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How to Exercise While Watching TV
Don't have time to go to the gym but still want to lose weight and/or tone your muscles? Do you get bored easily when you’re working out? Don't fret - you can put those muscles to work even as your eyes are glued to your favorite soap opera or sitcom. Man...
How to Swat a Fly Without a Fly Swatter
Houseflies can be difficult to catch and get out of the home, as they fly quickly and can anticipate movement from changes in the air and their 360° field of vision. What if you don’t have a fly swatter on hand when you want to catch one? There are a few...
How to Calculate Your Body Mass Index (BMI)
Knowing your body mass index, or BMI, can be useful for assessing and adjusting your weight. It is not the most accurate measure of how much body fat you have, but it is the easiest and least expensive way to measure it.[1] X Trustworthy Source Cent...
How to Dress Up As Link from Legend of Zelda
Dressing up as Link from The Legend of Zelda is a fun endeavor, whether it's for Halloween or cosplay. You can easily create Link’s outfit, weapons, and accessories so that your costume is recognizable among fans. The more detail you put into it, the bett...
How to Date Across a Language Barrier
If you've ever tried to date someone who did not know your language, then you know the complications and difficulties that might arise, but there are methods to help you overcome these language-related challenges.
How to Install RAM
Has your computer started to feel a little sluggish? Maybe it’s not performing like it used to, or can’t keep up with the latest software? Upgrading your RAM (Random Access Memory) is one of the simplest and cheapest ways to quickly improve your computer’...
How to Stretch a Canvas
Before you paint a masterpiece, a canvas needs to be stretched just right for it to work and hold paint properly. If you're a painter, learning to stretch your own canvases is a great way of saving money and keeping your overhead low and keeping yourself...
How to Play Hacky Sack
Footbag, more commonly known as hacky sack, is a sport that can be played individually or with a group of people by kicking a bag with your feet. It’s a pretty simple concept, but if you’ve never played it before, you may be a little intimidated about try...
How to Sharpen a Pencil With a Knife
Perhaps one of your friends has mentioned that they prefer to sharpen pencils with a knife. Or maybe you just need to sharpen a pencil but don’t have a sharpener. Either way, sharpening pencils with a knife is not only especially practical, it is an art i...
How to Make a Guy Jealous
All is fair in love and war, they say, and in the battleground of love there are few weapons more powerful than jealousy. If you want to make a guy jealous, then this wikiHow is for you.
What to Write in a Thank You Note After a Funeral (& Who to Send Them To)
When a loved one passes the living can be left with quite a deal to do, including acknowledging all the help and kindness they’ve received. Writing thank you letters can be daunting, but we’ve done our best to find you the easiest, most heartfelt ways to...
How to Be Friends with Your Parents
When you’re much younger, an equal friendship with a parent is generally off the table. That’s because traditional child-rearing practices like setting and enforcing rules get in the way. However, as a kid, you can still work to build a better relationshi...
How to Change a Crank
A bike's cranks must be properly maintained to keep your bike operational. These are the arms connected to the Bottom Bracket (consisting of axle, bearings, etc.) via the axle(usually square on the ends). If you need to change your cranks, you can do so a...
How to Choose Vitamin Supplements
Many vitamins and nutrients are necessary for a healthy life, but you may not be getting enough of them. Deciding whether or not you need vitamin supplements is difficult enough, and given the vast amount of brands and products, choosing the right supplem...
How to Make Your Friend's Older Brother Think of You Romantically
Your friend's older brother may think of you as one of the pipsqueaks who comes over for sleepovers and girl time with his kid sister. In reality, though, you’re a young woman with a serious crush on him. You may be wondering how you should act and what y...
How to Clean a Body Piercing
Body piercings are a wonderful form of self-expression, but your body will treat them like wounds that need to heal. This is why it's important to gently clean the piercing site with saline a few times a day. Go easy on yourself so your body can heal and...