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How to Flambe
Flambéing is an exciting way to make your food more flavorful. The fire goes out quickly, but it creates quite an impressive show! With some preparation and precautions, you can safely apply this cooking technique to sweet and savory dishes alike.
How to Allow Pop–ups
This wikiHow teaches you how to allow pop-up ads and notifications in your web browser. While sometimes irritating, pop-ups may be essential for certain websites to function properly. Nearly all web browsers disable pop-ups by default, but you can disabl...
How to Teach Kindergarten
Teaching kindergarten can be one of the most enjoyable and challenging jobs. Set up your classroom to encourage learning through play. The kids will be more curious and engaged with what they're learning. It's also important to introduce several academic...
How to Use Lifting Straps
Lifting straps are useful tools for weight training. If you've gained enough strength to start lifting heavier weights but find that your hand grip isn't strong enough to hold weights for exercises such as dead lifts, weighted pull-ups or shrugs, you can...
How to Install Torch Down Roofing
Torch down roofing consists of modified bitumen, which is similar to asphalt. As long as it is installed correctly, bitumen prevents moisture build-up without needing constant maintenance. Apply the bitumen by melting it over fiberglass mesh with a propan...
How to Grow Caladiums
Brilliant, translucent caladiums add a shock of color to the dark, moist areas of your garden where other flowers may not grow as well. The bright showy leaves of this tropical native are grown from a tuberous root. The arrow-shaped leaves of the caladium...
How to Hang Towel Racks
A towel rack allows you to dry towels thoroughly and make efficient use of space. It may also act as a spot to hang decorative towels or even clothing. Use these tips to hang a towel rack.
How to Change the Color of Metal with Paint, Heat, or Dyeing
Colored metal makes for beautiful decorations and artwork. But have you ever wondered how it’s done? As it turns out, there are multiple methods for changing the color of metal, and each produces a totally different result. This tutorial will teach some b...
How to Remove Contact Paper
While contact paper is great for lining drawers or redecorating countertops, it can be a pain to remove! Luckily, it’s possible to remove even the most stubborn contact paper using just a few household supplies. You can lift contact paper from wood, metal...
How to Clean Faux Fur
Faux fur, sometimes called fake fur, is a material found on many types of clothing, upholstery, and other household objects. After use, you may find yourself wanting to clean your faux fur. Luckily, you can keep your faux fur looking its best with just a...
How to Prevent Heat Rash
Experts say heat rash is usually preventable if you wear loose, light-weight clothing and stay cool during hot weather.[1] X Trustworthy Source Mayo Clinic Educational website from one of the world's leading hospitals Go to source Heat rash...
How to Open Windows Task Manager: Menus, Shortcuts, & More
Trying to open the Windows Task Manager to end a process or check your computer's performance? The Task Manager allows you to view various activities that occur on your PC. You can monitor running applications, CPU and RAM usage, startup apps (Windows 8 a...
How to Make Ethanol Fuel at Home
Want to make small batches of ethanol at home using ordinary food items and a few basic pieces of equipment? You’re in luck! Making ethanol fuel may seem like a daunting process, but it’s surprisingly easy if you’ve got the right gear and an interest in d...
How to Install Glass Blocks
Glass blocks, or glass bricks, are both functional and decorative. They provide added lighting while still maintaining privacy. Glass blocks can serve many purposes, like creating a room divider, surrounding a shower, or making an outside wall into a thic...
How to Wear French Cuffs
French cuff (also called "double cuff") shirts are dressy and elegant additions to a man’s wardrobe, and require a set of cuff links to close them. French cuffs are typically worn during formal events such as weddings and black-tie galas.[1] X Expert S...
How to String a Yoyo
Depending on how much you play with your yo-yo, there will be times when you need to replace the string. If you play all the time, like the pros, you could replace your string more than a few times a week. Luckily, a new string costs about 20 cents, so yo...