How To

Need to fill up a lawnmower, motorcycle, or another gas-powered machine but can’t take it to the station? Well with a gas can, you can bring the fuel back home with you. Using a gas can is really easy, but the older quick-flow and newer spill-proof styles...

Quarter round (sometimes called shoe moulding) is a lovely finishing touch in most rooms. Fortunately, these thin pieces of wood are easy to cut using a basic miter box and hand saw. With a bit of care, you can effectively cut quarter round for joints and...

While the prospect of moving into a new home is usually exciting, the thought of packing everything you own into boxes probably isn’t. Fortunately, with a little organization and lots of boxes, you can get the job done efficiently. Just keep in mind that...

Toms shoes are comfortable and fun to wear, so they're probably going to get dirty from a lot of wear. You can wash them by hand using a simple cleaning solution, or you can pop them in your washing machine. Let them air dry – the dryer can ruin the fabri...

Adding a signature to your painting will make it easier for people to identify you as the artist, even after your painting has been sold and moved around. The signature on your painting should be legible and clear without being a distraction. You want it...

Getting an education degree is far from the only way to start teaching. If you decided late to enter the career, or are just interested in taking a more individual path, you have options. Teaching in private schools, as a substitute, or with special progr...

Radishes have a crisp and refreshing taste while also offering many health benefits. Like many other vegetables, radishes won't stay fresh and crunchy for a long period of time. By choosing a storage strategy, such as hydro-cooling or sealing your radishe...

An information technology (IT) specialist installs and maintains computer systems, including software and wireless networks, for companies and organizations. When an employee’s computer is on the fritz, IT specialists are the ones who’ll come in to save t...

If you are passionate about protecting the environment from oil spills, you can help make a difference by being politically active. Write a letter to your representatives and vote for candidates that are dedicated to protecting the environment. Volunteeri...

The utility patent is the most common patent issued by the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). If you've invented something, a patent gives you the right to keep other people from copying your invention for 20 years from the date you filed your applic...

Sudden, unexpected muscle twitches can be jarring or annoying—is there any way to stop them once they strike? The vast majority of twitches are harmless and painless, but there’s lots you can do to make them pass faster or keep them from happening at all....

The uni knot, sometimes called the Grinner knot, is an essential and dependable fishing knot. It’s pretty simple to tie and only requires fishing line and a hook or swivel with an eye. If you need to tie 2 fishing lines together, you can use a double uni...

No Fallout party is complete without a punch bowl full of Nuka Cola. It's easy to make this sweet, highly caffeinated beverage. Just combine cream soda, Coca Cola, and Mountain Dew. Or mix together soda with blue energy drinks to make Fallout's Quantum ve...

Zucchini noodles, also known as zoodles, are a low-calorie, low-carb, and gluten-free alternative to wheat-based pasta. They can be used pretty much in any place where you would use regular pasta. They can be topped with sauces and added to soups just lik...

Purchasing silver bars is a simple way to invest in a precious metal and to diversify your assets. You’ll want to make sure, though, that when you buy silver you’re making a safe purchase from a trusted vendor. If you thoroughly research the silver market...

Looking for a harder-hitting high? Look no further than kief, a concentrated form of cannabis that is quite potent. It looks like powder, but is actually tiny pieces of sticky, crystallized resin known as “trichomes” found on cannabis flowers. We’ll show...