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How to Live With an Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator
An implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) is a small battery-powered device that many people have when they've survived a cardiac arrest and are at risk of sudden cardiac death due to ventricular fibrillation and ventricular tachycardia. ICDs are of...
How to Salt‐Speckle Paper
Salt-speckling paper is a technique where you add watercolor paint to paper and then apply salt over it. While drying, the salt absorbs some of the pigment in the paint, creating a speckled effect on the page. Make sure to let the page dry completely, the...
How to Be Comfortable Wearing High Heels when You're Tall
When you're tall, wearing high heels can often present a series of challenges. Not only can finding the right heels to compliment your height be difficult, it can also be a struggle to find a pair that you feel safe walking in. And that is not to mention...
How to Sell Your Music on iTunes
Selling your music on iTunes is essential for the modern musician, as Apple’s shop now sells over 50% of all online music.[1] X Research source But Apple makes it difficult for young artists to post their music on their own, with rules, regu...
How to Tie Yourself up in a Spreadeagle Position
Because a spread eagle tie involves restraining all 4 limbs, it's a pretty difficult tie to do yourself. That doesn't mean it's impossible! What it does mean, though, is that you need to take extra care and be extremely cautious of your own safety. In the...
How to Balance School and Social Life
When you’re in school, balancing your social life with the demands of your teachers can feel daunting. It feels like spending time socializing hurts your academic career and vice versa; you wish you just had more time. In truth, the real balance comes in...
How to Care for Landscape Plants
A good landscaping project may consist of a mix of trees, bushes, grasses, and flowers. Each plant is grown the same way, but has different water, soil, and sunlight requirements. To keep your plants healthy, you may also need to prune them and control in...
How to Change a Disposable Adult Diaper While Lying Down
If you are a healthcare professional or in-home caregiver, then learning how to change an adult’s disposable diaper is essential. To perform a diaper change while someone is lying down, ensure that all of your supplies are within arm’s reach before you be...
How to Put a Word Document on Your Website
This wikiHow teaches you how to embed a Word document in your website. On Google Sites, you can embed an image of the Word document directly into the page, while WordPress and self-hosted sites will require you to upload the Word document and then place a...
How to Cope Living Near Drug Addicts
Living near drug addicts can be challenging. If you find yourself in this situation, there are ways to cope while keeping yourself and your loved ones safe. It’s a difficult and potentially stressful situation, but you can set boundaries to protect yourse...
How to Get Started As a Mage in Skyrim
Mages are one of the most interesting, fun-to-play character builds in Skyrim. By relying on magic, rather than strength and agility, mages provide a truly unique playthrough. Certain spells are essential for the up-and-coming mage: finding these spells e...
How to Make Digital Art
Digital art is becoming increasingly popular among many artists. With features that are unique to this medium, it's not hard to explain its popularity. To make digital art, you'll need a computer, a program that allows for digital drawing, and a tablet. T...
How to Ride a Camel
There is no better animal to traverse the desert than the noble camel. But getting on and riding a camel, especially if you're a novice, is anything but noble. While you will, without a doubt, be uncomfortable at first, riding a camel is not a difficult s...
How to Sing on Pitch
While some people are born with a natural ear for music, melodies, and pitches, others struggle to sing in tune. If you have a hard time matching pitches, it is possible to develop your pitch recognition.[1] X Research source Through regular...
How to Appeal Allegheny County Property Assessments
If you live in Allegheny County and the county has assessed the value of your property in a way you think is unfair or unrepresentative of its fair market value, you have the option of appealing this property assessment. A property owner or any taxing ent...
How to Camp with Toddlers
Taking your toddler on a camping trip can be a fun and exciting experience for both you and your child, especially if you camp at a location that is rich in wildlife and entertainment. When camping with toddlers, it is important to make sure you have the...