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How to Clean Sterling Silver Jewelry
Sterling silver isn’t pure (pure silver is known as fine silver) but rather an alloy that contains about 10 percent of another metal, such as copper. Silver is actually a very soft metal, so it’s combined with other metals to make it stronger and more fun...
How to Recognize Tetanus (Lockjaw)
Tetanus (Lockjaw) is a serious bacterial infection that damages muscles, nerves, and respiratory function. The Clostridium tetani bacteria can enter the body through a cut or wound and spread within as little as three days. Early symptoms (within three da...
How to Recognize Epstein‐Barr Symptoms
The Epstein-Barr virus, or EBV, is a very common virus. It can cause infectious mononucleosis (“mono”), especially in young adults and adolescents; however, not everyone gets mono, and some people have no symptoms at all, making the virus tough to spot.[1...
How to Contact Your Guardian Angel
Many people around the world believe in guardian angels. Some think that each person is assigned a single angel to watch over them. Others believe each person has two angels, one for the day and one for the night. While the idea of contacting them is cont...
How to Deal With Mean Girls at School
Meanness peaks during middle school, and can still go strong during high school. Insecurity can make some kids vicious. Mean girls participate in a kind of social bullying that is all about including some and attacking the rest. To escape their annoying g...
How to Do a Home Body Wrap
Body wraps have become a popular therapy in spas. The process is simple and by doing one at home you can enjoy the benefits and save lots of money. Keep reading for tips to create a home body wrap spa experience.
How to Let a Guy Friend Know You're Not Interested Romantically in a Nice Way
You find yourself in an awkward situation. You've been friends with a guy for a few months, or even a few years, and suddenly, it's become painfully obvious that he has a crush on you. Now you want to let him know that you value his friendship but don't s...
How to Be Grown Up
Being a grown up is a lot of work, but it's very rewarding and well worth the effort. You can't live irresponsibly forever, and at a certain age you'll need to start taking care of yourself, taking responsibility for your own life, and working hard to cre...
How to Use a Clothes Steamer
A garment steamer is a great way to remove wrinkles from clothes. Steamers work by heating water until it becomes steam. The steam is then applied to clothing through a nozzle, relaxing the fabric's fibers and eliminating wrinkles. Although they are not a...
How to Knit a Teddy Bear
If you want to give a simple gift this year, consider knitting a teddy bear. There are many different ways to make and knit teddy bears but by following some steps you will have a cuddly teddy bear in no time! Although this is a basic teddy bear pattern,...
How to Make a Boutonniere
Boutonnieres are small floral arrangements worn on jacket lapels during formal events, such as a wedding or prom. You can buy boutonnieres from local florists, but you can make your own with a few simple supplies at home. After you select the flower you w...
How to Goosestep
Goose stepping is a way of marching that carries different meanings around the world; it ranges from being a symbol of discipline, loyalty, and cohesion to one of fear and dictatorship. Regardless of the type of goose step, learning it requires commitment...
How to Do Peyote Stitch
Peyote stitch is a pattern used to weave beads together using a needle and thread. This is still used in many traditional cultures in Africa to make symbolic headdresses and jewelry. However, even those who are from other cultures can benefit from knowing...
How to Knit a Dress
If you'd love to branch out with your knitting skills, make a dress. Choose a soft yarn in your favorite color to knit a front piece, back piece, and sleeves. Work the dress in a simple rib pattern and then sew the pieces together. This pattern can make a...
How to Replace a Washing Machine Door Seal
The rubber door seal on front-loaded washers will eventually develop mold, tear, or crumble apart. Purchase a new seal made exactly for your washing machine model, and you can replace it yourself. This is a fairly straightforward job on some models, but o...
How to Manipulate Ohm's Law and Joule's Law
The purpose of writing this article is to teach people to manipulate ohm’s law and the power dissipation rule. It’s better to know how to manipulate these formulas than trying to memorize them; it will help you better understand the formulas then differen...