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Gardenias thrive in partial shade, high humidity, and an even supply of moisture and nutrients. [2] X Research source Though they can be grown indoors, the hot, dry air and gloomy winter days can send the gardenia into a downward spiral. Ideal seasons to plant gardenias are during spring or fall, when there is the perfect amount of sun without too high a heat. [3] X Research source Flower buds will fail to form if day temperatures are higher than 70 °F (21 °C), if night temperatures exceed 65 °F (18 °C), or if they fall below 60 °F (16 °C) at night....

Arboreal and terrestrial tanks are your two best bets. The former provides room for climbing, the latter has a wide base. [2] X Research source Don’t use small substrates like sand, gravel, or pine shavings - your frog could ingest these when they’re diving for prey, and this could lead to death. Use a 2. 0 UVB light bulb. These are great for use with live reptiles and amphibians, as they mimic natural light....

To melt brass, you’ll need a metal melting furnace and brass items to melt. You also will need a crucible, which is the piece of equipment that holds the melted brass in the furnace, and a skimmer spoon which is used to transport the material. Put your crucible in your furnace following the instructions of your particular furnace model, light your furnace, and then start to fill your crucible with brass after fifteen minutes or so....

Listen intently with the purpose of absorbing what’s being explained to you. Ask questions to clarify information that you don’t fully understand. [2] X Research source Classroom time is not for sleeping, goofing off or socializing with your friends. Doing these things might explain why you got a bad report card in the first place. There’s no need to deny yourself a life. Just do a little bit more than you’re currently doing....

A power bank with 10,000 mAh or more can charge a phone up to 4 times without being recharged and can recharge a tablet up to 2. 5 times without being recharged. [2] X Research source You can find guides for picking the right power bank capacity for your device by searching online. [3] X Research source The dimensions of the iQunix MiniPower, for example, are 4 inches (10 cm) by 0....

For now, your citation should just look like: “Notting Hill. ” If the title is a translation, include the original title in brackets. For example, “The Chorus [Les Choristes]. ” Your citation should now look something like this: “Notting Hill. Dir. Roger Michell. ” These citations look like this: “Michell, Roger, dir. Notting Hill. ” The citation should now look like: “Notting Hill. Dir. Roger Michell. Perf. Julia Roberts, Hugh Grant, and Richard McCabe....

If you mix bleach with the wrong cleaning product, it can create dangerous noxious fumes. The spinning arms at the bottom of the dishwasher and spray water onto the dishes when you run the cycle. Use a cotton swab or toothbrush to get to smaller areas that you can’t reach. Food built up in your dishwasher’s filter will make it run less efficiently.

It will say pH-neutral on the label of your dish soap. Conventional cleaners may contain acids that can damage the surface of your shower. [2] X Research source There are specially made marble cleaners that you can purchase at department stores or online. Popular commercial marble sprays include Black Diamond, Simple Green, and Zep Marble Cleaner. If your paste is too thick, add more water to it. If the paste is too runny, add more baking soda....

Typically, this is all you need to do to clean the interior of your printer. If you can’t find your manual, you can locate it online by searching the type of printer you have and “manual. ” When the menu opens, select whichever of these appears: “Maintenance”, “Utility”, “Toolbox”, or “Properties. ” The term will vary depending on what type of printer you have. Next, select the cleaning option. If the ink still looks smudged or the paper jams, run the cleaning program again....

The washing machine’s hose can connect to two spots on the machine—one at the top to fill it with water, and the other at the bottom of the machine to drain it. Both connecting spots are easy to find. If you’re using a bucket and the bucket fills up before the tub is finished draining, move the dial back to “Off” and dump out the bucket to reuse it. It’s important to make sure the power is off before working in the tub for safety reasons....

Vacuum in the crevices around cushions and also underneath them (if they are removable). Set the suction to low for delicate fabrics like silk or linen. Use furniture polish to clean spills on leather or vinyl chairs. Consult with a professional if you’d like to clean a valuable or cherished heirloom chair. [3] X Research source Consult a professional if you have a chair without a tag, like an antique....

If the asparagus seems very dirty, you can use your thumb and forefinger to loosen sand or grit. You can also wash the stalks individually to remove the dirt. If you’re using thick asparagus, you may need to snap off a few inches (about 5 cm) from the bottom of the stalk. Thinner asparagus may only need to be trimmed by an inch (2. 5 cm). To store the asparagus, wrap the trimmed ends in a damp paper towel so they don’t dry out....

This also helps to remove any pests, like ants, from the wood. If you plan to use the driftwood for a craft or furniture project, you may want to carefully consider your choice of brush. A soft-bristle brush will not scratch the wood whereas a wire brush will clean more effectively but can also leave scrub marks behind. It is generally a good idea to scrub with the grain. A wire brush is a good option if you need to remove bark....

Emulsion cleaners and wipes are made from ingredients and materials safe to use on older photographs. They resemble normal cleaning wipes and spray cleaners, but use less harsh ingredients. Do not substitute cleaners. While getting specialized supplies is a hassle, it’s worth the extra cost to avoid damaging your photographs. Before you begin the cleaning process, back up your photos digitally. While proper cleaning minimizes the risk of damage, it does not completely eliminate it....

Using different techniques and experimenting with contrast while layering will prove to be an essential part of creating realistic images. [4] X Expert Source Rebecca SchweigerProfessional Artist & Art School Founder Expert Interview. 19 November 2021. Practice keeping each stroke relatively straight. This will keep your shading even and uniform. [6] X Research source This is probably how you started drawing when you were younger. You just probably never knew the name for it!...

If the soundbar is battery-powered, insert the batteries, then press the power button. If the soundbar requires a power source, plug its power cable into a wall outlet or power strip, then press the power button. Check your soundbar’s instruction manual for steps unique to your model. Some soundbars enter pairing mode automatically. If the tile is a lighter color and says “Not Connected” (or shows the name of a connected device), Bluetooth is already on....

If you want to add multiple photos to one PDF, instead do the following: select each photo you want to use by holding down Ctrl while clicking them, right-click one of the selected photos, and click Print in the resulting drop-down menu. You can then skip the next step. If you want to create a PDF of an HTML file, open the HTML file in Notepad by right-clicking the HTML file and then clicking Edit in the drop-down menu....

Your mom probably had sleepovers when she was your age, so a reason like, “It’s a rite of passage when you’re young!” is perfectly reasonable. Possible reasons include strengthening friendships, getting new experiences, and learning how to host friends in your home. Even if you know your mom already has the phone numbers of the other parents, get them anyway. This will show her that you’re serious about having a sleepover and will demonstrate that you’re mature enough to host one....

If you marinated or pre-seasoned your steak, skip this step to avoid over-seasoning the dish. If your burner does not have precise temperature measurements, set the heat to the second highest setting available. Cooking the meat at such a high temperature will create a nice, rich exterior that seals in the filet’s juices. Your actual cooking times may vary slightly depending on the size of your steak. Do this even if you marinated your steak to make sure the meat is as moist and juicy as possible....

You can roast any type of potato. Floury potatoes, such as Russets, will have light, fluffy centers after roasting while waxy potatoes, such as yellow or red potatoes, have a rich, deep flavor. For very tender potatoes, peel them before you cut them. If you’d like to make fancy Hasselback-style potatoes, keep the potatoes whole but make thin slices across the surface of each potato. They’ll fan out and become crisp as you roast the potatoes....