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How to Stretch a Pulled Calf Muscle
Your calf can get “pulled” (or strained) when the muscles in the back of your lower leg are overstretched by physical activity. You may have a pulled calf if you notice symptoms such as pain or abnormal stretching in your leg, along with mild swelling, re...
How to Drain Ground Beef
Draining the grease from ground beef will make a dish healthier and is recommended in some dishes. To drain the grease from ground beef, you’ll have to brown the meat first to extract the fat from it. Then, you can spoon the grease out of the pan or use a...
How to Melt Metal
If you want to melt metal, you need to find a way to apply a lot of heat to it. This can be done either with a foundry or a torch. With a foundry, the metal can be melted into a liquid that you can then mold into whatever shape you like. With a torch, you...
How to Stop a Mole from Bleeding
A bleeding mole is usually nothing to worry about. Just like any other patch of skin on your body, a mole will bleed if you scratch it (e.g., with a razor). In these cases, you can stop the bleeding by applying pressure with a cotton ball or washcloth. On...
How to Lower the pH of Drinking Water, Gardening Water, Pools & Aquariums
If you’ve tested your water and it has a high pH, that means that it’s too basic or too alkaline. Water with a high pH can have serious repercussions, whether you’re drinking it or using it in your pool, fish tank, or garden. In your fish tank, for instan...
How to Hide a Pregnancy
Pregnancy is a very personal matter, and you should never have to tell anyone about it before you’re ready. Maybe you’re waiting to break the news until you get past the first trimester, or perhaps you don’t feel like sharing with nosey relatives or gossi...
How to Remove Silicone Caulk: An Expert Guide, with Tricks
It’s time for that bathroom remodel, and you’re eyeing that old silicone caulking dubiously. Or maybe it’s just time to refresh the seals around the bathtub by removing and reapplying the caulk. In any case, we’re here to help. We’ll walk you through how...
How to Use a Transistor
A transistor is an electrical device which can amplify and boost an electrical current. Transistors can also function as switches and turn different electrical currents on and off. To see how transistors work, you can use one to construct and operate a si...
How to Go to Victoria Peak
Victoria Peak in Hong Kong is the highest point on Hong Kong Island. This peak has been the city's richest and most exclusive neighbourhood since colonial times. The vast and stunning view makes The Peak one of the most popular tourist spots in Hong Kong....
How to Cook Frozen Steak
If you'd like a steakhouse dinner in a hurry, pull a steak from the freezer and start cooking. Since the steak will actually have a better texture if you don't thaw it before cooking, plan on searing it on the stove or cooking it on the grill. Steak that'...
How to Decorate a Small Bedroom: 10 Helpful Ideas
When you have a small bedroom, every inch counts. Make your space feel cozy instead of cramped by arranging your furniture in a way that flows well and fits the room. Then, make the most of the remaining space by finding creative storage spots, like on sh...
How to Write a Body Paragraph
Writing a paragraph might seem simple on the surface—it just needs a starting point, an ending point, and some related sentences in between to fill it out. However, a quality paragraph states a clear main idea, supports and analyzes this main idea based o...
How to Chop Basil
Basil is a popular, flavorful herb that pairs well with a variety of meats and savory foods. Basil leaves are large and rarely used whole. Before using basil, chop as many leaves as you’ll need into small pieces that will blend well into a sauce or savory...
Simple Ways to Dispose of Old Laptops
Whether you’re in need of an upgrade, your laptop has completely broken, or you have an old laptop gathering dust in a cupboard, you’ll need to get rid of your laptop at some point. If you’ve been using a laptop for a while, you'll likely have precious fi...
How to Save Albums to Your Library on YouTube Music on Android
This wikiHow teaches you how to save an album to your YouTube Music library when you’re using an Android.
How to Get Oil Out of Suede
Suede is known for its soft, comfortable texture as well as its delicacy. However, even though suede is hard to clean, you can remove oil stains with some basic household products. Use an absorbent material to pull fresh oil stains out of the fabric befor...