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How to Stretch Synthetic Shoes
It’s pretty easy to stretch synthetic plastic and faux leather shoes, but they are probably not going to get more than 1/2 a size bigger than they already are.[1] X Research source To stretch synthetic plastic shoes, wear them at home with t...
How to Put a Date on an Instagram Story
Instagram Stories only last 24 hours, so you can add a date to them so you'll know when it was last used. This wikiHow will show you how to write the complete date to an Instagram Story.
How to Decorate a Living Room on a Budget
Living rooms are one of the main focal points of a home. It’s a room where family and friends hang out, watch TV and movies, and enjoy each other’s company. It’s also a place where you may go to read, chat on the phone, relax, or even have a nap with your...
How to Treat a Neck Strain
A neck strain is an injury to the muscles or tendons in your neck. With a strain, you may experience neck stiffness along with aching, throbbing, or sharp pain in your neck that gets worse with movement. Fortunately, most neck strains heal up on their own...
How to Find Advertisements on Instagram
When you're scrolling through your feed, you'll occasionally see posts that have "Sponsored" under the product's name in the upper left corner of the ad, but there are easier ways to find ads. This wikiHow teaches you how to find ads on Instagram, specifi...
How to Contact Fitbit
Fitbit is a company that sells wearable products to help track your fitness and well-being. Contacting a company as large as Fitbit can be frustrating, especially if you are having trouble with your health account and need help right away. To contact Fitb...
How to Clean an Oven with Vinegar
If your oven is coated in grime or smells bad, it may be time to give it a clean. Oven cleaners often contain harsh chemicals, and the self-cleaning option on ovens can create a burnt, smoky, smelly mess. To clean your oven using vinegar, try combining it...
How to Lower Ketones
Ketones are metabolic byproducts that your liver produces when it burns fat for fuel instead of glucose. If you have type 1 diabetes, you’re more likely to have high ketones, but people with type 2 diabetes, high blood sugar, alcoholism, or eating disorde...
How to Clean Foggy Glass
All glass can get foggy, which makes it hard to see out of and can even seem dirty or dingy. Foggy glass can be caused by condensation or mineral deposits. If your drinking glasses look cloudy or foggy, use baking soda and vinegar to scrub them and preven...
How to Count Words in OpenOffice
Apache OpenOffice is a free word-processing program similar to Microsoft Word and Google Docs. This wikiHow will show you how to use the word count feature to find the number of words in your document.
How to Relieve Pinched Nerve Pain
If you’re dealing with a pinched nerve, you know how painful it can be. A pinched nerve occurs when too much pressure hits a nerve, which causes compression. Pinched nerves are pretty common and often occur in the neck, wrists, shoulder, or lower back. If...
How to Increase Water Pressure in a Garden Hose
Low pressure in a garden hose can make your daily tasks much more difficult. Fortunately, fixing the problem is usually simple. Most low-pressure problems come from the hose itself. Check for leaks, twisting, and blockages. Fixing these issues will increa...
How to Sew Canvas
Canvas is a durable material that’s commonly used for outdoor activities, like boating. When stitching this sturdy material, you may find it easiest to use a sewing machine. Once you’ve assembled the best thread, needle, foot, and seam style for your proj...
How to Know if You're Ready to Have Top Surgery
Whether you’re going through an FTM/N or MTF/N transition, getting top surgery is a big decision. If you are a transgender man or non-binary transgender person considering FTM/N chest reconstruction surgery, you might want to remove your breasts or reduce...
How to Fold T Shirts for Travel
T-shirts are an easy vacation wardrobe staple. However, they can be bulky, taking up more suitcase space than you expect. Use a standard folding technique to make your t-shirts into small squares, then stand them vertically in your suitcase to save space...
How to Wear an A‐Line Skirt
An a-line skirt is simply a skirt that flares towards the bottom such that it has the appearance of the letter ‘A’. A-line skirts can also be of any length, which means you’re likely to find one that’s perfect for you and your body type. The A-line style...