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How to Relieve Wrist Pain from Lifting
A tender, painful wrist can make it difficult to use your hands. Fortunately, most pain will go away once you've rested your wrists and reduced the swelling. Pain relievers and ice packs will make you more comfortable as your wrists heal. Once they've rec...
How to Remove Ethanol from Gas
Removing ethanol from gasoline is easier than it sounds. Ethanol is more soluble in water than it is in gasoline. Therefore, if you add water to the gasoline and vigorously shake it, the ethanol will attach itself to the water. After it sits for a while,...
How to Start an Awareness Campaign
An awareness campaign is a dedicated period of time used to educate the public about a specific cause, issue, or medical condition. Awareness campaigns can be a great way to get people to take action. It does take some work, but you can do it if you take...
How to Advertise an Estate Sale for Free
Luckily, there are plenty of ways to promote your sale without spending a dime. Advertise your estate sale online with classified sites, and make use of your social media network. Tell your friends, and create flyers and road signs. Advertising for free m...
How to Meet Baba Ramdev
Yoga guru Baba Ramdev has inspired many people across the world. If you’re a fan that’s hoping to meet him, there’s several ways you can do so.
How to Store Pears
Pears are a sweet and versatile fruit that can be enjoyed alone or in a variety of dishes, including desserts and salads. It’s no wonder so many people consider them a favorite. If you want to enjoy pears well beyond when they are in season, or if you sim...
How to Hang Instruments on the Wall
Hanging instruments on a wall is a great way to save space and show off your collection at the same time. The type of mount you use for your instrument depends on whether you play the instrument regularly, or if you just plan on displaying it. Once you ha...
How to Customize Sunglasses
If you’re headed to the beach or getting ready for summer, you may want to make sure your sunglasses stand apart from the rest! You can take any pair of shades and make them totally unique by getting supplies from a craft store and having some fun.
How to Reduce Abdominal Swelling After a Surgery
You can reduce swelling after abdominal surgery by properly caring for the incision site and by being gentle on your digestive system. Follow all of your doctor's or nurse's advice about keeping your wound clean and infection-free. In addition, you should...
How to Test Essential Oils for Purity
Essential oils are growing in popularity due to their pleasant scents and various household uses. However, the purity of the essential oil is important for making sure it is as effective as possible. To verify that your essential oils are high quality, it...
How to Use a Magic Eraser
Magic erasers are a powerful cleaning tool that you can use to remove stubborn marks from hard surfaces all around your house. Magic erasers are actually blocks of non-toxic melamine foam that act like super-fine sandpaper, making it easy to scrub away di...
How to Calculate and Pay U.S. Import Duties and Taxes
The internet has opened up a world of goods that you can buy and have shipped to you, whether you plan to resell or keep for your own personal use. But with international shipping comes international trade duties and restrictions—and these can apply even...
How to Hang Scarves on a Wall
Scarves can brighten up a room the same way they brighten up an outfit. Hang your scarves like tapestries by making dowel hangers. Alternatively, make a wall plaque out of Styrofoam. For a more durable decoration, try a shadow box. Instead of stuffing a b...
How to Deal with a Coworker Who Has Bipolar Disorder
People with bipolar disorder may experience extreme mood shifts and display erratic behavior. If you work with someone who has bipolar disorder, you may find that the nuances of their condition create challenges in the workplace. Your coworker may not ha...
How to Paint Plywood
Whether you want to paint plywood to make an original piece of art or you need to paint a plywood floor, you can do it successfully with just a little know how. Painting plywood is actually similar to painting any kind of wood. It requires that you get th...
How to Get Air Moving in a Closed or Stuffy Room
During the summer months, it can be hard to cool down if you don't have—or don't want to spend money on—air conditioning. Even if you do have AC, sometimes it's nice to get a little fresh air moving in a stuffy room. In this article, we'll be sharing supe...