How To
How to Clean Bottle Nipples
Whether you feed your baby bottles of formula every day or occasionally offer a bottle of breastmilk, it's important to use clean nipples. If nipples are dirty, the tiny holes in the end could become clogged with dried milk, which makes it harder for your...
How to Mix Colors to Make Dark Blue
Creating a darker shade of blue can be achieved by simply mixing your current blue with another color. Learning to mix your colors will greatly expand the options you will have at your fingertips for any project. There are several colors you can add to...
How to Measure the Stroke in Electric Linear Actuators
Stroke is the distance travelled by an actuator in motion. This is a measurement of the capability of a linear actuator. The stroke will help you determine whether the actuator will work in tandem with your application. The measurement of stroke is impera...
How to Set Up an Unlocked Android Unit
After unlocking your Android phone and making it available for use on different network carriers, the first thing you most likely want to do is use it. Before you do that, however, you need to set it up first. It’s not as daunting as it sounds. Unlocking...
How to Open The Command Prompt in Full Screen Mode in Windows 7
This is for those of you who want enlarge the Command Prompt box on a Windows 7 PC by default. If you'd like to learn this process, this article starting with Step 1 below will show you how.
How to Install Pool Cue Tips
When the tip of a pool cue becomes thin and worn down, you can replace and install the tip yourself to improve and maintain your billiards play. A pool cue tip can be installed using a few common household items.
How to Conduct a Group Discussion
There will likely be times in your life when you will be working in a group, possibly many times. You may have to lead a discussion as part of a school assignment or you may be responsible for leading a discussion in a work setting. An effective group dis...
How to Use Vagisil
Vagisil is a commercial, over-the-counter topical cream that relieves vaginal itching. Vagisil is available as a regular-strength or maximum-strength cream. It is easy to use, but there are a few precautions to keep in mind when you use it.
How to Get Tickets to the Oscars
Every year, some of Hollywood's greatest gather at the Oscars. However, tickets are hard to come by, unless your're Hollywood royalty that is. These tickets can be extremely rare, however they aren't impossible to get. Here's how.
How to Treat Ear Haematomas in Cats
An ear haematoma is a condition where blood fills the space between the skin and cartilage of the outer ear (or pinna). Ear haematomas can happen in cats that scratch their ears vigorously or shake their heads. If you think your cat has an ear haematoma,...
How to Make a Pincushion
A pincushion is a stuffed piece of fabric that you can insert pins into. Pincushions are essential for sewing and other types of craft projects. There are many ways to make a pincushion! Sew a quick and easy square-shaped cushion, opt for a flower petal c...
How to Pronounce Difficult Arabic Letters
If you ever tried to learn Arabic, let's face it, some of those letters have caused you worries and maybe even kept you up at night, whispering them in the dark. Since these letters are elemental in the Arabic language, let's learn how to pronounce them c...
How to Care for a Dwarf Umbrella Plant
Dwarf umbrella plants (Schefflera arboricola) are also known as dwarf umbrella trees, parasol plants, octopus trees and Schefflera. In their native Taiwan, they reach a mature height of 10 to 25 feet (3.0 to 7.6 m) but when grown as houseplants, they usua...
How to Share a Quote with Goodreads
Have you ever found a quote that you've wanted to share with other Goodreads members? Don't lose it; you can share it with others using their Quotes feature. This article will help you share great passages from the books you read.
How to Measure Wound Granulation
Wound granulation tissue otherwise referred to as “fibroplasias” forms at the surface of a wound as the healing process takes place. Granulation may help guide healthcare professionals in monitoring and evaluating the progress of wound healing. Although,...
How to Edit HTML Files
If you prefer to code websites by hand, you can edit HTML files in a basic text editor like Notepad (Windows) or TextEdit (macOS). If you would rather be able to move elements around on the screen and see live previews, you can use a WYSIWYG (What You See...