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Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, painting chocolate is a fun, creative way to express yourself in your dessert-making. This skill may seem daunting from a glance, but it’s easy to get the hang of with the proper tools and ingredients. Set asid...

A hoarse, crackly voice is often referred to as laryngitis, which means your vocal cords are dry and inflamed. But you may also be on the brink of losing your voice if you have seasonal allergies, an upper respiratory infection, or if you’ve overused it r...

This wikiHow will teach you how to charge a Kindle Paperwhite using your computer or a wall socket. The USB cable your Kindle Paperwhite came with can be used to charge it using either a computer or a wall socket, if you have the necessary plug.

Verb tenses are one of the most important parts of the English language. Knowing how to convey a sense of time when you write or speak is important if you want to hold conversations with a clear and intuitive timeline. Teaching the past tense, or the verb...

Edema is another term for swelling, and this commonly occurs in your legs when fluid doesn’t drain properly. In most cases, this is a harmless condition that can be easily managed. If you’ve noticed swelling in your feet, ankles, or shins, and your skin l...

Whether you’re putting down new floors or you feel your furniture is unsteady, there are several ways to check if a floor is level. The most precise way is by using a bubble or laser level—tools designed specifically for this task, but in a pinch (if you...

When you have chills, it can feel like you're cold all the way to your core, and your body may start to shiver. However, warming up can sometimes be a little more complicated than just wearing a blanket, because there can be a lot of reasons you might be...

Yeast naturally lives in your body, but too much of it could lead to common conditions like athlete’s foot, jock itch, intertrigo, and vaginal yeast infections. If you take antibiotics, oral contraceptives, have diabetes, or if you drink alcohol in excess...

This wikiHow teaches you how to install and set up Viber, an app that allows you to message and call people for free over an internet connection. Your phone, tablet, or computer must be connected to the internet in order to use Viber. Viber must be instal...

It’s natural and fine to lightly pick and scratch the skin on your face sometimes, but picking until you cause wounds signifies a problem. No matter the cause for your skin picking, rest assured that you can find ways to overcome it and heal your face. Fo...

Berry syrup, maple syrup, or simple syrup all add a touch of sweetness to breakfasts or desserts. Making your own syrup is a fun recipe to try, but if your syrup is too thin or watery, it may not stick to your food the way you’d like it to. You can use it...

Whether you’re shopping online or in store, finding your correct size is something of an art. Taking measurements of a T-shirt you already own or of your own body can help you pick out the right size for you so you can buy a great-fitting shirt every time...

Having a fresh water system on your boat is super convenient if you tend to go on long boating trips. You can use it to cook, clean, or even take showers while you’re out on the water. Unfortunately, boat water tanks can become home to mold, bacteria, and...

Whether you’re hiking, going to school, or just trying to move something important, backpacks are invaluable. However, dealing with all the straps and belt buckles can be a little trickier than you expect. Hiking backpacks have the most adjustable straps,...

Rabies is a virus that affects the nervous system of humans and animals. Dogs that spend a lot of time outside are at risk for it because rabid animals transmit the disease through biting. Sadly, there is no definitive test for rabies on a living animal....

If you dream of transforming your limp, flat hair into a voluminous masterpiece, you’re not alone! Many people struggle with keeping their roots lifted and their hair looking salon-perfect, so it’s no surprise that hairstylists and beauty experts have com...