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How to Upgrade Your Network to Gigabit Ethernet
Today's networks are faster than ever before, greatly expanding our connectivity potential. To make sure you're up to speed, you'll need to make sure your hardware and software are up to standard. Gigabit Ethernet refers to the new standard of wired net...
How to Paint Sheet Metal for Home Decorating
Sheet metal is metal in the form of thin, flat pieces. It can be made from a variety of metals, including aluminum, steel, nickel, copper, tin, brass and titanium. Sheet metal can be painted for a variety of home decorating purposes like backsplashes, cab...
How to Build a Good Relationship with Your Manager
It is invaluable to have a positive and good working relationship with your boss. When you have a strong professional relationship with your boss, you are more likely to feel positive in your work environment, happy with your job, and more successful and...
How to Conceal a Closet Door
There are several ways to conceal a closet door. The simplest way is to obscure it with a mirror, drapes, or even a bookshelf. If you want to open your room up a little, remove the door completely and turn the closet into an office space, recessed bookshe...
How to Obtain a Handyman License
The requirements for a handyman license vary from state to state. Some states, such as Texas and Arizona require specific credentials that lead to a handyman contractor's license which covers different aspects of handyman work including remodeling and lan...
How to Dry Bay Leaves
Bay leaves grow on a bay laurel tree, which can be found outdoors in the natural ground or planted in large containers (do not confuse with other laurels,whose leaves are poisonous). People cook with bay leaves in order to season their meats, sauces, soup...
How to Develop a Child Care Philosophy
A child care philosophy is typically a written statement developed by a child care provider or educator regarding its organization's values, priorities, values and beliefs regarding a child's development, care, and education.[1] X Expert Source...
How to Determine Hair Type
Determining your hair type will help you figure out how to handle, cut and style your hair more effectively. Hair type involves understanding different qualities of your hair, including density, texture, porosity (your hair’s ability to hold moisture), el...
How to Lose Belly Fat (Teen Girls)
While you can't spot-burn fat in just one part of your body, it's possible to lose belly fat by establishing healthy eating, sleeping, and workout habits to help you lose weight all over. You can also tone your abs with ab exercises! We sat down with NASM...
How to Create an Interesting Character
Interesting characters all have one thing in common: they’re unforgettable. Think Harry Potter, Katniss Everdeen, Han Solo, and Jane Eyre. Interesting characters make you root for them and become invested in their story, but how do you actually write a ch...
How to Keep Awkwardness out of a Conversation
Conversations can be awkward at times. If you slip up and say the wrong thing, you may grow nervous. However, there are many ways to navigate a conversation smoothly. Work on practicing basic conversation skills. If an awkward moment occurs, smooth it ove...
How to Be More Talkative and Less Shy
Shyness is not a bad quality to have. However, your shyness may cause you to talk less or feel uncomfortable in social settings. Begin by taking small steps to feel more confident talking to new people and joining group conversations. Being shy does not h...
How to Do the Perfect Manicure or Pedicure
A manicure or pedicure is a great way to feel pampered. However, salon level care can get costly. With a little hard work and patience, you can get salon style nails at home. File your nails and push back cuticles before applying a layer of base, nail pol...
How to Color Chickens
You might already know that you can dye feathers, but did you know that you can actually dye a live chicken? Some hatcheries inject dye into eggs to tell chicks apart when they hatch, while some people sell dyed chicks around Easter. This is a controversi...
How to Buy Organic Dry Fertilizers
Dry fertilizers are cheaper and easier to store than their liquid alternatives, making them a popular choice for gardeners and farmers. Organic fertilizers have the added advantage of gradually improving the quality of your soil by encouraging the growth...
How to Share Your Location in Waze
Waze is a social navigation app, so naturally sharing locations plays a big part in it. You can share your current location or destination with your Waze friends or anyone in your contacts list. You can also send out your ETA to anyone on your contacts li...