| How to Store Hair Accessories Posted: 01 Jun 2021 05:00 PM PDT Bows, headbands, and clips: oh my! With so many fun options to put in your hair, it's no wonder why you'd end up with a ton of hair accessories. Shoving all of your accessories into a drawer can leave you with an unorganized mess, and it might slow you down as you get ready in the morning. Fortunately, there are tons of cute ways to store your hair accessories so you can grab what you need right away. [Edit]Use clear cookie jars for a see-through solution. - You won't have to dig through messy drawers with these containers. Find some clear glass or plastic cookie jars with lids, then fill them up with your bows, headbands, and ribbons.[1]
- You can find containers like this at most home goods stores or online.
- Depending on how many accessories you have, you might need a couple containers.
[Edit]Wrap headbands around an oatmeal container. - This one's a reusable DIY. Grab your empty oatmeal container and wrap a piece of fabric around the outside, then use hot glue to keep it in place. Set the container upright on your counter or dresser, then wrap your headbands around it for handy storage.[2]
- Try matching the fabric you pick to the rest of your decor for a seamless look.
- You can make a few of these if you have a lot of headbands to store.
[Edit]Organize drawers with plastic containers. - Your hair accessory drawer doesn't have to look like the junk drawer. Add 3 to 6 clear plastic containers at the bottom of your drawer, then group your accessories by color, type, or size.[3]
- This is a great way to save on storage space in a smaller bathroom.
- If you can't find clear containers, use colorful or sparkly ones instead.
[Edit]Use up vertical space with stackable bins. - Don't let any space go to waste. Buy some plastic stackable bins, then arrange your accessories in a tall tower.[4]
- You can put your tower of accessories inside of a cabinet to hide it, or leave it out in the open for easy access.
- Look for stackable bins at most home goods stores or online.
[Edit]Try a cake stand for an elegant solution. - Who says decoration has to be plain? Find an elegant cake stand, then arrange your hair clips and bows in the center. Put the cake stand on your dresser for a cute centerpiece.[5]
- You can also hang your earrings off the side of the cake stand.
- Find a plain white cake stand for the easiest decoration, or go bold with a patterned one.
[Edit]Group your elastics together with a carabiner. - If you're always on the hunt for a hair tie, this solution is for you. Buy a carabiner and slide all of your elastics onto one end, then shut the carabiner. Throw it into a drawer, then open up the carabiner anytime you need a new hair tie.[6]
- You can find carabiners at most outdoor supply stores.
- You can also do the same thing with short, skinny headbands.
[Edit]Keep your bobby pins in one place with a magnetic paper clip holder. - Bobby pins always manage to disappear. You can keep them in one spot by throwing them into a paper clip holder to keep them grouped together.[7]
- You can put the paper clip holder on your bathroom countertop or the top of your dresser.
- Look for a magnetic paper clip holder at any office supply store.
[Edit]Try a jewelry organizer for an easy solution. - It comes with so many tiny pockets! Find a jewelry organizer that hangs on the back of your door, then put your clips, bows, hair ties, and headbands all in one place.[8]
- You can find jewelry organizers at most home goods stores.
- Try arranging your hair accessories by color, size, or shape.
[Edit]Use ribbons for a beautiful display. - If you want to show off your hair accessories, try a few ribbons. Pin a long length of ribbon to your wall with a push pin, then attach your clips and bobby pins to it.[9]
- Add multiple ribbons to your wall for a multi-dimensional hanging.
- You could also hang your ribbons off a wall-mounted coat hanger for extra storage space.
[Edit]Glue clothespins to a wooden board for wall storage. - This works well for a rustic-themed room. Place 5 to 10 clothespins on a wooden board, then use hot glue to attach them with the clips facing down. Mount your wooden board to the wall with screws, then use the clothespins to hold headbands and bows.[10]
- If you want this decoration to look a little more modern, paint the clothespins white before you glue them on.
- Clothespins are super gentle, so they're great for holding soft headbands or bows.
[Edit]Try a weekly pill organizer for small rubber bands. - Small elastics tend to get lost in large storage solutions. If you use a lot of tiny elastics, keep them in one spot by putting them into a weekly pill organizer.[11]
- Try grouping your elastics by color to keep them organized.
- You can find pill organizers at most drug stores or pharmacies.
- You could also use a pill organizer to keep small earrings or studs.
[Edit]Make your accessories into art with ribbon and a board. - Who says storage can't be pretty? Find a large wooden board and use hot glue to attach 3 to 5 lengths of horizontal ribbon across it. Clip barrettes, bows, and clips onto the ribbon, then mount the board to your wall with screws.[12]
- Try painting your wooden board a bright color to make it the focal point of your room.
- White ribbon goes with any color, while brightly colored or patterned ribbon can be matched to the color of your board.
- Keep your storage solution near a mirror so you don't have to go far to grab a hair accessory.
