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How to Play Billiards
Billiards games are divided into 2 types: carom billiards, played on a pocketless table in which the object is to bounce the cue ball off other balls or the table rails, and pocket billiards, played on a table with pockets in which the object is to sink t...
How to Remove Dog Urine
Although dogs are wonderful companions, accidental urination is one of the most common issues owners have with their dogs. The effects of constant accidents can be quite distracting and frustrating. Luckily, there are many well-tested strategies for remov...
How to Keep Cats Away
Cats can make great pets and be welcome company in or around the home. However, in some cases, having a stray cat or too many cats around your house can be a nuisance. If you have too many cats around your house or one bothersome one, using some simple...
How to Cut Stone
Whether you intend to create a patio deck or make a sculpture from stone, learning how to cut stone allows you to customize the size and shape of your pieces. Cutting stone is hard work, but stone lasts a long time. Make sure to work slowly when cutting s...
How to Calculate Wind Load
Wind is a mass of air that moves in a mostly horizontal direction from an area of high pressure to an area with low pressure. High winds can be very destructive because they generate pressure against the surface of a structure. The intensity of this press...
How to Make Money Locating Property for a Finder's Fee
Finders work as intermediaries, connecting sellers to buyers of property, and are not realtors. In some housing markets, particularly those that are extremely depressed, some homeowners are willing to pay finder’s fees to people who are able to connect th...
How to Store Leather
With the costly price and luxurious reputation of leather goods, it's important to use proper leather storage techniques to preserve your items. Taking care of leather items will keep leather in the best condition possible, preventing wrinkles, discolorat...
How to Get Rats and Mice out of Compost
Has your compost turned into the local rodent cafe? Give the furry critters their marching orders!
How to Get Free Gas
Unless you have an electric car, use mass transit or commute under your own power, you have to pay for gasoline. And no matter how thrifty you are or how carefully you plan your trips in advance, as the price of crude oil goes up, the price of gasoline ri...
How to Be Good at Improvisation
Improvisation is a skill that many amateur and professional actors find it hard to master. This is largely because many actors are used to relying on a script to inform dialogue and to set the parameters of a given scene. However, almost anyone can master...
How to Rent Out a Home Office
Renting out a home office is a great way to make some money with the unused space in your home. More and more people use tables at coffee shops as work spaces, so a home office could be a luxury. You should advertise your space and have potential renters...
How to Alter Pants
Finding pants that fit your body can sometimes be a challenge. It's unlikely that store-bought pants will fit you perfectly, even if they are your size. Fortunately, it's easy to adjust the waist, take in the pant legs, or hem the pants to make them short...
How to Write an Introductory Letter
An introductory letter is most commonly used in business communications, used to establish contact, request information, or outline a new product or service. In general, you'll write introductory letters to people that you don't know personally, making th...
5 Ways to Make Your Own GIFs
When it comes to memes and viral content, nothing beats a GIF. These animated images are everywhere on the internet, and they’re super easy to make if you have the right tools. This guide will teach you how to make your own custom GIFs. We’ll explain how...
How to Treat a Fever
A fever is a common symptom of illness; it shows by a raised temperature and may result in discomfort or dehydration. People typically think of fevers as being above 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit (37 degrees Celsius), but a normal body temperature can vary with...
How to Create a Gantt Chart
A Gantt chart is a type of bar chart for project management. This organizational resource is often in the form of a software tool, although the idea of a paper-based Gantt chart is also not unfamiliar to many project managers. Using a Gantt chart can help...