Stephen Ryan
Writer and educator with a focus on practical home improvement knowledge.
Articles by Stephen Ryan
How to Make a Car Seat Cover
Choose 1 1/3 yards (1.21 m) of flannel or cotton fabric for the top layer of the car seat cover and another 1 1/3 yards...
How to Cool Yourself Down on a Hot Day
Wear clothes that will keep you cool., Cover your skin., Wear a hat., Wear a sarong, for men and women., Keep your feet...
How to Gelcoat
Buy your gelcoat and additives from a store whose personnel can advise you on exactly what you need to achieve a...
How to Put an Epoxy Coating on a Garage Floor
Determine if the floor has a coating on it., Look for oil or grease stains., Look for rubber residue from tire...
How to Decoupage a Bowl with Lace
Choose a design motif for your project., Be guided by the lace pattern.
How to Do Rainbow Highlights With Markers
Assemble your supplies., Decide the area where you want your colour and tie back excess hair around the area (this is...
How to Play Pass the Parcel
Prepare your parcel., Begin the game. , Sit in a circle., Select the music-keeper., Stop the music., Restart after each...
How to Play Jenga
Set up the tower., Straighten out the tower., Gather players around the tower., Consider writing on the blocks., Pick a...
How to Make Puffy Paint
Combine the glue and shaving cream., Divide the mixture between several cups., Mix food coloring into the cups., Use a...
How to Administer an Estate
See if you are eligible., Request appointment., Complete the form., File your application., Notify beneficiaries...
How to Spend Less Money Shopping for Clothes and Makeup
Write a list., Look at catalogues., Check out online., If you still haven't found the items you would like, go...
How to Treat a Cat with a Tail Pull Injury
Recognize common causes of tail pull injuries., Observe physical symptoms., Watch your cat’s behavior., Contact your...
How to Use Rituals and Ceremonies to Overcome Grief
Do what feels comfortable., Consider a formal event., Explore informal rituals and ceremonies.
How to Take Care of Ghost Shrimp
Purchase a tank., Purchase a filter., Purchase an air pump., Purchase gravel or sand for the bottom of your tank...
How to Find Themes for Tumblr
Go to Tumblr's website., Click your profile icon., Click the name of the blog you wish to edit., Click Edit...
How to Wear a Turban for Religious Reasons
Remember that those who make fun of others based on their wearing of religious garments are usually ignorant and...
How to Make Coffee Syrup
Combine the sugar and water., Heat the mixture., Cool and bottle the syrup.
How to Be Prepared for a Big Test
Don't try to cram all of the important facts in your brain the night before the test., Turn off the TV, Facebook or...
How to Cope With Repeating a Grade
Don't be too hard on yourself., Decide how you will tell people., Keep in touch with old friends., Make new friends...
How to Hook Up with a Girl
Flirt with her., Make her feel special., Charm her., Don't look too available., Know when enough is enough.
How to Know the Windows XP System Requirements
Check for the following Windows XP System Requirements., Check Additional items or services to use Windows XP...
How to Have an Empty Desktop in Windows XP
Right-click an empty spot on your desktop.,Click "Arrange Icons By" , Click "Show Desktop Icons"., Your icons are still...
How to Use Fewer Emoticons
Determine whether you really are using too many emoticons., Think about why you're using so many emoticons in the first...