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How to Test Alcohol Content Without a Hydrometer
Testing for alcohol content is an important part of home-brewing to determine the potency of your drinks. While most people will use a hydrometer to check the alcohol levels, you can also use a refractometer, which measures how light bends through a liqui...
How to Test a Generator
A generator is a portable power source or an emergency backup power source that provides electricity when regular electrical supplies fail. In order to ensure your generator will function as it should when you need it, there are a couple of tests you can...
How to Clean a Suede (Alcantara) Steering Wheel
Steering wheels that appear to be made out of suede are almost always made out of alcantara, a synthetic version of suede that holds up better over time. Fortunately, suede and alcantara steering wheels are quite easy to clean. Perform regular maintenance...
How to Make a Time Out Stool
Children can be hard. We get it. If you’re a parent or caregiver, a special time-out chair might be a positive addition to your home or workplace. You can create your own makeshift hourglass chair with some wooden circles, dowels, large soda bottles, and...
How to Apply Raw Milk on Your Face
Raw milk is milk that has not been heated or pasteurized to remove germs and bacteria. This means that it keeps its natural fat and protein structure, which are both great for rejuvenating and healing your skin. You can use raw milk to moisturize and tone...
How to Load a Rushcard
Before you can make purchases with your prepaid RushCard, you'll need to add funds. This wikiHow will show you a few different methods you can fund your RushCard including using Green Dot® Reload @ the Register, setting up direct deposit, going to Western...
How to Pay for a Lyft
When you set up your account and take your first ride, you're prompted to set up a payment method that will be the default payment method for your Lyft rides. This wikiHow will teach you how to pay for a Lyft after you've completed a Lyft ride.
How to Pack Lithium Batteries
If you’re traveling by air with personal electronics that use lithium batteries or you need to ship some lithium batteries, it’s important to know the proper way to pack them. Follow all the official rules for packing installed and spare lithium batteries...
How to Protect Hardwood Floors
Hardwood floors stand up to a lot of wear and tear over the years. Preserving and protecting your hardwood floors from damage helps them last longer so you won’t need to get them replaced. Luckily, there are easy steps you can take to prevent unwanted scr...
How to Apply Black Eyeshadow
Depending on how you wear it, black eyeshadow can be subtle, professional, or edgy. No matter where you are going, what you are wearing, and what style you are going for, black eyeshadow can complement your look. It can be nerve-wracking to experiment wit...
How to Become an Au Pair in the US
Au pairs are essentially live-in helpers from a foreign country. An au pair lives with a host family and takes care of the family’s children, completes light housework, and assists the family with basic tasks. Most au pairs in the US are college students...
How to Increase Blood Circulation in Your Scalp
If you notice that you’re shedding more hair than normal, you may want to take some steps to increase blood circulation in your scalp. Research shows that increasing blood flow through practices like scalp massage may stimulate hair growth and increase ha...
How to Cut a Nipple for a Kitten Bottle
Due to the fact that feeding bottles are designed to be used with cats and dogs of different sizes, the nipples that attach to the bottle do not come pre-cut. To cut a nipple for your kitten, grab a pair of cuticle scissors and cut the top of the nipple t...
How to Build Drawers for a Workbench
While a workbench is always a handy investment for your home or shop, not all of them come with drawers. Fortunately, if you decide you need to add some storage space to your workbench, the process for retrofitting drawers is easy. Start by measuring the...
How to Transfer Prints to Fabric
Applying a photo or image to fabric is a fun way to customize your own upholstery, clothing or bags. Keep reading for tips to get started making your own amazing creations!
How to Sell Music for Commercials
While successfully selling your music for a commercial is difficult, you can drastically increase your odds of success by marketing your work correctly. This wikiHow article will give you the best tips for jump-starting your commercial music career.