How To
How to Make a Pipe Cleaner Reindeer
Pipe cleaner reindeer are fun to create and they make great projects for kids. For something simple, try creating a cute reindeer with a pipe cleaner head and red bead for a nose. For a sweet variation, try a reindeer with a candy cane body and pipe clean...
How to Polish a Car
Polishing your automobile will help to extend the life and beauty of the paint and exterior. Polishing is the oft forgotten step between washing and waxing, but when done properly, it completely revitalizes the car's exterior finish. A thorough car polis...
How to Recycle Styrofoam
From your take-out box to your bike helmet, it can seem like Styrofoam is taking over the world. Identified easily by recycling number six, Styrofoam is the trademarked name of Expanded Polystyrene (EPS). Commonly used in food and shipping packaging, EPS...
How to Start a Fish Hatchery
Hatching and raising fish in various capacities, and for various reasons, is rapidly growing in popularity. One reason for the rising number of hatcheries is increased demand for finned foodstuffs, as more and more people recognize the benefits of a diet...
How to Play "Jingle Bells" on the Piano
During the holiday season, everyone loves to hear Christmas songs, and everyone loves to play them on the piano. Even if you're not a piano player, you can still entertain your friends and family with an easy song like Jingle Bells. Once you learn this, i...
How to Stop Wasting Time
Are you always staring out the window for countless minutes, even though you have work to do? Do you research useless information or play games on the Internet when you know you have more important, pressing tasks? It might be time to admit that you have...
How to Rejuvenate the Skin
As we age, our skin naturally loses some of its softness and vibrancy. However, there are a number of simple lifestyle changes that can help rejuvenate the skin, such as wearing sunscreen and getting more sleep. Applying facial masks consisting of exfolia...
How to Call the USA
All United States of America (USA) phone numbers consist of a 3-digit area code plus a 7-digit local number. If you call USA numbers from outside of the USA, you must first signal to your local phone system that you're dialing internationally and that the...
How to Store Water Long Term
A natural disaster or other emergency could cut off water access for weeks. Storing your own supply addresses your most important need in this situation. Although water does not "go bad" in the same way that food does, it can breed harmful bacteria if you...
How to Make Fingerprint Powder
No two people have matching fingerprints. Even identical twins have small differences in their fingerprints that make each one unique. When a person touches glass or other hard surfaces, they leave their prints behind. If you create your own fingerprint p...
How to Get Closure from a Relationship
Gaining a sense of closure on a past relationship can be challenging, especially when you are no longer speaking to your ex or comfortable being around your ex. Though getting over a relationship takes time, you can move forward by creating distance betwe...
How to Paint Laminate Cabinets
Boring or scratched-up laminate cabinets can bring down the vibe of your kitchen faster than you can say “what’s for dinner?” Since replacing all of your cabinets is as expensive as it is time-consuming, try painting them instead for a quick refresh. The...
How to Play Blokus
Blokus is a strategy game for 2-4 players where you try to lay down as many of your tiles on the board as you can. When you play a tile, you must place it so it touches a corner on at least one of your other pieces. Once you play as many tiles as you can,...
How to File a Complaint With the IRS
To file a complaint with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), you must contact either the Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) (also available by phone at (800) 366-4484) or the Office of the Taxpayer Advocate (also available by phone at (877)...
How to Use Online Banking
When it comes to monitoring your bank accounts, online banking is a great option. Since many new online-only banks are popping up, understanding how to access your accounts online is an important tool. Setting up your online account, locating and using he...
How to Define Your Family Values
Your values are your moral and ethical principles. Values are often a guide for the decisions you make and how you choose to live your life. You most likely have a pretty good sense of what your individual values are. It can be a little more complex to tr...