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How to Glue Plastic
There are many types of plastic and many types of glue, and choosing the wrong combination can result in a weak bond or, rarely, damage to the object you meant to repair. Read on to learn how to select the correct glue for your project, then follow these...
How to Prepare Your Hair for Bleaching
Bleaching your hair makes it lighter and blonder by chemically reducing the amount of pigment in your hair's strands. Bleach is hard on your hair, so take good care of it. Minimize use of chemicals and heat, and maximize use of moisturizing and protein-bo...
How to Breed Mice
Mice can make great pets, and if you have some, you might want to breed more for yourself or to give away. If you have snakes or other pets that eat mice for food, breeding your own can also be cost-effective. If you decide to breed mice for any reason, y...
How to Boil Sweet Potatoes
Sweet potatoes are a nutritious vegetable that can be added to many dishes. Sweet potatoes contain a variety of minerals and vitamins including calcium, beta carotene, and vitamin C. You can boil sweet potatoes before you eat them. You can either peel the...
How to Wear a Jockstrap
A jockstrap consists of a waistband, usually elastic, as well as a support pouch for the genitals. They were developed almost 150 years ago for bicyclists. Nowadays, they are used for support and comfort during a variety of sports, often with the addition...
How to Change File Properties
This wikiHow teaches you how to access and change a file's attributes on your PC or Mac. While most people will never need to edit a file's properties, there are some situations that call for it—such as when you have to change permissions or update a file...
How to Start a Limousine Company
The limousine business has grown by an average annual rate of 2.7% over the last 15 years and brings in revenues of over $12 billion in the US alone.[1] X Research source While this means there is more and more competition, it also means tha...
How to Write a Cancellation Letter
Writing a cancellation letter can be a challenge, as you want to strike a clear tone that is still firm and friendly. Maybe you want to cancel a membership or a subscription, or maybe you have decided to cancel a business contract with another company. Yo...
How to Custom Paint a Car Dashboard
Painting your car’s dashboard is a great DIY customization option if the interior looks faded, scuffed up, or just plain boring. Automotive spray-can primers, paints, and lacquers work well on both the rigid and flexible plastic parts of a dashboard, so l...
How to Treat Broken Ribs
Research suggests that cracked ribs may heal on their own in 1 to 2 months, but broken ribs with a jagged edge usually require immediate medical treatment.[1] X Trustworthy Source Cleveland Clinic Educational website from one of the world's leadin...
How to Do a Quick Weave
A weave involves attaching wefts, or tracks, of store-bought hair to your own hair to add extra body and length. The hair used for a weave may be human or synthetic, and it’s attached by way of needle and thread stitching or bonding glue. Sewing in a weav...
How to Plan an Anniversary Party
Anniversaries are important occasions to celebrate and are sometimes celebrated with a party. If you responsible for planning an anniversary party, here are some steps you can follow whether it's a first anniversary, diamond anniversary, gold anniversary...
How to Decode a VIN
A VIN, or Vehicle Identification Number, is a unique string of letters and numbers assigned to each vehicle manufactured. Although they have been around since 1954, these steps will work best on vehicles made since 1981, when an international standard sys...
How to Make Origami Fireworks
Origami fireworks, with multidimensional peaks and varying colors, are reminiscent of fireworks exploding in the sky. You can use any type of square shaped paper to create your origami fireworks, though special origami paper might better hold the creases...
How to Make Pipe Cleaner Flowers
Pipe cleaner flowers provide all the beauty and color of real flowers without the pesky bees. They are as simple to make as they are cute. They look adorable in old, glass soda bottles and fit perfectly on window sills. They'll brighten up any room and ad...
How to Get the Person You Like to Like You Back
Having a crush is a fun and exciting time, but finding out if your crush returns your feelings can be nerve-racking. Be yourself and help the person you like see your best qualities to find a mutual attraction. Don’t let the magical connection of a crush...