How To
How to Get Rid of Mold and Mildew in Shower Grout
To rid your shower of mold, first use a vinegar-borax solution to kill the mold. Alternatively, you can use a vinegar-hydrogen peroxide solution or straight peroxide to kill the mold. Mold stains may remain after ridding your shower of mold. If they do, t...
How to Try Fermented Skin Care
Fermented skin care is gaining popularity in the beauty market, boasting that fermentation may make products absorb better and be more effective.[1] X Research source Fermented tea, plant products, and natural ingredients can be found in man...
How to Give Your Toddler Rewards Instead of Bribes
The toddler years are known for being tricky. This age group is learning how to be defiant and wants to set their own rules. As a result, parents often resort to desperate measures to get their toddlers to do what they want. If you’ve found that bribing i...
How to Handle a Relative Who Is Abusive to Others
Walking away from a spouse or partner who is abusive may seem like a no-brainer. The situation could be different, however, when the abuser is a family member. You may find it difficult to stand up for yourself or another relative if the abuse is performe...
How to Overcome Isolation Caused by Mental Illness
Battling a mental health condition can cause a great amount of distress. Even after symptoms are under control, you might constantly be on guard that side effects of your medication or other signs might single you out to the general population. As a resul...
How to Start a Deep Conversation
Most anyone can start a simple conversation, but you may want something more. Begin building skills to have deep conversations so that you can introduce a topic or share your interest in something. Find the right people to talk to and make sure the settin...
How to Take Care of a Burmilla Cat
The Burmilla cat breed is an unintended cross between the Burmese and chinchilla Persian. They have silvery coats that have different background shades. They are low-maintenance, loveable, and social. To take care of your Burmilla cat, brush them regularl...
How to Start a Formal Email: Everything You Need to Know
By its nature, email is not as formal as letter-writing. However, you'll still have times when you need to be more formal in your email writing. Think about who the recipient is, and then choose a greeting appropriate to the situation. Once you've figured...
How to Create a Macaron Cake
Macarons are both tasty and dainty. If you have a lot of people to serve, why not make a macaron cake instead? Instead of baking and filling lots of tiny macarons, you simply make a larger one. There is a trick to getting it just right, however, and this...
How to Encourage Kids to Exercise if They Dislike Sports
Exercise is a critical component to the emotional and physical development of a child. However, children are increasingly spending more time on electronic devices like their computer, TV, and cell phone. Even if a child claims they hate sports, there's a...
How to Reduce Debt Using a Balance Transfer
Using a balance transfer might be a good way to reduce your debt. Some credit card companies offer a low or 0% introductory APR for a limited amount of time, which will allow you to contribute more to paying down your debt. Find a credit card to transfer...
How to Stop Birth Control when Wanting to Conceive
Before stopping birth control to try to conceive, make sure that you are ready to be pregnant. Schedule a preconception doctor appointment, improve your lifestyle habits, and start taking folic acid.[1] X Trustworthy Source National Health Service (...
How to Handle Health‐Related Anxiety
Someone in your office was recently diagnosed with a rare disease and you browse the internet out of curiosity to learn more about the condition. This is a common reaction; in fact, there are very few people who haven't had fleeting concerns about their h...
How to Assess Your Cat's Weight
Knowing your cat’s weight is an important way to monitor your cat’s health. You may be able to assess its weight by using your hands to feel for its rib cage, as well as by visually assessing your cat from the side and from above. Additionally, you can we...
How to Create Window Valances from Cardboard Boxes
Window valances are a box that fit over the top of a window. They are mainly used to add dimension to the window, but some people like to use them to hide the curtain rod. Store-bought window valances can be expensive and there's no guarantee that they wi...
How to Avoid Losing Yourself in Relationships
Romantic relationships can bring you joy that you have never experienced before, but they can also create some difficulties as well. At times, you might find that you are so enmeshed in your relationship that you are beginning to lose yourself. However,...