How To
How to Cook Picanha
Picanha, or beef rump cap, can be cooked using a pan or a stove quite easily. Picanha has a thick layer of fat on one side and is only seasoned using a generous amount of salt. Cook the picanha to your desired doneness after searing both sides and enjoy y...
How to Celebrate Dussehra at Home
Also known as “the day of victory”, Dussehra is the 10th and final day of Navratri, the Hindu festival that worships the goddess Durga. It typically falls in October and kicks off the preparation for Diwali, which begins 20 days later. You can partake in...
How to Cut Limes
Limes make excellent garnish and lime juice is a welcome addition to many recipes. Getting an attractive garnish takes more than just a knife, though. Whether you're juicing or cutting wedges, wheels, peels, you can get the perfect lime slices in just a f...
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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...