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How to Drain a Toilet
You may need to drain a toilet to give the bowl or tank a thorough cleaning, and especially if you need to do repairs. Fortunately, you can drain a toilet in only a few minutes. All you need to do is shut off the water and flush the toilet to get it to dr...
How to Ink Wash
Ink wash painting is a process (similar to watercolor painting) that uses black India ink to create greyscale works of art. If you are new to ink washing, you can begin by practicing color gradation, mixing different amounts of water with your ink to achi...
How to Remove Eyebrow Tint
If you’ve gotten your eyebrows tinted and think the color is too dark, you may be wondering what to do next. Don’t stress out, eyebrow tint will fade over the first week from the natural oils in your skin and also from cleansing your face. However, if you...
How to Make a Salicylic Acid BHA Serum
Salicylic acid is a popular ingredient in skincare products because it exfoliates skin, fights acne, and reduces inflammation.[1] X Research source Serums that contain this powerful beta-hydroxy acid (BHA) can get pricey, but the good news i...
How to Keep Your Dog Calm After Neutering
After your dog gets neutered, he needs to stay calm and relatively inactive for around 2 weeks. This helps him heal and prevents the incision from tearing open. To keep your dog calm, supervise him, confine him when you’re not home, and give him toys to p...
How to Make Homemade Deer Food
If you want to feed deer in your backyard, it's easy to make treats and food with some corn and molasses. You can also make a paste to spread when hunting to lure deer to your area. Deer treats are quick and easy to make with the right combination of ingr...
How to Overcome a Superiority Complex
Have you ever heard of someone having a superiority complex? The term inferiority complex is much more common, and describes the feeling that one does not measure up or are not as good as their peers. A superiority complex is when a person has an inflated...
How to Substitute Coconut Oil for Vegetable Oil
If you prefer the taste of coconut, you can easily swap out vegetable oil for coconut oil. Some people also think coconut oil is healthier than vegetable oils, which often have artificial ingredients. Coconut oil is an appropriate substitute for both baki...
How to Fix Dried Out Eyeliner Gel
There is no beating the smooth, sharp lines that you get from a gel eyeliner. The trouble with gels is that they dry out faster than you can use them. The good news is that a dry gel liner doesn’t have to be a dead gel liner. By adding back the moisture l...
How to Bolt Down a Gun Safe
Given enough time, even the best gun safe can be cracked. Beyond simply preventing thieves from removing your gun safe, anchoring will also make your gun safe more resistant to prying, cutting, and hammering. Before you bolt your gun safe down, locate the...
How to Use Glycerin for Hair
Glycerine, also called glycerin or glycerol, is a thick, clear, fragrance-free liquid used in many beauty products. Glycerine is a humectant, meaning it draws moisture from the environment around it to itself—so, applying glycerine to dry hair may help yo...
How to Address Nuns
If you want to speak or write to a nun but don't want to be disrespectful, you may not know how to address them. When addressing a nun, it's important that you follow the traditions and standards set by the Church, especially if you don't personally know...
How to Diagnose and Treat Urinary Problems in Guinea Pigs
Guinea pigs make great pets, but they are prone to urinary tract infections and other bladder problems. Calcium in a guinea pig’s diet is the most common cause of kidney stones. Also, due to their short stature, their genitals are low to the ground and wi...
How to Do Ayurvedic Self Massage
If you want to enjoy a soothing massage on a regular basis, an Ayurvedic massage can be a great option. An Ayurvedic self-message can be done a few times each week and proponents believe it helps promote flexibility throughout the body. With a little oil,...
How to Create a Rochester Cloak (a Simple Cloaking Device)
A cloaking device is a machine that renders objects in a certain area invisible. Possibly the most famous use is on the Romulan and Klingon ships in Star Trek. Work is being done with metamaterials to try to create an actual cloaking device. This article...
How to Cancel Your Voter Registration
Voting is a privilege, but you might want to cancel your registration for a variety of reasons. For example, you might be moving and intend to register in your new state or country. To cancel, you should contact the appropriate elections office and reques...