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How to Straighten Fence Posts
One of the most common problems with wooden fences is that their posts can start to lean over time. When most of the fence is still structurally sound, but there are one or two leaning posts, it’s much more affordable to straighten the posts than to rebui...
How to Play Pickleball
Pickleball is a fast-paced game that combines elements of tennis, badminton, and ping pong. It’s an extremely popular paddleboard sport partly because it doesn’t require much equipment and it’s super easy to learn and play. All you need are paddles, a pic...
How to Roast Brazil Nuts
If you don't like the chewy, coconut flavor of fresh Brazil nuts, toss them with a little oil and toast them until they're crunchy. Since it doesn't take a lot of effort to roast Brazil nuts in the oven, on the stove, or in the microwave, consider making...
How to Fill Nail Holes in Drywall Without Painting
Decorating your home with pictures when you first move in is super fun, but taking down your art and filling in the holes can get time-consuming. Trying to find paint that matches your wall color is annoying, especially if you weren’t the one who painted...
How to Paint an Engine Block
The engine block refers to the metal and plastic casing surrounding the components in your engine. When people talk about painting an engine, they’re really just talking about painting the engine block since you can’t get paint on the components anyways....
How to Varnish Watercolor Paintings
Most artists frame watercolor paintings under glass to protect them over time.[1] X Research source This is the most popular way to protect watercolors since varnishing can be a little risky. For one, you cannot use regular acrylic varnish o...
How to Hang a TV on a Plaster Wall
Plaster is a very durable way to cover walls, but its strength is also a downside when you’re hanging things around your home. A heavy object like a TV has to be anchored to the wood support beams inside the wall. Although these beams may seem difficult t...
How to Contact Drake
Drake is a Grammy-winning rapper, actor, and producer with multiple hit albums and singles. While Drake doesn’t have publicly listed email or mailing addresses where you can reach him, he still actively posts on his social media accounts. While there's no...
How to Reset an Instagram Password Without an Email or Facebook
This wikiHow teaches you how to reset a lost Instagram password if you cannot access your email or Facebook to do so. You can use WhatsApp to recover your password through a text, or you can contact Instagram Support using the mobile app.
How to Measure Pipe Threads
Knowing the size of your pipe threads is essential for connecting pipes so they have a tight seal. While measuring pipe threads may seem confusing, it’s actually relatively easy to do because the size of the pipe and its thread size are measured according...
How to Replace All Purpose Flour with Cake Flour
If you want your baked goods to be lighter and fluffier, try using cake flour instead of all-purpose flour in your recipes. Cake flour has less protein and gluten than other types of flours, meaning that it produces bakes that are less dense than, say, a...
How to Identify Vaseline Glass
If you love antiquing, you may have stumbled upon some glass pieces that glow yellow or green glow in the sun. This is called vaseline glass and it has a small amount of uranium in it. Don't worry, the glass isn't dangerous—but it is collectible. Vaseline...
How to Clean Behind Radiators
While radiators don’t take up a lot of space in your home, they can be a bit tricky to dust and sanitize from time to time. Thankfully, there are plenty of ways to get rid of the dust hiding in the nooks and crannies. If you’re having extra difficulty cle...
How to Keep Watercolor Paper from Warping
Watercolor paintings can be beautiful works of art or a simple fun art project. But, as you apply the watercolor paint, it can cause your paper to buckle and warp. Fortunately, you can easily prevent the watercolor paper from warping. Choose a paper that’...
How to Find and Access Your Gmail Contact List in Your Address Book
This wikiHow teaches you how to find your address book in Gmail. The address book can only be accessed on a phone or tablet through the Contacts app, but you can access it directly in Gmail on a computer.
How to Cover Legs with Makeup
Whether you're trying to hide varicose veins, tattoos, bruises, or pigmentation, there's a body makeup product available that will be able to do it. There are several makeup choices for you to pick from that will give you different amounts of coverage, an...