How To
How to Understand Your FICO Credit Score
Most of us know the importance of a good credit score. FICO (Fair Isaac Corporation) credit scores are the most widely used credit scores by lenders and insurers. An estimated 90% of lenders use FICO scores in their decisions.[1] X Research source...
How to Make Time Spent Commuting by Car Efficient
The typical American spends an hour each day commuting to and from work.[1] X Research source With the right strategy, you can reduce your commute time. Even if you can’t, there’s no need to dread your commute or to spend your time cursing a...
How to Tell if a Girl Likes You in School
Sometimes it can be hard to tell if a girl in your school likes you and has a potential romantic interest in you, or if she’s just being nice. Maybe you think you don’t understand the girl, but don’t be worried! She’s probably not much different from you!...
How to Move
Moving can be both one of the most exciting and most stressful experiences of your life. The trick to a painless move is to prepare your bullet-proof moving plan well ahead of schedule and to execute your plan when the time comes. Organization, efficiency...
How to Keep Pets off the Furniture
Pets are wonderful companions that can make any place feel like home. Sometimes, however, pets can become territorial over pieces of furniture, or leave shed fur all over your clean couch or bed. When these inconveniences arise, it's important to teach yo...
How to Perform a Spinning Hook Kick
Prior to the 1970s, spinning kicks were less popular in Taekwondo and were considered too risky to be used by all but the most experienced competitors. Roundhouse and side kicks were dominant for knockouts then, and spinning kicks seemed just too slow and...
How to Pan for Gold
Catch gold fever by panning for your own gold. Take a number from the prospectors of yore and spend an afternoon by a stream, pan in hand. Panning can be rewarding, if done correctly. Follow these steps to learn how to pan for that glittering ore.
How to Prepare for a Camping Trip
Camping is a fun and exciting experience, but to stay organized and safe, you must prepare for the trip.
How to Negotiate
Negotiating is a normal part of life, especially in the business world. It can be intimidating and uncomfortable if you're not used to it, but the good news is that anyone can learn how to be a strong and effective negotiator. If you're not sure where to...
How to Perform Yoga Postures
Yoga can help a person in many different ways. It can help you to find balance, teach you a way of developing how to be calm and can also make your body elastic enough to be able to move to its maximum ability. A good yoga posture can also help you to bui...
How to Remember Something That You Forgot
Have you ever found yourself in a room with no idea what you came there to do? Or had the name of something on the “tip of your tongue” but impossible to quite remember? Our brain is responsible for acquiring, processing, and storing vast quantities of in...
How to Move Mail to Different Labels in Gmail
"Labels" are Gmail's versions of folders. By moving email messages to a label, you can remove them from your inbox and organize them into categories. You can also apply filters to automatically add labels to existing or incoming emails, which can really h...
How to Play Defense in Basketball
As legendary college basketball coach Bob Knight once said, “Good basketball always starts with good defense.” A team’s defense really can make or break a game, and being a good individual defender can make you a huge contributor on your team. By dedicati...
How to Shop for Makeup
If you’ve never shopped for makeup before, the process can seem overwhelming. There are so many different brands, different products and different applications. It’s impossible to learn everything in one day, but with a little help, you can successfully s...
How to Contest and Beat a Traffic Ticket
You know that you didn't break any traffic laws or speed limits—but the traffic ticket you have says otherwise. In most jurisdictions, minor traffic violations such as speeding are infractions, not crimes, so you don't have the same rights as defendants d...
How to Train to Fight
Whether you want to fight in the ring or just stay prepared in case of a street fight, training and staying fit will better your chances at winning. When you want to train for a fight, you’ll first need to build your muscles and strength to take down your...