How To
How to Attend a Concert
Many people choose to attend concerts to hear their favorite bands. Follow these tips, and avoid the annoying (and even dangerous) mistakes many concert-goers make.
How to Crisp Lettuce
Have you ever made a salad with lettuce that just seemed limp or wimpy? This wikiHow article tells you how to make your lettuce more crisp and refreshing with minimal time and effort. Crisper lettuce will make a whole salad seem more fresh and tasty.
How to Dress Like an Artist: Creative & Practical Ways
If you are an artist, then you've already succeeded in dressing like one. There is no single "look" when it comes to the clothes artists wear. However, there are certain aspects of your wardrobe you can tailor to make sure that you have the right clothing...
How to Grease Bicycle Wheel Bearings
The wheel bearings sit between a cone screwed to the wheel axle and the cup in the wheel hub. They must be properly adjusted and greased. To find out if they need greasing without taking everything apart, simply remove the wheel from the bike, support th...
How to Deal With Questions About When You're Getting Married
It’s really no one’s business if or when you plan to marry. Some people feel like it’s well within their rights to dig into your personal life, however, and this can make you feel annoyed, inadequate, or worse. You can can choose to brush the question off...
How to Write a Mission Statement
A mission statement distills the heart and soul of a company in an engaging, memorable paragraph or two. Your mission statement is your chance to create a compelling picture of your company for the rest of the world to see. To get started, have a brainst...
How to Stretch
Stretching correctly will increase your flexibility and reduce the risk of you getting injured when exercising or going about your daily life. Start with some very basic stretches if you're a beginner. Work on stretches when your muscles are warmed up, su...
How to Make Glue
Here are several different ways to make homemade glue. The simplest glue is made from a paste of flour and water. You can also make cornstarch paste or milk glue. All are easy, non-toxic, and great for making paper crafts including papier mâché projects....
How to Title Your Work of Art
Giving a title to a work of art can be a very complicated process, as it reveals another layer of meaning for the artwork. Conveying the right sense in the right combination of words can be difficult. There is no tried-and-true method of naming a work of...
How to Create a Fire in Your Hand
Though extreme caution and adult supervision are always required when handling flammable liquids, a few spectacular fire tricks can be down with household supplies and simple techniques. You can impress your friends with circus-worthy tricks, or fool them...
How to Get Rid of Bruises
Bruises, also known as contusions, are caused by broken blood vessels under the surface of your skin. Typically, bruises are caused by falling, bumping into things, or getting hit with an object like a ball. While bruises fade over time, there are a few t...
How to Avoid Car Sickness
If you get carsick, you most likely dread every single extended road trip. It can negatively affect your commute or fun activities with friends. Car sickness is just one kind of motion sickness (or kinetosis) that some experience when they're riding in an...
How to Live with Asperger's Syndrome
Asperger Syndrome is a nebulously-defined category of autism. People who live with Asperger's may be called "Aspies" or "Aspergians" and they are sometimes labeled as geeks, dorks, or nerds. Autistic people often experience problems with social interactio...
How to Create Tree Flower Beds
When you are planting a garden around your tree, protect your tree by following some simple guidelines about outlining the area for your bed, applying topsoil, and avoiding the tree roots when planting. Then select plants that are compatible with your geo...
How to Build a Birdhouse
Whether you are making a birdhouse for your backyard or giving it to someone as a gift, nesting boxes are a great way to provide sanctuary and shelter to the birds that inhabit your area. Creating a solid, impenetrable birdhouse means using untreated wood...
How to Buy Pointe Shoes
Buying your first pair of pointe shoes is one of the most rewarding things about dancing! Pointe is fun and can be beautiful, if done correctly. So, getting shoes that fit your feet correctly is a vital step in your dance education. Remember to always get...