How To
How to Clean & Maintain Your HEPA Filter
Washable or permanent HEPA filters are easy to maintain and can drastically cut the cost of replacement filters. If your air purifier or vacuum cleaner uses a HEPA filter, you should check its product manual before attempting to clean the filter. A washab...
How to Clean a Letterman Jacket
A letterman jacket is a meaningful garment that you want to preserve. To start cleaning it, check the care instructions, as letterman jackets can be made from a variety of materials, though traditionally they are leather and wool. The care instructions wi...
How to Diagnose and Treat Pyometra in Cats
Pyometra is a disease associated with infection of the uterus of female cats. The condition often develops after a failed pregnancy. While pyometra can be treated, it is imperative that cats with this condition are treated as soon as possible. Without imm...
How to Decide if You Should Drive for Uber or Lyft
Uber and Lyft are similar ridesharing companies, both of which are operated through an app downloaded to your smartphone or tablet. Both companies are always looking to hire new drivers, and can be good places of employment for someone who enjoys driving....
How to Clean an Acrylic Shower
If the highlight of your morning is stepping into a hot, revitalizing shower, chances are you’ve put some thought into the best way to keep your bathroom sanctuary sanitized and sparkling. Luckily, newer showers and shower liners made from synthetics like...
How to Do 50s Hairstyles for Short Hair
Short hair can easily be formed into a 50s look. You can do a classic pin up style if your hair is shorter. You can also try a vintage bob or pompadour. With some patience and attention to detail, you can easily create a 50s style that works for you.
How to Do 70s Hair
In the 70s, styles like bigger hair and pageboy cuts were trendy. If you want 70s hair, you can experiment with a variety of different style choices to create a look that works for you. Go for a classic pageboy, big curls, or 70s waves to create a fun 70s...
How to Clean an Infected Ear Piercing
Infected ear piercings are common, especially in new piercings. Most go away after one to two weeks, as long as you clean them twice a day. Use a cotton ball or swab soaked in a saline solution or antimicrobial soap to clean the infection, then dry the ar...
How to Enable Developer Mode on an iPhone or iPad
Are you interested in developing apps for iPhone or iPad? Do you want to expand the capabilities of your iPhone or iPad? Enabling Developer Mode on your iPhone is a great way to do just that. Developer Mode is a hidden iOS mode for app developers. It...
How to Clean Earplugs
Earplugs protect your hearing in loud environments, like concerts or worksites, or when operating loud equipment, like guns or a chainsaw.[1] X Research source Disposable ear plugs, like many that made of soft foam or silicon, should be thro...
How to Diagnose and Treat the Cause of Deformed Cat Nails
No matter how well you take care of your cat’s claws, they may end up with a problem that causes one or more of them to be deformed. This can be due to age, trauma, or an infection. To figure out if there is something wrong with your cat’s nails, check fo...
How to Apply a L’Oreal Hair Mask
L’Oreal offers a variety of masks you can use on your hair. For damaged hair such as split ends, apply the Total Repair Extreme Emergency Recovery mask to wet or damp hair after a shampoo and rinse. The Color Vibrancy Intensive Ultra Recovery mask is for...
How to Prevent Others from Buying Stuff with Your Amazon Echo
Prevent unauthorized persons from purchasing items with your Amazon Echo by either disabling the purchasing feature, or by creating a passcode. If you have decided to create a passcode, then make sure to protect it by creating a unique passcode and changi...
How to Cope with Perfectionist Parents
Whether you’re fourteen or forty, dealing with perfectionist parents can be tough. It’s easy to feel inadequate when your parents never seem to be satisfied with your accomplishments, grades, and life choices. Perfectionism can lead to emotional suppressi...
How to Make a Haircut Last for Six Months
While not every person may be able to go six months between haircuts and still look like they just stepped out of the salon, you can take steps to extend the life of your haircut. Start by talking to your stylist. You need a good haircut that is intended...
How to Identify Termite Larvae
Termites can pose a serious risk to the structure and foundation of your home. The presence of termite larvae in particular may indicate if the building is infested or not. Termite larvae can be identified by their shape, color, and size. They are often f...