How To
How to Sharpen and Maintain a Serrated Knife
Serrated knives are specially designed to saw and grind through food, and as a specialized tool, they require special maintenance. Rather than using a regular sharpening stone, reach for a tapered sharpening rod, and work tooth by tooth.[1] X Research...
A Fool-Proof Guide to Starting & Keeping a Conversation Going
So, you're sitting in a room with someone else. Maybe you know them. Maybe you don't. Either way, the silence is deafening. But how do you start a conversation? Do you begin with "hi," a compliment, or a random remark? We know making conversation can seem...
How to Wear a Tuxedo
Nowadays, getting invited to a formal event is a rarity and, for many of us, a challenge. What do we wear? How can a guy find a tuxedo that looks sharp? While there are many styles of tux available, choosing one that is appropriate for the event and for y...
How to Copy a Protected DVD
Today DVDs are used for a variety of media. They can hold movie files, music files, video game files and even computer programs. It is always a good idea to have multiple back-up files of any digital file, but many of the DVDs sold today are copyright p...
How to Plant Mums
Chrysanthemums are a very hardy flower that don’t need a lot of tending to bloom and make your yard look beautiful! Make sure you plant your mums in an area with full sun and good air circulation. You can plant mums in your garden, but they also make a gr...
How to Print on T‐Shirts
Printing designs onto T-shirts is an involved process that allows you to design your own T-shirts. While the printing methods might feel tricky at first, it should get easier once you've had some practice. Transfer printing is the best choice for a one-ti...
How to Sew a French Seam
A French seam is actually a method for making a double seam that is used to hide the rough edges of fabric. French seaming is most often used when making articles of clothing, but it also works well on a variety of other sewing projects. It is a technique...
How to Clean Furniture
Keeping furniture clean not only makes the piece more attractive, but lengthens its lifespan immensely. While cleaning a whole house’s worth of furniture can represent a major undertaking, it doesn't have to be a hassle. In most cases, regular dusting and...
How to Remove Cat Urine Smell
Few things are worse than the lingering smell of cat urine. This stubborn problem requires detailed cleaning and a few good habits. Make sure you have the necessary supplies on hand and always be prepared for any surprises your cat has in store for you.
How to Calculate Words Per Minute
Curious how efficient of a communicator you are? Words per minute (WPM for short) is a measurement that defines how quickly you are able to form and recognize words in your communication with others. Whether you're looking to figure out how quickly you ty...
How to Play Flag Football
Enjoy traditional football but would rather not injure yourself by playing so roughly? Then try flag football, an increasingly popular alternative that replaces tackling your opponent with ripping a flag from their belt. Beyond that, the object of the gam...
How to Make a Hula Hoop
Hula hooping is a fun activity that can be a great cardiovascular exercise, burning up to 200 calories per 30 minutes of use.[1] X Trustworthy Source Mayo Clinic Educational website from one of the world's leading hospitals Go to source Hul...
How to Recognize Delusional Disorders
Delusional disorders involve holding fixed beliefs that are definitely false but remain plausible to the sufferer. Moreover, the sufferer believes in them very strongly. Having a delusional disorder is not a form of schizophrenia, with which it is often c...
How to Get Your Nose Pierced
You’ve officially decided to get your nose pierced, but you’re not sure how exactly to go about doing it or what you should be doing to prepare in advance. Don’t worry—we’ve got you covered! This article will walk you through everything you need to know,...
How to Get a Boyfriend in a Week
We live in an age of immediacy: we want everything now and fast! This even includes romance. While this may not always lead to lasting "forever" love, you can definitely bag a boyfriend post haste and make him weak in the knees for you in just 1 week.
How to Cash a Cheque
Though they aren’t used as often as they used to be, cheques (or checks) are still issued frequently for a variety of reasons. Whether in the form of a personal cheque written as a gift or a business cheque issued for services rendered, most everyone will...