How To
How to Make a Book Safe
Book safes are a fun and creative way to hide secret belongings, but how do you make one yourself? Making a hideaway book is a pretty simple process that beginning crafters can accomplish with confidence. We’ve put together a step-by-step guide to carving...
How to Care for Gold
Left to its own devices, gold jewelry won't tarnish or corrode. However, with regular wear, your gold jewelry will eventually accumulate a film of soap, body oils, and even grease. Taking proper care of your fine gold jewelry means maintaining your jewelr...
How to Siphon Water
Siphoning is a great way of using gravity to move large amounts of water from one location to another. You can empty a pool, clean a fish tank, or prepare rainwater jugs by siphoning. If you are working with fresh water, it’s possible to move water throug...
How to Record a Phone Conversation
In a legal tangle, it can sometimes be very useful to be able to prove that something was or wasn't said. Read the steps below to learn how to record a phone conversation.
How to Make Copper Look Aged
When copper reacts with the oxygen in the air, copper oxide (CuO) is formed, giving the copper a greenish color which some people desire for its classical look. When allowed to age naturally, copper can take years to develop what's called the verdigris pa...
How to Deal With Rejection from a Guy You Asked Out
Romantic rejection can be a painful experience. People who have been rejected actually feel hurt in the same way as someone experiencing physical pain.[1] X Trustworthy Source American Psychological Association Leading scientific and professional...
How to Check Your Water Quality with or without a Kit
Clean water is essential for life. We need water to drink, to bathe, and to clean our homes. You can test the quality of the water in your home by purchasing and using a home test kit, by engaging your senses, or by procuring a Water Quality Report for y...
Track Your MoneyGram Money Order with a Reference Number or Serial Number
Whether you’re waiting on a MoneyGram order to deposit into your account or you sent a physical MoneyGram order to someone else, you probably want to check on the status of that order. Fortunately, MoneyGram makes it easy to see where your money order is...
How to Build the Perfect Hair Care Routine
So, you’ve decided it’s time to start taking better care of your hair. Maybe you want your locks to grow faster, be shinier, or look less damaged after years of coloring. No matter what brought you to this article, we’ve got your back! Creating a hair car...
How to Paint Over a Chrome Surface
It is difficult to paint over a chrome surface since one of the inherent qualities of chrome is a smooth and slippery finish. However, using specialized paints and the right chrome painting techniques can make painting over chrome a much easier task.
How to Dog Sit
If you have a friend or a family member with a dog, you may have been asked to pet sit for them. While it can sound a little intimidating, watching someone’s dog while they’re away can be fun for both you and the animal! Make sure you get all the informat...
How to Cook Top Sirloin Steak
Top sirloin steak has just the right marbling of fat to create a melt-in-your-mouth, crowd-pleasing flavor. These boneless cuts are usually very affordable and large enough to feed a family. Best of all, they are adaptable to a variety of cooking methods....
How to Paint a Steel Door
Painting or repainting a steel door won’t only make it look much better, but can also help prevent future rust or damage to the surface! You can find the basic cleaning and painting tools that you'll need for the job at a local hardware store. By knowing...
How to Stop Your Parents from Fighting
Listening to your parents fight is very very hard to do, and you may not know to respond when they start up again. You may be wondering if there's anything you can do to make them stop. Unfortunately, no one can make another person do something—which mean...
How to Play Netball
First played in England in 1895, netball has spread to more than 70 countries. The sport is similar to basketball, with two teams of 7 players shooting a rubber or leather ball into the other team's goal ring at either end of the court. We'll show you how...
How to Add a Breaker Switch
Adding a new electrical circuit to your home also requires that you add a new circuit breaker to the electrical service panel. This article will explain how to install a breaker switch and connect it to type NM non-metallic sheathed electrical cable.