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How to Make Homemade Cat Repellent
Whether you're a cat lover or not, it's always frustrating when cats mess around where they shouldn't. It may be your garden beds, your favorite house plant, or your living room couch, but if a pesky cat is scratching up or urinating in spots where you do...
How to Develop a Marketing Strategy
Your marketing strategy should start with a customer problem. A successful product or service solves a problem for the customer. Perform market research to find out what your potential customers want. Use that research to determine how to position the pro...
How to Deal with Excessive Absenteeism
Absenteeism on the job is a major problem for many businesses. As a manager, your task is to implement a clear policy regarding time off, and to use your judgment and knowledge of this policy to make a decision concerning how to deal with any cases of exc...
How to Advertise Locally for Free on the Internet
The internet is a fantastic resource for promoting your business, services, or events for free. It can also feel a little overwhelming, especially when you're trying to target just a local audience. Don't worry! There are plenty of websites tailored to lo...
How to Fill Muffin Pans
Muffin pans are easy to fill following this suggested method.
How to Freeze Soup
Soup can take a while to make, which is why many people like to make a bunch at one time, and then freeze it for later. Unfortunately, one of the biggest mistakes one can make is placing hot soup directly into the freezer. The second biggest mistake is to...
How to Romance a Girl
Some guys get lost when it comes to figuring out how to woo that special girl. But in the end, it's not too hard to make the first move and charm her into that "romance trance." All it takes is a little charm, the proper preparation, and the right amount...
How to Create a Table in MySQL
Tables make up the structure of your MySQL databases. Tables contain the information that is entered into the database, and can be created to suit basically any data storage need. Creating a table only takes a few minutes, especially if you only have a fe...
How to Throw a Birthday Party for Ages 12 to 14
Birthdays symbolize another year older and another year of life. It is a celebration of when you were born and how you’ve grown since then. Early adolescence marks the beginning of the early teen years and is an important milestone for most kids. Celebrat...
How to Practice Guitar
Practice makes permanent. When you start practicing your guitar, you're going to build habits and skills that'll stick with you throughout your time as a guitar player. If you start out with the correct habits and practice routines, you'll be well on your...
How to Make Your Own Book
Making a book of your very own. This is a common dream shared by people from all walks of life. It doesn't matter whether you're an accomplished author or a new parent wanting something original to read to their child. Putting together a book-- even a sma...
How to Remove Hem Marks
Old hemlines can leave an unsightly crease on your clothes, but that's nothing an iron and a borax solution can't handle. Use a stitch remover to take out the seam first so the hem marks are as small as possible. With a little heat and pressure, you can g...
How to Make Friends With a Stray Cat
Stray cats are used to fending for themselves without human care or attention. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t befriend one. With patience, you can encourage a stray to trust you. Start by offering food and letting the cat get used to your presence,...
How to Remove Waste from Your Life
Waste is more than simply the stuff in your trash can. You may be tolerating waste in many parts of your life, including how you spend your time and money, and where you invest your energy. If you reduce waste in your life, it will help you to restore a s...
How to Calculate Molar Absorptivity
Molar absorptivity, also known as the molar extinction coefficient, is a measure of how well a chemical species absorbs a given wavelength of light. It allows you to make comparisons about the probability of electrons transition between levels for differe...
How to Prevent Having Your Cell Phone Go off During School
In most schools, bringing your cellphone to school is against the rules. However, students have countless reasons to bring their cellphone to school. But however, your cell phone may go off during school, and if it does, it could get taken away, and/or yo...