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How to Calculate a Discount
Calculating a discount is one of the most useful math skills you can learn. You can apply it to tips at a restaurant, sales in stores, and setting rates for your own services. The basic way to calculate a discount is to multiply the original price by the...
How to Glue Wood Together
Thanks to the strong nature of wood glues, there are several options for any home project. If applied, clamped and dried correctly, the wood is more likely to split than to come apart at the glued joint. Be sure to choose the right glue for your job.
How to Help Carnations Make a Comeback
Carnations are a popular cut flower than you can also grow in your yard. They grow best in a sunny spot that has well-drained soil. If you have a variety of carnations that are considered perennial, meaning that it will live longer than a year, then you c...
When & How to Prune Lilies for Healthy, Happy Blooms
Fragrant, beautiful lilies make a lovely addition to any garden. Plus, they're super easy to prune—all you have to do is deadhead wilted flowers during the blooming season and cut back lilies in the fall. In this article, we’ll teach you when and how to p...
How to Overwinter Lily Bulbs
Although lilies tend may seem like rather exotic plants, they are fairly hardy and will survive winters outdoors in many locations (through zones 5-9). However, gardeners in colder, wetter climates may prefer to lift their lily bulbs for overwintering in...
How to Test Yourself for HPV Genital Warts
HPV, otherwise known as the Human Papillomavirus, is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections. One of the most notable symptoms of this condition is the appearance of wart-like growths around the genitals. If you are concerned you have contr...
How to Winterize Calla Lily Bulbs
Hardy varieties of Calla lily tend to be white and will survive overwintering outdoors in many climates. More tender varieties are usually colored and may not overwinter as well. For this reason, many gardeners protect Calla bulbs over the winter months....
How to Get an Awesome Hair Style
An awesome hairstyle doesn't require you to go to the salon every day. You can give yourself great, stylish, and sophisticated hairstyles right in your own home. Awesome hairstyles vary in difficulty, some are easy and fast, others can be more complicated...
How to Teach Autistic Children to Start a Conversation
Many autistic children have a difficult time starting and maintaining conversations. Although these children are very intelligent and have high levels of cognitive development, their social skills may lag behind. In order to teach an autistic child the sk...
How to Get a Learner's Driving License in Bangladesh
Learners driving license is one of the prerequisites to get the actual driving license in Bangladesh. This is issued by Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA). After getting a learners driving license, you will get 2-3 months for your driving training...
How to Remove Mastic
Mastic is a resin-based adhesive that is used to set tile and other substances. There is no fast way to remove mastic, but elbow grease or chemical removers will do the job. Be aware that old mastic often contains asbestos.
How to Snell a Hook
“Snelling” means tying a line to your hook by inserting it through the hook eye and wrapping it around the hook shaft. It was originally developed for eyeless hooks, but is commonly done today to ensure the pull of the line aligns with the hook’s point. A...
Navigating by the Stars: Find North, South, & More
Before the GPS or the compass, your main means of finding your way was star navigation. Although today’s technology makes finding your way easier, it’s still fun to learn how stars are used for navigation. You can find north, south, east, or west by learn...
How to Go to the Moon
The moon is the closest body in space to Earth, with a mean distance of 238,857 miles (384,400 km).[1] X Research source The first probe to fly by the moon was the Russian Luna 1, launched January 2, 1959.[2] X Research source...
How to Fit a Horse for Support Boots
When fit correctly, support boots will protect your horse from injury during the activity the boots were designed for.[1] X Research source The wrong boots or the wrong fit, however, can permanently injure your horse. You can fit the boots o...
How to Prevent ACL Injuries in Basketball
ACL injuries occur when you injure your anterior cruciate ligament. This is one of the ligaments inside your knee. Basketball is one of the sports in which people commonly suffer this type of injury because it involves sudden stops and changes of directi...