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How to See If a Name is Trademarked
You've come up with a great name for a business, product or service. If someone else is already using that name, you may not be able to use it yourself. Before using a name, you need to see if that name is trademarked. The easiest way to do this is with t...
How to Be a Happy Single Woman
You’ve heard the old-fashioned message that you need to be married to be a truly happy woman. Perhaps that was truer at one time, but not anymore. Over half of the U.S. population is single, according to the most recent census. So, whether you’re betwe...
How to Repair a Split Nail
Ouch! Just split your nail? Whether you’re worried about ruining a perfect manicure or just don’t want your nail to catch on anything, fixing a split nail is a great way to help it heal and repair itself over time. Fortunately, fixing a split nail is easy...
How to Soften Hard Water
If you’re tired of clogged drains, spotty glasses, and dried-out hair and skin, softening the water in your home can really help make a big difference. You can soften small amounts of water, like each time you do dishes or laundry, or you can soften your...
How to Kill Mold
Mold is a common household problem, but it can be hazardous to your health. It may cause a stuffy nose, a sore throat, breathing problems, coughing, burning eyes, or a rash, especially if you’re allergic to it.[1] X Trustworthy Source Centers for Di...
How to Check Belts
The belts in your car's engine drive such components as the air conditioning compressor, power steering pump, alternator and water pump. Older cars used separate V-belts for each component, while newer cars use a single serpentine belt to drive them all....
How to Persuade Someone to Save Money
Maybe you have a friend or family member who is in financial despair and you have decided to try to get them to see the value of saving money. Or perhaps your romantic partner is drowning in debt and you would like to help them get better at managing thei...
How to Install Roofing
Thinking about some major home renovations? When it comes to something like painting or patching, the average DIY enthusiast is more than capable of tackling the task. Even tougher tasks, like flooring installation, can be a reasonable project if you know...
How to Turn Off Firewall
Your computer's firewall is important for protecting against malware and hackers, but it can sometimes block access to apps or connections you want. You can temporarily disable it, but be aware that doing so puts you at risk of unauthorized access and att...
How to Make Microwave Popcorn
Microwave popcorn is the perfect snack for movies and TV or large gatherings with friends. Coming in a wide variety of flavors and amounts, you can find microwave popcorn at most grocery stores, and cooking it couldn't be easier.
How to Open an Etsy Store
After you’ve spent time creating handmade crafts, you may have had other people ask where they can buy them. If you want to earn some money off of your hobby, Etsy is a great marketplace where you can sell your items. We know there are a lot of shops on E...
How to Have Fun With Your Leopard Gecko
Beloved for their spotty scales and sweet personalities, leopard geckos are just the best. Now that you have your lizard all set up in it's cage, you're probably thinking: alright, let's have some fun! There are tons of easy ways to bond with your lizard,...
How to Convert Excel to PDF
Converting an Excel file to a PDF makes it easier for people to open the and view the file on various platforms—even if they don't have Microsoft Office. PDFs are also easier to print and distribute than Excel spreadsheets. If you have Microsoft Excel, y...
How to Take a Screen Shot (Screen Capture)
Want to take a screenshot on a phone, tablet, desktop, or laptop computer? Capturing your screen is super easy, and you can do it without installing any special software! Whether you're using an HP, Chromebook, iPhone, Android, Mac, or virtually any other...
How to Draw a Basic Maze
The approach to drawing mazes that is outlined here is a cell-based approach for drawing a simple maze. The cell-based approach consists of dividing the maze area into several independent enclosed areas, which will now be called cells. By definition each...
How to Tell if You Are a Medium
By definition, a medium is a type of psychic, but not all psychics are mediums.[1] X Research source Natural born mediums have always had their abilities, while latent mediums develop them later in life. A medium uses their intuitive skills...