eat right now, save it for later. Although asparagus can be safely preserved in a pressure canner, you can't safely preserve asparagus in a water bath. To can asparagus without a pressure canner, you must...
How to Use Baking Soda in the Garden
There are many uses for baking soda in the garden. You can use it to prevent fungal growth, promote healthy plants, and test your soil’s acidity level. You can keep pests like rabbits, bugs, and slugs at bay using baking soda, too. Baking soda also has...
How to Brighten a Room After Painting It Too Dark
There are many ways to brighten a room after you’ve painted it too dark. Ultimately, though, the steps you take will depend on your budget, your taste, and how much you really want to alter the room. Some things you can do include adding light, changing a...
How to Combine and Save Multiple Sets on Quizlet
Quizlet is a free app that allows you to create virtual online flashcards for any subject. If you have a big test coming up that includes more than one unit or chapter, you may find it helpful to group multiple flashcard sets into a single new set you can...
How to Remove Buildup Inside a Fabric Softener Dispenser
If your fabric softener isn’t dispensing properly or your clothes aren’t coming out of the wash feeling soft, a clogged fabric softener dispenser might be the culprit. Luckily, cleaning out a dirty dispenser is super quick and easy. In this article, we’ll...
How to Get Rid of Tattoo Scarring and Blowouts
Tattoo scarring and blowouts can be caused when a tattoo artist pushes the needles in too far or at the wrong angle. This results in the ink going too deep into the skin, causing it to run into unwanted areas. It can also cause scars to develop because th...
How to Spend More Time in Nature As a Family
Spending time with your family outdoors can help develop meaningful bonds, encourages love and affection, reduces stress, and can improve academic performance in children. However, finding the time to enjoy the outdoors can be difficult with busy schedule...
How to Store Fresh Mushrooms
Mushrooms can be one of the hardest vegetables to store because of how quickly they can absorb too much moisture and start to go bad. Keeping mushrooms in their original packaging for as long as possible, storing loose mushrooms in a paper bag or paper to...
How to Take Photos for Scrapbooking
Scrapbooking can be a fun way to preserve good memories and happy moments with the ones you love. You may be nervous about taking good images for your scrapbook, especially if you are new to photography. To take quality photos, start by setting up the pho...
How to Memorize a Poem
Memorizing a poem takes time and practice, but it is worth it to have a poem that you can recite on demand any time you like! Start by choosing a poem that is meaningful to you so that you are interested in memorizing it. Then, take time to develop your u...
How to Wear a Tulle Skirt
Tulle skirts have come and gone over the years, but they seem to have a lasting appeal. They might appeal to some people because they flatter most figures, or simply because they are so fun to wear! You can do so many different things with a tulle skirt l...
How to Make Mosquito Repellent
If you plan on taking a hike or camping out in the wilderness, it's important that you remember to protect yourself from mosquitos. On top of being itchy and annoying, mosquito bites also have the potential to carry infectious and dangerous diseases. Luck...