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How to Cut a Peplum Top
A peplum top is a shirt with a skirt attached to the bottom edge. The design is flattering on many different body types because it tapers in at the natural waist and flares out at the hips. You’ll need to choose or make a shirt to use, and then measure an...
How to Check and Listen to Your Xfinity Voice Voicemail
This wikiHow teaches you how to listen to your Xfinity voicemail messages on your phone, the Xfinity Connect app, and on Xfinity's website. If you're away from home and don't have internet access, you can check your voicemail by dialing your Xfinity home...
How to Unlock a Bosch Oven
Bosch ovens come equipped with many features, including a door lock. As an extra safety measure, this feature prevents children from changing the oven’s settings while it’s turned on, and also keeps unwanted chemical fumes from entering your home during...
How to Measure Without a Ruler
When it comes to everyday life, people don’t usually carry around rulers in their purses and pockets. However, sometimes you might need to take a quick measurement of something and don’t have a ruler on hand. With a little ingenuity or a good memory, you...
How to Contact Richard Branson
Richard Branson, founder of the Virgin Group, is a prominent figure in the business world and has become more and more of a household name in recent years. Though he is well-known, there are still ways to contact him directly about any number of topics, f...
How to Remove Giblets from a Chicken
Chicken is a healthy and delicious dish that is easy to make at home. If you purchased a whole chicken, it may have come with giblets inside of it that have to be removed before you can start cooking. This may seem like a daunting task, but as long as you...
How to Repair Holes in Plaster Walls
Although plaster is a sturdy and inexpensive way to build a wall, it will still wear out over time. Small screw and nail holes are easy to take care of, but even larger holes don’t require much experience to patch. Clean and stabilize the plaster around t...
How to Say No in Chinese
If you're at all familiar with Chinese language and culture, you may already understand that it's considered rude to say "no" in Chinese or to directly refuse an offer. In fact, there is no word in Mandarin Chinese that is the exact equivalent to the word...
How to Reset a Genie Garage Door Opener
Genie garage doors are known for their convenience and easy-to-use remotes. Unfortunately, this system becomes less simple when you need to sync or resync your remote. If you have a wireless keypad, you may also need to recalibrate this device if it doesn...
How to Unlock a Whirlpool Washer
Whirlpool washing machines make laundry day much simpler—until you realize you forgot to add a few items of clothing to the current cycle. It’s not difficult to unlock your washer door, but depending on your model, it could take a few minutes. If you have...
How to Remove Sliding Closet Doors
Every sliding door is set up slightly differently, but almost all of them can be removed by following a few simple steps. First, loosen the brackets at the top of each door with a flathead or Philips-head screwdriver. Then, try lifting it up a little and...
How to Remove a Tub Drain Stopper
Tub drains can quickly become filled with hair and gunk or even get rusty. In order to repair or clean your tub’s drain, you first have to remove the stopper. While there are several kinds of tub stopper, a pair of pliers, a screwdriver, and a suction cup...
How to Reset a Frigidaire Dishwasher
Dishwashers are a valuable part of your kitchen, so it’s important to make sure that they’re always working properly. Whether it’s a power outage or a system failure, there are several reasons that your Frigidaire dishwasher may need to be reset. First, m...
How to Say Hello in Irish
Since most people in Ireland speak English, you can certainly greet people there while visiting by simply saying "hello." However, if you learn a few words in Irish Gaelic (Gaelige), you'll really charm the locals. The basic way to say "hello" in Irish is...
How to Use Curry Powder
Curry powder is a flavorful spice made of turmeric, ginger, coriander, and several others. To use curry powder in your cooking, pick out dishes that cook slowly and add other spices in with the curry powder to get the best flavor. You can even make your o...
How to Use a Norwex Window Cloth
Norwex cloths are a great addition to any home, especially when it comes to spring cleaning! With a Window Cloth by your side, you’re ready to clean all the windows and glass surfaces in your home to buffed perfection! All you need is water and a little e...