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Ubuntu Software Installation: The Complete Beginner's Guide
If you're new to Linux, Ubuntu is a great choice. After all, it comes pre-installed with so much useful software, including Firefox, GIMP, and LibreOffice. But what if you need to install other apps? Fortunately, installing programs is super easy in Ubunt...
How to Remove Tree Stumps
If you recently cut down a tree in your yard, you have several options for getting rid of the unsightly stump. You can dig it up by hand, grind it, burn it, or use a chemical stump remover. Choose the method that works best for the root system you're deal...
How to Make a Prom Dress
The prom dress of your dreams can cost a lot more than you are willing to pay. But with the some patience, a small amount of money for basic supplies and a little sewing experience, you can create the dress of your dreams for a fraction of the price. Here...
How to Make Gunpowder
Gunpowder, also called black powder, is a simple mixture of saltpeter, sulfur, and charcoal. The trickiest part of making black powder is sourcing these three supplies. Once you find them, you mix them together and create an explosive black meal. Be extre...
How to Fix a Water Heater
Your water heater takes cold water from the supply line and provides hot water throughout your home. When you start noticing that your water heater doesn't provide enough hot water, you may need to check the heating elements or replace the thermostat. If...
How to Remove a Ceiling (Paddle) Fan for Reuse
Remove a ceiling fan / light so that it may be relocated elsewhere.
How to Make a Fake Rock
A fake rock can look just as good as the real deal! Whether you want artificial rocks for landscaping, stage productions, or as decor pieces, this is a fun and easy project. Use either a cardboard box or polystyrene foam to make the frame of your rock. Th...
How to Balance Chemical Equations
Taking a dive into the world of chemical equations? These problems can seem tricky at a glance, but they’re easy to figure out once you learn the basic steps and rules to balancing them. Not to worry; we’ll walk you through exactly how to figure out just...
How to Build an Outdoor Fort
Do you want to create the ultimate fortress outdoors? Need a hideout? Want to know exactly how to build one like a master? Outdoor forts can be tons of fun to make, if you take a bit of time to build it up and use plenty of materials from nature.
How and When to Perform a Curtsy
Curtsying may seem simple, but it takes a proper lady to execute a proper curtsy. Curtsying used to be commonplace in everyday life, but nowadays it is reserved for members of European royalty, along with very specific occasions such as debutante balls an...
How to Fix a Keyboard That Has the Wrong Characters
If your keyboard is typing incorrect letters or symbols, there's usually an easy fix. Whether the problem is that the wrong input language is selected or the NumLock key is on, we can help you find the culprit and resolve the issue. This guide will help y...
How to Get a Child with Diarrhea to Eat Food
Diarrhea can be caused by an infection, an illness, a food sensitivity, or certain medications. If your child has diarrhea, he/she may pass loose or watery stools for several hours or longer. Some bouts of diarrhea can be mild and go away within a few day...
How to Survive a Car Accident
A car accident is one of the most dangerous things the average person will come in contact with during their life. This guide is posted in the hope that it will help its readers avoid injury or death. It should be noted that every vehicle is different, an...
Simple DIY Hair Masks for Shiny & Healthy Hair
So, you want to give your hair a little oomph. Maybe it’s looking especially oily, damaged, or straggly at the ends. No matter your hair dilemma, we’ve got the perfect solution—a DIY hair mask! Hair masks are a great way to revitalize and keep your hair h...
How to Dress Like a Mod
The mod, or modern, subculture gained popularity in the 1960s in London, England. Early influences include jazz music and European art films, and many mods rode Vespa or Lambretta scooters. Dressing like a mod means wearing stylish and tailored clothing i...
How to Count to 10 in German
You may need to learn how to count to 10 in German for travel, work, or just curiosity. Learning how to count in German is as easy as eins, zwei, drei! German is a very common language that is spoken by upwards of 100 million people worldwide, so it can b...