How To
How to Choose a Pet
You want a pet, but you aren't sure which kind to choose. Keeping a pet is a big responsibility, and it can entail a long-term commitment. Each animal has its own physical and emotional needs, and you must be prepared to fulfill those needs. Do your resea...
How to Have a Pleasant Facial Expression
Having a pleasant facial expression is a small change that can have a very positive affect on your life. It can be the difference between making friends, getting a job, starting a relationship, or getting help throughout the day. In order to have a pleasa...
How to Get Out of Quicksand
You're hiking alone in the wilderness, lost in your thoughts, when suddenly you find yourself trapped in quicksand and sinking fast. Certain muddy death? Not quite. While quicksand isn't nearly as dangerous as it looks in the movies, it is a real phenomen...
Effective Ways to Improve Your Communication Skills
Have you ever dealt with a simple misunderstanding that could have been resolved with more communication? Effective communication is about expressing your feelings clearly and concisely while listening to another person's body language and perspectives. S...
How to Wash Your Hands
Good handwashing practices are essential for protecting yourself and other people from the germs, chemicals, and dirt that can accumulate on your hands throughout the day. There are some situations where handwashing is necessary, but you may be able to us...
How to Plant a Tree
If you're preparing to plant a tree, congratulations! Adding even one new tree to our environment makes a significant and positive impact. But how do you properly plant the tree to ensure it grows and thrives? In this article, we'll walk you through the e...
How to Shoot a Handgun
Despite what Hollywood would have you believe, shooting a handgun with precision requires balance, technique, and practice. Even if you're an experienced shooter of long guns, shooting a handgun accurately requires a different set of skills. Read on for a...
How to Dry Flowers
Would you like to keep your house full of flowers right through the winter? You can dry your favorite blossoms at home and do exactly that. There are many ways to dry flowers, and part of the fun is experimenting to find out which works best for each spec...
How to Find a Current Address for Someone
You fell out of touch with an old friend or distant relative, and now all you have is their name and an outdated address. Fortunately, there are all kinds of ways you can find someone's current address, and most of them only require a computer and the per...
How to Prepare and Give a Speech
Being asked to prepare and give a speech can seem really intimidating when you've never done it before. Don't worry! You'll be a public speaking pro in no time if you follow these simple tips.
How to Beat Drug Addiction
Having a drug addiction can make you feel as though there's no hope for getting better. But no matter how bad things have gotten, you can beat your addiction with perseverance and patience. Start by defining your reasons for quitting, since that will help...
How to Ask a Guy to Homecoming
If you’re tired of waiting around for your dream guy to pop the question, break tradition and ask him yourself! There are tons of fun ways you can ask a guy to homecoming and make him feel special. Keep reading to get a few ideas on how you can land a dat...
How to Use a Sewing Machine: Setup, Threading, Stitching & More
Sewing machines might look complex if you’ve never used one before, but once you’ve got the basics down, you can tackle any sewing project! We interviewed professional tailors and put together a complete guide to using a sewing machine, from identifying t...
How to Ask for a Phone Number
Asking for someone's phone number usually comes fairly early in the dating process, but it can still be seriously intimidating! When you ask for someone's number, you face the possibility of embarrassment from rejection, which can sting even if you barely...
How to Hook Up a DVD Player Through a VHS Recorder and TV
It's easy to hook all your video together. This is especially useful if you don't have a "home theatre system" or your TV is an older one with only antenna input.
How to Play Footsie
Footsie is an intimate and playful way to flirt. It's usually done secretly when others are around, which makes it a little extra mischievous and fun. When playing footsie, make sure you partner is willing and that your feet and/or socks are clean. To pla...