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How to Make Your Own Coffee Single Bags
This article will teach you how to make your own coffee sachets. You can use these to make instant coffee more easily and conveniently - the brewing process is similar to what you would do with a tea bag. Making your own single use coffee bag is easy. Sim...
How to Read a Caliper
Calipers are measuring tools used to precisely determine the width of a gap or object, much more accurately than a tape measure or ruler. Besides digital models, which uses an electronic screen, a caliper can display the measurement on a pair of scales (v...
How to Change the Color of Metal with Paint, Heat, or Dyeing
Colored metal makes for beautiful decorations and artwork. But have you ever wondered how it’s done? As it turns out, there are multiple methods for changing the color of metal, and each produces a totally different result. This tutorial will teach some b...
How to Start a Recycling Business
A successful recycling business is a venture that allows you to make a profit while helping the environment. It is, however, a large undertaking, and you'll face serious competition. By making a detailed plan, locking in financing, understanding the legal...
How to Become a Microsoft MVP
A Microsoft MVP (Most Valuable Professional) is an individual who doesn't work for Microsoft but has made outstanding contributions to communities that use Microsoft technologies. To become an MVP, use everything from conference panels to YouTube videos t...
How to Fix a Sagging Couch
Couches can wear down over time, causing the cushions to sag. You can always throw it out and buy a new couch, or you can save money by fixing it up. You'll need to inspect the couch first, and figure out why it's sagging. It could be a matter of old cush...
How to Unlock a Safe: Combination Locks, Digital Locks & More
Safes are great at protecting your important documents and valuable items from theft and disasters. But when you want to access those items, it can be frustrating when your safe just won’t open. Whether you’ve forgotten your combination or you just can’t...
How to Blow Fire
Fire blowing, also known as fire breathing, is a trick frequently used by circus performers, magicians, and side show artists. A fire blower uses a technique that involves forceful expulsion of a liquid fuel source, sprayed from the mouth into a flame (us...
How to Fix Dashboard Lights That Won't Light
When the dashboard lights in your vehicle malfunction or cease to operate, the resulting effects can range from being a mere annoyance to posing a safety hazard. Locating the problem and finding a remedy is essential. Start by inspecting the dashboard dim...
How to Tighten a Drive Belt
The drive belt, or serpentine belt as it is often called, transfers power from the crank pulley to each of the accessories in your engine. In some vehicles, the drive belt also serves as a timing belt, keeping the movement of the cylinders in sync with t...
How to Make Weather Instruments
Are you tired of checking the weather everyday and interested in the prospect of predicting the weather yourself? Weather instruments like a barometer, an anemometer, a sling psychrometer, a wind vane, and a rain gauge all help the National Weather Servic...
How to Disinfect Laundry
Disinfecting laundry can be an important part of keeping it fresh and clean, so everyone in your household stays healthy. Using bleach in your washer's cycle or to soak your laundry in prior to washing is an extremely effective way to sanitize cloth diape...
How to Make a 4 or 8 Part Round Braid
A round braid is a type of braid used for making jewelry, slings, straps, etc. out of string, yarn, twine, cord, leather, and more. This braid requires an even number of strands, but four or eight are most common. Choose the number of strands and the colo...
How to Write a Medical Research Paper
Writing a medical research paper is similar to writing other research papers in that you want to use reliable sources, write in a clear and organized style, and offer a strong argument for all conclusions you present. In some cases the research you discus...
How to Wear French Cuffs
French cuff (also called "double cuff") shirts are dressy and elegant additions to a man’s wardrobe, and require a set of cuff links to close them. French cuffs are typically worn during formal events such as weddings and black-tie galas.[1] X Expert S...
How to Make Sun Dried Tomatoes
While fresh tomatoes are plump, firm and juicy, sun dried tomatoes are shriveled, chewy, and darker than the fresh version. They also pack an incredibly intense tomato flavor that makes a wonderful addition to many dishes, whether used as is or rehydrated...