How To
How to Repot an Orchid
There's something magical about orchids, don't you think? Their elegant necks and brilliant petals are fitting for an ancient forest habitat, and yet they thrive in a home environment with little upkeep. Repotting orchids prevents their roots from getting...
How to Defrost Meat
Frozen meat is convenient to cook and easy to store. However, if you don’t thaw the meat properly, you risk the growth of harmful bacteria on your food. First, thaw foods slowly and evenly in the refrigerator. This method takes the longest, but it is also...
How to Test for Asbestos
Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral composed of thin, tightly packed fibers. Due to its strength, asbestos used to be commonly used in the manufacturing of insulation, fireproofing, and other construction materials. Unfortunately, asbestos has been...
How to Remove Dark Scuffs From Shoes
It's frustrating when your shoes get scuffed. The more scuffed they get, the worse they look, and you may eventually think about throwing them away. However, there are many great ways to clean your shoes and keep them looking nice for a few more years. So...
How to Position and Use a Pull Buoy While Swimming
A pull buoy is a piece of foam swimming equipment shaped like a figure 8 that keeps your lower body and legs close to the surface of the water. Practicing regularly with a pull buoy can help you build arm strength and correct poor swimming form for many d...
How to Chop Cilantro
Cilantro is an herb that resembles parsley and is used in many diverse dishes. It has an earthy aroma and adds a fresh and sweet dimension of flavor to vegetable and fruit salsas and sauces. However, to make a salsa or sauce that picks up the flavor of th...
How to Level a Mobile Home
Sometimes, homeowners find that there are suddenly cracks in the walls or the windows and doors don't fit just right. In a mobile home, this usually means that something has caused the I-beam used for support to no longer be level, such as underground roo...
How to Prepare a Workshop
A workshop is an informative or instructional class focused on teaching specialized skills or exploring a particular subject. Workshop presenters are usually educators, subject matter experts, managers or other leaders who possess knowledge of a particula...
How to Play the Bass Guitar
Bass guitar is the harmonic backbone of a musical group or ensemble. Good bass players are invaluable musicians, effortless bridging the drums and guitars to form a grooving, danceable, and melodic beat. Getting started on the bass isn't hard, but masteri...
How to Punch Fast
Boxing takes a lot of physical and mental stamina, and in the ring, every second matters. There's nothing like a quick, streamlined punch to keep you ahead of the game. Combine your strength, speed, and skills, and you too can float like a butterfly and s...
How to Reheat Ribs
It is best to reheat ribs using either an oven or grill to accommodate both the meat and the sauce that are already on the leftover ribs. Heat times vary upon the size of the rib cut, but the process is the same.
How to Use a MIG Welder
MIG welding is a great way to add professional touches to your DIY projects. MIG welding has many practical applications, from auto work to home repair. Follow this guide to learn how.
How to Learn All the Notes on the Guitar
Unlike piano keys, there is no obvious repeating pattern to the notes on a guitar. In order to learn chords, riffs, and songs, you will have to first know the names of the notes of the fretboard. With a little patience and a very basic understanding of gu...
How to Groom a Miniature Schnauzer
Miniature Schnauzers are a breed of German dog whose compact size and fearless nature, combined with playfulness and devoted companionship, has made them popular pets. They are members of the terrier group and display the playful, feisty, fearless nature...
How to Prepare Soil for a Vegetable Garden: Testing, Amending & Tilling
Before you start planting vegetables, it’s important that you prepare the ground just right so that your crops grow to be ripe and delicious when harvest time comes around. If you’re a first-time gardener, checking things like soil type, nutrient levels,...
How to Bronze Shoes
Bronzing shoes is a great way to solidify memories of a loved one. You can bronze your baby’s shoes or bronze the shoes of a deceased friend or family member. After you clean the shoes, you will use a camel hair brush to apply thin coats of liquid bronze...