How to hang clothes to dry
Shake out the clothing after removing it from the wash.
Hold the clothing by the end and give it a quick shake. It helps unfold the clothing after washing, eliminating wrinkles.

The more you can prevent the clothing from bunching up, the easier it is to dry. Turn dark clothing inside out to prevent fading.

How to take a trip along an interstate (from one end to the other )
Be prepared for, what could be, the longest journey in your life.
Cross-country trips can last anywhere from a week to a week and a half if travelled for 24 hours a day under a 7 day week period.
Pack enough clothes to prepare you for the trip.

You'll be covering a lot of miles, and with those extra miles, you'll be traveling often. Traveling that often, will necessarily mean you'll have to stay at hotels and motels, and changing your clothes often.

How to make erasers
Buy eraser clay.
Look for crafting clay specifically designed for use in creating your own erasers. This special molding material comes in a variety of colors and kits, available in most craft stores.

Try brands like sculpey or creatibles for easy-to-find eraser clay in a variety of colors, and even some that come with sculpting tools. Eraser clay is made with a special type of polymer clay, which doesn't harden completely when cooked.

How to change the batteries in your smoke detector
Check the battery type.
Installing the new batteries incorrectly, or using the wrong type, will cause your smoke detector to not function. Always make sure you are using the correct type of battery and installing the batteries correctly to ensure the detector will work.
Detectors that use lithium batteries will last for ten years. You generally cannot replace the battery, instead, replace the entire detector after its ten year life span is expired.