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How to Get the Gasoline Smell Out of a Car
Gasoline has a pervasive odor that can make your car reek. In addition, it can make you light-headed, dizzy, or nauseated. The first thing to do is deal with a spill right after it happens, if you can, by getting rid of as much gasoline as possible. Then...
How to Tell when Your Parent Is Sad
Sadness is a completely natural and healthy emotion. Still, it can be unsettling to watch someone you love, especially a parent, feel sadness. If you aren’t completely sure your parent is sad, watch for signs. Then, do your best to help them cope with the...
How to Attract an ESTP
An ESTP on the Myers Briggs personality indicator refers to a person who is characterized by extraversion (E), sensory matters (S), thought (T), and perception (P). They like to take risks and live in the moment and as a result can be a lot of fun in rela...
How to Loan a Car to Someone
Loaning your car to someone is a kind gesture, but you should think carefully before doing so. Only loan your car to safe drivers who want to use it for a legitimate purpose. If you intend to share the car for an extended length of time, you should draft...
How to Relearn Math
Whether you want to brush up for your job or to help your kids with their homework, relearning math is useful and rewarding. Learning math takes practice and repetition, but you can achieve your goals if you’re willing to dedicate some time and effort. Yo...
How to Thicken Liquid with Cornstarch
Liquids such as soup and gravy will often need to be thickened with the help of an added ingredient. There are several ingredients you can use to thicken liquids, but using cornstarch is one of the easiest and fastest methods. To thicken a liquid with cor...
How to Determine Load Center Distance for Forklifts
In working with forklifts, the concept of "load center distance" can be described as "the distance from the vertical face of the forklift tines to the load's center of gravity." For the purpose of this article, we will say the forklift in question is a co...
How to Sew a Welt Pocket
A welt pocket is a common feature of suits. The welt pocket consists of a rectangular opening that may have one or two flaps. It may seem like a complicated sewing task, but creating a welt pocket is much easier than you might think. Learn how to make a w...
How to Use Eggs in Desserts
If you're looking to use up the extra eggs in your fridge, turn them into dessert! Create decadent, creamy desserts like puddings, custards, or ice cream using the egg yolks. Or make lighter, fluffier desserts that rely on the egg whites. You could whip u...
2 Easy Ways to Find Quote Tweets on Twitter (X)
When someone shares one of your tweets on Twitter (now X) and includes their own thoughts or take, they've "quoted" your tweet. If you're using a computer, the quote tweet feature is now hidden in the "View post engagements" area. If you're using the X mo...
How to Get Maroon Hair
Maroon hair is a deep, rich shade, perfect for fall or winter. Not only does it look unique, but it suits most people. Using a boxed dye does not always work out, however, especially if you take your natural hair color into consideration. There are a few...
How to Dull Paint
Whether you need to tone down the finish or mix up a more muted shade, there are lots of ways to dull down paint. If you already painted your project and don't like the finish, do not fret; you can dull the finish down with a quick coating of spray-on or...
How to Stop Fantasizing
Fantasies can be an escape to happier times and places, but if you find yourself dreaming more than you are living, it may be time to stop. Since fantasizing can be an escape mechanism, you should learn and deal with the source of your daydreams. Work on...
How to Decline Admission to a College After Accepting
You might accept admission to a college and later get a more attractive offer, or a change in life circumstances may mean you have to put off college for a while. Whatever the reason, if you change your mind about going to a particular college or universi...
How to Peck Kiss a Guy
If you’re seeing a friend for the first time in a while, or you want to hold back for your first kiss, a peck is the perfect way to go. Give a peck on the cheek, forehead, lips, or pretty much anywhere else you want! The main things to keep in mind are cl...
How to Know if You Are Being Selfish
“You're so selfish!” Has anyone ever said that to you? Getting hit with an accusation of selfishness can leave you feeling awful. You might start to doubt whether you're a good friend or wonder if you'd even be able to recognize your own selfish actions....