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| How to Embed a Video on Reddit Posted: 01 Jun 2021 09:00 AM PDT If you want to share an online video in a Reddit post and have the video appear in the post's body, you'll need to create a link post. Unlike a traditional text post, a link post places a video player into the body of the post rather than just the video's address. If the video you want to share is on your computer, phone, or tablet, you can embed it in a Reddit post by creating a video post. This wikiHow teaches you how to post a video to Reddit so that the video appears in the actual post. [Edit]Embedding an Online Video on Mobile - Open the Reddit mobile app. It's the orange-and-white robot head icon on your home screen or in your app list.
- This method will work with most popular streaming video sites, including YouTube.
- Go to the subreddit you want to post to. You can search for a subreddit using the search bar at the top, or tap the second icon in the bottom icon row (two squares, a circle, and a magnifying glass) to select one from your Favorites or My Communities list.
- Tap at the bottom-center. A list of post types will expand.
- Tap . It's the first option on the menu. This creates a new post.
- Enter a post title. You'll want to give the post a name that reflects the contents of the video.
- Paste the URL of the video into the typing area. You'll see http:// in the field already—tap that to type or paste the URL of your video.
- To paste the URL, tap and hold the area and select Paste.
- If you want to mark the video as NSFW (not safe for work) or as a Spoiler, tap the three dots below the post and select that option.
- Tap . It's at the top-right corner. This shares your video as a link—this means that the actual video is embedded in the body of the post.
[Edit]Embedding an Online Video on a Computer - Go to https://www.reddit.com in a web browser. If you're not already signed in, go ahead and do that now.
- This method will work with most popular streaming video sites, including YouTube.
- Go to the subreddit on which you want to post. You can search for a subreddit using the Search bar at the top of the page, or click the drop-down menu in the upper-left corner to select one from your favorites or communities list.
- Click the button. It's the wide oval button in the right panel.
- Click the tab. The tabs run along the top of new post just above the "Title" field. Creating a new post starts a Text post by default, but you'll need to switch to Link so you can embed your video in the post body.
- Enter a post title. You'll want to give the post a name that reflects the contents of the video.
- Paste the URL of the video into the typing area. You can paste a copied URL by right-clicking the "URL" field and selecting "Paste."
- If necessary, click SPOILER if you are posting a spoiler video, or NSFW if the video isn't safe for people to view at work.
- Click . This shares your post with the video embedded in its body.
[Edit]Uploading a Video to Reddit on Mobile - Open the Reddit mobile app. It's the orange-and-white robot head icon on your home screen or in your app list. If you want to embed a video in your post that's saved to your phone or tablet, you can create a video post in the mobile app.
- Go to the subreddit you want to post to. You can search for a subreddit using the search bar at the top, or tap the second icon in the bottom icon row (two squares, a circle, and a magnifying glass) to select one from your Favorites or My Communities list.
- Tap at the bottom-center. A list of post types will expand.
- Tap on the menu. It's the third option.
- Enter a post title. You'll want to give the post a name that reflects the contents of the video.
- Tap . It's the second icon on the bottom.
- If Reddit doesn't have access to your photos, it will ask for that permission now.
- Select the video you want to embed. This opens the video in the editor.
- Trim the video (optional) and tap . If you don't want to post the whole video, you can drag the sliders on either end of the bar at the top to select the part you want to keep.
- After tapping Choose, you can also mark the video as NSFW (not safe for work) or as a Spoiler if needed. Tap the three dots below the post and select an option to do so.
- Tap . It's at the top-right corner. This shares your video as to a new post. The video will actually be embedded in the body of the post.
[Edit]Embedding a Streaming Video on a Computer - Go to https://www.reddit.com in a web browser. If you're not already signed in, go ahead and do that now.
- Go to the subreddit on which you want to post. You can search for a subreddit using the Search bar at the top of the page, or click the drop-down menu in the upper-left corner to select one from your favorites or communities list.
- Click the button. It's the wide oval button in the right panel.
- Click the tab. It's the second tab above the "Title" field. This is the tab you'll need to be on if you want to upload your own video to Reddit.
- Enter a post title. You'll want to give the post a name that reflects the contents of the video.
- Click . This opens your computer's file browser.
- Select the video file and click . This attaches your video to the post.
- After uploading, you can mark the video as NSFW (not safe for work) or as a Spoiler if needed by clicking the appropriate tag below the video preview.
- Click . This shares your post with the video embedded in its body.
- Avoid posting videos that violate Reddit's content policy.
- Read and understand a subreddit's rules before posting a video--some subreddits may not take kindly to certain types of videos.
