How To
How to Get Rid of Mice and Rats
Mice and rats are well known to never pay rent or restock the toilet paper, which makes them even worse roommates than most humans. If these furry monsters are wreaking havoc on your home, a two-part approach works best. Lay out enough traps (live or leth...
How to Make Your Hands Soft Like a Baby
Daily life can result in callouses on your fingers and palms. Rough skin can be caused by drying, chapping, and your skin's response to ordinary chemicals. If you want to make your skin soft like a baby, there are easy home treatments that you can try you...
How to Learn Cantonese
Cantonese is a language spoken by people primarily in southeast China and Hong Kong, as well as by Chinese immigrants all over the world.[1] X Research source Cantonese has a reputation as a difficult language to learn, especially if you're...
How to Win at Voltorb Flip
Voltorb Flip is a minigame in the new Pokémon versions, HeartGold and SoulSilver. While it is a game of chance, there are a few things you can do to significantly increase the chances of winning.
How to Draw Flames
Drawing flames can be tricky since they don’t have one solid form or color, but there are some simple tricks you can use to make it easier. Try drawing a single flickering flame first so you can get used to using the right shapes and colors. Then, practic...
How to Gut a Trout
Fishing for trout? Learn how to gut a trout so you can cook and eat your catch at home. Follow the instructions in this article to make sure that you know the right way to catch and gut a trout.
12 Ways to Bug Your Teacher
It's challenging, but not impossible, to annoy teachers without getting in trouble. The key to this process is knowing the limits of your teacher’s patience. At first, your annoying behavior will slightly grate on them, but gradually, they will tolerate y...
How to Prepare Cumin Tea
Though cumin traces back its origin back to Egypt, it is widely used by the Indians. Cumin treats sore throats, colds, arthritis, and also aids in digestion.[1] X Research source Cumin is even known as the natural detoxifier. The benefits of...
How to Get Hair Dye Stain out of Linoleum
Since most people dye their hair in the bathroom, staining a linoleum floor or counter is a common experience. Even though hair dye can leave a dark, stubborn stain that can be difficult to remove with normal cleaners, there are several ways to remove hai...
How to Floss With Braces
As any orthodontist will tell you, while flossing can be difficult when you have traditional metal braces, it's more important than ever to keep the gaps in your teeth clean when you have these devices. Luckily, whether you're working with good-old-fashio...
How to Play "Happy Birthday" on the Piano
Hoping to liven up a friend or loved one's birthday party with a rendition of "Happy Birthday"? Playing this famous tune is fairly simple—all you need is some basic piano knowledge to really nail this piece. We've walked you through everything you need to...
How to Sex Tortoises
Just bought a tortoise and wondering whether your new friend is male or female? Your tortoise is unlikely to just come right out and tell you, so you’ll need to do some investigation. Even if you don’t know what species your tortoise is, there are a few w...
How to Identify Military Rank (US Army)
U.S. Army uniforms and gear can vary based on rank and occasion. The easiest way to identity rank is to look for the insignia that each member of the Army will display on his or her uniform. Insignia will be unique to each rank, and the insignia of office...
How to Make a Platform Game in Game Maker
This will require a little bit of experience with Game Maker. Don't do this for your first game.
How to Calculate Variance
What is variance? Variance is a measure of how spread out a data set is, and we calculate it by finding the average of each data point's squared difference from the mean.[1] X Research source It's useful when creating statistical models sinc...
How to Calculate Covariance
Covariance is a statistical calculation that helps you understand how two sets of data are related to each other. For example, suppose anthropologists are studying the heights and weights of a population of people in some culture. For each person in the s...