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How to Toast Sliced Almonds
Almonds, like many other nuts, have a wonderfully rich, earthy flavor when toasted. However, store-bought toasted almonds can have a stale taste—along with added fat and salt content—since the nuts are not freshly roasted. There are several methods for to...
How to Make Sandals Comfortable
Sandals aren't always easy to wear after purchasing them. Choosing the right pair is important, but even a good pair of sandals can feel uncomfortable at first. Breaking in sandals shouldn’t be too difficult, but there are some things you can do to ease t...
How to Get an FHA Loan
The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) offers special loans to help families who do not qualify for conventional loanspurchase housing. All FHA loans are federally insured and all FHA lenders have been approved by the federal government to service the l...
How to Remove Soda Stains from a Car's Interior
Having a spill inside your car is never fun. Fortunately, soda stains are some of the easiest types of stains to remove from a car's interior. As with any kind of stain, removing the stain is easier if you act immediately. Start by wetting and diluting th...
How to Divide Assets in Divorce
Once you and your spouse make the decision to divorce, you need to start thinking about how to divide the property you accumulated during your marriage. It can be as simple as personal items and household goods, or as complicated as real estate, investmen...
How to Rake a Zen Garden
For centuries, monks in Japan have perfected the art of raking zen gardens to reach a meditative state. Now, people around the world build Japanese-inspired gardens and rake the gravel or sand into beautiful patterns. Start by learning how to rake a garde...
How to Install Molding
Installing molding, whether you're installing crown molding or installing baseboard molding or anything in between, uses the same basic techniques. You might have to rent a couple of the tools needed for this job, such as a miter box and an air hammer wit...
How to Treat Toe & Foot Numbness
Is the floor just cold, or is that pinky toe numb for another reason? Numbness in your feet and toes can be caused by many different conditions, and the best ways to get your sensation back depend on what exactly is causing it. In this article, we’ll show...
How to Prevent Hair Clogs
Human or animal hair can form a clog that prevents water from draining properly down your pipes. To keep hair clogs from forming, start by installing a small mesh screen over any drains. Removing any excess hair by brushing before showering or bathing can...
How to Get a Medical Marijuana ID Card
Getting access to medical marijuana in the U.S. is becoming easier all the time. As of 2020, medical marijuana programs are available in 33 states, the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands.[1] X Trustworthy Source National...
How to Treat a Paper Cut
Since paper was invented, we’ve dealt with the small but painful effect of paper cuts. Because they often happen on the tips of our fingers, they seem more painful than other abrasions. But there are things you can do so that soon, you’ll forget it ever h...
How to Start a Beading Home Business
A beading business specializes in the design, creation and distribution of beaded items such as beaded jewelry, crafts and fabrics/clothing, or in selling beads and beading materials. Beading is popular amongst professional crafters and home hobbyists ali...
How to Work from Home in Customer Service
Work at home opportunities in [[[customer service]]] are a popular alternative to commuting to an office every day. Working at home, also known as telecommuting, is cost-effective for companies as it reduces overhead costs. Employees benefit by saving on...
How to Prove Similar Triangles
Similar triangles are two triangles that have the same angles and corresponding sides that have equal proportions.[1] X Research source Proving similar triangles refers to a geometric process by which you provide evidence to determine that t...
How to Grow Lilacs
Imagine inhaling the deep, mysterious scent of lilacs wafting through your screen on a warm summer's evening. Lilacs aren't difficult to grow if you give them plenty of water and plant them in full sun. There are over 100 species of lilacs, all of which g...
How to Deal With a Fading Friendship
While you may think a friendship will last forever, it's common for some friends to fade. Sometimes, a disagreement or falling out creates a gap between friends. Other times, commitments like work, distance, or family result in a friendship slowly fading...