How to Convert Imperial to Metric

Wouldn’t life be more simple if every country used the same measurements? Unfortunately the US uses a different system from most other nations, and finding DIY plans or recipes that use imperial measurement means converting them to metric. The great news is that all measurements can be converted, usually without too much effort if we know the multiplier and have a calculator at hand. Basic measurements of distance, or weight, volume, even areas, they can all be converted easily by following these instructions. If sitting with a calculator and manually converting imperial to metric doesn’t appeal to you, it may be possible to find software you can download and install that will do the conversion for you. To convert distances, for example to convert measurement in inches, multiply...

How to Build a Dog House

Building a dog house is a great way to reward a loved pet. It will give your dog a special place to relax and feel safe. It will provide shelter from the elements and your pooch will be the envy of the neighborhood! When designing the dog house, think of the size of your dog. There needs to be enough room for your dog to move around. Make sure there is ventilation too. Required Materials/Tools Some concrete Paint and varnish Find some pressure treated timber Some paint and varnish Pencil Hammer Nails Drill Shovel Paint brush Concrete mixer Shovel Instructions Design the doghouse to fit your dog’s breed. A toy poodle will need a smaller house than a collie. If you have a puppy, consult a vet about how big the dog will grow and build to fit a fully grown dog. Sit down and design how...

How to Call International Directory Assistance

If you need to get a hold of someone or a business that is located in another country, there are various ways to find the information. International Directory Assistance is one of them. International Directory Assistance uses speech recognition software to look up the telephone number for you by asking you “What country,” “What city” and “What listing”. It will then proceed to dial the number for you. This usually has a charge, and it being an international call, will be more expensive than dialing Directory Assistance in the local country of origin. There are a couple of different ways to get a hold of International Directory Assistance. Both of these methods shown will get you to the same system, so don’t worry about which one you try.   Instructions Direct...