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How to Address Envelopes to Japan
Depending on your home country, the way you address envelopes might be completely different from how it’s done in Japan. Generally, address information is organized from large to small in Japanese. How this info is formatted will depend largely on whether...
How to Get Bad Smells out of Leather
Leather is a material made of tanned animal hide. It is used to make jackets, furniture, shoes, purses, belts and many other products. Although leather is a very durable material, it is more difficult to clean than natural or synthetic fibers. Leather gra...
How to Help Yourself & Your Mental Health
Many scientists believe that nearly half of the things that make you happy are within your control. Wellbeing causes positive feelings, but positive feelings also cause wellbeing. Investing in your happiness and wellbeing creates a positive feedback loop...
How to Survive a Date when There's No Chemistry
Sometimes you meet someone on a first date and quickly realize that the two of you have no chemistry. What is the socially acceptable way to handle this oftentimes awkward situation? While your first reaction may be to call off the date immediately, go ho...
How to Tell if a Cockatiel Is Male or Female
Cockatiels are a native Australian bird, cousins to others such as the Galah and black cockatoo. Adult cockatiels with the "normal grey" coloration, a grey body with yellow head, are relatively easy to distinguish based on their plumage. Other cockatiel c...
How to Buy Door Knobs
Finding the right doorknob might seem difficult at first. However, your search only requires consideration of a few factors. Focusing on location, function, and style will allow you to choose fitting doorknobs for your rooms.Whether you are maintaining yo...
How to Keep a Garden Hose from Freezing
During times of cold weather, your garden hose can freeze if you leave it outside, especially if water remains inside the hose. When your garden hose freezes, the expansion of the water inside your hose can cause holes to form and weaken the lining of you...
How to Graph in MATLAB
This article is meant to give new users to MATLAB a basic introduction to graphing data. It is not meant to cover every detail of graphing in MATLAB, but should cover enough to get you started. This introduction assumes no previous experience in program...
How to Take an Inch off Your Waist
Losing any amount of weight, which in turn will allow you to lose inches, is hard work and takes time. There is no magic formula that will make it happen quickly or easily, but the effort is worth it. There are, however, a few 'tricks' you could consider...
How to Apply Almond Oil to Hair
Almond oil contains all kinds of healthy ingredients for hair like Omega-3 fatty acids, phospholipids, vitamin E, and magnesium. Using almond oil nourishes and strengthens your hair, and is optimal for treating hair loss and damaged hair. A few drops go a...
How to Date Someone You Aren't Attracted To
Dating someone you have a fiery attraction to can be extremely exciting. However, you shouldn’t shut yourself off from someone just because you don’t feel that sense of passion right away. Dating someone who you’re not initially drawn to can be an eye-o...
How to Become an Au Pair in Europe
The practice of opening one's home to an au pair began in Europe after World War II. Women's emancipation meant that more women were taking jobs, and there was a great demand for childcare. Although the word au pair itself dates back to 1897, the meaning...
How to Talk to Your Daughter About Puberty
Talking about bodies, puberty, and sex can be stressful for a parent, but it doesn't have to be. Girls today hit puberty earlier than ever before, typically beginning with the growth of pubic and armpit hair followed by breast buds and, later, menarche or...
How to Dress Like a Little Kid for Halloween
Halloween is fast approaching and you're looking for a costume that is quick and easy and will get a few laughs: why not put together some old, out of style clothes and go as a little kid? Your friends will get a kick out of seeing you flopping around in...
How to Choose Toys for Children
Choosing toys for children might seem simple, but there are a lot of factors to take into consideration. It’s important to think about durability, pricing, safety, educational value, and, of course, fun! Choose plush toys and rattles for babies and musica...
How to Get a Second Bachelor's Degree
If you're still in college, getting a second bachelor's degree could be as easy as picking up a second major.[1] X Research source If you've already graduated from college, it's a bit trickier. Getting a second bachelor's degree can be an im...