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How to Read a Contact Lens Prescription
When you choose to wear contacts lenses to treat vision problems, it's important that your contacts are the exact brand, size, and strength your doctor prescribes.[1] X Trustworthy Source US Food and Drug Administration U.S. government agency resp...
How to Knock Down a Wall
Taking down a standard wall consisting of drywall and wall studs can open up a room and create a lot more space. You can knock down a wall yourself, but you need to first make sure that the wall isn’t load-bearing.[1] X Expert Source Kevin Schlo...
How to Install Linoleum Flooring
Linoleum, a term that originally referred to a natural material made from linseed oil, pine rosins, and other organic materials, is now used as a general term for both the original material and for a variety of modern substitutes made from vinyl plastic....
How to Activate SkypeOut
Skype is a peer to peer Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) software that can be used to make video calls, phone calls or for text chatting. The software allows users to make inexpensive calls to cell phones and landlines worldwide using a service called...
How to Play VOB Files
You can play most VOB files using VLC Player, which is available for all major operating systems. You can also use MPC-HC in Windows, which functions very similarly. If you have a Plex media server, converting the VOB files to MKV format will make it easi...
How to Water Bamboo
Bamboo is a beautiful plant that can require a lot of effort and time. But never fear! Keeping your bamboo adequately watered can ensure that it stays healthy and vibrant. You can easily water bamboo that is growing either in soil or in a pot with gravel...
How to Spin a Golf Ball
Backspin on a golf ball causes it to spin backwards as it travels through the air, making the ball back up after hitting the ground. This is an especially useful technique when hitting your ball onto a green that has a hole nested close to and right behin...
How to Get a Catering License in Georgia
If you want to open a catering business in Georgia, then you’ll need to establish your business as a legal entity and obtain necessary licenses and permits. Then you can apply to the Georgia Department of Public Health for a food services permit that will...
How to Learn to Speak Latin
Latin may be known as a "dead language" but it can still be learned and spoken today. Not only will you be enhancing your linguistic repertoire, but you'll be able to read original classics, learn Romance languages more easily, and widen your English voca...
How to Shut Off a Jammed Horn
A jammed car horn can present an incredible nuisance. Not only will it annoy you and everyone around you, it will steadily drain your battery as well. A horn that won't shut off is usually the result of a jammed mechanical component in the steering column...
How to Paint Interior Window Frames & Trim
Looking to put a fresh accent on your living space? Or maybe your windows just need a little touching up. Whatever the case, painting your window frames is a great way to put a little extra polish on your panes, and it's fairly easy, to boot! We'll show y...
How to Become a Dolphin Trainer
As a dolphin trainer, you will be responsible for keeping captive dolphins healthy, stimulated, and active. You will need to feed the dolphins, keep their tanks clean, and train them to entertain a crowd. Though captive dolphins can be used as a form of p...
How to Reduce PDF File Size
This wikiHow teaches you how to make a PDF smaller using a PC or Mac. Adobe, the developers of the PDF file format, provide a free web-based tool that makes it super easy to compress PDFs into smaller files. If you're using a Mac, you can skip the upload...
How to Harvest Wheat
Harvesting wheat is a really difficult process that requires pretty good preparation and decent timing. If dry wheat is left out in the field too long, winds and storms can destroy the crop. The quality of the wheat may decrease if the wheat gets rained o...
How to Make Fruit Tea
Fruit teas come in many varieties and are enjoyed by tea drinkers around the world. The type of fruit tea you will enjoy is best learned through trying a wide variety and determining which tastes suit your taste buds the most, so be prepared to try a wide...
How to Make a Wine Spritzer
A wine spritzer is a refreshing combination of white or red wine and sparkling soda. They're a great way to cut calories, reduce your alcohol consumption, or just conserve your wine supply at parties. Wine spritzers are especially appreciated during those...