How To
How to Buy HUD Foreclosures
The Office of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) offers mortgage assistance to low income and first time buyers. This assistance is called FHA mortgage insurance and ensures that a mortgage will be paid if the buyer defaults on the loan. When an owner fo...
How to Write About Your Family
Writing about your family can be a daunting task, especially if you are worried about getting your family’s story just right. You may be writing about your family history for a class or for personal reasons. Or you may decide to write about your family an...
How to Make a Preliminary Splint for a Fractured Femur
One of the most painful and life-threatening injuries that one can suffer is a fractured femur. A broken femur bone is dangerously close to the femoral artery and can easily sever it, causing the injured person to bleed uncontrollably. To avoid this, you...
How to Treat a Cut or Busted Lip Fast
Whether it’s because of an injury, an accident, or anything in between, a cut lip can be a painful ordeal. Fortunately, this is easy to treat and heal at home. Whether you’re caring for yourself or for a loved one, we’ve got the step-by-step instructions...
How to Buy Patio Furniture
A patio is not complete without a place to sit. There are many furniture items available for the outdoors, and they can be found at department stores, home improvement shops, and online retailers. There are many different types of patio furniture availabl...
How to Toilet Train a Parrot
Parrots, especially bigger ones like Macaws and Cockatoos, tend to go to the bathroom quite often. With some work, you can successfully toilet train your parrot. Choose a command and set up a bathroom area. Reinforce good behavior with treats and praise....
How to Plan a Home Birth
Home births have been the norm for centuries. Only recently have people begun going to the hospital for childbirth. Today, home births have regained popularity for several reasons.[1] X Research source Many people choose to have a home birth...
How to Have Triplets on Sims 2
Triplets aren't in The Sims 2 by default, no matter what you've heard. However, a mod exists to allow your Sim to have triplets, or even quadruplets! This wikiHow will teach you how to have triplets in The Sims 2.
How to Throw the Best Slumber Party
Making a slumber party unforgettable requires good planning and having lots of fun things to do. A slumber party lets everyone kick off their shoes and have fun. Rather than throwing a lackluster sleepover, here you'll learn what's needed for creating the...
How to Force Refresh in Your Internet Browser
This wikiHow teaches you how to force a webpage to refresh so it displays the most up-to-date information. Forcing a refresh clears the page's data cache and reloads it from the website. You can do this in Google Chrome, Firefox, Microsoft Edge, Internet...
How to Remove Ice from a Car
We’ve all been there: it’s freezing cold and you’ve got to get to work soon. You walk outside to find your car covered in ice. Great, now what? Have no fear! You can get that ice off quickly and easily so you can get out on the road soon.
How to Connect Cables and Components to a Flat Screen TV
Attaching cables to a flat screen TV can often be a tedious task. One can easily get confused looking at the tangle of wires not knowing which cable goes where. Here are some steps that will make the task easier and save time.
How to Decorate a Den
A den is a versatile space in the home for family and friends to enjoy. Decorating this room involves picking a color scheme, choosing furnishings to match the colors of the room, placing personal touches, and adding some elements of fun. While choosing y...
How to Get Married in Georgia
If you are a resident of the state of Georgia or simply planning on having a long-distance or destination wedding at a Georgia location, figuring out how to get married can be an exhaustive process. From locations to venues, caterers, and getting your mar...
How to Iron a Tie
Ironing a tie needs to be done very carefully as it is easy to burn the tie and cause discoloration. While ties come in various fabrics, they usually require low heat, and they need a wet pressing cloth to act as a barrier for the iron. If you do not want...
How to Dress for Desert Conditions
Desert hiking can be beautiful and exhilarating, but it's vital to know how best to dress to avoid dehydration, sunburn and heatstroke. If you've never been to the desert, or are planning on a long hike, knowing how to dress and what to bring can be a lif...