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How to Grow Big Tomatoes
Whether eaten on their own, served with a dish, or turned into a sauce or paste, tomatoes are a wonderful way to sweeten anyone’s day. Though store-bought tomatoes are fine, nothing beats the feeling of growing a big, juicy fruit on your own terms. If you...
How to Hang Eyelet Curtains
Eyelet curtains, also called "grommet curtains," make just about any room appear more grand and formal. They’re easy to install and do not require curtain rings. Just make vertical folds in your curtain so the eyelets are lined up at the top (making sure...
How to Prove Perjury
Perjury is considered a crime against justice, because the justice system can't function properly if you can't trust what people say under oath. To prove perjury, you must show that someone intentionally lied under oath. Because this is often very difficu...
How to Get Oil Stains Out of Jeans
After you eat something oily, like a piece of pizza, you may become frustrated if you notice that your jeans have acquired a new stain. Since oil stains are tricky, you might worry that it’s stuck there for good. Luckily, there are several ways that you c...
How to Cite a Website in Text in APA
Doing in-text citations for a website in APA style for an academic paper or essay can be confusing, especially if you are not sure how much information you are required to include. There are different requirements for a website where you know the date the...
How to Paint Shoes
You can use paint to revitalize a pair of old shoes or to bring an original design to life. Leather paint, spray paint, acrylic paint, and even paint markers are all possible options, depending on the type of shoe. Plan out your design on paper first allo...
How to Replace a Door Trim
Door trim, especially wood trim exposed to the weather, can rot and become damaged over time. It’s not too difficult to replace, but you do need to be able to use a miter saw. The old trim is easy to pull off with a pry bar. Then, cut the new trim to size...
How to Restore Hardwood Floors
It’s a great feeling to realize that you have beautiful hardwoods underneath the carpet in your home, and you can refinish it so your floors look brand new! After you remove the old carpet, you need to sand the floor to make sure it’s smooth and level. Th...
How to Eat an English Muffin
English muffins are a versatile food that are great for everything from breakfast to main dishes. You can use English muffins for French toast or homemade breakfast sandwiches. They’re also great as a base for a main dish, including mini pizzas. And if yo...
How to Measure Fish
Knowing how to measure a fish is convenient for keeping track of your best catches, and it may be necessary if you’re fishing somewhere with regulated fish-size limits. The easiest way to measure the length of a fish is using a tape measure. If you also w...
How to Hold a Straight Razor
Straight razors give closer shaves than other razors, and they can last for years with the proper upkeep. Before you use a straight razor, it’s important to learn how to hold it. Holding a straight razor the wrong way can lead to skin irritation and cuts...
How to Treat Chafing
Chafing occurs when your skin gets too moist or rubs against another surface. If you have chafing wounds, wash them and apply a lubricant. If the chafed area is painful, swollen, bleeding, or crusted, then you may need an antibacterial cream to prevent in...
The Best Ways to Eat Raw Ginger for Health & Flavor
Zesty, spicy, and aromatic? Ginger certainly is a delicious ingredient! Not only is raw ginger a healthy addition to any diet, but it’s also incredibly tasty. But how can you add more fresh ginger to your diet? We’ve laid out all the possibilities in this...
How to Apply a Formula to an Entire Column on Google Sheets on PC or Mac
This wikiHow teaches you how to apply a formula to an entire column using the full desktop website of Google Sheets.
How to Pack Jewelry for Travel
Packing for a trip can be stressful, and worrying about winding up with tangle of necklaces, bracelets, and earrings in your luggage is often a major issue. The key to packing jewelry for travel is choosing versatile pieces that will work with the clothin...
How to Properly Prune, Shape & Fertilize a Nandina
Nandina (Nandina domestica) is also known as "heavenly bamboo." Despite its name, it is not related to bamboo at all; it is actually a shrub with bamboo-like leaves. It gets white flowers in the spring, and bronze-tinted leaves in the winter. In the fall,...