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How to Stamp Leather
Leather stamping can be a fun project to create things like leather name tags and more. While it may sound complicated, it's surprisingly easy to stamp leather with the right supplies. All you need are leather stamps and a hammer to create custom stamped...
How to Ask for a Raise in Email
Though asking for a raise is standardly done in person, you can do so over email as long as you follow some guidelines about formality and writing. For the best chances of getting what you want, you'll need to carefully craft an email that is clear about...
How to Blue Steel
Bluing steel is the process of oxidizing the surface of the metal to protect it from rust. There are several different techniques, and each one has its own particular uses. The most commonly used are cold bluing and hot bluing, but rust bluing was the sta...
Using ATMs and Money Orders to Deposit Cash to Your USAA Account
USAA offers a number of valuable services, but their limited physical locations and ATMs make depositing cash into your USAA banking account a slightly different process than other banks. But that doesn’t mean you can’t get that cold hard cash safely into...
How to Know if Someone Blocked You on Skype
This wikiHow teaches you how to find out if one of your Skype contacts has blocked your account.
How to Write a Keynote Speech
A good keynote speech is gripping and inspiring. It sets the tone for the event, program, or conference, and it can really unify the audience. If you’ve been invited to write and give a keynote speech (congrats!), you might not be sure where to start, or...
How to Remove Fog from a Car Windshield
Fog gathers on your windshield when air of different temperatures meet. This means fog in the summer is caused when the hot air outside hits your cool windshield. Winter fog gathers when the warm air in your car meets your cold windshield. Understanding...
How to Wear an Engagement Ring
There are few things more exciting than receiving a ring from your partner that promises a lifetime of commitment and love. Actually wearing that beautiful ring rivals the excitement of receiving it though. Engagement rings can be worn any way that you wa...
How to Grow an Ohia Tree
The Ohia tree, commonly referred to as the Ohia Lehua, is a native to Hawaii. These trees are known to attain great height, and can grow as tall as 40-60 feet (12-18 meters). Other species of Ohia are more like shrubs or bushes, and remain small in statur...
How to Compute the UV Index
The Ultraviolet Index (UV) is a widely used system to forecast the amount of UV radiation expected to reach the Earth's surface on a particular day. This index is issued daily to advise people on the strength of the sun's UV rays in a region. When looking...
How to Set Up a Plant‐Only Aquarium
When thinking of "aquariums" full of freshwater, it’s hard to not think of little fish swimming around. There are tanks, however, made just for freshwater plantings! Maintenance is easy, but don’t skimp. While it may not seem as fun at first, it is an exc...
How to Upshift
If you drive a car with a manual gearbox or a motorcycle, upshifting is an important aspect of driving on the road. Unlike automatic vehicles, which automatically switch gears, manual vehicles require the driver to do it themselves. Even though upshifting...
How to Perfume Your Hair
Wondering whether it’s okay to spray perfume on your hair? Adding a fragrance to your hair is easy and safe to do once you have the right products. You can either spray a traditional perfume onto your hair, apply a scented hair product, or make your own m...
How to Overcome FOMO (Fear of Missing Out)
Fear of missing out (FOMO) is the anxiety caused by an nagging feeling that you are not taking part in the exciting and worthwhile things going on around you. The advent of social media has made this all the more difficult for many, as it is possible to...
How to Polish Gold
Gold is a beautiful, but soft precious metal that requires gentle use. You should only polish gold once or twice a year. Polishing gold too much can cause damage. But, with special care and effort, you can have your gold shining like new.
How to Plan a Romantic Camping Trip
Camping is a great way to spend a romantic night or weekend with your partner. Not only does camping provide the opportunity to get uninterrupted one-on-one time, but the many beautiful landscapes you’ll encounter will set a romantic tone. When planning a...