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How to Treat Gangrene
Gangrene is a serious condition and it is vital to get professional medical treatment for gangrene as soon as possible. The longer you wait to seek treatment for gangrene, the slimmer your chances of a full recovery will be. Doctors often treat gangrene b...
How to Create a Revocable Trust
A trust is a probate-free approach to passing assets to your beneficiaries when you die. When you create a “revocable” trust, you fund the trust during your lifetime and can change the trust or cancel it at any time. Trusts are governed by state law, so b...
How to Prevent Accidents in the Kitchen
The kitchen is a place of many potential accidents, but since we frequent it on regular basis, we often forget how dangerous it can be. Accidents can be the result of poor kitchen design and maintenance or through errors made while cooking. Whatever the c...
How to Fix Squeaky Shoes
Squeaky shoes can be an annoyance to you and those nearby. Squeaking can be caused by manufacturing mistakes, wear and tear, or moisture trapped in the shoe. There are many home remedies for shoe repair, but if the problem lies in an internal component, y...
How to Announce Your Retirement
Historically, most people retired at the age of 65 unless extenuating circumstances kept them at their job, and there was no need to formally announce a planned retirement. Now, some people retire in their 50s while others work into their 80s-- and the pr...
How to Begin an Autobiography
Write what you know, say the experts. What could you know better than your own life? If you want to embark on a written documentary of your experiences and emotions, your dramas and disappointments, you can learn to get started in the right direction. By...
How to Shrink Wrap
Shrink-wrapping is one of the best and easiest ways to protect a variety of items for storage or during transport. The size of the items can range from CDs to boats. Some of the most common non-industrial shrink-wrapping needs come from small business own...
How to Change a Dip Tube
Inside a typical water heater tank, the dip tube transfers cold water from the top of the tank to the bottom of the tank, resulting in a faster heating process. Dip tubes can, however, wear out or malfunction. They may also disintegrate or break. To avoid...
How to Choose a Nerf Gun for Your Play Style
Battling for ultimate supremacy has never been more fun. For years, Nerf has been helping friends wage bloodless warfare against each other from the comfort of their own living rooms. But before you can dominate on the battlefield, you need to know which...
How to Find Legitimate Banking Jobs in Canada
Finding a legitimate banking job in Canada need not be difficult if you are prepared and know where to look. The field of banking offers challenging opportunities for individuals to work in a variety of positions within the finance industry. Jobs are avai...
How to Ionize Water
Ionizing water is a way to increase its pH level, making it more alkaline and less acidic. Acidic water can be raised to a neutral pH level with this process, and neutral water can be made more alkaline. There are debates about the potential health benefi...
How to Kill Lake Weeds
While there are many benefits to lake weeds and algae, extreme proliferation can cause many problems. When lake weeds cover more than 25% of the lake surface it is considered dense growth. This can interfere with water recreation, such as boating and swim...
How to Measure Personal Growth
When you’re trying to grow as a person, it’s natural to want to track your progress. Since everyone’s personal goals and values are different, it’s important to first determine what you’re measuring and working toward. Assess the areas of your life where...
How to Heal Chafed Skin
While chafed skin seems like a minor irritation, it can become a big nuisance. Dry chafed skin happens when your skin constantly rubs against skin or other materials, like your clothing. Over time, this friction makes your skin peel or even bleed. If you...
3 Easy Ways to Recover Overwritten Files on a Computer
If you've accidentally overwritten an old file or folder with a new one, you may still be able to retrieve the old version. There is free software available for every operating system that you can use to scan and recover deleted files from your hard drive...
How to Tell if Your Fish Is Sick
Fish are graceful, low-maintenance pets. They come in many varieties and colors that you can mix and match in an aquarium to create a striking addition to any home. However, they can be susceptible to stress and illnesses. Proper care, tank maintenance an...