How To
How to Prevent Skin on Custard
It's relatively easy to prevent skin on custard, but it's a step that's sometimes missed. The basic principle for preventing skin on custard is the same as preventing skin on any flan, sauce, or pudding: cling wrap. Follow the steps below to learn more.
How to Wash Jeans
Jeans are a very popular item of clothing and a vital part of many people's wardrobes. They are comfortable and versatile, and can be dressed up with a shirt and jacket or worn casually with a t-shirt. Most jeans are made primarily of cotton, so they are...
How to Collect DNA
There are many reasons you may want to collect a DNA sample from yourself or a loved one. Various companies offer user-friendly home DNA kits for the purpose of paternity tests, genealogy tests, or genetic screening for diseases. Many law enforcement agen...
How to Remove Barnacles
If you're the owner of a boat, it's very likely that you've encountered the problem of barnacles adhering to the hull of your ship. While many mariners choose to leave the creatures where they are, barnacles can actually create considerable drag for your...
How to Kill Yellow Jackets
Yellow jackets are the wasps which most often come into conflict with humans. Unlike bees and paper wasps, yellow jackets are socially active, aggressive food gatherers who can become quite pugnacious when disturbed. Yellow jackets are considered benefici...
How to Wire a GFCI Receptacle
GFCI (ground fault circuit interrupter) receptacles are mandatory in kitchens, bathrooms, outdoor areas, and basements. Unlike traditional outlets, GFCI outlets measure the amperage in the outgoing current when you plug something in. If the amperage level...
How to Write an Opening Statement
An opening statement is the most important points in a trial and it provides an attorney with an opportunity to engage with the jury about their case. An opening statement should always include an introduction; a body, which includes a story and a discuss...
How to Build a Gable Roof
The gable roof is one of the most popular roof designs due to its attractive symmetrical shape, efficiency at shedding water, and option for attic space. Building a gabled roof requires basic carpentry tools and skills, but as long as you make precise cut...
How to Make a Brooch
Brooches are a great fashion accessory reminiscent of classic style but also distinctly modern. However, brooches can be expensive. Cut down on the cost by making your own brooch! You can easily make a brooch using crystals and beads, felted wool, or rick...
How to Raise Pigs
Whether you are planning on raising pigs to be sold for their meat, or to be kept as pets, you will need to know how to house them and care for them. Pigs are valuable animals for their meat and their manure. The rise of the organic eating movement has ma...
How to Make Your Mom Feel Special on Mother's Day
A mother is a gift to cherish. Although the best way to honor your mom is to show her you love her every single day, Mother's Day is the one special day when you can really let her know how much she's loved and appreciated.
How to Clean a Gun
Properly inspecting and regularly cleaning your guns will keep them functioning effectively and firing safely. Because of the tiny explosion in the chamber every time you pull the trigger, residue and sediment are left on the inside of the barrel, making...
How to Install Linoleum Flooring
Linoleum, a term that originally referred to a natural material made from linseed oil, pine rosins, and other organic materials, is now used as a general term for both the original material and for a variety of modern substitutes made from vinyl plastic....
How to Install a Headliner
A headliner is the foam-backed cloth covering that is attached by adhesive to the ceiling of your car. It is not unusual for a car headliner to become unattached and cave in if it has been exposed to excessive amounts of moisture or if the car is an older...
How to Cook Cabbage
Cabbage tends to be an underestimated and underused vegetable. Rich in nutrients (especially fiber) and low in calories, cabbage is an ideal way to add a new flavor and twist to a meal. While it's true that the odor can be a challenge, knowing how to cook...
How to Use an MP3 Player
For all their easy-to-use touchscreens and bright, shiny icons, MP3 players can be user-unfriendly. From syncing your device to your computer, to ripping CDs and copying over music files, you can master your MP3 player by learning how to perform a few key...