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How to Photograph Real Estate
Selling a home is a big step, but you don’t want to rush through the process. To create the best possible real estate listing for your home, you’ll need great photos that capture all the best qualities of your living space. While you can always hire a pro...
How to Spot Ingrown Hairs
According to the University of Rochester Medical Center, an ingrown hair is a hair that curls back in on itself and grows in under the skin rather than coming to the surface.[1] X Trustworthy Source University of Rochester Medical Center Leading a...
How to Wash Linen Sheets
Linen is a great all-around fabric—it’s naturally strong, hypoallergenic, and resistant to stretching and shrinking, yet still soft enough to be comfortable to the touch. While these properties make it perfect for low-maintenance bedding, there are some s...
How to Find a Sewer Line
Sewer lines transport wastewater from your home to either the city’s main line or to a septic tank on your property. If you’re installing a new sink or toilet, you need to connect it to your home’s sewer line so fresh water doesn’t get contaminated. When...
How to Build Under Stair Storage
If you don’t have a lot of storage in your home and you’re looking for a new place to organize your belongings, keeping items under your stairs is a great way to save space. If you want to have exposed storage, you can easily make boxes to use as shelves...
How to Write a Hook for a Song
A hook is a repeated section or element of a song that grabs the listener’s attention and keeps them engaged in the music. Songs tend to have multiple hooks found in various places, such as in the intro, before the chorus, or right at the ending. If you w...
How to Improve Self Efficacy
Self-efficacy refers to how much you believe in your ability to achieve a desired outcome.[1] X Trustworthy Source PubMed Central Journal archive from the U.S. National Institutes of Health Go to source Improving self-efficacy requires buil...
How to Avoid Weight Loss Headaches
Losing weight can be challenging, especially if you start to feel side-effects from your efforts. A lot of people who cut back on calories experience headaches. If that’s a problem for you, take a look at your eating habits. You can prevent weight loss he...
How to Paint a Face with Acrylics
Many artists enjoy painting portraits with acrylic paint, which is easy to work with and cheaper than oil paint. To paint a face using acrylics, you’ll need a variety of paint colors so you can blend the right skin, eye, and hair color for your portrait....
How to Fix Smudged Nail Polish
Aside from chipped nails, there’s nothing quite as frustrating as a smudged spot of polish on a fresh manicure or pedicure. While you may be tempted to remove all of your polish and start fresh, you might want to consider a few options beforehand. First,...
How to Choose Between Nut Milks
Nut milk is made from different kinds of nuts, including almonds, cashews, macadamia nuts, hazelnuts, walnuts, and peanuts. Most nut milk can be substituted one-to-one for cow’s milk in recipes, and it's a great option if you're lactose intolerant or just...
How to Defrost Cheese
There are 3 ways that you can thaw frozen cheese. The preferred method is to thaw it in your refrigerator over the course of 2 days to let it defrost slowly. This will give the cheese the opportunity to retain some of the moisture in its packaging, giving...
How to Study Anatomy for Art & Drawing
The human body is a difficult subject for even professional artists to illustrate. If you’re getting started in figure drawings—or just trying to hone your skills—learning and drawing anatomy can be a huge asset in making your work more believable. Learn...
How to Fix Christmas Lights That Are Half Out
The joy of decorating for the holidays can be dampened a little by a pesky half string of lights that refuses to glow. While your instinct may be to just toss the whole string and buy a replacement, there are some simple measures you can take to possibly...
How to Clean an Acrylic Bong
It may seem like a hassle to keep your bong clean, but it’s a super important part of having an enjoyable and safe smoke. Leftover water can cause mold to grow, and residual resin can impact the flavor of your next session. Use simple ingredients you alre...
How to Wrap Presents Without Tape
Taking time to wrap a present is a great way to show someone you care. It can be frustrating, though, to start wrapping only to realize that you don’t have any tape on hand. Fortunately, there are a few ways that you can wrap a present without using any t...