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How to Install Spotlights on Your Vehicle
Installing a spotlight on your vehicle can improve your ability to see the ground when driving off road or increase visibility in low light conditions. It’s important to note that using a spotlight on public streets is illegal in many areas, so check the...
How to Hide a Bad Grade or Report Card from Your Parents
Lying to your parents and hiding things to avoid getting in trouble is never a mature or responsible way to act. But when it comes to bad grades, bad report cards, and poor academic performance, sometimes kids think that hiding the truth is the easiest wa...
How to Be Confident and Safe when Going Out Alone
Going out by yourself can seem intimidating, even frightening. Many people feel insecure, or unsafe when they go out alone, whether it's on a trip or just to a party. Feeling unsafe can deter you from having a good time, or even stop you from going out at...
How to Socialize With Someone Who Is Losing Interest in You
It can hurt to realize that someone you care about is losing interest in you. If a friend has stopped calling you and no longer makes plans to hang out, your first instinct might be to contact them more frequently or to ignore them in return. But don’t as...
How to Draw a Hexagonal Prism
Do you want to learn how to draw a hexagonal-based prism? This article will teach you how to make any kind of prism easily!
How to Put Money on a Gift Card
Have an old gift card you really love but it's all out of money? Would you rather just reload it and not have to go and pick a new gift card? There may be several ways for you to reload the card—in person, through your customer account, or online. You may...
How to Dress Like a Pin up Girl
From Veronica Lake and Marilyn Monroe in the 1940s and 1950s to Dita von Teese today, pin-up girls have been displayed on walls and billboards for generations and admired by men and women alike. No matter their dress size, pin-up girls wear clothes that a...
How to Make Rose Tea
Roses are perfect for every occasion, including afternoon tea. This is a light and gently flavored tea that will treat you to the sweet aroma of the rose garden.
How to Draw a Hexagon
Loosely-defined, a hexagon is any polygon with six sides, but a regular hexagon features six equal sides and six equal angles. Look at pictures of hexagons to get a better idea of what you're drawing. In a pinch, consider simply tracing an existing pictur...
How to Recycle Old Computer Hard Drives
Electronic waste (or e-waste) is a major problem. You can help mitigate this problem by recycling your computer hard drive. Before you discard your hard drive, it is important to make sure all of your data has been removed. Then, once you have removed you...
How to Survive a Paper Round in the U.K
If you want to get some cash then getting a paper round is a great idea! Almost anyone over 12 years of age can get a paper round. It's a common option for children, and some adults who can't or don't want to work more than a few hours a day. It is possib...
How to Write a Recipe
There's an art to writing a recipe so that each cook who uses it comes up with a similarly delicious and satisfying result. A small mistake like listing the wrong ingredient or measurement could result in a ruined outcome, so when you write a recipe, choo...
How to Build an Electric Engine With a Battery, Wire & Magnet: Step-by-Step
In 1821, Michael Faraday built a simple homopolar motor using a battery, a magnet, and wire, which paved the way for the modern electric motor. With the same materials, you can build your own homopolar motor and try some experiments to watch physics at wo...
How to Deal With People Calling You Skinny
Getting teased about being skinny can be very hurtful. Comments or insults about our outward appearance are provocative, emotional, and impolite, even when the one saying it may consider it a joke or a bit of fun teasing. Some cultures think it’s acceptab...
5 Simple Ways to Convert Pictures to JPEG
Many websites and apps won’t allow you to upload a photo unless it ends in .JPG (also known as a JPEG). If your photos end in .GIF, .TIFF, .PNG or any other file extension, this can be super frustrating. While converting some images to JPEG will result in...
How to Act Shy
There are times when people might want to fly under the radar and act shy. This could be a way to cope with not wanting to draw attention to yourself because you didn't complete work or even because you don't want to engage with other people.[1] X Rese...