Home and Garden
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How to Survive a School or Workplace Shooting
Method 1Method 1 of 5:Escaping Safely1Run away whenever possible. Your best chance to survive the sh
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How to Replant a Rose
Method 1Method 1 of 2:Replanting a Rose Bush1Choose a garden spot that is free of weeds and other pl
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How to Build a Safe Room
Part 1Part 1 of 4:Learning About Safe Room Construction1Plan for safety. Before building your safe r
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How to Start a Hydroponic Garden in Your Apartment
Part 1Part 1 of 3:Preparing the Planter1Buy a plastic box with a matching lid. How big the plastic b
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How to Start a Garden: A Comprehensive Guide
1Choose a location that gets direct sunlight.Pick a well-draining spot that gets at least 6 hours of
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How to Build a Pulley
Method 1Method 1 of 2:Building a Fixed Pulley1Cut through the middle of a wire hanger. Use a pair of
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How to Protect People During a School Shooting
Method 1Method 1 of 4:Helping to Evacuate the School1Alert a teacher or administrator as soon as pos
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How to Be Prepared for Natural Disasters
Method 1Method 1 of 3:Creating a Plan1Fill out an emergency plan. Create an emergency plan for your
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How to Buy an Apartment With No Money Down
Method 1Method 1 of 3:Finding No Money Down Property Deals1Negotiate a low down payment. With any pr
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How to Use a Hammer Safely
Method 1Method 1 of 3:Taking Basic Safety Precautions1Inspect the hammer before using it to ensure i
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How to Cut Molding
Method 1Method 1 of 3:Measuring and Marking the Molding1Use a tape measure to find out the exact len
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How to Repair Rattan Garden Furniture
Method 1Method 1 of 2:Loose Ends and Wrappings1Brush off any dirt on the furniture's surface before
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How to Know when an Earthquake Will Strike
Method 1Method 1 of 3:Watching for Possible Signs1Watch for reports of "earthquake lights." Days, or
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How to Clean Headlights with WD-40
Method 1Method 1 of 2:Defogging Headlights with WD-401Wipe your headlights clean with a lint-free ra
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How to Compost in an Apartment
1Set up a countertop compost bin.Use the small bin to store your food scraps until you can compost t
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How to Install a Swag Hook
Method 1Method 1 of 3:Install in Wood1To support a fixture or plant from a ceiling, the safest and s
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How to Cut Vinyl Plank Flooring
Method 1Method 1 of 3:Measuring Your Cut1Use a tape measure to calculate your cut. You can use a clo
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Homemade Dawn Powerwash: Easy Recipe for Refills
1Get out an empty container.You can use the empty Dawn Powerwash container or your own bottle. If yo
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How to Determine How Much Water Plants Need
Part 1Part 1 of 3:Providing Water Based on the Needs of the Plant1Provide water based on the native
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How to Use a Light Timer
Method 1Method 1 of 3:Setting a Mechanical Light Timer1Turn the timer’s dial clockwise to the curren