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How to Take Oscillococcinum
Oscillococcinum is a homeopathic medicine used to treat the flu or prevent the infection altogether. It's made from wild duck heart and liver.[1] X Trustworthy Source Consumer Reports Nonprofit organization dedicated to consumer advocacy and produ...
How to Relieve Groin Pain
Groin pain is often the result of an injury or muscle strain, although it can also be caused by infection. It may also be an after-effect of surgery to correct a hernia. If you have pain in your groin from a minor injury or pulled muscle, start by applyin...
How to Write on Glass
Glass surfaces look beautiful when they are smudge-free and virtually transparent. But they don't always have to be like that! Writing and drawing on glass is an easy way to add a decorative factor or add a personal touch. All you really have to do is dec...
How to Wash Linen Shirts
Linen shirts are super comfy to wear in both warm and cool seasons, and they can last for a long time if they’re well-cared for. Instead of popping your linens in with the rest of your laundry, separate those pieces and wash them in a cool, gentle cycle o...
How to Walk on a Tile Roof
Clay and concrete tiles are a great roofing material since they’re more durable than shingles, but they can break or crack if you apply too much pressure while you’re walking on them. While it’s usually best to stay off your roof if possible, you can stil...
How to Test pH
The pH level measures how acidic or alkaline a material is. Distilled water is neutral and measures 7.0 on the pH scale. Materials from 1-6 are acidic and materials from 8-14 are alkaline.[1] X Trustworthy Source U.S. Geological Survey U.S. govern...
How to Take a Radiator Off the Wall
Removing a wall radiator is a pretty straightforward process, but you have to make sure that you take the proper precautions before disassembling it to avoid damaging your pipes, floors, or radiator. Close the main valves near the floor to shut your radia...
How to Stop Swallowing Air
Swallowing air, also called aerophagia, can lead to constant burping, annoying gas, and bloating. There are many reasons that you might be accidentally swallowing air throughout your day. The way that you eat or drink is one of the most common factors tha...
How to Fold a Jumperoo
Jumperoos are fun devices that can keep your baby happy and active. But they can also take up a good amount of space and are bulky when completely set up. Whether you want to put your Jumperoo into storage, prepare it for transport, or move it temporarily...
How to Use Intimate Wash
If you're hoping to use an intimate wash to improve your hygiene, there are some simple steps you can take to get the best results. Picking out a good wash is the first step to using it safely. Avoid soaps with fragrances or chemicals in them, and instead...
How to Use Curry Paste
Curry paste, typically of Thai origin, is a versatile ingredient that can add a ton of flavor to your cooking. The main varieties are spicy green, mild yellow, and hot red pastes, which you can use in meat dishes, soups, curries, and vegetables. You can a...
How to Fix Your Bosch Dishwasher and Restart It
If you start a wash cycle and realize you chose the wrong settings or there’s some electrical problem that causes the dishwasher to stutter, you may need to reset your machine. If so, we’ve got some tremendous news for you—while unresponsive buttons may f...
How to Cut Videos in iMovie on Mac, iPhone, & iPad
This wikiHow teaches you how to trim or split a clip at a selected moment and make a cut in iMovie using a Mac, iPhone or iPad. iMovie is Apple's official video editing suite for all desktop and mobile MacOS and iOS platforms. You can use iMovie's "Clip T...
How to Grow Potatoes from Potatoes
The only thing better than one potato is two! Potatoes are tasty, multifunctional, and relatively easy to grow. All you have to do is plant a seeding potato in a sunny patch in your yard or in a large pot on your back deck and wait roughly five months for...
How to Recycle Wood
Wood is a valuable natural resource used for homes, furniture, and many other projects. It’s easy to take wood for granted, but forests don’t last forever. Although people use more wood every year, only a small amount of it is recycled.[1] X Trustworth...
Using PS in Business Letters and Personal Notes
The postscript, or PS, is a versatile tool that has been used in written communication for centuries, and for millennia in other forms. Originally postscriptum in Latin, postscript means “after writing.” It can convey an additional piece of information th...