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How to Make an African Drum
An African drum is a portable instrument. Often called a djembe drum, an African drum can provide background rhythm for other instruments, or can be used as the main instrument in making music. Making an African drum can be a fun activity for young childr...
How to Mount Antlers
Hunters often enjoy displaying the antlers of an animal they've killed to remember the hunt and to respect the spirit of that animal. Mounted antlers are a source of pride, showcasing the size of the animal, and thus the skill of the hunter. Mounted antle...
How to Start a College
If you have an educational philosophy you feel strongly about sharing with students, you may feel motivated enough to start your own college based on its inherent values. As with any business, it's challenging to get started, but it's made even more so by...
How to Make an Online Discussion Forum: Step-by-Step Tutorial
There are many forums on the Internet, dedicated to many different topics. It is possible for you to have your own forum and to run it on your own. If you have ever thought of starting a forum, here are the steps to follow to learn how to start a forum.
How to Write a College Interest Letter
A college interest letter, also known as a letter of intent, a statement of interest, a statement of purpose, or a personal statement, is required by many universities and graduate or professional programs as part of the admissions process. Writing an...
How to Wire Wrap a Crystal
One way to wear crystals, like rose quartz, jade, or amethyst, is to wire wrap them for jewelry. Decide if you want to put your crystal on a necklace as a pretty pendant or on an elegant ring. For both, you'll need pliers, wire, and wire cutters before yo...
How to Start a Nail Salon
Because of their straightforward business model, salons are often easier to break into than other types of startups. This means you can spend more time doing nails and less time chewing your own. After you’ve applied for your operator’s license and found...
How to Read MACD
The Moving Average Convergence and Divergence (MACD) is a tool created by Gerald Appel. This resource for technical analysis of stocks and financial products has various uses related to timing trends in a market. Many individual traders, as well as instit...
How to Get Rid of Acne in a Week
We’ve all been there—you’ve got a big presentation, formal event, or a first date coming up, when you suddenly get hit with an unexpected breakout. Have no fear! Although it often takes several weeks to fully cure acne, there are things you can do to redu...
How to Open a Boutique
Opening a clothing boutique can be a great investment, as there's always a demand for new styles and great deals on designer clothes. But whether you want an in-person shop or an online boutique, there's more to running a successful boutique than having a...
How to Troubleshoot Low Water Pressure
Ready to take a hot shower, you turn the faucet handle only to find a sad stream of water trickle out. Or maybe you have a towering pile of dishes in your sink but barely any water to clean them with. Low water pressure is super frustrating! The good news...
How to Remove Mold Odors From Inside Automobiles
Mold odor in automobiles can easily form when moisture seeps into a surface and stays around long enough to form bacteria and mildew. As that bacteria and mildew grows, so does an unpleasant musky scent. When you start to notice that scent in your car, it...
The Ultimate Guide to Increasing uTorrent Download Speed
You might already know how to find and download torrent files by loading them into a client such as uTorrent. uTorrent is one of many popular torrenting clients, but despite its reliability, its download speeds can sometimes seem pretty slow. Fortunately,...
How to Open an Art Gallery
Art galleries attract many types of visitors, from serious art critics and collectors to the general public. Art gallery owners can be influential members of creative circles, and have the benefit of working around unique objects of beauty all day long. T...
How to Kick a Soccer Ball Hard
Have you ever wanted to score a goal in your soccer game but felt that your shot was too weak? Most likely your kicking technique needs to be adjusted. Simple mechanical adjustments help you generate long kicks with power and precision, helping you take t...
How to Make a Masquerade Mask
Masquerade masks were first worn in the 15th century during the festive season of Carnival. During this religious celebration, people crowded the streets in costume to party before Lent. Today, masquerade masks are worn for all kinds of parties. The costu...