How To
How to Open a Wine Bottle with a Shoe
Imagine you are hosting a party and are ready to serve some wine to your guests. Yet, you realize you have lost or forgotten your corkscrew. There is one way that is recommended by Mirabeau wines for getting the cork out of your bottle of wine: using a sh...
How to Tell if Your Cat is Depressed (and What to Do About It)
Just like any other creature, cats can be affected by changes in their circumstances, environment, or routine. Maybe their owner has returned to work after a home leave, they are staying in the cattery, or are being put on a new diet. All of these things...
How to Cut Off Your in Laws
Sometimes, no amount of compromise and understanding will help you get along with your in-laws. If your spouse’s parents or other family members are abusive, manipulative, or chronically disrespectful to you or your spouse, severing ties may be for the be...
How to Determine Whether a Perfume Is Authentic
When purchasing expensive perfume, you'll want to know that you're buying the real deal. Imitation perfumes are easily manufactured but don't have the same quality or scent as the authentic perfume, so you don't want to waste money on them. Understanding...
How to Stim Discreetly
Stimming refers to self-stimulating behavior that’s often seen within the Autistic community; however, it’s not exclusive to just those with Autism.[1] X Research source Repetitive, self-soothing behaviors can help people concentrate, commun...
The Best Tips for Presenting & Introducing Yourself
How you present yourself to others makes an enormous difference in how you view yourself. With the right mindset, confidence, look and behavior you can improve your self-image and feel your best. Take a look at the tips in this article and change your lif...
How to Get Over a Crush Whose Orientation Doesn't Match Yours
It's hard. We know. Maybe you're straight and found out (or know) your crush isn't, or maybe you're gay or bi and they're straight, which is a particularly difficult situation. Either way, it's in your best interest to get over it.
How to Make Bobbin Lace
Bobbin lace is a traditional lace making technique with a wide range of styles and designs. It requires working on top of a paper pattern with many small spools (bobbins) of thread and pins that you work with to form delicate lace. Simple movements of the...
How to Make Gaskets for Engine Parts and Related Mechanical Equipment
If a replacement gasket is not available for your application (obsolete, etc.) or it is too expensive or you don't want to spend the time chasing it down at a store, then learn to make your own with a sheet of gasket material and some simple tools and tip...
How to Choose the Right Cosplay Character
Choosing a cosplay character can be an exciting and challenging process, especially if you’re a multi-series fan. It’s crucial to take logistics like budget, time frame, and convention-type into consideration, but it’s most important to base the final dec...
How to Drain a Hot Tub Easily Using a Drain Garden Hose
A hot tub is a relaxing way to wind down, but they also require a good amount of maintenance. Draining your hot tub doesn't have to be overwhelming. You can use a garden hose to do the job quickly and cleanly. This article explains how to drain a hot tub...
How to Contact the NAACP
The NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) is an organization devoted to combating racism against ethnic minorities through legal, democratic means, as well as spreading education and conducting outreach to organize and promote...
How to Celebrate the Winter Solstice
Excited for the winter solstice? Traditionally known as Yule, this ancient, 12-day pagan celebration highlights the Sun’s return and the land beginning to thaw and heal.[1] X Research source Thankfully, you don’t need to be an ancient pagan...
How to Hack Five Nights at Freddy's 2
Did you make it to night five on Five Nights at Freddy's 2 (FNAF2), only to somehow lose your saved game and have to start all over from the beginning? Do you want to play the custom nights without having to go through and beat the entire game? This artic...
How to Hack Five Nights at Freddy's 2
Did you make it to night five on Five Nights at Freddy's 2 (FNAF2), only to somehow lose your saved game and have to start all over from the beginning? Do you want to play the custom nights without having to go through and beat the entire game? This artic...
How to Splint a Dog's Leg
Say your dog breaks a bone in their leg like their shin or elbow bone, and then tries to stand and walk on the damaged bone. Placing weight on the broken limb will not only increase the amount of pain your dog will experience, it will also cause the bones...