How To
How to Prepare a Humidor
Owning a humidor is a great way to preserve the flavor of your cigars and prolong their life. Before you can begin using your humidor, you need to do some prep work. You will need to season the humidor and assure the humidity levels are adequate to safely...
How to Make Your Eyes Water
When your eyes water, fluid comes from your tear glands, which are also called lacrimal glands, to help protect your eyes from the elements and irritants.[1] X Research source Your eyes can also tear up as a result of intense emotion or phys...
How to Use Affect and Effect
Do you have trouble deciding when to use affect and when to use effect? This is a common and understandable problem in English because the two words sound remarkably similar (if not identical) and have related - though distinct - meanings. Luckily, it's e...
How to Catch Pike
Pike, or Esox, are a freshwater fish that are known for their elongated bodies and sharp teeth. Native to North America and parts of Eurasia, these fish are predatory by nature and will chase down large bait with relative ease. To reel in pike, you need t...
How to Destroy a Hard Drive
Do you have an inaccessible or otherwise worthless hard drive filled with sensitive data? Do you want to be sure that data never sees the light of day? Once you’ve wiped your hard drive, consider one of these options to further protect your data. This wik...
How to Stop Speeding
Speeding is not only against the law, but also wastes gas and increases the risk of accidents. To solve speeding, it’s important to identify the source of the problem. You may not pay enough attention to the speed limit, feel stressed out, or didn’t give...
How to Clean Your Fingernails
Looking for some creative nail-cleaning tips? Fingernails are like magnets for dirt, grime, and grease. But with a little extra care, you can keep them looking healthy and feeling strong. We're teaching you everything you need to know—so read on and learn...
How to Read Binary
Trying to read a string of binary 1's and 0's can seem a daunting task. However, with a bit of logic we can figure out what they mean. Humans have adapted to use a base ten number system simply because we have ten fingers. Computers, on the other hand (no...
How to Create a Mailing List for Blogger
When you create a new blog entry in Blogger, you may want to alert all your friends and family. Blogger only has the option to send an e-mail to a single address. Using Google Groups you can forward this e-mail to a whole list of people.
How to Remove Ball Point Pen Stains from Cotton
The pen you had in your pocket leaked, or you wiped your sleeve across a page of ink that was not dry yet. Now you have a stain on your favorite cotton shirt or pair of jeans! If you just toss the garment in the wash as usual, the stain will likely become...
How to Calm a Nervous Dog in the Car
It's important to be able to take your dog in the car without a lot of fuss. However, this can be a bit of a problem if your dog is nervous in cars. Whether you simply need to take a nervous dog on a short trip to the vet or you need to take it on a long...
How to Become a Success
While there is no single secret to success, successful people do have many traits and habits in common with one another. Emulating the habits of successful people, and theorizing how to be more productive in your own life, can help you become successful...
How to Cross the Street
You probably cross the street several times a day as you travel to the places you need to go. While it may be a normal part of your day, crossing the street can also be very dangerous, as cars travel very fast. Fortunately, you can stay safe while you’re...
How to Sneak Out of Your Second Story Window
Although it can be dangerous, sneaking out of your second story window is sometimes necessary if you want to have a bit of fun. There are a few different ways to sneak out of your window, so pick whichever method works best for you. Always be careful and...
How to Create Icons: It’s Easier Than You Might Think!
Customizing your icons is a great way to add personality to your desktop! Make your computer feel more “you” with the help of an editing software. This tutorial uses GIMP, but any layer-based photo editor will work. This wikiHow article will show you how...
How to Get Your Girlfriend's Mom to Like You
Your relationship is getting kind of serious and now your girlfriend wants you to meet her mom. How do you make a good impression and win her mom over so she likes you? Don't worry—we've put together the best tips for impressing your girlfriend's mom, inc...