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How to Groom an Anxious Dog
Regular grooming is essential to your dog’s health and well-being; unfortunately, it can also cause a lot of anxiety for your pet. No dog owner wants to see their furry friend stressed out or unhappy! If your dog is anxious or resistant to grooming, there...
How to Reduce Ankle Pain While Running
A little nagging ankle pain is pretty common if you like to run a lot, but it doesn't mean you have to miss out on your workout routine. It’s important to go easy on it until the pain has subsided, but there are a few things you can do to speed up the hea...
How to Cut Hexagon Quilt Pieces
Quilts made out of hexagonal pieces look dynamic and interesting, but they can be a little intimidating if you’ve never done one before. Sketching out a hexagon for each piece you need is a pain, and will probably take you forever. Fortunately, you can sp...
How to Safely Adjust a Welding Machine
Different types of welding machines have various settings that you can change to adjust how they weld. The 3 main types of welding machines that you might find yourself working with are stick welders, MIG welders, and TIG welders. Note that some machines...
How to Wear a Floral Skirt
Floral skirts are a great fashion staple to have in your wardrobe for both casual and professional looks. Putting together a nice outfit with your floral skirt can be done using items you likely already have in your closet, like solid-colored tees, sweate...
How to Fix Too Spicy Soup
Soup can be a delicious and comforting meal, but it can be really easy to accidentally add too many spices. If you want to give your soup a milder flavor, there are many ingredients you can add to cut through the heat. You can also try masking the spicine...
How to Replace a Thermostat in a Car
A vehicle’s thermostat controls the amount of coolant running through the engine so it doesn’t overheat. But if your temperature gauge consistently stays past the ¾-mark or in the red zone when you run your vehicle, it could be a symptom of a bad thermost...
How to Polish the Nib on a Fountain Pen
If you write a lot for work or enjoy journaling in your spare time, a fountain pen can really take the writing experience to the next level. Sometimes you'll need to polish the nib on your fountain pen. Polishing actually can refer to two different proces...
How to Make a Disney‐Style Homemade Kitchen Sink Dessert
Food choices might abound within Disney World. But there's one humongous snack that some people crave. If you've ever heard about Disney's Beaches and Cream Soda Shop, you'll know there's one dessert that comes with its own special challenge. Finish a bow...
How to Pick Good Chestnuts
Chestnuts are well-known as a buttery, sweet treat in the winter. However, chestnuts are also very delicate. To get the freshest ones available, you have to know the signs. Good chestnuts are easy to find just by looking at them and picking them up. If yo...
How to Measure Pump Impeller Diameter
A pump impeller resembles a propeller and is the component that rotates quickly to drive fluid through the pump. They’re commonly used in centrifugal pumps to move water for things like farming and city water plants, as well as many other industrial purpo...
How to Choose a Green Coconut
Green coconuts are picked when they’re around 7 months old and contain more water than mature coconuts. If you want to try one for yourself, check your local supermarket to see if they have some fresh coconuts. While the main part of the coconut usually s...
How to Remove an Alcohol Bottle Stopper
Some alcohol bottles, particularly Mexican tequila, have a built-in stopper in the neck. The idea is to slow the pouring speed and prevent spills. However, some people find these stoppers annoying because the alcohol won’t come out unless you pour it in a...
How to Put a Quilt on a Bed
Quilts are a great way to add some color and texture to your bedroom decor. Putting it on the bed is pretty straightforward, but if you want it to look extra tidy, you can tuck it into the sides and bottom. Doing a hospital tuck at the bottom corners will...
How to Use Cetyl Alcohol
Not to be mistaken with your favorite drink or isopropyl alcohol, cetyl alcohol is a solid, waxy ingredient that’s frequently used in cosmetics. Cetyl alcohol is an emulsifier that helps combine oil and water in hair and skincare products like lotions and...
How to Wrap with Glitter Paper
Glitter paper is a fun way to add pizazz and bling to your presents. However, the one drawback of glitter paper is that glitter and tape act like 2 opposing magnets - they just don’t stick together. Fortunately, there are a few ways you can manipulate you...