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Fondant has a dough-like consistency and can be rolled or sculpted to use for decorating desserts. If you want your fondant decorations to stay soft and edible, keep them in an airtight container as soon as you make them. If you want them to harden so the...

Self-pity is a natural reaction to difficult situations. Recognizing that you are in a downward spiral of self-pity is a good first step towards pulling yourself out of it and starting to feel better. Start by learning what causes you to feel self-pity an...

The term “sandfly” can refer to any of a number of flying insects depending on where you live, but all sandflies thrive near water and leave itchy bites in their quest for a sip of your blood. The itchiness and occasional redness and swelling of sandfly b...

When it comes to everyday life, people don’t usually carry around rulers in their purses and pockets. However, sometimes you might need to take a quick measurement of something and don’t have a ruler on hand. With a little ingenuity or a good memory, you...

Ticks are a type of small, round arachnid that lives in shady, forested areas throughout North America, Europe, and parts of Asia. Ticks latch on to their warm-blooded hosts (including humans) and suck blood from their bodies. While this isn’t particularl...

If your toilet doesn’t have as much flushing power or if you hear a hiss as the tank refills, then your fill valve might be to blame. The fill valve, or inlet valve, connects to your water supply and controls how much water goes into your toilet. Luckily,...

Extensor tendonitis, also known as tendinopathy, is inflammation of the extensor tendons along the top of the foot or hand. Commonly found in runners or those who spend long periods of time on their feet, it can be caused by anything from running to typin...

Tongits is a card game similar to Gin Rummy. To play Tongits, you need a standard deck of 52 playing cards and a total of 3 players. The object of Tongits is to be the first to play all of your cards or to have the lowest score. Each card has a value in T...

Car seats can get wet loads of ways. You might have left your car windows open in a rainstorm, spilled your water bottle all over your car seats, or got your car upholstery shampooed. However it happened, nobody likes sitting on squishy, wet car seats, an...

If you struggle with tough-to-tie leather laces, or yours tend to come undone as soon as you take a step, there are two knots that will make great choices for your leather laces. One knot you can use is the “surgeon’s knot”, which is often found on moccas...

Broken glass is a bummer, but often you can fix it. For a broken window, remove the old broken glass and replace it with a new windowpane. If you broke glassware, like a wine glass or a vase, you may be able to glue it back together.

iOS 10 released in September 2016, so any iPhone or iPad purchased after that date should already come with the software update. This wikiHow will show you how to upgrade to iOS 10.

Glue and other sticky substances can leave unsightly residues on glass surfaces, and sometimes it takes more than soap and water and a little scrubbing to clean. By using different cleaning solvents or scraping carefully with a blade, you will be able to...

Hats can be a fun and stylish way to accessorize an outfit, but it can be frustrating when they don’t fit correctly. Don’t shell out a lot of money on a new hat just yet—instead, try out a few less expensive remedies that will effectively stretch your hea...

Making chicken at home is an easy, healthy, and versatile way to add protein and great flavor to just about any meal. The only catch is that you’ve got to make sure it’s fully cooked, or else that tasty stuffed chicken breast can turn into a nasty case of...

Once your nerves set in and you feel yourself begin to shake, it can be difficult to stop. Fortunately, if you make a conscious effort to calm yourself down and relax your muscles, you may be able to steady your nerves and stop shaking. Learning to watch...