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How to Dispose of Lighters
Unfortunately, lighters cannot be recycled. The residue from the lighter fluid or butane makes lighters impossible to process, even when your lighter has been emptied or cleaned. However, before you throw your lighter in the garbage, contact your local sa...
How to Pass a Placement Test for College Math
While you can't pass or fail a placement test, your score will determine which mathematics class you should be placed in based on your knowledge and skills. Before you take the test, review basic math concepts, geometry, algebra, and calculus. Take your t...
How to Reset a Ninja Coffee Bar
If you're trying to fix a cup of coffee with your Ninja Coffee Bar but keep having difficulties, there are some easy ways to fix common problems. To fix a machine that keeps turning off mid-brew, check to be sure you chose the correct brew size. If your m...
How to Contact the Prime Minister of India
The Prime Minister of India is the elected head of government, chief advisor to the President, and the head of the Council of Ministers (i.e., cabinet). As of December 2019, Narendra Modi is the Prime Minister of India. The Prime Minister has provided the...
How to Figure How Many Gallons in a Tank
If you need to size up a liquid storage container for a home aquarium or school project but don’t know where to start, never fear—it’s actually quite simple. For square and rectangular tanks, all you have to do is measure the length, width, and depth of t...
How to Cancel a Meeting
Life is unpredictable and sometimes you just need to cancel a meeting. To minimize any inconveniences and be polite, it's important to cancel as soon as it's clear that you won't be able to make the meeting. Give notice 24 hours in advance, if possible. B...
How to Do the Alexander Technique
The Alexander Technique is a way of moving your body that helps to release tension and improve your posture, teaching you to stop the bad habits you might have when it comes to how you hold your body. The best way to learn the technique is by taking a cla...
How to Keep Bees Away from Your House
Bees are important to the surrounding wildlife, but you don’t want them buzzing around your house constantly. Since it’s important not to kill these valuable insects, try warding them off in a humane way. Take a close look around your home and yard to see...
How to Heal a Bruised Toe
Whether you have a bruised toe or toenail due to a sports accident, running or jogging, or a blunt-force injury to your toe, there are ways you can help the healing process. Treat swelling and pain in the first few days after the injury. Use natural remed...
How to Be an Army Ranger
The Army Rangers are a highly skilled special operations unit within the United States Army that carry out military missions across the globe. To be an Army Ranger, you’ll first need to meet the basic qualifications and enlist in the U.S. Army. Once you b...
How to Move Heavy Furniture Upstairs
Moving heavy furniture is never easy, and even less so when you have to move it up stairs! Whether you’re moving into a new home on a higher floor in an apartment that doesn’t have an elevator or you need to get some furniture up to another story in a hou...
How to Drive an ATV
All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs), otherwise known as quads, are popular vehicles used on all types of land. While you don’t need a license to drive these vehicles, you do need to learn how to operate them safely. Before riding an ATV, you need to acquaint your...
How to Melt Aluminum Cans
Melting aluminum cans yields pure aluminum that you can use for other projects. Once you have pure aluminum, you can mold it into fun or useful shapes. Aluminum has a low melting point, so you can easily melt it using a propane torch or a DIY foundry. Mak...
How to Use Reading Insights on the Kindle for iPhone or iPad
If you read often on the Kindle for iPhone or iPad apps, you may enjoy seeing your stats compiled in Reading Insights. In this article, we'll explain exactly how to find, access, and understand your Kindle stats page.
How to Increase Your Chances of Meeting Harry Styles
If you met Harry Styles, you’d be golden. Or, better yet, you’d have a watermelon sugar high! But how can you make your dream of meeting Harry Styles a reality when so many other Harries are fighting for their chance? Well, we can’t guarantee that you’ll...
How to Breed Worms
Breeding worms is a fantastic way to save money on bait if you’re a fan of fishing. They’re also an excellent way to get rid of food waste and paper organically. To breed worms, set up a plastic or wood bin with drainage holes at the bottom. Fill it with...