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| How to Remove a Scratch on Glass Cooktops Posted: 01 Jun 2021 01:00 AM PDT Glass cooktops have a lot of benefits. They're slicker and easier to clean than traditional metal cooktop. Unfortunately, glass cooktops do tend to get scratched from time to time. The good news is that this is usually pretty easy to fix. With a little bit of elbow grease, you'll have that cooktop looking brand new in no time! [Edit]Can scratches be removed from glass cooktops? - Yes, minor scratches can often be buffed out or repaired. There are a few solutions you can use to lift out scratches. You can even repair cracks and chips, although you will need a glass filler kit to do this. If the cooktop has shattered because someone dropped a heavy pot or something, you may need to just replace it.[1]
- Always let your cooktop cool before you touch or work on it. You don't want to burn yourself!
[Edit]How do you get minor scratches out of a glass cooktop? - Use a baking soda paste. Mix a few spoonfuls of baking soda with water in a small cup. Combine them with a spoon or popsicle stick until it has the consistency of thick pudding. Spread this over your scratches or scuff marks and rub it gently into the cooktop with a clean cloth. Then, wipe the cooktop clean to see if the scratch has disappeared.[2]
- If this doesn't work, you can either repeat the process or try another solution. If it looks like the scratch is starting to disappear, giving baking soda another shot may be a good idea.
- If you can run your finger over the scratch and you don't feel any gaps, it's probably small enough to qualify as a minor scratch.
- Try toothpaste. If baking soda doesn't work, you may be able to get the scratches out with some toothpaste and a clean rag. Squirt a bead of toothpaste over any scratches you want to remove. Then, grab a damp rag and rub the toothpaste into the cooktop using moderately-firm circular motions. Wipe the toothpaste up to see if the scratch is gone.[3]
- Any white toothpaste with baking soda in it will work for this. The gel-style toothpastes likely won't work as well.
- If toothpaste and baking soda don't work, you're likely going to need to use polish and an orbital sander.
[Edit]What will get a deep scratch out? - Use car, metal, or glass polish and an orbital buffer for tough scratches. Any non-abrasive polish will work for this. On a cool cooktop, pour a few pea-sized dollops of polish on top of your scratches. Then, grab an orbital buffer with a cloth or foam pad on it and set the buffer to the lowest speed setting. Gently work the polish into the cooktop with the pad by working in a constant back-and-forth motion.[4]
- After you cover the scratches 3-4 times with your pad, your scratches should be totally gone!
- If this doesn't work, you're going to have to fill the scratch in with a glass filler kit or replace the cooktop.
[Edit]How do you fix a cracked or chipped cooktop? - Use a glass filler kit or epoxy to fill in the cooktop. Pick up a glass filler or two-part epoxy kit. Clean the crack or chipped area with denatured alcohol and a cloth. Follow the instructions to mix the filler or epoxy paste in a container to activate it. Put on some nitrile or rubber gloves and spread the filler over the chip or crack. Wipe up any excess filler or epoxy, and run a popsicle stick over the surface to make sure it's flush. Wait for the filler to dry.[5]
- You can paint the filler after it dries if you want it to match the rest of the cooktop.
- You can line the edges of a crack with painter's tape if you're worried about the epoxy getting everywhere.
- If the edge of your cooktop is cracked and it's exposed, place a popsicle stick flush on the edge where the crack is located and tape it to the cooktop with painter's tape. So long as the side of the popsicle stick is higher than the top of the cooktop, you'll have no problems filling in the gap.[6]
[Edit]Can you replace a glass cooktop? - Yes, although you'll need to order one from the manufacturer. Look in your oven or on your stove for a sticker or label with the model number on it. Call the manufacturer and explain that you need a replacement cooktop for your model. They'll ship out a replacement for you that will fit your stove. In most cases, this is pretty easy to do on your own. You just have to unscrew the cooktop and slide the new one into place.[7]
- Wear cut-resistant gloves and use a vacuum to pull up any broken shards of glass before you replace the cooktop once it arrives.
- While it varies drastically from brand to brand and model to model, you can expect to spend $100-200 on the replacement glass.
[Edit]How do I clean my cooktop without scratching it? - Avoid using abrasive cleaners. To clean your cooktop, get a rag damp with water and squirt a little mild dish soap in it. With the cooktop cool, wipe the surface down in a smooth circular motion. Any abrasive or friction-based cleaning method will scratch the cooktop. This includes scraping the surface with a spatula or abrasive pad.[8]
- Steel wool, the abrasive side of a sponge, and a brillo pad are all going to scuff or scratch the surface.
[Edit]Warnings - Do not use a cracked or chipped cooktop without repairing it. It's a safety issue. If you go to clean or wipe the cooktop after cooking, you could cut your hand. The crack can also get worse over time as your cooktop heats and cools.
- Glass cooktops aren't actually straight glass—they're a blend of glass and ceramic. This means that some chemical glass cleaners, like Windex, may actually weaken the cooktop over time.[9]
- Always let your cooktop cool completely before you clean or work on it.[10]
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