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How to Teach a Hamster Tricks
You can have a lot of fun teaching tricks to a trained hamster. Once you have a good bond with your hamster, you can easily teach it to follow a few commands like how to stand, jump, and do circles. Hamsters also have a natural desire to run, so running a...
How to Bridge Subwoofers for Your Home or Car Stereo
The term "bridging sub-woofers" is a bit misleading. The phrase actually refers to wiring the sub-woofers up to a bridged amplifier to produce fuller, deeper bass. This generally leads to a superior sonic experience coming from your home or car stereo sys...
An Expert-Approved Guide to Replacing Brake Rotors Like a Pro
Brake rotors are metal discs that are attached to the axles of a vehicle. When the driver pushes the brake pedal, the brake pads press on the rotor, creating friction, which forces the wheels to turn slower. That friction also causes the disc to wear out,...
How to Grow Miniature Roses
Miniature roses are easy-to-grow, smaller varieties of the popular plant. Rather than full-size roses, these grow to an average of 16 in (41 cm) tall. These species sadly have little or no scent, but they still make gorgeous additions to any garden. Minia...
How to Grow Pole Beans
Beans are a very popular item to grow in the garden, and most varieties are great for backyard gardens, because they can be grown in a very small space. Pole beans are one such variety, as the plants grow up instead of out. These beans are also great to h...
How to Treat Agoraphobia
Agoraphobia is a mental health condition characterized by irrational fears about being in public places.[1] X Trustworthy Source National Health Service (UK) Public healthcare system of the UK Go to source The condition causes afflicted ind...
How to Prepare a Raised Bed Garden
Preparing a raised garden bed is similar to preparing an in ground bed. The difference is that the former is set up above the ground. Although you rarely have to dig the ground out before setting up the bed, the groundwork is still time consuming. If you...
How to Mount a Projector
A projector is a great way to boost the quality of your home theatre, giving you bigger images for that movie theater feel. Mounting your projector on your ceiling or wall will help give your home theatre a polished, professional look — not to mention it...
How to Troubleshoot Leaking Oil
Oil leaks are frustrating, but they’re also a pretty common part of owning a vehicle. Sometimes, the leak is easy to spot, but sometimes it can be difficult to pinpoint where it is. Start by cleaning the engine so you’re better able to see the leak. If yo...
How to Install Outdoor Lighting
Outdoor lighting, from flood lights to motion sensor lights to simple landscape lighting, is a popular method of increasing lawn security and establishing mood and atmosphere in the evenings. The process of installing outdoor lighting can be tricky and di...
How to Soak Nuts
Nuts are nutrient dense and packed full of fiber, protein, and vitamins and minerals. However, the nutrients in nuts may be more bioavailable after soaking, so many people like to soak nuts before eating them. Soaking nuts is also part of the process when...
How to Splice Video Clips
This wikiHow teaches you how to join two or more video clips together. You can do this using free software on both Windows and Mac computers.
How to Flirt With Eye Contact
Flirting can be tricky business, especially if you feel nervous around your crush. Flirting using eye contact is great because it doesn't require you to think of witty lines, or even to know very much about your crush. Eye contact is one of the most power...
How to Put up a Trellis
A trellis is a useful structure for a yard or garden. It gives climbing plants and flowers a place to grow and prevents them from damaging the siding of your house. A trellis can also lend visual interest to a landscape when plants lie dormant. Follow the...
How to Heal Cuts Quickly (Using Easy, Natural Items)
Getting a cut can cause a lot of pain and leave the area inflamed or sore. Fortunately, there are many natural antiseptics you can try at home to hopefully heal your wound. Since cuts heal better when they’re kept moist, applying a natural topical cream o...
How to Fry Eggplant
Eggplant is a fruit, shaped like an egg. Eggplant, a nightshade, is related to tomatoes, potatoes and sweet peppers. Eggplants have plenty of minerals and vitamins, as well as antioxidant compounds that may reduce cholesterol. Frying eggplant is 1 way to...