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How to Fix a Car That Doesn't Start
If you find that your car won’t start, there are a number of issues that may be the culprit. The three primary categories that you should address first are the starter and battery, fuel delivery, and ignition. Chances are that if your vehicle won’t star...
How to Make Glitter Shoes
Glitter shoes are super glam, adding more than a touch of sparkle to any outfit. Whether it's Dorothy's silver shoes you're after, or a sparkly pump for a special event, why not skip the effort of trekking through multiple shoe stores in vain pursuit of t...
How to Make a Cup of Tea Using the Microwave
Although using the microwave to make a cup of tea is not the ideal way to make tea, it does reduce the time wasted waiting for water to boil on the stove top and can be convenient in workplaces or when you are parched and just want your tea "now". Here is...
How to Shave Your Arms
Men and women shave their arms for a variety of reasons. Athletes, such as swimmers, runners, and cyclists, shave their arms to shave milliseconds off their race times. Bodybuilders shave their arms to look more aesthetically pleasing at competitions. Oth...
How to Enable Automatic Logon in Windows XP
You can enable automatic logon on any personal Windows XP computer by disabling your password under your personal user account or by editing the registry directly. Enabling automatic logon bypasses your Welcome screen and takes you straight to your deskto...
How to Appreciate Black Metal
Black Metal is a chaotic style of music that wickedly picks the strings of your darker, more primal side.[1] X Research source Bennett, Andy, and Steve Waksman. The Sage Handbook of Popular Music. Los Angeles, CA: Sage, 2015. 485. Print. However,...
How to Get Ready for a Date
When preparing for a date, it's well-known that you should get showered and put on some nice clothes, but there are other things that you should do as you get ready to make sure everything goes smoothly. Getting ready also involves some coordinating with...
How to Find a Leak in Your Swimming Pool
It's natural for your pool to lose some water to evaporation, some to splash out, and some to backwashing your filter. But if you routinely need to add more than two inches of water to your pool per week, you may have a leak. Uh oh, right? Not so fast. Be...
13 Tips For Appearing Smarter
You only get one chance for a first impression. Look smart by choosing clean, well-fitting clothes, and maintaining good hygiene and posture. Act smart by building your knowledge base, commenting only on topics you're knowledgeable about, and asking insig...
How to Eat In Class
It’s hard to focus on what your teacher’s saying when you’re sitting in class on an empty stomach. Eating gives you energy, which makes it easier to focus and learn. That’s why it’s important to eat a good breakfast and lunch on school days. But if you mi...
How to Deal With Verbal Bullying
Being bullied is not a good feeling. People of all ages are bullied; perhaps you're an adult being harassed by someone on the job, or maybe you're a teen being talked down to at school. Remember that any amount of bullying, whether once a day or once a mo...
How to End a Conversation Without Being Rude
Even when a conversation is interesting, you sometimes have to end it before the other person is ready. If someone has been talking too long, you'll need to find a way to tactfully wrap things up. Luckily, there are many ways you can gracefully exit a co...
How to Develop Your Own Handwriting Style
Get your writing noticed by having your own unique handwriting style. Perhaps you want to clean up your writing because it is sloppy or hard to read, or maybe you are looking to develop a unique and memorable writing style. Either way, developing your own...
How to Help Your Dog Whelp or Deliver Puppies
If your dog is pregnant, you should know what to expect during labor and how to help if necessary. Certain pure breeds can have more problems during the birth process. If you have a bulldog or a pug, for example, it’s crucial to prepare. For all breeds th...
How to Sneak Into an R‐Rated Movie
If you’re tired of being limited to watching animated movies at the movie theater, you might be wondering how you could slip into an R-rated one that you really want to see. While it goes against the rules and there’s a risk factor involved, you may be ab...
How to Date a Man with Kids
So you've met the man of your dreams...and he's got kids. Maybe kids weren’t part of your initial plan. How do you deal with the situation? There are a lot of ways that you could react to discovering that he has children, but if he truly is the man of you...