How To
How to Reduce Engine Noise in a Car
The loud sounds of your car’s engine can be super distracting and annoying, especially if it’s competing with your favorite music. The best way to deal with engine noise is to install soundproofing material to the inside of your car. With the right tools...
How to Polish Brass with Ketchup
If you have a brass item that's tarnished over time, you might be surprised to learn that you can clean it with ketchup! The acids in the ketchup will break down the tarnish, making quick work of the cleaning process. However, check to be sure that your b...
How to Find Patent and Trademark Depository Libraries
A patent is intended to grant the exclusive rights to the inventor to exclude others from making, using, importing, and selling the patented innovation for a limited period of time.[1] X Research source If you have an invention, or the idea...
How to Cite a Web Article in APA
If you're writing a research paper, it's likely that many of the articles you use as sources will come from the internet. If you're using the citation style of the American Psychological Association (APA), the format of your Reference List entry will diff...
How to Keep an Ottoman from Sliding
An ottoman is a great living room accessory, but it's no fun chasing your extra seating around the space. And, if you don't stop it from sliding, the legs can scratch your floor. Fortunately, there are a lot of products that are designed to keep the legs...
How to Keep Kitchen Drains Smelling Fresh
A fresh-smelling kitchen is one of the simple joys in life, and it is super frustrating when your kitchen drain starts to stink! You’re in luck though—you probably have what you need in your pantry to clean and deodorize your drain, and it won’t take you...
How to Help Keep Your Community Strong During Coronavirus
The rapid spread of COVID-19 has led to a lot of changes globally as well as locally. Keeping in touch with your community can be tough as you work to respect the social distancing guidelines put in place to keep you and your family safe. Fortunately, the...
How to Hang Felt on the Wall
Felt crafts are super easy and fun to make with your kids. Hanging felt on the wall can be tough, since it doesn’t stay up with tape and nails can leave a hole in your wall. Fortunately, there are a couple ways you can hang up your felt in just a few minu...
How to Fit a FASTag in a Car
FASTag is an electronic mode of payment that you stick to your windshield to pay the fare at toll gates in India. As you drive through the toll plaza, a scanner reads your tag, and funds are withdrawn from an account you have linked to your tag. They’re e...
How to Replace Slingshot Bands
Most modern slingshots consist of a steel Y-shaped body with two bent tubular arms, to which a round elastic band is securely attached. If your slingshot band breaks or the rubber wears down over time, you’ll have to replace it with a new one. This is a q...
How to Do Ibid in Chicago Style
If you're writing a paper using the Chicago Method of Style (CMOS), you would typically have both footnotes and a bibliography. A full footnote contains the same information as your bibliography entry in a slightly different format along with the page num...
How to Get Wrinkles Out of Window Tint
Tinting your windows is a great way to keep your car shaded on especially sunny days. Window tint is a special type of film that only lasts for a few years, so you may begin to notice some bubbles or creases forming along the edges of your windows.[1] X...
How to Sew Joey Pouch Liners
The Australian wildfires that started in 2019 displaced billions of animals. Fortunately, many charitable and wildlife organizations began collecting joey pouches to give these animals a comfortable space to recover in. You can contact these organizations...
How to Wash Bed Sheets by Hand
Washing your bed sheets by hand is a great way to protect the fabric while giving them a good clean. The most important things are to check the care labels on your sheets in case they have special washing instructions and to use a gentle laundry detergent...
How to Wash Embellished Jeans
Whether your jeans are embellished with sequins, paint, or thread, it's natural to want to keep them from getting damaged when you wash them. Luckily, jeans don't need to be washed every time you wear them. If you do need to fully wash your embellished je...
How to Clean an Aux Cord
Aux cords can get dirty over time and form a crackly or muted connection with a device. It’s important to keep your aux cord clean so you can continue to hear your favorite music and videos. Fortunately, aux cords are super easy to keep clean so they’re a...