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How to Build Outdoor Fireplaces
Outdoor fireplaces can be breathtaking additions to homes, giving backyards a decorative and functional focal point. However, outdoor fireplaces demand thoughtful assessments even before you begin construction, especially if you intend to make an outdoor...
How to Understand Probability
Knowing how to calculate the probability of an event or events happening can be a valuable skill when making decisions, whether playing a game or in real life. How you calculate probability changes, however, depending on the type of event you are looking...
How to Check a Dog's Pedigree
If you have a dog that is purebred and that has been transferred to you according to the regulations of the kennel club it belongs to, it should have a pedigree record. This record contains information such as the dog’s name and registration number, and t...
How to Use an Elliptical Machine
An elliptical trainer or cross-trainer (X-trainer) is a stationary exercise machine that you can use for stair climbing, walking, running, or sprinting exercises. It can be a great, low-impact cardio that burns calories. Like any exercise machine, proper...
How to Choose Colors That Flatter Skin Tone
Before you buy a new wardrobe, wedding clothes or other special occasion attire, it's best to know how to choose colors that flatter your skin tone. Choosing the wrong color can make your skin and hair appear dull, while the right colors for your skin ton...
How to Set up a Mosquito Net
Mosquito nets are used to prevent mosquitoes from biting while a person is asleep. They are essential for malaria prevention, as well as avoiding other mosquito-borne diseases, but are also important for comfort in tropical countries whether you are sleep...
How to Choose Makeup for Your Skin Tone
When you’re choosing makeup, you need to know 2 important things about your skin. The first is the overtone – your visible skin color, and how light or dark that color is. The second is the undertones, which is a more subtle coolness or warmth that’s unde...
How to Extend Wireless Range of a Wireless Keyboard and Mouse
This wikiHow teaches you how to increase the distance at which you can reliably use your wireless keyboard and mouse. While most wireless keyboards and mice have a maximum effective operating distance of about 30 feet (9 m), it can be difficult to reach e...
How to Write a Salutatorian Speech
Delivering a salutatorian speech is a great honor. But before you can deliver it, you have to write it. Before you begin, think about your topic and find out how long you have to speak. Thoughtfully structure your speech, and solicit comments on it fro...
How to Tie a Two Half Hitch Knot
This is how to tie a Two Half Hitch knot (also called the double half hitch). This knot is useful for moving large objects like logs.
How to Make Your Own Backdrops for Photoshoots
Whether you’re starting your own photography studio or want to have a fun photoshoot with friends, there are a ton of easy ways to create a DIY photography backdrop. Paint your own professional backdrop on canvas, or if you're more interested in fun backd...
How to Grow and Process Tobacco
Most of today’s tobacco is grown and processed commercially, but it’s easy to grow tobacco in your own home or garden. While it does take time for it to finish curing, you can have homegrown tobacco that saves you money in the long run.
How to Draw Aang the Airbender
Everybody loves Aang from Avatar: The Last Airbender, particularly his cheery personality and sense of humor. Aang is a twelve-year-old airbending master, with unique abilities and a very interesting appearance. This step-by-step tutorial will help you le...
How to Get iTunes for Free
iTunes is an application Mac and Windows computers used to manage your media collection, from music to podcasts to movies and television. It's also the primary way to backup and manage content on iOS devices.[1] X Research source If you have...
How to Draw Wings
Do you want to draw wings to put on your characters? Follow this simple tutorial to learn how!
How to Use Cloves
Cloves (Syzygium aromaticum) are an unopened flower bud from an Indonesian tree. They are used as a spice in food dishes, and also have medicinal and household uses.[1] X Research source Every pantry should have fresh cloves and ground clove...