How To
How to Dance the Polka Step-by-Step
Polka is a fun partner dance originating from central and eastern European folk dances. In America, it is most often danced among immigrant communities and at ballroom dances as a specialty dance, though many families with European ties dance the polka a...
How to Change a Bicycle Brake Cable
Replacing the brake cable is a key aspect of routine bicycle maintenance. While it’s a little tricky, there’s no need to rush to a bike mechanic if your cable is past its prime. Inspect the inner cable and outer housing regularly, and replace them once a...
Mastering Mind-bending Math Tricks (An In-depth Guide for Beginners)
Grab your cape and top hat, because you're about to create magic. Math magic! All of those math tricks you've seen performed by friends, teachers, and YouTubers...they're actually much easier to learn than you'd think. And you're in luck, because we're wa...
How to Tighten a Loose Input Jack on a Stratocaster Guitar
The input jack on any electric guitar - not just a Strat - will come loose at some point, affecting the connection between the guitar and amp. This can make it sound like the guitar is constantly switching on and off when you're playing. This article will...
How to Take Out Carpet
Removing old carpet is the first step toward having something besides old, stained carpet as your floor. Even if you are hiring someone to install new flooring, you may want to pull out the old carpet yourself. You can generally save yourself a bit of mon...
How to Help a Friend Who Has Been Raped
Helping a friend through a rape might seem impossibly hard. When a person experiences a traumatic event, it can be easy to imagine the many components and facets to the healing process. With sexual assault and rape being a topic society is uncomfortable t...
How to Respond to a Road Raged Driver
Most drivers have cut someone off, slowed traffic, or somehow angered another driver at some point. In many stressful road situations, unfortunately, a simple error can trigger disproportionately angry and dangerous responses from other drivers. By minimi...
How to Deal With Sexual Harassment in School
The definition of sexual harassment is unwelcome words or conduct of a sexual nature that have the purpose or effect of creating an embarrassing, hostile, humiliating or offensive environment for the victim. If you are a victim of sexual harassment, it is...
How to Play Outside
Don’t worry if your parents tell you to go outside -- there are so many fun outdoor activities you can try! If you're by yourself, you can build a fort, play with your pets, or do something creative. If you get bored, invite your friends over to play with...
How to Enjoy Walking
For some, walking is a difficult task. You may have excuses like, "I'm too tired" or, "I'm missing my favorite program." Meanwhile, you're missing out on a nice outdoor activity and the chance to destress and upgrade your health. With an open mind, the ri...
How to Freeze Eggs
Eggs can usually be stored for a few weeks if covered in the refrigerator. However, sometimes you just have too many eggs to use before they go bad, or you have used the egg whites in a recipe but don't want to eat the egg yolk right away. Follow the inst...
How to Write 100 Reasons Why You Love Someone
This is a romantic and creative way to tell your true love how he or she is special to you. It may take only a few hours, but could take weeks, or even longer, but in the end, you may even surprise yourself with what you learn!
How to Deal With a Minor Car Accident
Getting in a car accident can be scary, even if it’s just a minor one. Even if no one is hurt, there are still a few key steps you need to take to protect yourself and your insurance rates. It’s okay to feel nervous or freaked out after an accident—just t...
5 Simple Tricks to Rescue Wine and Whiskey from Broken Corks
After a long day of work, you want nothing more than to pop open a bottle of cab and unwind. You’re seconds away from wine time when—rats!—the cork breaks in half as you’re pulling it out of the bottle. Thankfully, there are plenty of ways to get that stu...
How to Leave a Group of Friends
Friendships don’t always last. If you have a group of friends who are domineering, annoying, or otherwise bad for your health, you should rightly think about leaving them. Leaving a group of friends can be sudden or gradual. When you leave a group of f...
How to Eat a Cookie
Cookies, which are also called biscuits in some parts of the world, are small, flat baked goods that are made from a sweet, flour-based dough. Cookies are a very versatile dessert that can be made with nuts, chocolate chips, dried fruit, or other sweet or...