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A Complete Guide to End a Neck Cracking Habit
For some people it’s a snap, for others, it’s a crunch. As satisfying as it feels to give your neck a good crack, it isn’t always a good idea—and we’re here to explain why (and more importantly, how you can stop). Read on to find the answers to your most...
How to Make a Motorcycle Diaper Cake
Be the hit of your next baby shower and design a crafty motorcycle diaper cake for the mother-to-be. Ideal for a motorcycle enthusiast or just for someone who likes cute things, this craft doesn’t require a lot of crafty skills, just enough supplies and a...
How to Plot Polar Coordinates
The familiar rectangular grid is an easy system to learn, but it is not convenient in all situations. What if you want to plot the spokes on a wheel, or the movement of water down a drain? In these cases, a circular coordinate system is a more natural fit...
How to Distract Yourself from Cutting
You may be surprised how many people cut themselves as a way to deal with troubling feelings. Sometimes they choose this method of self-harm because they want to express themselves. Other times it is used as a way to blow off steam. Cutting also allows pe...
How to Unclog a Kitchen or Bathroom Sink
Whether it’s your kitchen sink, your bathroom sink, or a utility sink, dealing with a clog can be a major inconvenience. But wait! Before you call in a plumber, there are some DIY methods that are easy to try yourself (no professional experience needed)....
How to Booty Clap
Booty clapping, butt clapping or booty bouncing is a hip-hop dance move that literally causes the rear end of the dancer to make a clapping noise. Booty clapping is usually seen in rap videos and in gentleman's clubs. But, these days it's become mainstrea...
How to Create a DIY Bamboo Flute
Bamboo flutes have been made for many years across many cultures. Bamboo is plentiful in many regions, and its sturdy, hollow stalks make an ideal base for a simple and elegant instrument. All it takes is a little measuring, cutting, and drilling, and you...
How to Get Rid of & Prevent Hemorrhoids
Dealing with hemorrhoids (or piles) is no fun. Although painful, hemorrhoids usually aren’t serious and tend to go away on their own, but a few simple treatments can help them fade even faster. We’ve got the best tips and tricks on home and over-the-count...
How to Convince Your Parents to Let You Post Your Videos on YouTube
A YouTube channel can be a fun, creative project to pass the time. However, your parents may be concerned about safety and privacy issues. If you want their permission, watch YouTube with your parents to show them appropriate content. Ask nicely and offer...
How to Talk to People
If talking to people is anxiety-inducing or difficult for you, the good news is that it’s totally possible to get better at it, and it doesn’t have to be a painful process. Just by making some simple changes to the way you approach others and carry on con...
How to Calculate Net Income
Net income is your total income after taxes, deductions, credits, and business operating expenses. There is a slightly different process for calculating your personal net income, and calculating your business net income. It involves looking through some r...
15 Heavy Whipping Cream Substitutes (Including Vegan & Dairy-Free Options)
You’ve got all the ingredients you need for your recipe… except for heavy cream, that is. Don’t worry, though—you don’t have to make an extra trip to the store. At its core, heavy cream (also known as heavy whipping cream) is just a thicker dairy product...
How to Find Percent Increase
Finding how much something has increased or decreased allows you to create a useful statistic for scholarly papers, articles, or business meetings. If you need to calculate the percent increase within a given period of time but need a little help with the...
How to Connect a MacBook to a TV
This wikiHow teaches you how to connect a MacBook laptop to a TV. Modern MacBooks differ from MacBook Pro computers in that they only have one video output port, while MacBooks from 2009 through 2015 make use of a Mini DisplayPort slot.[1] X Research s...
How to Cook a Pork Roast
Roasting pork over a low to medium heat allows it to slowly tenderize and take on sweet or salty flavors. There are several cuts of roast pork that can be roasted in the oven, cooked in a slow cooker or simmered in a Dutch oven, such as pork loin, pork sh...
How to Know when You Are Going to Start Puberty (Girls)
Puberty can be an exciting and confusing time for anyone. It means you’re growing up and can do things you weren’t able to as a child. But it can also be hard to know when you’re starting puberty or what to expect. Most girls’ brains start sending signals...