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How to Become an Electric Car Mechanic
Electronic vehicle (EV) technicians are on the cutting edge of a promising market with a ton of future growth. Regardless of whether you have experience working on vehicles or not, anyone with drive and determination can break into this field as a mechani...
How to Flash a Chimney
If you see or feel leaks around your chimney, or notice that your ceiling has water stains, you may need to replace the flashing on your chimney. You should reinstall chimney flashing before reshingling your roof, or when you notice that the existing chim...
How to Calculate the Growth Rate of Nominal GDP
There are several calculations that a country can make when trying to measure its economic progress. The gross domestic product (GDP) has become the foremost measure of economic activity for most countries. It is the measure of a nation's goods and servic...
How to Remove a Wall Mirror
Many rooms feature large mirrors that are simply glued directly to the wall without a frame or nails. These wall mirrors are great because they are cheap, easy to install, and pose little risk of falling and breaking. Unfortunately, removing a glued-on mi...
How to Glue Plexiglas Sheets Together
Acrylic glass, often referred to by the trademarked term Plexiglas, is a strong, transparent plastic with various uses. Because it is transparent and needs to perform well in high-stress applications, you will need a special type of glue called methylene...
How to Remove Soda Stains from a Car's Interior
Having a spill inside your car is never fun. Fortunately, soda stains are some of the easiest types of stains to remove from a car's interior. As with any kind of stain, removing the stain is easier if you act immediately. Start by wetting and diluting th...
How to Measure Capacitance
Capacitance is the measure of how much electrical energy is stored in an object, such as a capacitor used in an electronic circuit. The unit for measuring capacitance is the farad (F), defined as 1 coulomb (C) of electric charge per volt (V) of potential...
How to Remove Epoxy
Epoxy is a permanent adhesive used on many types of surfaces, from plastic to metal. Once epoxy has hardened, removing it can be tricky. Epoxy starts in a liquid state. As it is mixed, the substance’s temperature heats up until it starts to cool off and h...
3 Ways to Make Candles With Sand
A beachy, sandy candle is the perfect complement to a breezy ocean night, and can bring a bit of sea into any room. We’re here to show you 3 ways to do just that! Make a bespoke candle with a sand mold, make an elegant accent piece with granulated sand, o...
How to Get a Loan With Western Union
Western Union is a popular money transfer service in the United States. Though it does not offer loans directly, it partners with Check Into Cash, a loan service. After receiving a loan through Check Into Cash, you can get the money wired through Western...
How to Thread Eyebrow & Facial Hair at Home: Tips, Tricks, & More
If you want to master threading, also known as "tying" or "khite" in Arabic, you’re in the right place! This ancient temporary hair removal method is a popular way to rid yourself of any peach fuzz on your lips, cheeks, and chin, not to mention perfect a...
How to Clean a Clogged Drip System
A drip irrigation system is a great way to consistently water your plants or lawn. Unfortunately, the tubing in the drip system can become clogged by mineral or bacterial buildup. Flushing the system with water at least 3 times a season can dislodge small...
Breaking Down & Solving Rational Equations
A rational expression is a fraction with one or more variables in the numerator or denominator. A rational equation is any equation that involves at least one rational expression. Like normal algebraic equations, rational equations are solved by performin...
How to String Christmas Tree Lights
Hollywood Christmas movies are filled with comical scenes of families tripping over themselves while trying to string lights on the Christmas tree. Maybe this mishap has even happened to you during the holidays. The good news is that Christmas tree decora...
How to Paint a Concrete Wall
Painting a concrete wall can spruce up an area or make it blend in with the rest of the area's décor. However, there are some things to consider when painting a concrete wall. You must choose the appropriate type of concrete paint, determine if the wall i...
How to Dry Figs
Contrary to popular belief, a fig isn't actually a fruit—it's a collection of dried flowers! Figs are high in iron, calcium, and potassium, and have more fiber than most fruits and vegetables. Drying figs preserves their sweet taste and allows you to stor...