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How to Sew Box Corners
Box corners add a special touch your sewing projects! They are common on the bottom of purses, the corners of fitted sheets, and covers for other items, such as tables and toasters. If you want to add a box corner to a finished item, you can easily do th...
How to Drink White Wine
Drinking white wine is a rich, flavorful experience. The different types of white wines have widely divergent flavor profiles that are delicious on their own or paired with different foods. This all may sound a little intimidating at first, but once you g...
How to Lower the pH of Water
If you’ve tested your water and it has a high pH, that means that it is too basic, or too alkaline. Water with a high pH can have serious repercussions, whether you’re drinking it or using it in your pool, fish tank, or garden. In your fish tank, for inst...
How to Shrink Leather Boots
If you've got a brand new pair of leather boots, you probably can't wait to wear them out somewhere. In some cases, though, those new boots don't quite hug your feet the way you wish they would, which can make showing them off in public pretty difficult....
How to Blanch Zucchini
Whether you are preparing a stir fry or stocking your freezer for the winter, blanching zucchini is a crucial cooking skill to master. Blanching zucchini is necessary to preserve its nutritional value as well as its flavor and appearance. With a few quick...
How to Roller Skate Backwards
For many people, roller skating forwards is incredibly difficult. Learning how to skate takes practice, so you should make sure you wear protective gear in case you fall down. Before you attempt to skate backwards, you need to know the basics of roller sk...
How to Wrap Oddly Shaped Gifts
Wrapping items that are perfectly square is a walk in the park, but wrapping oddly-shaped items can be so frustrating! Whether you are trying to wrap a pyramid-shaped item, a sphere, or something big like a bicycle, there is a solution. You can create a c...
How to Get an Illinois Driver's License
Whether you are a new teen driver or a new resident of Illinois, the process of getting an Illinois license is fairly easy and straightforward. In order to receive a license, you will need to present several different forms of identification and residency...
How to Make an RJ‐45 Cable
The RJ-45 connector is most commonly known for its use in ethernet networking. It’s similar to a telephone jack, but it is wider. Most connectors are described through their prongs that attach to port; this is what differentiates the cables from one anoth...
How to Unclog a Bathtub Drain Naturally
When water drains slowly out of your bathtub, you know you have a clog to treat. Clogs, formed by hair, soap buildup, and other debris, are usually quite simple to remove without resorting to harsh chemical cleaners. To mechanically clear out any type of...
How to Identify an Insect
Identifying insects is a fun activity and a great way to increase your knowledge of the natural world around you. When you are looking at the insect, observe its different physical characteristics. This will make it easier to narrow down what type of inse...
How to Beat Sans in Undertale
"Undertale" is a phenomenon in the gaming community. It is known for the intricate and fun storyline. In the game, you can choose either a Pacifist Route, a Neutral Route, or a Genocide Route. The Genocide Route, one of the more entertaining routes. It...
How to Use Do Not Disturb at Bedtime on iPhone or iPad
This wikiHow teaches you how to use Bedtime Mode, an iPhone/iPad feature that keeps notifications from appearing on the screen during certain hours. You'll need iOS 12 or later to use Bedtime Mode.
How to Fine Tune Notifications on iPhone or iPad
This wikiHow teaches you different ways to customize app notifications on your iPhone or iPad.
How to Remove Calcium from Water
When you notice mineral deposits on your dishes or rings of hard-to-remove soap scum in your shower or bathtub, it usually means that the water supplied to your house is hard water. In other words, the water contains a significant amount of calcium. Altho...
How to Protect Electronics from an Electromagnetic Pulse
An electromagnetic pulse (EMP) is a wave of energy that can fry the circuits of most commercial electronics, but you can protect your devices with a simple conductive shield known as a Faraday cage. In this article, we will teach you how to build a Farada...