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How to Hit the Lower Notes on a Flute
On a flute, the lower notes can be harder to play than the higher ones. It just depends on what kind of flute player you are. You could have more trouble playing higher notes than lower notes. Here are some suggestions for making low range notes sound goo...
How to Copy Computer Games from CD to Your Hard Drive
This wikiHow teaches you how to create a digital copy of a game disc on your hard drive. That way you no longer have to insert a physical disc to play. This copy (also called a disc image) can be “mounted” in Windows 8 and 10 without the need of a third-p...
How to Improve Your Sales
The ability to sell someone something - whether it's a product, a service, or an idea - is the fundamental skill at the core of many, many jobs in the business world (especially ones with commission-based pay). When it comes to closing a sale, it's not al...
How to Make Dried Fruit
Dried fruit is a good source of nutrients and is filled with vitamins and minerals. It is also rich in natural sugar. You can dry a wide variety of fruits, including grapes (sultanas, currants and raisins), apples (sliced), apricots, pears, peaches, figs,...
How to Smell Nice
If you tend to sweat a lot or notice that you have a strong body odor, it might be time to switch up your hygiene routine. Staying fresh all day every day can be a challenge, but with a few simple tips, you can keep your odor under control. Here are 9 tr...
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 Make Text Invisible on a Web Page
Making the text the same color as the background on a webpage, you can insert secret messages in so-called "invisible ink." Now you can use this on your webpage. Highlight the space in front of this sentence to reveal the hidden message.( This is what it...
How to Choose a Debt Management Program
If your finances have taken a turn for the worse and you find yourself drowning in debt, a debt management program may help you keep your head above water. These programs, also known as debt management plans or DMPs, are a form of debt relief in which a c...
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 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 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 Prepare for a Babysitting Job
Babysitting is a great way for preteens and teenagers to make some extra money. If you have already booked a babysitting job you'll need to prepare for it, especially if it is your first time. It's a lot of responsibility, but with a little forethought,...