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How to Sand Fiberglass
Fiberglass is a type of plastic that is impregnated with small glass fibers for reinforcement (it is also known as GRP, for glass-reinforced plastic). Fiberglass is lightweight, strong in both compression and tension, and easy to mold into intricate shape...
How to Avoid Skin Darkening in the Sun
When your skin senses UV rays from the sun, it produces melanin to protect itself, and this causes your skin to get darker. But skin darkening is also a sign of damage to the skin. The only way to prevent your skin from getting darker in the sun is to pro...
How to Start a Painting Business
A professional paint job can make any home of business look well kept and prosperous. If you enjoy painting large jobs and are looking for a career change, you may want to consider starting your own painting business. Take the time to determine your abili...
How to Become a Pulmonologist
A pulmonologist is a doctor who addresses the needs of the lungs, also known as the pulmonary system. Although dealing with one organ may seem simple, the lungs are a complex organ which are essential to overall health, well-being, and life. Becoming a pu...
How to Find Someone's Probation Officer
Criminal records and probation information are public record in most states.[1] X Research source Therefore, you have every right to know the name of—and how to contact—someone’s probation officer.[2] X Trustworthy Source United States...
How to Use Copic Markers
Copic markers are high quality, double-ended, refillable markers that have many artistic uses, including cartoon illustration, fashion design, and anime and manga drawing. They can also be used by the everyday artist for hobbies like scrapbooking and colo...
How to Remove a Chuck from a Drill
If your drill chuck wears down over time, gathers rust or dust, or is damaged, you don't need to buy a new drill. Instead, simply swap the chuck out for a new one! In this article, we’ll show you how to do it. Follow the keyless chuck instructions if you...
How to Carpet Stairs
Staircases are often some of the most heavily trafficked areas at home. What's more, a nicely decorated staircase can be the beautiful centrepiece of a home if it's presented in the right way. Giving your staircase a fresh set of carpet can be a difficult...
How to Brine Chicken
Brining meats before cooking them is an effective way to increase the moisture and tenderness of the meat before roasting. This is especially important for chicken, which often gets dry in the oven. The process of soaking the meat in salted water causes t...
How to Open a Car Wash Business
Opening a car wash business can be a fun, interesting, and profitable business for somebody with business smarts and perseverance. With the right location, good marketing, and top-notch service, you can draw in numerous customers who need their cars washe...
How to Ship Food
Shipping food can be tricky, especially if you’re sending something perishable, like refrigerated foods or baked goods. It’s important to ship these foods out as quickly and efficiently as possible, or else they can start collecting bacteria.[1] X Rese...
How to Project Your Voice when You're Singing
Learning how to project your voice when you sing actually makes singing easier. It’s also better for your voice, and it can make your singing sound more beautiful. The best part? It’s not hard to learn! You'll notice a difference just by making simple cha...
How to Store Jerky
You'd think that jerky should last forever, but it does have a shelf life. To help your jerky last as long as possible, remove all of the air from your storage bag or container. Label the bag and decide if you'll keep the jerky at room temperature, in the...
How to Learn Kanji
Kanji is a Japanese writing system that doesn’t refer to any spoken language. Unlike the alphabet, Kanji is written with characters and not letters. Although learning to write in a new language can be difficult, keeping these basic guidelines in mind make...
Everything You Need to Know About Melting Lead at Home
As far as metalworking goes, lead is an incredibly easy and fun material to work with. With a melting point of only 621 °F (327 °C), you can easily melt lead yourself and cast it into all kinds of shapes. But how do you do this safely? And what tools do y...
How to Reinstall Minecraft
If you need to reinstall Minecraft, you may be wondering why it's not showing up in your Programs and Features list or Applications folder. Because Minecraft is installed using Java commands, you can't uninstall it using traditional methods. When reinstal...