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How to Make Liquid Castile Soap
Liquid castile soap is a versatile, inexpensive cleaning option that can be made with just a few ingredients. To make liquid castile soap, you can mix and cook your own soap solution at home, or use a slow cooker and boiling water to melt already-made bar...
2 Simple Steps to Delete Read Only Files
In some cases, you may have difficulty deleting a file from your Windows or Mac computer because the file is classified as Read Only. By changing the file attributes, you can easily delete Read Only files in Windows or Mac OS X. This wikiHow article teach...
2 Simple Ways to Track Network Traffic with Wireshark and More
Do you want to make sure that your network is running smoothly and without issues? Monitoring your network traffic is something you want to keep in mind whether you are in charge of a large network or a smaller one. This ensures that you're ready to troub...
How to Fix Crumbling Chimney Mortar
Brick is a sturdy, long-lasting building material. However, the mortar that holds bricks together, a mixture of cement and sand, can weaken and crumble. Repairing the crumbling mortar before the bricks fall is called tuck-pointing or re-pointing the brick...
How to Tape Shin Splints
Shin splints are a common syndrome for people exposed to high impact activities, including runners, dancers, and military personnel. Although supportive shoes can help prevent shin splints, you may still experience pain along the tibia bone of your legs f...
How to Calculate Finance Charges on a Leased Vehicle
At some point, you may want or need to have a new car. You may also want to weigh the cost differences between leasing and buying before you make your decision. One way to compare costs is to figure out exactly what you will be paying for each. When you b...
How to Meet a Famous Person
Famous people are usually like regular folk in almost every way. Unless the fame and fortune has really gone to their head, they are human beings and think and feel like others do. Even in knowing that however, the prospect of meeting a famous person can...
How to Install Skylights
Skylights offer a way to bring more natural light into a room and help it feel more spacious. They can also help keep a house cooler by allowing hot air to escape. Most skylights are installed in an attic or ceiling, and by following a few steps you will...
How to Configure a Static Internet Protocol (IP) Address on a Computer
This wikiHow teaches you how to set a static IP address for your computer within your Wi-Fi network. A static IP address won't change when your router or computer reboots, making it useful for remote operation and website hosting. Static IP addresses can...
How to Start a Self Storage Business
Owning a self-storage business can be very lucrative. You are responsible for the personal property of your customers, so you need to make sure that you are prepared to manage that obligation. You will need to do some careful research and detailed plannin...
How to Do Black Swan Makeup
You can't recreate the Black Swan look without the dramatic, haunting makeup worn by the lead character, Nina. Her pale face, black & white winged eye makeup, and bold burgundy lips are unforgettable. Fortunately, you don't need a professional makeup arti...
How to Make Money Locating Property for a Finder's Fee
Finders work as intermediaries, connecting sellers to buyers of property, and are not realtors. In some housing markets, particularly those that are extremely depressed, some homeowners are willing to pay finder’s fees to people who are able to connect th...
How to Get Smaller Thighs: 14 Ways to Tone Your Legs
Want to slim down your thighs so you can shimmy into any outfit? It’s definitely a confidence booster to have toned legs, so we’re here to help out on your weight loss journey. All you need to do is commit to some lifestyle habits, like diet and exercise....
How to Organize a Marathon
A successfully planned and executed marathon can raise public awareness, and money, for a worthy cause. The specific logistics of planning a marathon vary depending on the type of event. However, many of the details involved in planning and hosting less p...
A Beginner's Guide to Painting Metal Cabinets
Tired of your plain metal cabinets? Believe it or not, you can change the look of a metal cabinet by simply painting it. The key is knowing where to start. We'll walk you through the entire process, so you can feel totally comfortable prepping, priming, a...
How to Program a Dish Network Remote
This wikiHow teaches you how to program a Dish Network remote control to work with your TV, a DVD player, or more. You can use a code to program most remotes; if that doesn't work for your selected product, you can also scan through the available codes un...