How To
How to Add a Black Background to a Picture
This wikiHow teaches you how to turn a simple photo background into a black background. You can do this by using the Pixlr online photo editor, or by using Paint 3D if you have a Windows computer. You can also use the free GIMP 2 program to cut a subject...
How to Extend USB Cable
Although standard USB cables typically provide fast, secure data transfer between different devices, they are usually fairly short. This is because standard USB connections begin to lose their effectiveness the longer the distance between each device. How...
How to Open Your Xbox
If your old Xbox is starting to fail and you’re thinking about repairing it yourself, or you want to install a modchip in it, the first step is opening the case. Luckily, with the right tools, opening the Xbox case is only a short process. Follow this gui...
How to Pass High School
High school is a very crucial time in your life. You are transitioning from middle school to high school, and it can be a very tough time. You need to work hard from day one to pass high school and be prepared to go to college. The choices you make in hig...
How to Become a Buddhist Monk
Buddhism is a religion over 2,000 years old. It offers a method of overcoming the suffering that is inherent in being. Buddhist monks are those who take it upon themselves to live a life entirely devoted to this goal. It doesn't take a whole lot to becom...
How to Crimp Coax
Coaxial cable, commonly referred to as coax, guards against interference from outside noise by wrapping a single conductor with a tube of metal foil and mesh. This tube runs coaxially over the signal conductor. Maintaining the integrity of this shielding...
How to Install an Egress Window
When renovating your basement to use as an office, bedroom, or other living space, you are required by law to install an egress window to act as an escape route in case of an emergency. The codes and exact requirements for you’re egress window vary depend...
How to Apply an Eyebrow Pencil For Beginners
Full, groomed eyebrows frame your face and can bring harmony to your features. Whether you have brows that are too light to see, are sparse, over-plucked, or just need a little definition, learning to use an eyebrow pencil can give you that shapely brow y...
How to Peel a Kiwi
Kiwifruit (also known as Chinese gooseberries, or "kiwi" for short) is a versatile fruit often used in salads, dressings, marinades, pavlovas, and as a fruit topping for ice cream. The enzymes in kiwifruit also make it an excellent tenderizer for meat.[1]...
How to Cuff Jeans
The right cuff can add style to an old pair of jeans or customize your selvage denim; it can cool your ankles or show off your favorite shoes. But the best part about a cuff? It's free! Experiment with different cuff styles to vary your look. If you find...
How to Sell a Fur Coat
Many people choose to sell their fur coats once they are outdated, no longer fit, or aren’t needed. To determine the value of a used fur coat, you should have it examine by a furrier. Storage conditions impact value, so the price cannot be accurately esti...
How to Write Bylaws
Non-profits and other entities or organizations use bylaws as a formal and legally-recognized resource to identify the ways that the organization will work. For this reason, bylaws are extremely important. Bylaws are often considered the “operating manual...
How to Share an Online Folder: Complete Guide
If you have a lot of files you want to share with a person or group of people, you can share those files by putting them in a folder and sharing the folder. The easiest way to share a folder is to use a cloud service like Google Drive, Dropbox, or iCloud...
How to Care for an Indoor Bamboo Plant
There are hundreds of bamboo species you can grow indoors, from colorful table plants to majestic centerpieces. Bamboo tends to be more stressed in an indoor environment, so plenty of tender loving care is required. A close eye on moisture is especially i...
How to Install a Built In Dishwasher
A built-in dishwasher is made to fit seamlessly beneath your kitchen countertop and between your lower cabinets. Installing one is a manageable DIY job, but you’ll need to carefully make the needed electrical, water supply, and drain line connections. If...
How to Get a Medical Marijuana ID Card
Getting access to medical marijuana in the U.S. is becoming easier all the time. As of 2020, medical marijuana programs are available in 33 states, the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands.[1] X Trustworthy Source National...