How To
How to Redecorate Your Room
Your bedroom should be a relaxing space that you can come to after a long day. If you're feeling bored of the decor in your bedroom, it's easy to make a change to freshen up the room. When you're ready to redecorate your bedroom, decide on a budget and ke...
How to Earn a Black Belt
It may take a lot of work, time, and effort, but earning a black belt in your system of choice is a worthy endeavor. Although a black belt is not often the highest grade level it is perceived to be, it does signify some expertise in the practice, as well...
How to Be a Good Friend to Someone with Gender Dysphoria
When your friend experiences gender dysphoria, you might not understand exactly what they’re going through if you’re a cisgender person. That’s totally okay—you can still support them, and you can take steps to educate yourself about their experience as y...
How to Grow Long Hair if You Are a Black Woman
As an female of African descent, you may think that your hair is too fragile to grow long. Don't worry! You can grow long, lustrous hair by putting more effort into your hair care regimen and styling correctly.
How to Be Fashionable at a Pool Party
Pool parties are a great way to mingle and enjoy a day in the summer sun, but what on earth do you wear? You want to look and feel fashionable, but comfort and practicality are just as important! Don’t worry, we’ll walk you through a variety of great opti...
How to Locate a Leak in an Air Mattress
Air mattresses are a convenient, easy to store, and flexible item to have when company shows up to spend the night. Even a tiny leak will leave the sleeper flat on the floor by morning. Finding leaks can be like looking for a needle in a haystack, though...
How to Increase the Horsepower of Your 4 Cylinder Car
Four cylinder engines are among the most versatile in modern vehicles, but you may be disappointed with the power they produce. Fortunately, there are a number of ways to pull more power out of the four-cylinder motor in your car or truck. Depending on...
How to Perform a Full Twisting Layout
To do a full twisting layout, you have to do a back layout while twisting all the way around in the air so that you land facing the same direction you started from, just as you would while doing a regular back layout. To complete this advanced gymnastics...
The Best Way to Clean Your Blender
Cleaning a blender is easy if you clean it right after you use it! You can scrub it with a sponge for a deep clean, or you can blend water with dish soap for a quick and efficient clean. If you can't clean the blender immediately, then at least fill it wi...
How to Use Microsoft Word 2007
Microsoft Word 2007 is relatively new and improved from earlier versions. Maybe you're used to the older or newer updated versions of Microsoft Office Word? This article shows you how to use this particular edition of MS Word.
The Best Secret Hiding Spots in Your Room
If you have a love note, a diary, or another secret object you want to keep away from nosy parents, siblings, or roommates, you’ll have to get creative. Avoid obvious hiding spots and make sure you keep track of the spots you choose. Common items, like pi...
How to Plant Lettuce
Are you a romaine lover, or more of an iceberg person? Regardless of the variety you choose, lettuce is a hardy crop that grows well in most regions. The seeds are started indoors and planted just after the first frost. With luck, you'll be able to make a...
How to Contribute to Wikipedia
Wikipedia is a free encyclopedia project, written collaboratively by volunteers. Many people view Wikipedia articles every day, but don't contribute. This how-to will show you what you can do to constructively edit Wikipedia.
How to Synchronize a Wii Remote to the Console
Synchronizing a Wii remote with a console allows the remote to be able to communicate with the console, either temporarily or permanently. The controller you get with the system is already synchronized, but if you use any new controllers, you must synchro...
How to Have a Bonfire
Bonfires provide a great atmosphere for outdoor events such as parties or Halloween celebrations. And as long as they are conducted safely and comply with any local or governmental regulations, they are relatively easy to organize. Just don't forget your...
How to Talk Like a Pirate
September 19 is the "International Talk Like a Pirate Day." Any seadog worth their salt knows that to talk like a pirate, ye must know their lingo and adopt a scurvy pirate accent. Talkin' like a pirate is more than just yellin' "arr" whenever ye feel lik...