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Even attentive cooks occasionally scorch a pan. Heating milk too quickly, stirring too infrequently, or leaving a pot unattended can all lead to scorched food. The film that develops as a result can seem impossible to remove. Instead of immediately trying...

There is no better way to create a mini oasis in your home than by building your own pond. Building a stable pond requires you to think carefully about the pond's placement and the material you will use to create it. Construct the pond out of material lik...

If you are looking to add a little color and crunch to your next meal, julienne carrots can do the trick. Also referred to as matchstick carrots, these bite-sized morsels can be added in everything from salads to desserts and can give whatever you are ser...

Razor burn and itchy skin from shaving aren’t fun, but the good news is they’re totally preventable. With the right products and techniques, you can have smooth, irritation-free skin every time you shave, and we’ll show you how! This article will walk you...

Wondering why your hair gets so frizzy and how to tame it every time you get out of the shower? You're not the only one! Hair has an outer layer called the cuticle, which resembles a series of protective roof-like tiles. When these microscopic tiles lie f...

Making fossils is a great way to get your child involved in science and history in a creative, fun fashion. It's cheap and easy to create your own replicas with a minimum of skill and material. Here's how to get started.

Pictographs are a great way to interpret data. In a presentation, report, or to illustrate a point, pictographs provide a visual representation of information and numbers. Creating a pictograph is an easy way to add color and fun to data.

You’ve decided it’s time to replace an old door in your home, but how do you make sure the new one is the right size? Thankfully, fitting and installing a new door is a straightforward process that beginning home improvers can do successfully. We’ve put t...

When you get a utility trailer new or used, you usually need to register it with your area’s Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) so it’s legal to use on the road. While each area’s regulations may vary, they all need required paperwork, such as registratio...

If you met someone you know is a Scorpio, you may want to know how to date them. There is not empirical evidence that indicates someone's star sign affects their personality, so it's important not to use astrology to make assumptions about a potential mat...

When the sun sets on another boating season, it is time to get your boat ready for the cold winter months. Taking the necessary steps to winterize your boat will safeguard the vessel and its motor against the elements, so it is ready to use when the warm...

While the intimidating sight of a square root symbol may make the mathematically-challenged cringe, square root problems are not as hard to solve as they may first seem. Simple square root problems can often be solved as easily as basic multiplication and...

Trees are a great addition to any yard. They can last for decades when properly cared for, and they will reward you with ample shade. Depending on the type of tree, you may even get flowers or fruit! Knowing how to water your tree properly is important. E...

Delicious, delectable blackberries are one of summertime's sweetest treats. However, because their natural growing season is so short, it's tricky (if not impossible) to get good blackberries throughout the rest of the year. Make the most of your summer h...

Roses are flowering perennial plants prized for their beautiful flowers, which are made up of delicate and layered petals. One of the best ways to propagate new roses is to take a cutting from an existing plant and grow it into a whole new rose bush. When...

As USB flash drives get larger and larger, you may find it useful to partition them into distinct drives. This can make it easier to organize your files, or allow you to boot from one partition and keep essential tools on another. This wikiHow article tea...