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How to Order Checks
Paper checks are one of the most common ways to issue payments, whether from a business or personal checking account. It is important that your contact and financial information is accurately displayed on each check to ensure that your payment is accepted...
How to Borrow Money from a Friend
Borrowing money from a friend seems like it should be easier and more flexible than trying to get a bank loan. However, adding money to a friendship can be a recipe for disaster if done hastily. Before asking your buddy for a loan, consider whether this i...
How to Treat a Human Bite
Human bites are some of the most underestimated wounds because many people falsely think that they cannot be as dangerous as animal bites.[1] X Trustworthy Source PubMed Central Journal archive from the U.S. National Institutes of Health Go t...
How to Communicate Effectively in a Job Interview
Getting an interview is an exciting and important step in getting hired. The interview will be focused on a conversation aimed at discovering more about your personality, skills and qualifications. Communicating well during your interview is a critical...
How to Display Art
Art! It brings an element of vibrancy into your home or office. Your choice of art often reflects your own personality, your tastes, your aspirations…little wonder then that not only the choice of art, but also its display requires a lot of care.
How to Choose Travel Insurance
You’re pretty sure everything you need for your trip is all ready. Everything’s secured, except you. If you’re traveling either domestically or internationally, travel insurance can help cover lost luggage, missed flights, medical expenses, and even cance...
How to Avoid Getting Chicken Pox While Helping an Infected Person
The chickenpox is a common childhood disease that is highly infectious. The disease is caused by a virus called varicella zoster, which usually causes a mild and not life-threatening illness. However, the illness can be severe and possibly even fatal for...
How to Convert Knots to Miles Per Hour
A knot is a rate of speed used to determine how many nautical miles per hour something is travelling. This measurement is usually used to measure distances over the sea, and so it is helpful to convert knots to miles per hour, since this is a land rate mo...
How to Avoid Physical Education Class
When it comes to favorite classes at school, physical education class may be people's least favorite. Physical education class is also often a required class that needs to be taken in order to graduate. However, you may still be able to find ways that y...
How to Smoke a Turkey
Smoking is a great alternative outdoor cooking method to grilling. Smoking a turkey, though not a task for the impatient cook, is also a good alternative to roasting or frying one. Whether the meteorologist is calling for a nice day or you have been wanti...
How to Boil Milk
Boiling raw milk kills microbes and makes the milk safe to drink. Pasteurized milk is safe to drink cold, but boiling may extend its shelf life. If you just need to heat milk for cooking or to enjoy a warm cup, scalding it is faster and easier.
How to Decide Whether It Is Safe to Escape During a Fire
If you find yourself trapped in a burning home or building, do not panic. There are some important safety rules to remember that will aid you in making good decisions and increase your chance of getting yourself and others out safely. If you have recently...
How to Cook Vegetables
There are many different ways to cook vegetables, so even if you only like a handful of veggies, you can still eat them a different way every night of the week. Almost any vegetable can be eaten raw, but cooking them makes the nutrients easier to digest,...
How to Sew a Cutlery Pouch for a Lunchbox
One easy way to reduce waste in your lunchbox is to carry a real fork, knife, and spoon. This sturdy, reusable pouch takes only minutes to make, and it keeps your cutlery clean and separate from other items in your lunch. The sandwich-bag style closure ho...
How to Harvest Cranberries
Cranberries should probably be called the ruby of North America. These wonderful little berries have been delighting North American taste buds for thousands of years. A relative to the blueberry, cranberries grow like some blueberries do--on low-lying vin...
How to Use Google Translate: Complete Beginner's Guide
Did you come across a language you don't understand? Whether you're learning something new or want quick information, you can use Google Translate on your computer or phone to translate text into a language you know. In this article, we'll teach you how t...