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How to Get Rust Out of Carpet: 2 Effective Ways
Rust stains can make their way to your carpet from leaky windows, wet toys, or furniture, and they can be hard to get out once they set in! Instead of using harsh chemical cleaners to remove rust stains, you can make a safe, inexpensive cleaner from house...
How to Remove Epoxy from Metal
Epoxy comes in both resin and glue forms. It is often used to bind 2 surfaces together, or in jewelry making. Sometimes, mistakes happen, but that does not mean that you have to throw your piece away. With a few items from around the house, you may be abl...
How to Remove E Clips
E-clips are a type of tool used for projects including car engines and locking mechanisms. They resemble an "E" shape, and they have 1 side with an opening. E-clips are large retaining rings, and retaining rings hold parts onto a shaft when installed into...
How to Harvest Celery
Celery is a versatile vegetable that is great for cooking or eating raw. However, it can be difficult to grow properly. Once your celery plants have formed stalks, wait for the right time to harvest, and decide whether you will use single stalks or full p...
How to Grow King Oyster Mushrooms
King oyster mushrooms are the largest of the oyster mushroom species and have been described as having the taste and texture of abalone.[1] X Research source One of the best parts about oyster mushrooms is that they’re easy for you to grow a...
How to Harvest Echinacea
Echinacea, also known as coneflower, is a flower native to North America. The flowers are beautiful, and they are often used as herbal medicine for the common cold and other minor infections. You can use every part of the plant the same way.[1] X Resea...
The Gardener’s Guide to Pruning Jasmine for Beautiful Blooms
Jasmine is a gorgeous, fast-growing plant with sweet-smelling flowers that makes a wonderful addition to any garden. Whether you’re growing summer jasmine (Jasminum officinal), winter jasmine (Jasminum nudiflorum), or star jasmine (Trachelospermum jasmino...
How to Grow Hay
Whether you need it for livestock or other uses, growing hay at home is a cheap and easy alternative to purchasing it in bulk. Depending on your preferences, you can use grass, alfalfa, or a mixture of both to make hay. Once you've grown your crop, all yo...
How to Do a Forest Bath
The ‘Forest Bath,’ or the Japanese medicine of Shinrin-yoku Forest Therapy, can be an exercise in mindfulness and contribute to your well-being. [1] X Research source The “bathing” refers to a therapeutic immersion into a natural environment...
How to Prune Ferns
Ferns are relatively easy to prune. You can prune them in early spring before the new growth begins, or even when the new growth comes in. If you want to create a shape, you can trim around the edges of the plant. When growing ferns indoors, just be sure...
How to Plant Kangkong
Kangkong, or water spinach, is an edible plant that is mostly used in Southeast Asian cooking. It has a nutty flavor similar to spinach. If you want to grow it, you're in luck because it is a relatively low-maintenance plant. It just requires a lot of wat...
How to Prune Coneflowers
Coneflowers or echinacea can be a wonderful addition to any garden or yard. With growing coneflowers being relatively simple and their care being low-maintenance, you may be wondering, “What about pruning?” Luckily for you, coneflowers are low-maintenance...
How to Prune Roots
While pruning the roots of a plant or tree may sound scary, it's actually quite common. If done properly, root pruning can improve the plant's growth and overall health. Container plants can become "pot-bound," with tight circular roots that can't get eno...
How to Delete a File On Your Computer
Deletion is a process that makes files inaccessible to most users, including yourself. Deleting files is very simple on a computer.
How to Maintain Confidentiality
Whether you’re an entrepreneur or an educator, protecting sensitive information is a priority. For some industries, such as healthcare, there are strict laws and ethical codes that govern private information. Since private information is routinely stored...
How to Earn a Bachelor's Degree
Earning a bachelor’s degree at a college or university can serve as the gateway to your career aspirations. You can typically earn bachelor’s degrees in the arts, sciences, or fine arts, so choose the path that suits your future goals. Then, find a school...