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How to Make Stretcher Bars
To frame a painted canvas, the canvas must first be stretched over and attached to stretcher bars. You can buy stretcher bars in an art supply or crafts store. You also can make your own stretcher bars using lengths of wood, a saw and a staple gun. Use th...
How to Play a Guitar Solo
Soloing is one of the fundamental areas of guitar playing, no matter what style of music you play. Learning how to solo, or play a guitar solo, whether through improvisation or studied practice, is a matter of learning a handful of techniques and knowing...
How to Needle Punch
Needle punching is a fun way to create textured designs on fabric. It’s easier to learn than embroidery, and you can needle punch any design you like. Before you start needle punching, you’ll need to sketch your design on your fabric. Next, thread your ne...
How to Cancel an SBI Credit Card
The State Bank of India (SBI) is the largest lender in India, offering a number of different credit cards with various rewards and features. If for whatever reason you decide that your SBI credit card is not for you, you can easily cancel it over the phon...
How to Pick Yourself Up
Everyone feels down at some point in their life, whether it be from a mental disorder or a temporary setback. In fact, globally, 350 million people suffer from some form of depression. [1] X Trustworthy Source World Health Organization Health info...
How to Start a Drug Testing Service
If you want to be a part of an industry that is in increasing demand, learning how to start a drug testing service can offer you a viable business opportunity. With more and more companies adopting a sober policy in order to keep their absence and theft r...
How to Make an Avocado Shake
The avocado is an incredibly nutritious fruit: it's loaded with potassium; folate; Vitamins K, C, E, B5, and B6. Avocados are very fatty--as much as 77% fat--but they're low in saturated fats and rich in heart-healthy, monosaturated fatty acids. This comb...
How to Install Vinyl Gutters
Extreme amounts of water can do more than damage your roof. It can harm the siding and foundation of your house. The best way to protect siding and foundation is to install gutters[1] X Research source to direct the flow of water away from t...
How to Contribute to a Potluck if You Can't Cook
Potluck gatherings are a great opportunity for everyone to show off cooking skills and showcase favorite recipes. Even if you can't cook, you don't have to show up empty handed. If your skills, budget, space, supplies, or time do not permit you to cook, t...
How to Plane Wood
A plane is an indispensable tool for smoothing and shaping wood. Planes are used to "shave" thin, uniform strips from a piece of wood, creating a smooth, level surface by removing "high spots." Knowing how to plane wood is a vital skill for all woodworker...
How to Write a Letter to a Bank Asking for a Loan
Businesses applying for a loan from a lending institution may be asked to prepare a loan request letter. This letter should include documentation of a strong management team, substantial experience in the industry and a complete understanding of the curr...
How to Crackle Paint
Crackle painting is a technique used to give painted surfaces a worn and aged look. By applying a layer of glue or crackle medium between 2 layers of latex or acrylic paint, you can give almost any surface a faux finish. To get the best possible results,...
How to Make Rag Balls
Making rag balls was once a practical way of scavenging every last bit of usable cloth, usually to be sewn into a rag rug later. You can still make rag balls for eventual use in crafts, or as a homey Southern-style decoration.
How to Capture Analog Video
Capturing analog video and converting it to a digital format eliminates the risk of losing the video's content due to tape degradation. You can transfer your analog video to a computer and either store it there or create DVD or CD hard copies. One common...
How to Catch Prawns
Prawns are a water-dwelling animals similar to large shrimp or small lobsters. Like shrimp, they’re usually red-orange with fanned-out tails. They’re popular for cooking and for using as bait to catch larger fish. Prawns are relatively easy to catch using...
How to Install a SATA Drive
SATA is the new standard for connecting components inside of your computer. So chances are, if you’re upgrading or building a new computer, you’re going to run into SATA drives sooner or later. [sata hard disk] are much easier to connect than their old ID...