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How to Replace Halogen Downlights with Led
If you use downlights for customized lighting in your home or business, you know that it’s extremely important for the light to fall just right. Luckily, advances in LED technology have made it possible for you to use these energy efficient bulbs in your...
How to Repair a Wrought Iron Railing
Most modern “wrought iron” porch and stair railings are made of hollow steel or aluminum, and it’s not uncommon for them to loosen or rust over time. Repainting faux wrought iron is fairly easy, and fixing loose railings is typically manageable for the av...
How to Stay Calm While Parenting
When things get heated between you and your kids, it’s easy to let your emotions get the best of you. Keeping calm while parenting is an important tool, though. A calm attitude helps you think through things rather than reacting in the moment. It also let...
How to Wash Polo Shirts
Polo shirts have become a wardrobe essential for anyone seeking a casual but stylish look, and washing them correctly is an integral part of keeping them fresh. Polo shirts can be somewhat delicate. Pretreat stains before washing the polo in cold water to...
How to Achieve Business Goals
What are your company's priorities, and how well are you meeting your objectives? If you’re a business owner, you know that accomplishing goals is sometimes easier said than done. Whether the goals you want to achieve are related to basic operations or lo...
How to Get Rid of Xanthelasma
Xanthelasma, characterized by fatty, yellowish lumps around the eyes, can be removed through various different treatments. Cosmetic surgery, laser treatment, cryotherapy, and chemical cauterization can remove these unsightly cholesterol deposits. In addit...
How to Open a Paint Can
Opening a can of paint can leave you with a big mess to clean up. Fortunately, you can avoid splattered paint by opening your paint can with the right tools! Grab either a large screwdriver, paint can opener, or putty knife. Then, use the tool to pry open...
How to Remove Oil from Wood
Because wood is porous, it absorbs oil very quickly, often leaving a nasty stain. Whether you’re dealing with cooking oil spills on floors and benches, or hand oil from repeated use of furniture and doors, removing oil from wood presents a challenge. Howe...
How to Grow Jasmine from Cuttings
Jasmine makes a lovely addition to your home or garden. When it blooms, it produces delicate, fragrant buds. You can easily grow jasmine from cuttings taken from a healthy plant. First, you’ll need to take cuttings from an existing jasmine plant and encou...
How to Stain a Banister
Staining your banister is an easy way to take your foyer up a notch! To do this, sand your banister lightly and use painter’s tape to protect your walls. Then, paint 1-3 coats of stain over your entire banister. If you’d like, you can paint sections of yo...
How to Download a Photo from 500px for Free
500px is an online photography community that helps you find inspiration and connect with photographers. You can't directly download a photograph from 500px for free, but if you need to save a photo for legal use, there are some tools that will help.
How to Clean Raspberries
Raspberries should definitely be washed carefully before you eat them! Using water to give them a rinse is a relatively quick way to get surface dirt off and make sure the berries are generally clean. However, if you’re looking for a more powerful cleanin...
How to Prune Mock Orange Shrubs
Mock orange shrubs are easy to care for and produce lovely, fragrant blooms. They benefit from annual pruning once they reach maturity or 3 or 4 years after planting. After the flowers fade, thin out the top stems and remove 20 to 30% of the main branches...
How to Know if Someone Blocked You on TikTok
Are you worried that you've been blocked by someone on TikTok? When someone blocks you on TikTok, you will not receive a notification that they blocked you to protect the blocker's identity. This makes it very difficult (if not, impossible) to know which...
How to Repair an Umbrella
Discovering that your umbrella is broken can really rain on your parade, but fear not—with the right tools and a little patience, you can have your umbrella working like a charm again in time for the next downpour. Repairing a broken rib is as simple as b...
How to Stretch for Achilles Tendonitis
Achilles tendonitis is a problem that can cause a large amount of pain at the back of the ankle and the heel of the foot. Stretching the area can be a big help in reducing this pain. When stretching for Achilles tendonitis, stretching the tendon itself an...