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How to Build Stronger Bones
Your bones are made up of collagen and calcium, but they’re much more than the lifeless skeletons that you see in Biology classrooms or on Halloween. Your body is constantly breaking down and renewing your bones through remodeling. Like remodeling a house...
How to Darken Grout
Tile floors or countertops often show their age over time. Usually this is not a result of the tile itself becoming worn, but the grout in between the tile. Many people opt to whiten the grout, but you also can darken in between the tile with grout stain....
How to Clean Your Room if You Are Lazy and Don't Want To
Cleaning your room can seem like a big task! Whether your parents are asking you to clean your room, you're having friends over, or you simply want a tidier space to live in, cleaning can be tough! If you're feeling lazy or that you don't want to clean yo...
How to Adjust a Cookie Recipe for High Altitude
At high altitude the air changes considerably; it becomes drier and holds less oxygen. At just 2,000 feet (609.6 m), the boiling temperature of water changes from 212 degrees Fahrenheit (100 degrees Celsius) to 208 degrees Fahrenheit (97.8 degrees Celsius...
How to Apply Car Polish
Car polish is a tool used to improve the finish on a car. It can be effective in reducing or eliminating the appearance of scratches or nicks in the paint by making the surface smoother. It also can be used to remove the oxidation layer that appears on ol...
How to Create a Spider Man Web Shooter Prop
If you’re a fan of the amazing Spider-Man, you may have dreamed of having your own web shooter like the ones Peter Parker designed to aid in his fight against the bad guys. Good news—you can! With a few basic materials like foam, PVC pipe, glue, paint, an...
How to Core a Pear
Pears are delicious in everything from desserts to salads, but nobody likes having to spit out pear seeds in the middle of a meal. This tutorial will show you a couple of simple ways to remove a pear's core, whether you want the pear cut in halves or wedg...
How to Clean a Nose Ring
Cleaning a nose ring is essential to a healthy piercing. The first few weeks are important to the ensure that the piercing heals up quickly and easily. You can learn the basic cleaning and care steps necessary to keep your nose healthy.
How to Deal With an Outstanding Warrant
In the U.S., a judge can issue a warrant for your arrest for many reasons, including criminal activity or failure to appear in court. If you think that there may be an outstanding warrant against you (a warrant that can be used to arrest you at any time),...
How to Buy Alcohol for Your Party
Many people throw parties and offer their guests alcohol in the form of beer, wine, or spirits. But you might be wondering what sort of alcohol to purchase and how much of it you should get. In addition, alcohol can be expensive, so you'll want to get eno...
How to Use Filters in Illustrator
Adobe Illustrator is a graphic design software that allows users to create 3D logos, graphics and advanced typography. Elements of a design are layered, creating a rich document where 1 element can be easily changed without affecting the rest of the desig...
How to Change Your Name in California
You may want to change your name for many reasons. You might have recently been married or divorced, undergone gender reassignment or just want to legally have a different name. Whatever the reason, you can follow these steps to help you change your name...
How to Format a Legal Brief
A legal brief is a document written by one or more of the parties (participants) to a legal action. It includes the facts of the case, the legal issues to be determined, and references to applicable statutes (written law) and prior cases similar to yours....
How to Curl Hair Without a Hair Curler
Soft, bouncy curls are a pretty look for any occasion. But sometimes you want curly hair and don't have any curlers on hand -- or you don't want to run the risk of heat damage. Fortunately, there are several ways to curl your hair that don't require heat...
How to Twist a Pretzel
Pretzels are a delicious snack that many people love, especially when dipped in mustard and other condiments. One thing that sets the pretzel apart from other snacks is its distinctive twisted shape. Twisting a pretzel into this distinctive shape is easie...
How to Make Your Hair Grow Longer
Have you always dreamt of long, billowing hair? Did you cut your hair and regret the outcome? Whatever the case, making your hair grow longer is easy! If you’re willing to put in a little extra effort, you can help your hair become healthier, stronger, an...