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How to Prepare for a Physical Fitness Test
If you are preparing for specific kinds of jobs or just looking for a means of assessing your overall fitness and wellness, you may be getting ready to take some sort of physical fitness test that will help show your overall physical ability and other ele...
How to Render a Wall
If you want to change the look and texture of a wall but don't want to paint it, you can render it instead. Wall rendering is the process of adhering a mixture of wet cement and sand to a wall with a trowel. Rendering gives the wall a solid cement look an...
How to Rebuild an Alternator
Rebuilding an alternator is a fairly simple procedure, which anyone with basic automotive knowledge can accomplish. Although the construction of some brands will vary slightly, the basic anatomy of an alternator consists of the same components.[1] X Re...
How to Start a Mortgage Company
A mortgage is a specific type of debt taken on by people buying real estate. A mortgage company can work as an intermediary between individuals and banks secure mortgages for their clients. Such companies work with a variety of clients to aid in the stag...
How to Remove Rusted Allen Bolts
Hex keys and bolts, often referred to by the trade names Allen in the United States and Inbus in Europe, are a very common fastening system. Used in everything from self-assembled particle board furniture to car parts, hex bolts enjoy widespread usage due...
How to Acoustically Tune a Room
Many people enjoy creating and listening to music, but few can afford the luxury of a recording studio. Most rooms in the average home have less than stellar sound quality, but there are steps you can take to acoustically tune any space. To keep your budg...
How to Install Glass Block Windows
Installing glass block windows is the most practical way to weatherproof your basement or to create an attractive dividing wall in your bathroom. The installation procedure is relatively simple, so just about anybody can do it themselves. Follow these ste...
A Step-by-Step Guide to Metal Embossing
When you emboss metal, you participate in an art form that has existed for centuries. Metal embossing is used to impart a design upon metal sheets. The metal is pushed with an embossing tool or stylus in order to create a raised effect on the opposite sid...
How to Winterize a Boat
When the sun sets on another boating season, it is time to get your boat ready for the cold winter months. Taking the necessary steps to winterize your boat will safeguard the vessel and its motor against the elements, so it is ready to use when the warm...
How to Use a Compound Microscope
A compound microscope is a powerful magnification tool commonly used in scientific laboratories for viewing bacteria and other tiny cell samples. Compound microscopes use at least two convex lenses placed on opposite ends of a tube. As you raise and lower...
How to Drink Cognac
Cognac, made in the Charente region of France, is a luxurious grape-based liquor that is enjoyed all around the world for its rich, spiced flavor. Nicer cognacs are usually enjoyed without mixers or ice. First, pour a small amount into a glass. Next, exam...
How to Make the Nintendo DS Play Gameboy Advance Games
Got any old Game Boy Advance games lying around? Well with the original Nintendo DS or DS Lite, you can play them!
How to Write an Advertisement for a Pet
Whether you need to create a flyer for a lost pet, an advertisement for an animal you’re looking to re-home, or a post to advertise an animal you’re selling, there are lots of ways you can personalize your ad so it gets you results. Including a good photo...
How to Infuse Olive Oil
Herb-infused olive oil is a light, tasty way to add flavor to many types of meals. It can be used in cooking or as a dressing on your food. Both cold-infused and heat-infused olive oils are easy to make at home, but the process requires careful considerat...
How to Remove Porcupine Quills
Porcupines are reclusive animals, but can cause painful injuries if they feel threatened. If you or a person or animal you know is attacked by a porcupine, you should consider having a doctor or veterinarian remove the quills. Only remove them at home if...
How to Perform a Mail Merge in Word 2010
Creating multiple e-mails, and changing the recipients information for each e-mail, can be a tedious task However; Word 2010 comes with a Mail Merge feature allowing the user to create multiple e-mails for different recipients at once. Although not that m...