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How to Stay Calm During a Coronavirus Outbreak
With the news filled with frightening stories about the new coronavirus, COVID-19, it’s easy to feel anxious.[1] X Trustworthy Source World Health Organization Health information and news provided by the World Health Organization Go to source...
How to Tie Pipe to a Roof Rack
Whether it’s PVC pipe or steel plumbing pipe, tying pipe down to a roof rack is an easy way to transport it. It’s really important that you tie pipe down safely and securely before you start driving. Luckily, tying pipe to a roof rack is easy to do with t...
How to Keep Watercolor Paper from Warping
Watercolor paintings can be beautiful works of art or a simple fun art project. But, as you apply the watercolor paint, it can cause your paper to buckle and warp. Fortunately, you can easily prevent the watercolor paper from warping. Choose a paper that’...
How to Polish Lacquer Paint
Lacquer paint is commonly used on guitars, cars, tables, and other projects. If you’re working on a wooden project, you’ll first need to sand down any imperfections with micro-mesh or finishing paper. If you’re polishing a car, you can immediately skip to...
How to Prevent Cerumen Impaction
Cerumen, or earwax as it's better known, creates a barrier that protects your ear from infections, injuries, dirt, and excess moisture. According to the Academy of American Family Physicians, it's normal and healthy to have some earwax.[1] X Trustworth...
How to Dry Wood Slices Without Cracking
Wood slices, also known as wood cookies, can be used for a variety of projects to add a rustic look and feel. As they dry, the moisture evaporates and the wood shrinks, which causes the slices to crack. Fortunately, you can ensure that your wood slices wo...
How to Polish Scratches Out of Aluminum
Aluminum is used to make all kinds of everyday items from cars and wheels to refrigerators and kitchenware. It can be polished to make it very shiny, even mirror-like, and is a cheaper alternative to stainless steel and chrome. If you want to get scratche...
4 Ways to Do Squared on a Keyboard
This wikiHow article teaches you how to type a squared symbol, or superscript two (²), on a keyboard using an Android, iPhone, iPad, Chromebook, Windows PC, or Mac. Since the iPhone/iPad keyboard cannot type exponents, you'll need to install a third-party...
How to Drink a Margarita
Margaritas are delicious tequila-based cocktails that are the perfect drink for summer. Whether you like a classic or blended margarita, or even a fun variation like a spicy or fruity margarita, they're easy to whip up, serve, and enjoy!
How to Install Postman in Ubuntu
This wikiHow teaches you how to install Postman on a computer running the Ubuntu Linux operating system. Postman is a tool commonly used by developers to test APIs.
How to Wear a Karate Gi
A gi (short for keikogi, or “practice clothes”) is a type of traditional training uniform worn when practicing karate and other Japanese martial arts. A standard karate gi consists of a pair of pants (shitabaki), a wrap-around top (uwagi), and a lengthy f...
How to Prevent Spitting During Pregnancy
During the first trimester of pregnancy, excess saliva (technically called "ptyalism gravidarum") is common, especially if you have the nausea and vomiting (commonly called "morning sickness") that often accompanies pregnancy. This condition typically cle...
How to Keep Track of Flight Prices
Paying for a flight can be a little unnerving since it’s hard to know whether you’re getting a good deal or not. Due to the fact that prices fluctuate dramatically based on where you’re departing, arriving, and when you plan on flying, it’s hard to get a...
How to Dry Bananas in an Oven
Bananas are a delicious fruit, but they tend to go bad pretty quickly. By drying your fruit, you can enjoy your bananas at your own pace. While a food dehydrator is a more convenient option, the oven may be a more realistic drying method for most househol...
How to Auto Calculate in Excel
By default, Excel will auto calculate any formulas every time you open a worksheet or edit the information in the data set that contains the formula. This wikiHow will show you how you can change the automatic calculator function on and off in Excel.
How to Measure a Gauge Piercing
A gauge refers to the size of the hole needed for an earring or barbell, although the term is often used interchangeably with stretched ear piercings. Gauge sizing is pretty strange, so don’t worry if it feels a little confusing at first. Basically, the h...