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How to Texture Drywall
There are a variety of techniques you can use to texture drywall. Some techniques, such as the orange peel, require the use of a hopper gun. Others, like the sand swirl, only require a wide brush. Each technique has its own character, and all of them offe...
How to Make Paper Pulp
Paper pulp can be a useful ingredient in making homemade paper or other crafts. It's also fairly simple to make. As long as you have paper, water, and a kitchen whisk or blender, you can make plenty of paper pulp at home. If you need to make paper pulp fo...
How to Look for Videos on Facebook: A Complete Guide
To find videos on Facebook, open Facebook → Tap the search bar → Type in search terms → Tap "Search" → Tap "Videos."
How to Archive Folders on Windows or Mac: Clear Up Storage Space
Archiving (zipping) folders will create a new, smaller folder and free up storage space! Zipping a folder means compressing it into a .zip file. No info is lost, and it can be unzipped at any time. In Windows and macOS, you can right-click and zip a folde...
How to Stop a Cold when You Feel It Coming On
Prevention is the best defense against a cold, but sometimes, despite your best efforts, you still get sick. That is because the cold virus can live up to 18 hours on unwashed surfaces while it looks for a host. The cold enters through your mouth, nose, o...
How to Cite a Movie
If you want to cite a movie in a research paper or presentation, gather information about the film and its production. Generally, you'll need the name of the film, the film's director and producer, the production company, and the year the film was release...
How to Cite an Interview in APA
Scholarly papers in the social sciences are often formatted according to the American Psychological Association (APA) style. An essay or thesis that quotes or paraphrases a source should be attributed properly in the text and in the reference list in orde...
How to Measure Chest Size
If you want to buy a fitted suit or shirt, you'll need to know your chest size. To find your chest size, all you need is a measuring tape and a pencil to write the number down. Loop the tape around your body and measure the widest part of your torso. Read...
How to Make Wooden Fishing Lures
Although most plugs and crankbaits today are made of hard plastic, the first ones were made out of wood. Some manufacturers still make wooden fishing lures. Instead of buying expensive lures, you can save money by carving your own. Pick a design, trace it...
How to Make Hardcore Techno
This is it. You've heard a lot of tracks, seen a lot of DJ and you are interested in the process of making Hardcore Techno. Maybe you've been listening to Hardcore (not to be confused with Hardcore Punk or Hardcore metal) for some time, and you finally ma...
How to Make a Clown Costume
Whether you want to dress up as a clown for Halloween or another event, these costumes are popular and easy to make, so you can throw one together pretty quickly. You can make your costume cute, classic, or even a little creepy to customize your look howe...
How to Find Slimes in Minecraft
This wikiHow teaches you how to find slime enemies in Minecraft. Slimes spawn in swamps and in underground caves. Killing a slime rewards you with slimeballs, which can be used to craft items like sticky pistons and slime blocks.
How to Put an iPhone on Silent
To mute the noises, vibrations, and lights coming from your iPhone, activate either "silent" or "do not disturb" mode. Silent mode quickly switches to vibrations instead of sounds, while "do not disturb" temporarily blocks all interruptions (including vib...
Yes, You Can Shrink Polyester, and Here’s How
You have the perfect polyester piece in your wardrobe, but there’s one problem: it’s too big. But did you know it’s actually really easy to shrink polyester clothes at home so they fit better? Whether you want to shrink a polyester shirt, dress, pair of p...
How to Find the Volume of an Irregular Object Using a Graduated Cylinder
Finding the volume of a regular object, such as cube or sphere, is typically done using an equation. Irregular objects like a screw or rock require a more hands on approach. Luckily, there is a straightforward way to calculate the volume of irregular obje...
How to Gain the Trust of a Stray Dog
Stray dogs are often wary of humans. If you would like to help one, you first have to gain their trust. This could be a simple and quick or complicated and lengthy process depending on the pooch. The keys are patience, vigilance, and care. Find out the be...