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How to Sew Coat Buttons
Whether you have lost a coat button, or want to update a coat with new buttons, you can easily sew buttons onto your coat. This is a simple hand-sewing task that anyone can complete in a matter of minutes. Choose the buttons you want to sew onto the coat...
How to Get Red Out of Hair
If you want to strip red dye from your hair, you can use a commercial color-removing product or try a home remedy. If you want to turn your red hair blonde, start by removing the dye, apply a high-lift color, do a bleach bath, wait a few days and bleach y...
How to Oil a Grill
Oiling your grill is a simple way to keep food from sticking to the grill grates while you're cooking. We'll show you how to oil any type of grill, whether it's charcoal, gas, or electric!
How to Stop a Keloid from Growing
If you have a raised scar from acne, piercings, injuries, or surgery, you probably want to prevent scar tissue from forming around it. To stop the growth of a keloid, help the skin heal and avoid irritating the keloid. Applying silicone gel and pressure h...
Easy Ways to Open TAR, TGZ, and TAR.GZ Files on PC & Mac
If you have a file on your PC or Mac that ends with .TAR, it's an archive file that typically contains one or more files or folders that need to be unpacked. If the file's name ends with .TGZ or .TAR.GZ, the file is not only archived in the TAR format, bu...
How to Dispose of Tires
Piles of old tires are an environmental hazard, a health hazard, and a fire hazard. Fortunately, there are many ways to dispose of them legally, safely, and fairly inexpensively. If you have only a few old tires to get rid of (4, for instance), you can dr...
How to Cut an Apple for Apple Pie
Apple pie is one of the simplest pies to make, but you're faced with a lot of choices. Should you peel the apples? Do you slice or chop them? Is there a best way to prep the apples? Fortunately, there's no right or wrong way to cut apples for an apple pie...
How to Hang Records on a Wall
It’s called “album art" for a reason—vinyl records are a great option for spicing up a blank wall. Not only do they come in bright colors and eye-catching designs, but they also let you put your favorite music on display. Hanging your records on the wall...
How to Hang Sawtooth Picture Hangers
A sawtooth picture hanger is a great way to hang pictures that weigh less than 20 pounds (9.1 kg). It gets attached directly to the back of the frame, and from there you can place a nail in the wall and hang the picture from the sawtooth hanger with ease....
How to Clean Rivers
Do you want to make the world a cleaner, safer, and better place? Keeping our rivers clean is crucial for maintaining our fresh water supply, protecting wildlife, and preserving the beauty of these natural wonders. If you are ready to roll up your sleeves...
How to Install a Tempered Glass Screen Protector
A tempered glass screen protector will protect your phone’s screen from accidents, prolong its life, and save you the trouble of having to replace the actual screen after you drop it. Buy a tempered glass screen protector kit made for your specific device...
How to Make a Tunic
A tunic is a long, loose fitting top that fully covers the hips and bottom. Making your very own tunic can be a fun task, and you’ll be able to show your creative side with your choice of colors, length, and detailing. To do this, you’ll need to decide on...
How to Shrink Vinyl Upholstery
Vinyl is a durable, easy-to-clean material that is often used for vehicle upholstery. However, whether new or old, vinyl tends to develop unsightly wrinkles that make it look stretched out. Luckily, you can easily shrink up the vinyl to remove these wrink...
How to Get a Certified Copy of Your Passport
If you're applying for a visa, you may be asked by the immigration agency to submit a certified copy of your passport.[1] X Research source Other organizations, such as banks or lenders, may also ask for certified copies to keep on file as v...
How to Dry Silicone Fast
Silicone is a popular adhesive and sealant with a wide variety of uses around the home. Whether you’re using it for at-home repairs or for professional purposes, it will get the job done. Silicone is perfect for car repairs, maintenance around the house,...
2 Ways to Stitch Corners: Boxed and Mitered Techniques
It's frustrating to finish a sewing project only to find that the corners are round. Not to worry though—in this article, we'll teach you how to sew the perfect corners using two different methods: boxed corners and mitered corners. Boxed corners are grea...