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How to Patch Carpet with Adhesive Discs or Heat-Activated Pads
Patching a carpet is a task that just about every homeowner will face at one time or another. Spills, cigarette burns, and other mishaps can ruin a small area of wall to wall carpeting, making it necessary to remove the section as a way to repair the dama...
How to Buy a Camera
Cameras are essential for capturing those special moments between you and your friends or family. Finding the right camera can be a daunting task, since most people want their photos to be as crisp and clear as their memories, but at a reasonable price....
How to Thread a Singer Sewing Machine
Singer sewing machines have to be threaded in a specific way. Otherwise, you may end up with a thread jam in your stitches, or you may not be able to make stitches at all! Start by getting your sewing machine ready to thread. Then, thread the top portion...
How to Embed Pictures
Photos and other graphical images add interest to web pages and printed materials with a minimum of effort. Embedding pictures into your written text is quick and easy, although the process differs greatly depending on the application you are using. It is...
How to Grow Freesias
Freesias are graceful, fragrant flowers grown from bulbs. Freesias make a gorgeous addition to flower arrangements, and most people grow them for the purpose of cutting them for display. Freesias may be grown either in the ground or in a pot, and they'll...
How to Have Fun With Friends
Hanging out with pals is a great way to boost your mood, defeat boredom, and feel connected to your inner circle. But when you've got a full free day ahead, how can you and your crew have the best time ever? Never fear, we've got you covered! Below, you'l...
How to Draw a Crab
Are you a huge fan of sea creatures? Do you love crabs? Crabs are fun, interesting, and simple to draw. Both experienced and new artists can enjoy drawing crabs with this easy step-by-step tutorial. Draw crabs for decorations at a pool party or just for f...
How to Study for an Online Class
Online courses can be a more convenient, and sometimes cheaper, means of learning. If you signed up for an online class, however, sometimes concentrating on studying can be difficult. As you often absorb the material on your own time, you may struggle to...
How to Calculate Intrinsic Value
Many analysts believe that the market price of a particular stock does not represent the true value of the company. These analysts use intrinsic value to determine if a stock’s price undervalues the business. There are four formulas that are widely used f...
How to Be Well Read
If you want to be well-read, then, in the words of William Faulkner, you'll have to "Read, read, read. Read everything..." You can start at the very beginning, or just make your way down an eclectic list of books that you'd like to read. What's important...
How to Start a Campground Business
As tourism is a multi-million dollar business that caters to hundreds of thousands of people each year, knowing how to start a campground business can offer a lucrative business opportunity to entrepreneurs. You can start a simple campground just for tent...
How to Sedate a Cat
There are a variety of reasons you may need to sedate your cat. Perhaps your pet doesn't travel well or gets stressed out by vet exams or professional grooming. There are many ways to calm down your cat in stressful situations — some medical and some non-...
How to Fix a Drafty Window
A drafty window lets in outside air, which can make it feel cold near the window. The loss of heat and the cold air getting in through a draft can also wreak havoc on your heating bills! You can use a quick fix if you need to fix a drafty window in a hurr...
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...