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How to Write an Effective Poem
You can write poems to entertain, persuade, inform, as gifts to loved ones, or just for having fun. To write an effective poem, you will need to try to create a piece that feels unique and true to you. You should choose a unique theme or topic to explore...
How to Become a Radio Host
While some of the appeal of radio may have ceded to newer forms of video communication like television, there are still radio listeners around the world. They may listen at home, in vehicles or in offices. For individuals who want to become a radio presen...
How to Calculate Compression Ratio
An engine's compression ratio is essential to know so that you can tune your car to get the most horsepower out of it. To find the compression ratio, divide the total volume of the engine (i.e. the swept volume plus the clearance volume) by the clearance...
How to Help an Alcoholic Stop Drinking
Watching a friend or family member's life be destroyed by alcoholism is deeply distressing and frustrating. Usually, someone needs to enter a rehabilitation program to get help with an alcohol addiction. If you want to help, you first need to determine if...
How to Prepare Your Car for Long Term Storage
There is quite a difference between not using your car for a couple of days and not using it for six months. Understand how to prepare your car for long-term storage by following basic maintenance and service. Doing so will go a long way to protecting you...
How to Know Military Uniform Laws
Military uniforms are issued by the armed forces. In addition to wearing uniforms while on duty, members of the armed forces may wear uniforms in off-duty situations. There are strict laws covering the permissibility of wearing military uniforms by person...
How to Make PVC Furniture
Making furniture with PVC is a relatively inexpensive alternative to purchasing outdoor patio furniture. PVC (polyvinyl chloride) is a strong, durable plastic compound traditionally used in plumbing. It is corrosion resistant, easily cut and assembled, an...
How to Prepare Angel Hair Pasta
Known in Italian as capelli D'angelo, angel hair pasta is the thinnest of the long round pasta noodle shapes. Due to its tiny circumference it cooks very quickly and is best served with delicate sauces and finely cut vegetables or meats. The following are...
How to Become a Patient Care Tech at a Hospital
Since jobs in healthcare are easy to find and expected to be plentiful well into the future, becoming a patient care technician (PCT) is a great career choice. PCT's assist doctors, nurses, and other medical staff in monitoring, caring for, and generating...
How to Install Ceiling Drywall
Installing ceiling drywall (or sheetrock) is a very simple process, and with the right info, you'll be able to manage it in a snap. If you make the right preparations and install your drywall in the correct procedure, you should have no problem installing...
How to Safely Remove Fine Scratches from Your Car's Paint
Small, fine scratches on your car’s paint finish are annoying, but they’re pretty common, especially if your car spends most of its time in the outside elements. Fortunately, they’re also super easy to remove. But, it’s important that you do it right so y...
How to Blanch Cauliflower
If you dislike mushy, overcooked cauliflower, try blanching it. Decide if you want to boil or steam cauliflower florets until they're just tender. Then immediately submerge them in a bowl of ice water. Chilling the cauliflower will stop the cauliflower fr...
How to Spot Fake Ray-Bans
When you're on the market for a new pair of Ray-Bans, you won't settle for anything less than a high-quality, luxurious set of shades that the brand is so well-known for. But being the best brand in the game does come with downsides in the form of fraudst...
How to Extend a Wireless Network
If you have a large building or a sprawling piece of property and want Internet access throughout, you will probably have to extend a wireless network. This extension will allow you to maintain a strong wireless signal over a much larger area. To start le...
How to Process Payroll
Paying employees is an important part of any company, but between calculating gross wages and all the various withholdings, it can get a little complicated. Luckily, there are ways to make the process a lot simpler, so keep reading!
How to Open BIN Files
If you’ve downloaded an old image file of some forgotten game or program, you may be wondering how to open it on your computer. The BIN format is an older file type that contains all of the information from the CD or DVD it originated from. You cannot ope...