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How to Replant a Tree
Replanting a tree after you've removed it from the ground may seem like a daunting task. But with proper instruction, novice gardeners can replant most smaller trees. By evaluating the tree's condition and maintaining an intact root ball, you'll be able t...
How to Cook a Roast
If there was a king of the slow-cooking style, the roast would be it. Traditionally, a roast was served on Sundays when families would gather together and feast. Happily, roasts are now considered a staple of any weekday menu. Whether you cook your roast...
How to Use Minoxidil (Rogaine)
Has your hair seemed thinner in back, and you want to take care of that? Minoxidil may be a possible solution but with several, potentially severe side effects. Rogaine is one of the brand names for the drug minoxidil, which is approved by the U.S. Food a...
How to Get an Architectural License in California
According to the California Architects Board (CAB), the path to getting licensed as an architect “cannot be described by a single set of sequential steps.” Instead, there are many ways to get licensed.[1] X Research source The California Arc...
How to Become a Warrant Officer
The Warrant Officer (WO) administers, maintains, operates and manages equipment that requires advanced and specialized training. Becoming a warrant officer is a long term commitment. You will need to be an active member of the Army when applying and pass...
How to Put up Shelves
Mounted shelves free up space by allowing you to store and display items along the walls of your home. They can also make a lovely addition to the room's décor in their own right. Since shelves are intended to bear weight, it's crucial that they be instal...
How to Use a Tiller
A tiller is a device used to prepare soil for cultivating and planting. Manual tillers do exist for tilling very small areas, but most people use motorized tillers to prepare larger areas. The main function of a tiller is to break up the soil, mulch organ...
How to Groom Your Personality
Grooming your personality is just as important as grooming your outward appearance. When you regularly work on developing good personality traits and minimizing bad ones, you’ll make more friends, do better at work, and feel happier overall. Your personal...
How to Clean Wood
Wood furnishings and décor add a warm touch to homes and businesses. To keep the wood looking its best, it needs to be cleaned properly. Learn how to clean wood to avoid damaging décor and valuable heirloom pieces. Cleaning wood isn’t hard with the proper...
How to Diet Properly
It can be very frustrating to feel like you are overweight, not to mention the health risks involved. You might feel less confident and even a bit sluggish. One of the best ways to become healthier is to change your diet by eating healthy foods and contro...
How to Sign up for Groupme.Com
GroupMe is a free group text messaging and conference calling service that allows you to create groups and easily message several contacts at once. This wikiHow article will show you exactly how to sign up for GroupMe.com.
How to Properly Skim Coat a Wall for Beginners
Do you want to change the look of your textured walls or fix small holes and dents on the surface? If you want your walls perfectly smoothed out, skim coating is the perfect fix. A skim coat on walls or drywall is a thin layer of joint compound (drywall m...
How to Have a Good Relationship in Middle School
A lot of relationships in middle school fizzle out quickly. Romance isn't your only focus in middle school, so how do you maintain a relationship that works for both of you, without it getting in the way of school, family, or friends? This wikiHow will he...
How to Make Chess Pieces
Chess is a fun game that requires strategy and patience. Unfortunately, chess sets can sometimes be expensive. If you’re looking for an affordable gift idea for a chess lover, consider making a chess set out of nuts and bolts. Once you've got your pieces...
How to Trap, Relocate, and Deter Possums from Your Home
Possums, or opossums, are nocturnal animals that grow to be about the size of a large cat, but they sure can be peskier than a rogue kitten roaming your yard! Safely and humanely trapping a possum isn’t too hard, but it does take some patience and the rig...