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How to Make a Friend Feel Better After a Death
No one, not even a close friend, can completely take away the pain and sadness of someone who has suffered the death of a loved one. Grief is an intense and powerful emotion that causes an unpredictable range of feelings. As a friend, you may feel awkward...
How to Move a Radiator
Renovating or remodeling an older home often requires you to move a radiator out of the way of your project or to a new location. Not only are radiators heavy, but they also have attachment mechanisms that must be disconnected gently and precisely to prev...
How to Choose Cat Food
Picking cat food can be a challenge, especially if you have never purchased food for cats before. Giving your cat the right food will ensure it stays healthy and happy. Choose cat food based on the ingredients in the food. You can also pick cat food based...
How to Treat Rickets
Experts agree that rickets can usually be treated with vitamin D and calcium supplements, though it's important to talk to a doctor first.[1] X Trustworthy Source Mayo Clinic Educational website from one of the world's leading hospitals Go to...
Easy Ways to Read Crash Dump Files & Troubleshoot Crashes
When your PC crashes with a blue screen error, Windows automatically creates a dump file (minidump) which contains helpful troubleshooting information, including the stop codes that led to the error. Opening and analyzing a dump file can help you determin...
How to Remove Fabric Softener Stains
Fabric softener makes clothing soft and fresh, but it can also leave greasy-looking stains in its wake. Fortunately, in most cases the stains are simple to remove with soap and water, so they're almost never permanent. Next time you do your laundry, take...
How to Get Your Dog to Jump Poles
Agility training is a fun way to exercise your dog’s body and brain and to strengthen the bond between you and your pet. It also helps breeds that are prone to hip problems increase their strength and endurance.[1] X Research source Jumping...
How to Make Saline Nasal Spray
Nasal congestion (stuffy nose) is a common condition in which nasal tissues swell with fluids. It may be accompanied by sinus congestion and nasal discharge (runny nose). Luckily, a saline (salt water) nasal spray can get you through nasal congestion from...
How to Calculate Annuity Payments
An annuity is an insurance contract that takes the form of an investment. Annuities provide an income source with periodic payments for an agreed-upon period of time for the annuitant or their beneficiary, beginning now or at some point in the future. Und...
How to Prevent Knee Injuries in Rowing
Rowing on exercise machines and on the water is rapidly becoming more popular, both as a recreational sport and a competitive one. Whether you row for recreation purposes on the weekends, use rowing machines at the gym, or compete in regattas, rowing offe...
How to Get a SAG Card
The SAG-AFTRA (Screen Actors Guild‐American Federation of Television and Radio Artists) is a union for performers working in American-based productions of film, TV, and other screen content. Applying for membership is a fairly straightforward practice of...
How to Draw and Shade Realistic Lips
When you’re creating a realistic portrait, drawing the lips can seem intimidating. In this easy guide, we’ll show you the different ways you can draw your lips and give you advice on shading too. There are tons of ways to draw lips, whether you want to us...
The Best Ways to Pack Clothes for Travel: Rolling, Bundling & More
Got a big trip coming up? You better start packing! But before you do, you might be wondering: what’s the best way to fold your clothes so they fit in your bag and stay wrinkle-free? Savvy travelers like you have been asking this for ages—and luckily, we’...
How to Wear a Pin
Pins are a great way to add color and sparkle to an outfit. They can be used as a simple fashion statement, or you can wear them to show off organizations you’re a member of, movements you support, awards you’ve earned, and things you enjoy. You can even...
How to Torch Weld
Learning the basics of torch welding is the first step in becoming proficient with many types of welding. However, mastering welding is something that can take time, not necessarily due to its difficulty, but because there are many subtleties involved wit...
How to Make a Suppressor
Suppressors, commonly referred to as "silencers," are devices fixed to the end of a firearm intended to muffle the sound of a shot being fired, not silence it. They are also used on paintball guns, and can make it more difficult for opposing players to id...