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How to Use African Black Soap
African black soap is a natural cleanser that originated primarily in West Africa, and it’s made from the ash of plants like cocoa pods, palm tree leaves, and plantains.[1] X Research source These plants are loaded with vitamins and nutrient...
How to Steam Vegetables Without a Steamer
Steamed vegetables make great additions to some recipes. Unlike boiling vegetables, steaming maintains the nutrients, color, and crispness of the vegetable. You might think that you need a special steamer to obtain steamed vegetables, but you actually don...
How to Paint Chrysanthemums in Watercolor
The perky little chrysanthemum, commonly referred to as “mum,” is tricky to paint because of its rows of tightly clustered tiny, spiky petals. In the fall, in America, mums are the reigning flower to take the place of the fading, fragile summer blooms....
How to Dispose of Brake Fluid
Brake fluid is flammable and should never be poured out on the ground or dumped down a drain or toilet. Trash-pickup companies will also refuse to take it. However, most city and county governments have set up means by which you can safely dispose of your...
How to Peel an Acorn Squash
Given the thick, ridged skin of an acorn squash, the prospect of peeling this particular squash is not all that inviting. However, there are several ways to tackle peeling that stubborn acorn squash. From boiling, microwaving, roasting, or chopping, pick...
How to Bring Eggs to Room Temperature
Many baking recipes call for room-temperature eggs, since eggs at this temperature mix more easily into dough and help batter attain a higher volume. Of course, the easiest way to is to read the recipe well in advance and pull your eggs out of the fridge...
How to Keep Donuts Fresh
Having leftover donuts doesn’t happen often, but when it does, you want to store them the right way so you have a fresh, delicious treat waiting for you another day (or maybe in a few hours). Since donuts contain butter, fat, and sugar, they can easily sp...
How to Celebrate Your Boyfriend's Birthday
Your boyfriend is getting another year older, so of course you want to celebrate him! Try fun activities like themed parties, a nice dinner together, or a fun new experience. If you're far apart, take steps to make his birthday extra special, by doing thi...
How to Celebrate Your Boyfriend's Birthday
Your boyfriend is getting another year older, so of course you want to celebrate him! Try fun activities like themed parties, a nice dinner together, or a fun new experience. If you're far apart, take steps to make his birthday extra special, by doing thi...
How to Apply for a Visa for South Africa
South Africa is a beautiful country with bustling cities and picturesque landscapes. To see these, though, you may need to apply for a visa before you embark on your trip. Passport-holders from many countries are not required to get a visa for a trip shor...
How to Keep Gnats Away from Your Face
Gnats are an annoying, unwanted aspect of nature. However, if you want to enjoy the great outdoors, you’ll have to find a way to deal with them during the spring and summer. Do this by wearing a hat, putting on sunglasses, or using a natural gnat repellan...
How to Break a Chain
Whether you own a bike or simply work with chains a lot, there will probably come a time at some point where you’ll need to break a chain in order to remove and repair it. If you’re trying to break a bike chain, you may need to use pliers if there’s a mas...
How to Get Nintendo Switch Themes
This wikiHow teaches you how to change themes on the Nintendo Switch. You can choose between a basic white, and a basic black theme in the System Settings. As of right now, Nintendo does not offer additional themes for purchase or download for the Nintend...
How to Create the Golden Hour Look in VSCO on Android
This wikiHow teaches you how to use VSCO to make a photo look like it was taken during the golden hour (sunset) on an Android phone or tablet.
How to Test a Diode
In an electronic circuit, a diode is a small device that allows an electric current to flow through in only one direction. It works by having low resistance in one direction and high resistance on the other. You'll have to occasionally test a diode—which...
How to Bleach Towels
Chlorine bleach is a popular household chemical that is used for a variety of cleaning purposes. Bleach is commonly used on white towels to remove dirt and stains, and to restore the original bright, white hue. While it is a powerful tool for whitening ho...