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How to Adjust a Cookie Recipe for High Altitude
At high altitude the air changes considerably; it becomes drier and holds less oxygen. At just 2,000 feet (609.6 m), the boiling temperature of water changes from 212 degrees Fahrenheit (100 degrees Celsius) to 208 degrees Fahrenheit (97.8 degrees Celsius...
How to Clean Microsuede Furniture
Microsuede is a fabric made up of tightly-woven synthetic fibers that create a durable, water-repellent surface. Because microfiber can be fashioned to look like leather or suede, it is a popular upholstery choice for homes, restaurants, and commercial sp...
How to Create a Rat House
Caring for a pet rat starts with setting up a proper cage for it to live in. It’s also a great idea to build a rat-friendly playhouse for it to run around in when it’s outside the cage and under your supervision. You can build a simple rat house out of ca...
How to Ferment Vegetables
Fermenting vegetables by preserving them in liquid improves their nutritional profile and results in a tangy, crunchy, delicious final product. Kimchi and sauerkraut are popular variations, but almost any vegetable will ferment when submerged in liquid, o...
How to Take Methadone
Methadone is a drug used as a pain reliever or to help detoxify and reduce withdrawal symptoms in people addicted to opiate drugs, such as heroin.[1] X Research source Methadone works by altering the way your brain and nervous system respond...
How to Treat Oily Hair
If you have oily hair, you know it can be a nuisance. Fortunately, you can take steps to help your hair look and feel less oily. You'll need to play around with these approaches to figure out what works best for your hair.
How to Clean Dark Cooking Oil
After using cooking oil for things like frying food, you may have leftover dark cooking oil in the pot. The good news is you can reuse that oil most of the time, as long as you filter it out. Reusing oil can save you money, but you should always check you...
How to Make a Dog Stop Biting
For the most part, nipping and biting in dogs is normal behavior. However, just because it's normal, it doesn't mean that it's okay for a pet-owner to not address this behavior. For both your dog's protection and your own, it's important that you learn w...
How to Test for Mold
Mold is a type of fungus that grows in moist environments and reproduces by microscopic seeds called spores. Even if you're healthy, you can suffer from respiratory issues, skin irritation, and headaches if you're exposed to dangerous forms of mold.[1] X...
How to Account for Debt Forgiveness
Long-term debt instruments, unlike equity instruments, represent the conditions under which a borrower receives a loan, including a promise to repay it. Bonds, notes, and mortgages (the three most common types of long-term debt) all obligate the borrower...
How to Create a Download Button
A download button can make your website look significantly more professional than simply offering your download through links. A button provides a cleaner interface, and if you feel like designing your own, your buttons can be integral parts of your page’...
How to Get Organized for a Business Trip
Organizing a business trip and preparing yourself to travel require self-reliance and proper planning. Taking the time to stay organized will ensure your trip is successful, and help you avoid unnecessary stress and complications. Make travel arrangements...
How to Remove Strong, Burnt, & Unpleasant Odors from Your Microwave
You open up your microwave and the combination of old yellow curry, grilled fish, and burnt popcorn smells leave you feeling anything but hungry. Luckily though, it doesn’t take harsh cleaners to get rid of the unpleasant odors. In this article, we’ll sho...
How to Watch Videos on YouTube
Viewing and watching YouTube videos is a relatively straightforward process! To do so, you'll need access to the YouTube website or the mobile app for your smartphone.
How to Make a Basic Brine
Cooking dries meat by about 30 percent.[1] X Research source You can make moist, flavorful meats that lose as little 15 percent of their water if you refrigerate meats in basic saltwater brine before cooking. The salt in the water changes th...
How to Add a Shared Folder in Windows 7
Windows 7 gives users the ability to share files and folders with friends and family at home or with co-workers at the office. Whether your computer is connected to a homegroup, workgroup or domain on a specific network, folders and files can be shared. W...