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How to Use Tiki Torches
Tiki torches are a fun way to add ambiance to your event, but it’s important to use them safely. Whether you’re throwing a one-time party or hoping to add some everyday pizzazz to your garden, tiki torches can help you achieve the yard of your dreams. By...
How to Tell a Fawn's Age
A deer is a fawn until it becomes a year old. Then, it is called a yearling. Although it’s not a good idea to get too close to a fawn, there are a number of ways that you can determine its age at a distance. Start by guessing the fawn’s weight. Look at ho...
How to Get Rid of Fungus Gnats
Fungus gnats are an annoying pest that thrive in damp conditions. If your potted plants or garden beds are infested with small black flies, you may be facing this problem. Keeping soil dry is the number one way to get rid of fungus gnats. If the problem i...
How to Pass a Background Check
Maybe you’re applying for a job and know that a background check is in the near future. It’s a good idea to verify your legal and financial records so that you know what information is out there. You should also know that you do have legal rights during t...
How to Use a Chafing Dish
Chafing dishes are often known in the catering world as "a host's best friend" because they can keep your food warm for hours on end. If you're hosting a dinner party or special event, setting up and serving with a chafing dish can allow you to serve heat...
How to Use Abreva
Cold sores can be painful and embarrassing, but fortunately there is an easy treatment for them. Abreva is the brand name of docosanol, an antiviral that treats the herpes simplex virus, which causes cold sores. Sold as a topical cream, Abreva can help re...
How to Prune Cilantro
Cilantro plants are easy to grow and harvest. Feel free to trim them whenever you want fresh cilantro, either from a small plant at home or from your garden. While cilantro plants can produce coriander seeds, pruning them regularly will delay this step an...
How to Pack Ties
If you’re traveling and need to pack formal wear, it’s important that you properly pack your ties so that they aren’t wrinkled when you get to your destination. To correctly pack ties, you can roll them, fold them, or pack them with your suit jacket. Rega...
How to Become a Teacher in Texas
Teaching can be a very rewarding career, and there are usually plenty of jobs in a state like Texas that's experiencing a serious population growth. Texas has very specific requirements for becoming a teacher, and it all starts with your education backgro...
How to Style Twist Braids
Twist braids and Senegalese twists are a protective style worn on African-textured hair. The braids themselves are not your standard 3-strand braids, but rather 2-strand rope braids. They look spectacular on their own, but you can make them even more fash...
How to Fix Scuffs, Cuts, Holes, and Blisters in Your Shoes
You can save yourself money and a trip to the shoe store by repairing your old shoes instead of buying new ones. With the right tools, you can repair loose shoe soles, holes in your shoes, and unsightly scuffs and stains. By putting in a little time and e...
How to Get an Illinois State ID
If you live in Illinois, you may decide to get a state identification card to prove your residency and your age. You can also use the card to complete government documents and to access state services. To get an Illinois state ID, you will need to gather...
How to Invite Facebook Friends to Join Instagram on iPhone or iPad
This wikiHow teaches you how to use the iPhone or iPad Instagram app to invite Facebook friends to join the Instagram social media network. You will first need to have both the Instagram and Facebook apps installed on your phone, and you need to be signed...
How to Download WeChat Videos on an iPhone or iPad
This wikiHow will teach you how to download videos from chat sessions in the WeChat app for iOS devices. This will enable you to save videos onto your iPhone or iPad for viewing offline at a later date.
How to Get a Certified Check
If you need to make a large or important purchase, you may be asked to use a certified check. Certified checks enable the person you are paying (the payee) to guarantee that you already have the money you owe them in your bank account. While getting a che...
How to Hire an Ethical Hacker
Hiring an ethical hacker, also known as a "white hat," can help you protect your business from threats like DDoS attacks and phishing scams. We'll help you find qualified candidates to help you find and fix any security breaches in your companies internet...