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How to Write a Script Treatment
A treatment is a summary of a script, which is meant to explain the main points of the plot. It also gives good description of the main characters involved in the story. Treatments have no strict page limit, but shorter is usually better. Treatments are a...
How to Draw Severus Snape
Seemingly Harry's nemesis throughout most of the Harry Potter series, this complex and nuanced character has captured the imagination of every Harry Potter reader. Ultimately, it is revealed that he is a re-doubled agent for the Order of the Phoenix again...
How to Buy Waterproof Shoes
Waterproof shoes are one of the most important pieces of gear you can own if you’re interested in hiking, perform intensive labor in an environment that’s almost always soggy, or live in a location with heavy amounts of rain. However, picking out the perf...
How to Identify a Termite Infestation
You may be able to determine if you have a termite infestation by identifying swarming behavior, finding mud tunnels, and by examining damaged wood. Inspect the tunnels by using a pocketknife to break them open. Even if the tunnels are empty, you may stil...
How to Buy Vegan Wine
Vegan wine may sound like an odd concept. Since wine is made from grapes, why would it contain animal by-products? The truth is that animal ingredients are used in the processing and filtration of most wines. Most vegan wines are not labeled as such, and...
How to Choose the Hospital for Delivery
If you’re pregnant, one of your biggest worries may be thinking about where to deliver your baby. Don’t be overwhelmed—choosing a hospital can actually be a fun activity. While you first have to think about logistics, like whether your doctor works at a p...
How to Strengthen Your Nails
Are your nails brittle and easily broken? Changing a few everyday habits can make a big difference. Treating your nails gently, getting plenty of nutrients and trying a few surprising tricks will have your nails growing strong and fast in no time.
How to Remove Stuck Contact Lenses
Most wearers of contact lenses will, at some point, experience difficulty removing them. This problem is especially common for people who haven't been wearing them for very long. Contact lenses can get stuck because they are dried out from too many hours...
How to Identify Wasps
Wasps are one of the most misunderstood insects out there. In fact, most people picture one kind of wasp—the yellowjacket—when they think of a wasp! In reality, they’re one of the diverse groups of insects out there, and there are all kinds of different w...
Identifying Brown Recluse Spiders: Unique Characteristics
These shy little spiders are most known by their dark-brown violin markings, which is why they're also called "fiddle-back" or "violin" spiders. Although many people are afraid of them and they have a bad reputation, brown recluse bites are actually very...
How to Remove a Fish Smell from a Refrigerator
The key to getting rid of a fish smell in the refrigerator is to empty the fridge and clean everything thoroughly. Then, use deodorizing products like baking soda, fresh coffee grounds, and crumpled newspaper to absorb leftover smells and get rid of the b...
How to Open Linux Firewall Ports: Ubuntu, Debian, & More
Do you need to allow inbound or outbound connections to your Linux system? If you're using firewall software like Iptables, Uncomplicated Firewall (UFW), or Firewalld, you can easily open ports from the command line. For products like ConfigServer Firewal...
How to Create a Uniform Sloped Roof in SketchUp
If you are creating a building that you that has odd dimensions that you want a uniform slope on, read this article to learn how.
How to Get Download Games in the Background (While Xbox Is Off)
Downloading the bytes and bits of an entire game over the internet takes a lot longer than downloading a wikiHow article.[1] X Research source Naturally, your Xbox needs some time to get the game, but this could slow your connection during a...
How to Make Your Hair Look Gray for a Costume
There are several ways to temporarily color your hair gray if you are trying to go all in on a costume. For a quick solution, you can brush talcum powder or white face powder into your hair to coat it, then spray with hairspray to set the powder into your...
How to BS Your Way Through Class and Get a Good Grade
There are many times in class when you either don't feel like working, don't like what you're doing, or don't know what you're doing. That is where the fine art of BSing comes in handy. In this article you will learn how to become a master BSer so it will...