How To
How to Drain and Refill Your Swimming Pool
Swimming pool water can get bad over the years — so bad that chemicals lose their effectiveness. With this information and a free weekend, you (and a friend) can drain and refill your pool without spending much more than $200 (not including necessary chem...
How to Tell if You Have Synesthesia
Synesthesia is a rare blending of the senses (sight, hearing, taste) in which the stimulation of one sense triggers a predictable and reproducible effect in another sense.[1] X Research source For example, someone with synesthesia may be abl...
How to Stitch Plastic Canvas
Plastic canvas needlepoint is a variation of traditional needlepoint. It is used to create decorative 3D designs. Before you can execute complicated patterns, master the basic stitches and familiarize yourself with the required materials.
How to Play Pai Sho: The Ultimate Game Guide for ATLA Fans
“Pai Sho” is a fictional board game featured in the Nickelodeon animated series Avatar: The Last Airbender (ATLA) and The Legend of Korra. Despite only appearing on screen a handful of times, devoted Avatar fans have collaborated to develop a semi-officia...
How to Get Leads in Plays and Musicals
These are simple steps on how to get a lead or a supporting role in a play or musical. This could be your moment to shine but you'll need a good balance of motivation, talent and dedication to have a chance at getting the lead roles.
How to Make a High Powered Pen Gun
This is how to make a high powered pen gun that can shoot straight through tomatoes and, if powerful enough, through an apple.
How to Get Into MIT
MIT is one of the best engineering schools in the United States and the world. It comprises a huge vibrant & participative international community comprising of 9% student at undergraduate level and 38% at graduate level. Unfortunately, around 90% of stud...
How to Play Mexican Train Domino Game
This wikiHow article will teach you how to play the popular Mexican Train domino game. The object is to accumulate as few points as possible over the 13 games. The player with the lowest total score is the winner. [1] X Research source You'l...
How to Setup and Play Connect 4
Connect Four has been a go-to family favorite for decades. But how do you play? To beat your opponent and win the game, you'll need a great strategy and a little patience. Don't worry—we're here to teach you everything you need to know. From the basic rul...
How to Understand Massage Oils
When you first start out learning about massage oils, it can seem a little daunting. However, it isn't as hard as it seems to learn the basics and to quickly come up to scratch on the use and properties of such oils. This basic guide for beginners seeks t...
How to Prevent a House Fire
House fires kill and injure thousands yearly, and cost many more their valued possessions and memories. Here are some steps you can take to lessen the chance of your home becoming a part of this statistic.
How to Fish Wires Through a Conduit or Pipe
Suppose you have an existing pipe or conduit for electrical wires, speaker wires, phone or internet cables. Trying to push something through the pipe will undoubtedly just leave you frustrated. Pulling is the only answer. But, how do you pull another w...
How to Forgive Yourself After Hurting Someone
When you hurt someone that you love, it’s important to seek their forgiveness in hopes of moving on. However, in order to move on completely, you also have to forgive yourself, which can be a little harder. We’ve put together a few tips to get you started...
How to Defrost a Freezer
Over time, a thick layer of ice can build up on the inside of your freezer if you have one without an automatic defrosting system. Frost in your freezer reduces the efficiency of the appliance, adds to your electricity bill, and makes it tricky to get thi...
How to Make a Grenade Launcher
Making simple launchers with homemade materials is both fun and inexpensive. Depending on the ammunition you want to shoot, you can use different methods for making a homemade launcher for items like water bottle caps or even Nerf ammunition.
How to Clean Bricks
Cleaning your bricks can keep them in good condition and prevent corrosion from dirt, stains, or mold. For surface-level cleaning or routine maintenance, a mixture of dish soap and salt can keep your bricks clean. To lift deeper-set stains or debris, howe...