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How to Turn Water Back on
Whether your water has stopped unexpectedly or because of planned repairs, you probably need to get it back on again. In most cases, the water company can turn the water back on for you. If you want to turn the water on manually, however, you can either s...
How to Read an Eyeglass Prescription
If you wear glasses, it’s useful to be able to read your prescription – especially if you want to order new specs from an online retailer. While your optometrist or eye doctor is required by law to give you a copy of your prescription free of charge, it’s...
How to Clean a Necklace
When necklaces are dirty and tarnished, they lose their sparkle and shine. Luckily, it's easy to clean a necklace, no matter what it's made from. Gold, silver, pearls, and costume jewelry all require different approaches, so consider what your necklace is...
How to Treat Fever in Dogs
Dogs normally have a temperature between 100–102.5 °F (37.8–39.2 °C), but they can develop a fever due to an injury, infection, poisonous substance, or as a reaction to a vaccine. A fever in a dog may be 103 °F (39 °C) or higher. You may be worried about...
How to Pause a Google Drive Upload on Android
This wikiHow teaches you how to pause a current Google Drive upload on an Android phone or tablet.
How to Write an Address with an Apartment Number
Sending a letter or package to someone who lives in an apartment? If so, you’re probably wondering how to write out an apartment address. Don’t worry—it’s super easy! Follow the steps below to learn what to include in an apartment address and which line t...
How to Save Up for a House
Getting ready to save up enough money to buy a house can be overwhelming. But once you break down the costs of buying a new house and figure out what you can afford, you’ll feel much better. As soon as you know how much you need to save each month to reac...
How to Cook Veal
Veal is a good choice if you want meat that is both lean and tender. It is very versatile and can be used in a variety of dishes. Choose from a range of different cuts and opt for humanly raised veal. For a delicious dinner, try dishes like breaded veal s...
How to Play Top Trumps
Top Trumps is a fun, versatile card game that can be enjoyed by everyone. Top Trumps sports a variety of colorful, educational decks, ranging from pets to famous people and popular landmarks. The object of the game is to collect all of the cards in the de...
How to Get to Know Yourself: A Guide to Self-Discovery
The question “Who am I?” can bring on a series of thoughts, emotions, and feelings, but what if you don’t know how to answer? Getting to know yourself is a life-long journey. Feeling lost or confused about who you are is more common than you may think, an...
How to Cut Screws
Home repairs can hit a major snag if the screws you have are too long for the job! You can always stop what you're doing and make a trip to the hardware store to buy smaller screws, but if you're in the middle of a project, this can be inconvenient. You c...
How to Cancel Progressive Insurance
Progressive’s many advertisements always make it clear how easy it is to “switch and save” on insurance for your car, home, motorcycle, etc. Thankfully, if you’d like to cancel your Progressive policy instead, that process is pretty easy as well. The exac...
How to Store Corn on the Cob
Corn on the cob is one of summer's tastiest, freshest treats, so of course, you want to figure out how to keep it fresh after buying it. You can store the whole cobs (including husks) in the fridge until you cook it. You can also store (husked) corn in th...
How to Properly Tie & Secure an Ihram
Ihram is a state of spiritual purity that a person must assume before beginning the Hajj pilgrimage. One of the ways you express this state of purity is by wearing special white garments, also called Ihram. Both men and women can wear Ihram, but before do...
How to Clean a Burn
Cleaning a burn is a tricky matter, but you can do it yourself if you have a minor burn. There are 4 levels of severity when it comes to heat-related burns: first, second, third, and fourth-degree. If you have identified your burn to be first or second-de...
How to Keep a Room Cool
Being cooped up in a room when it’s sweltering hot can be a real drag. Luckily, there are a number of different ways that you can cool down a room. Even if you don’t have air conditioning, you can adjust your windows and maximize the room’s airflow so tha...