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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 Do Quick Chores Your Parents Will Appreciate
Whether you are trying to convince your parents that you are more responsible, or just want to butter them up to ask for a new phone or a raise in your allowance, doing additional chores is a great way to show them that you are willing to help out. Try do...
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 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 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 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 Perform a Titration
A titration is a technique used in chemistry to help determine the concentration of a reactant mixed within an unknown solution. The process involves adding a known solution to the unknown solution until a reaction occurs. Most often, this reaction is a c...
How to Be Big and Beautiful
In today's society it is hard to be accepted as an obese or even overweight "attractive" female, but there are certain steps you can take to make yourself feel more attractive and consequently for other people to be attracted to you.