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How to Remove Clutter From Your Home
When you walk in the door, do you feel like you're tiptoeing through a minefield of clutter? When you go to clean up, it can be frustrating if you find your drawers, cabinets, and closets already full. If that’s the case, it’s a good sign that it’s time f...
How to Change a Car Engine
Changing a car engine is one of the more difficult tasks a home mechanic may ever face. Replacing the engine requires different approaches for every year, make and model, so it's important to utilize a service manual specific to your vehicle when taking...
How to Heal Blisters
Blisters can occur from repetitive activity or friction, such as running while wearing ill-fitting shoes. You may also get a blister from a sunburn or other type of burn. To heal a blister, protect the blistered area and try some natural remedies. You may...
How to Use Question Marks
Question marks are a form of punctuation that indicate a question. In their simplest form, they're used at the end of direct questions that often start with words like "who," "what," or "why." When you're using question marks along with quotes, it depends...
How to Flirt Physically
If you like someone, but you do not want to come right out and tell them, sometimes you can send a message with just your body language. Smiling at the other person, playing with your hair, and maintaining eye contact are great ways to flirt without physi...
How to Start a Charity
Starting a charity might seem like a big dream, but if you're passionate about helping others, it can be a really rewarding path. If you're ready to take on this commitment, start by getting really clear on your mission and core values. Once you have that...
How to Make French Toast
French toast is a delicious, classic breakfast dish made with sliced bread, eggs, milk, and a few sweet ingredients. The goal is to make your toast rich and fluffy by making your batter just right, and cooking your toast at the right temperature until it...
How to Read a Soccer Penalty Shot if You're a Goalie
Introduced in 1891 to combat increased use of illegal means to defend against shots on goal, the penalty kick has become one of the most thrilling parts of any soccer match. For a goalie, the penalty kick is sometimes considered a no-lose situation, which...
How to Refill an Inkjet Printer Cartridge: Step-by-Step Guide
This wikiHow shows you how to save money by refilling your own inkjet printer cartridges. Though refilling most cartridges is not usually advised by printer manufacturers, you can find reputable companies that sell printer ink refill kits that work just a...
How to Tell if Your Best Friend Is a Lesbian
In almost all cases, a person’s sexuality is strictly her own business. Attempting to "figure her out" just to satisfy your curiosity is unethical, and could even put your friend at risk of homophobic harassment. However, if your friend is crushing on you...
How to Overcome Shyness with Girls
Shyness can be a debilitating condition for many boys and men, especially when it comes to girls. If shyness has kept you from meeting someone special, read the following steps to see how you can overcome it.
How to Get a Pet Snake
Though not always thought of as the cuddliest creatures around, snakes are fascinating animals that can make for fun and rewarding pets. With the right kind or snake, a good habitat, and some tender loving care, anyone can enjoy life as a snake owner.
How to Find Your Internal & External IP Address on a Mac
When your Mac is connected to a network, it is assigned an address on the network called an IP address. The IP address is four sets of digits separated by periods, with up to three digits per set. If the Mac is connected to a local network as well as the...
How to Diagnose and Clear Cloudy Swimming Pool Water
Pool water has to be regularly treated to maintain a pristine and sanitary appearance. Disinfecting the pool weekly or biweekly, maintaining the pool filter, the area around the pool and maintaining the proper water chemistry are all key to keeping the wa...
15 Ways to Act & Dress like a Tomboy
If you’re someone who identifies as a girl but enjoys activities and clothes typically meant for boys, you (and others) may think of yourself as a “tomboy.”[1] X Research source There isn't one right way to be a tomboy, since everyone is uni...
How to Install Ceramic or Porcelain Tiles: A Beginner’s Tutorial
Laying a ceramic or porcelain tile floor can be considered a daunting task, but with adequate planning and preparation, this perception can be overcome. Laying one’s own tile is also much less expensive (and possibly more rewarding) than having it profess...