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How to Find Yourself
"To find yourself first learn about yourself." Finding the real you is an enlightening experience. You become self-sufficient and do things for yourself, for once. It's a hard feeling to put into words, but when you don't know who you are, it's hard to ig...
How to Teach Yourself a New Language
Learning a new language just takes dedication and practice! If you're looking to teach yourself a foreign language, there are tons of resources and tips to help you get started. We've put together a guide to point you to the right course materials and str...
How to Write a Sonnet
Though as a general rule, the sonnet is defined as having 14 lines and an iambic pentameter meter, there's a significant difference between the two most common forms of the sonnet: the Shakespearean (aka English) and Petrarchan (aka Italian) sonnets. This...
How to Install a Power Supply
This wikiHow teaches you how to install a power supply for a Windows desktop computer. The power supply is what facilitates the flow of power from an electrical source to the other components of the computer. Keep in mind that if your computer came pre-as...
How to Buy a House
Purchasing a house is an incredible accomplishment and one of the biggest steps you’ll take during your life. Though the process may seem overwhelming, breaking everything down will help you keep your head straight while hunting for the house of your drea...
How to Organize Receipts
Organizing receipts can seem like a daunting task, especially if you have paper slips lying all over your home. While there’s no right or wrong way to sort your receipts, you can try experimenting with different organizational methods to see which one bes...
How to Build a Pond Filter System
While there are commercial pond filter systems you can purchase, many people choose to build their own to save money. You can put together a surprisingly capable pond filtration system using commonly found household tools and a few components purchased fr...
How to Check Your Blood Pressure with a Sphygmomanometer
It's a good idea to have your blood pressure checked regularly. However, if you suffer from "white coat hypertension" — a state of anxiety which causes your blood pressure to skyrocket as soon as you are approached by a medical professional wearing a drea...
How to Ask Someone to Prom
Asking someone to prom (also known as "Promposing") can be both exciting and scary. If you've picked the person you know you want to go to prom with, but have no idea how to ask them, don't worry! You can learn some proposing basics, discover some great w...
How to Become a Singer Even if Your Parents Don't Want You to
You love to sing and you’re good at it, too! You know this is what you want to do for the rest of your life, but maybe your parents don’t quite agree. Don’t abandon your dream just yet, though. There are lots of things you can do to become a singer on you...
How to Determine Directions to North, South, East, and West
Being able to determine the cardinal directions using various methods can help you win orienteering challenges, help you find your way if you’re turned around, or could even save your neck if you’re lost alone somewhere. There are some easy ways to figure...
A Guide to Writing & Delivering an Appropriate Eulogy
A eulogy is a speech given at a memorial service in memory of the deceased. Being asked to deliver one may seem overwhelming at first, but you don't have to be a great writer or orator to deliver a heartfelt and meaningful eulogy that captures the essence...
How to Slow Dance
The "slow dance" is different than the typically upbeat sets enjoyed in the course of the average dance. It allows for a flirty or possibly romantic moment with your partner. If you would like to be able to master this skill, you just have to learn a few...
How to Unlock the Hood of Your Car
If you need to open the hood of your vehicle to do some basic maintenance and you’ve never done it before or the hood is stuck, you may need a little help. Worry not—we’ll walk you through the process from the most basic steps to what to do if the latch i...
How to Prepare a Speech
Preparing a speech isn't difficult if you have a process you can follow. There are tried-and-true steps for putting together a talk, so relax and read on to get your speech in order and your speech anxiety under control.
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