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Cleaning your sharpening stone regularly will ensure that it works well and doesn’t get clogged. You can easily flush out any metal fillings that embed themselves in the stone with honing oil. You can also remove oil and dirt from an older sharpening ston...

Cutting sod is easy to do, and you can even do it by hand, as long as you have the right tools for the job. If you want to remove sod, use a shovel, utility knife, or edger to cut small areas or use a mechanical sod cutter to strip large sections of grass...

If you’ve purchased a wooden cutting board, you’ll need to apply a finish to prevent the board from becoming damaged with use. The first step is to choose your preferred finish. Cutting-board finishes come in 2 categories: drying and non-drying. Drying oi...

If you have an old vinyl record that's unplayable or scratched, upcycle it instead of throwing it away. You can make art, designs, jewelry, and much more by cutting the record. By heating records or using a hotknife, you can easily cut vinyl records into...

The Asian country of Malaysia borders Indonesia, Thailand, and Singapore in Southeast Asia. If you are a resident of India, reaching friends, family, or colleagues in Malaysia can be easier than you think. By knowing the proper codes to direct your call a...

This wikiHow teaches you how to add a Netgear Wi-Fi Extender to your home wireless network. A range extender expands the range of your wireless network to parts of your home where signal is normally weak. For best results, set up your Netgear Extender ab...

Whether you are planning ahead or simply have leftover royal icing from a baking project, you want to be able to safely store your icing so it doesn’t go to waste. Depending on your needs, you can store royal icing in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or in th...

If it’s your first time with a GoPro, you may be struggling to open the case and access the camera. User manuals give little insight as to how to open these cases, which are latched firmly shut for airtight, waterproof protection. This latch is stiff and...

A hashtag is a useful social media tool that helps to tag different posts as being related to the same topic. Hashtags are a great way to promote your idea, event, or brand on social media. They provide a creative way of engaging a target community, or of...

After you're finished a photo or film shoot, it's time to pack up your gear. However, the reflector can be difficult to fold into a compact size. No amount of pushing and pulling will stop it from bouncing back to its original form. There are several ways...

Janmashtami, also known as Krishna Janmashtami, is an annual Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Krishna. In the Gregorian calendar, it typically falls somewhere in August and September each year. Although it is mainly a Hindu festival, Janmashtam...

Homemade pizza is a delicious meal you can easily make, but what are you supposed to do with the extra dough? Luckily, pizza dough, whether store-bought or fresh, stores easily in the fridge or freezer. If you want to make pizza over the next few days fro...

Power banks (portable chargers) have become increasingly popular over the past several years as smartphones have become ubiquitous. For a world on the go, making sure your devices stay charged throughout a day of constant use is a must. If you know what s...

Conch shells are considered an important part of some cultures because they’re used in ancient traditions and celebrations. If you want to blow a conch like the fictional King Neptune or the real-life ancient Mayans, you first have to find the perfect she...

The annoying drip of a leaky faucet handle can cause higher water bills and make an irritating dripping noise. Luckily, it's quite an easy problem to fix yourself. A leaking handle is normally caused by a damaged “O” ring inside the faucet. To fix the pro...

The Hercules constellation is a cluster of stars resembling Hercules, creating a torso with arms and legs in the night sky. It's easiest to spot the constellation from the Northern Hemisphere, but parts of the Southern Hemisphere can also see Hercules. Tr...