How To
How to Stop a Dog from Snoring
There are many different factors that can contribute to a dog's snoring, from the positioning of the head to the breed of the animal. Because there are so many factors that can cause snoring, there are also many solutions to help manage your pet's snoring...
How to Be Antisocial
Antisocial behavior can mean different things in different contexts, so it's important to distinguish between the different senses of the word. Sometimes introverts need to disengage a bit from our social lives and live more solitary existences, while cli...
How to Blow Dry Curly Hair
Curly hair can be beautiful type of hair to have. Unfortunately, it is also one of the more difficult hair types to take care of. Blow drying your curls is often a long and frustrating process, but it doesn’t have to be. To dry your hair for the best effe...
How to Develop More Sensitive Taste Buds
Whether you fancy yourself as a great cook or simply want to get more enjoyment out of your meals, you may want to develop sensitive taste buds. Beyond simply tasting the difference between bitter, salty and sweet, the ability to detect subtle flavors in...
How to Do a Back Handspring at Home
The back handspring is a gymnastics or cheer leading skill that allows you to connect skills or transition into more complicated skills. However, it does take a bit of practice to master the back handspring, and you should have a solid back bend, handstan...
How to Pronounce Oregon
If you haven't heard a native Oregonian say "Oregon" out loud, you might not know how to pronounce it. Just remember that it's OR-eg-in, not "OR-e-gawn." Place the stress on the first syllable, and keep the "g" hard, as in "gun". You can say "OR-ih-g-in"...
How to Become Fashionable
Ever look at street-style pics of celebrities or spot a well-dressed person and wonder "How can I look like that?" The secret to becoming fashionable is so much easier than you think. Great style isn't about wearing the trendiest or most expensive clothes...
How to Win at Voltorb Flip
Voltorb Flip is a minigame in the new Pokémon versions, HeartGold and SoulSilver. While it is a game of chance, there are a few things you can do to significantly increase the chances of winning.
How to Draw Flames
Drawing flames can be tricky since they don’t have one solid form or color, but there are some simple tricks you can use to make it easier. Try drawing a single flickering flame first so you can get used to using the right shapes and colors. Then, practic...
How to Cure Goldfish Dropsy
Dropsy disease results when the kidneys fail to work properly causing fluid retention and swelling of the goldfish's belly. In late stages of dropsy disease, the scales of the goldfish will protrude outwards. When you observe these symptoms in a sick gold...
How to Encourage Your Cat to Go to Sleep
Most cats will sleep up to 16 hours a day and, contrary to popular belief, are not nocturnal. They are actually crepuscular which means they are most active at dawn and dusk. Unfortunately, if you're a pet owner, you're most likely asleep at dawn or getti...
How to Become Better when You Are Sick
No one likes being sick. From the runny nose and scratchy throat of a cold to the fever and vomiting of the flu, being sick can seriously slow you down. Since there isn't a cure for either the cold or flu, you just have to get through the 3 to 10 days tha...
How to Keep Hamster Teeth Healthy
Are you worried about your fuzzy friend's dental health? Hamsters are great pets that are typically easy to care for. However, they are prone to dental problems because their front teeth grow consistently throughout life. If hamsters don't wear down their...
How to Clean Aquarium Decorations
Fish are very easy pets to keep, and an aquarium is a beautiful addition to a home. However, fish tanks need to be maintained in order to stay healthy and keep looking good. If you’ve placed decorations in your fish tank, you need to clean them as part of...
Checking an Electric Motor with a Multimeter (Plus, Troubleshooting Tips)
Got an electric motor that just won’t start? Or, maybe it starts up but is underpowered or sounds like it’s struggling. No matter what your electric motor is powering, there are easy ways to test it, both with a multimeter and visually. To see why your el...
How to Play "Happy Birthday" on the Piano
Hoping to liven up a friend or loved one's birthday party with a rendition of "Happy Birthday"? Playing this famous tune is fairly simple—all you need is some basic piano knowledge to really nail this piece. We've walked you through everything you need to...