How To
How to Clean the Filter on Your Air Conditioner
The filter in your air conditioner can get pretty gross without regular cleanings, and a dirty filter doesn’t do as good of a job keeping dust, dirt, and debris out the air you’re breathing. Fortunately, cleaning the filter in your air conditioner is simp...
How to Make a Mannequin
Ever needed a mannequin for your latest sewing project? Real mannequins can be expensive, and even the fancy, adjustable ones aren't guaranteed to be an exact body double for you. Luckily, it is both easy and cheap to make a mannequin at home. Best of all...
How to Work with Your Veterinarian to Reduce Costs
Veterinary care is a necessity when your animal needs vaccinations, has been injured or become ill, or needs surgery. This care quickly becomes expensive, however, and vet bills can often rise to a startling dollar amount as appointment fees, prescription...
How to Wash the Dishes if You're Blind or Visually Impaired
Washing dishes is an important part of independent living. If you are blind or visually impaired, you can make sure your dishes are spotless by first preparing your dishwashing space and supplies. Once you are ready to wash the dishes, you can use your ha...
How to Teach a Kitten to Play Nice
It can be a lot of fun to play with a young kitten but every kitten needs to be taught the boundary between playing nicely and aggressively. This is an important job for you if you are raising a kitten because it is key to developing a well-adjusted cat....
How to Prepare Low Sodium Lunches
If you’re on a low sodium diet, it is important that all of your meals are low in salt. By preparing your own lunches, you can control how much sodium is in your meal. When preparing lunches, make sure you are using fresh ingredients instead of processed...
How to Find Verses in Songs or Poems
Identifying the verse in a song or poem can be tricky, especially if you are not familiar with song or poetic structure. Maybe you are identifying the verse of a song for a songwriting class or to help you write your own songs. Perhaps you are identifying...
How to Prevent Past Sexual Trauma from Ruining Your Marriage
The psychological and emotional damage of sexual trauma can last for years. If you’re a survivor, you might find it difficult to be intimate with your spouse, even if the trauma happened a long time ago.[1] X Research source A situation lik...
How to Clean Bok Choy
Bok choy is an Asian cabbage that's high in vitamins K, C, A, potassium, calcium, and other nutrients. With a subtle, sweet taste and a tender texture, it makes an ideal addition to a stir fry or salad. But despite being part of the cabbage family, bok ch...
How to Uninvite Annoying Relatives
Weddings, birthday parties, retirements, graduations, holidays and other special occasions should bring you joy, not dread. An annoying guest can threaten the enjoyment of an event by acting inappropriately or starting drama. If you are concerned about th...
How to Clean Unfinished Wood
Cleaning unfinished wood can be a daunting task because there is no protective layer of varnish to protect the wood from damage. However, because of this, unfinished wood needs to be cleaned more frequently than finished wood. With a gentle hand and mind...
How to Decrease Your Libido: From Dietary Changes to Medications
If you always seem to be turned on so strongly that it’s difficult to keep your head straight, you may be interested in lowering your sex drive. While there’s no way to instantly turn your sex drive off, there are plenty of ways to curb your impulses and...
How to Make Lemon Oil at Home
Lemon oil is a versatile cleaning agent and skincare product that you can make in the comfort of your own home. To make lemon oil, you’ll need coconut, grapeseed, or sweet almond oil, a few lemons, and a jar with an airtight lid. You can create lemon oil...
How to Choose Food and Water Dishes for Your Cat
Picking the right food and water dish for your cat is just as important as choosing what kind of food you give them. The right dish will keep bacteria from growing and aid in digestion by allowing your cat to maintain a natural body position while it is...
How to Clean Pool Tile
How you clean your tiles depends on what kind of calcium build-up they have. If your tiles only contain calcium carbonate scaling (minimal build-up), then use a pumice stone or a nylon bristle brush to remove scaling, mildew, and grime. However, if your p...
How to Help Your Children Build Their First Budget
Budgeting is important throughout life. If you have children, get them started young by teaching them how to budget their allowance and other money they have. Explain to them how money and costs work. Then, help them identify where they want to spend thei...