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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...
How to Hide Scars on Your Arms
Arm scars can make it difficult to confidently wear short-sleeved shirts. The easiest way to cover up scars on your arms is with strategic clothing and jewelry. If you want to wear short sleeves without worrying about your scars, you can also try conceali...
How to Join a Monastery
A monastery is a building where dedicated religious members study, work, and live together. There are 3 major religions that have a monastic tradition: Christianity, Buddhism, and Hinduism. Each of these religions have their own path to becoming a member...
How to Measure for Hip Roofing
A hip roof is a common roof style characterized by 2 pairs of opposing faces sloping downward from a high peak. If you’re putting down new roofing materials on your home or another building with a hip roof, your first step will be to find the exact dimens...
How to Cancel Mail Forwarding
The US Postal Service (USPS) has 2 different services that allow you to have your mail forwarded from your previous address to a different address temporarily: regular forward mail and premium forwarding service. With regular forward mail, USPS forwards y...