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How to Open and Edit a PDF in Microsoft Word: 3 Easy Methods
Trying to view a PDF in Microsoft Word? In Word 2013 and later, including Microsoft 365, you can easily open a PDF directly! Once you open the PDF in Word, it will be converted to a document that you can edit. If you're using an older version of Word, you...
How to Clean Brushed Nickel
The finish used on brushed nickel is sensitive and can make cleaning somewhat difficult. When cleaning brushed nickel, you should use the gentlest method possible. Don’t use abrasive, alcohol-based, acid or solvent-based cleaners on brushed nickel. These...
How to Juice Broccoli Sprouts
Broccoli sprouts are small sprouts grown from soaking and applying pressure to broccoli seeds. These immature broccoli plants are low in calories and dense in nutrients, containing notable amounts of vitamins A, C, and E, along with calcium. Some studies...
How to Figure out if Two Lines Are Parallel
Parallel lines are two lines in a plane that will never intersect (meaning they will continue on forever without ever touching).[1] X Research source A key feature of parallel lines is that they have identical slopes.[2] X Research source...
How to Grow Rosemary from Seed
Rosemary is an edible perennial evergreen shrub that’s often used in cooking. You can buy fresh or dried rosemary at the grocery store, but you can also grow your own in the garden. Planting rosemary from seed takes time, and it’s important to get a head...
How to Change the Language in Android
This wikiHow teaches you how to change the default language on your Android phone or tablet, as well as how to change your Android keyboard's input language.
5 Simple Ways to Post on Instagram
Posting on Instagram is super easy, whether you're posting from the mobile app or your computer. To post on the Instagram mobile app, tap the plus sign, choose or capture a photo or video, then add filters and a caption. If you want more creative options,...
How to Paint a Garage Door
Your garage door doesn’t just safeguard your vehicles and other belongings from the elements, it’s also a prominent part of your home’s exterior. That’s why, just like the rest of your house, it’s important to keep your garage door touched up. Renewing yo...
How to Grow Yucca
The yucca plant is a tough perennial succulent that can grow as a shrub or a tree, depending on the species. While the many species of yucca vary in size and color, they are all able to thrive in hot, dry climates and can be cared for in the same way. The...
How to Securely Convert Paper Savings Bonds to Electronic Securities
Recently, when the US Treasury Department decided not to use paper bonds any longer, they asked all holders to securely convert their paper bonds to electronic bonds (which they call eBonds). Use these steps to make the conversion.
How to Practice Darkness Meditation
Darkness meditation is a form of meditation meant to connect you with a sense of your life and conception. The aim is to lessen the fear of darkness and the unknown. To practice, you'll first have to work on cultivating a mindset that does not fear darkne...
How to Handle an Ex Who Harasses You
After a relationship, many former partners find themselves in a gray area. Are my ex’s continued advances an annoyance, or do they legally constitute harassment? The answer to this question may not be simple. However, there are ways to test it, and warnin...
Caring for Yourself (& Your Home) While Your Partner Is Gone
If your spouse has to go out of town, whether they're traveling for business or deployed in the military, it's totally normal to feel sad and lonely. The idea of doing it all by yourself can be overwhelming, but you can do it! The key is to keep yourself...
How to Tell if Your Ex Still Cares
Relationships can be very complicated and can become all the more confusing when they end. Perhaps you and an ex have broken up and you are considering rekindling the romance or wondering if they would like to. Through assessing their actions and words...
How to Treat Girls With Respect
In our society, women and girls are often treated with disrespect. Any time you interact with people, including women, you should strive to be as respectful as possible. Learn to respect the bodies, emotions, and opinions of women, and to speak to them in...
How to Make an Origami Owl
Making an origami owl is a fun paper craft that anyone can do, no matter your level of paper-folding skills. If you're a beginner, start with the simple origami owl that only requires a few basic folds. If you want something more advanced, try the more di...