How To
How to Use a Ruler
A ruler is one of the most common measuring instruments. The ruler, shows both imperial and metric measurements. One side is 12 "inches" long (imperial), while the other is 30 centimeters (metric). The yardstick (3 feet long) or meter stick (100 cm or 100...
How to Reuse Empty Pill Bottles
There are many uses for empty pill bottles. You can use them to store coins, office supplies, jewelry, and any number of other small things. You can also make things out empty pill bottles, including jumbo crayons and nail polish removers. If you’re re...
How to Change Your Mercruiser Engine Oil
Changing your Mercruiser engine oil is not as difficult as you might think. Having the right tools makes this job much easier.
How to Become a Famous Singer
If you’ve been gifted with an amazing voice, you might be thinking about using your talent to make you famous. This is a great goal! Before jumping in, know that being a famous singer takes more than just having a good voice—you have to have a good stage...
How to Open Rigid Plastic Clamshell Packages Safely
Those oversized, rigid 'clamshell' packages may help to secure items for shipping and cut down on shoplifting, but they can be a nightmare for consumers. There's even a term for the frustration they inspire: wrap rage.[1] X Research source I...
How to Clean the Sheath of a Horse
The sheath is a tube of skin that protects the horse's penis. Smegma or a lubricating secretion fills the inside of the horse's sheath. In the wild, a horse would work out this lubrication naturally through sex, but in a domesticated setting, this secreti...
How to Avoid Stereotypes
Being a teenager can be difficult. The pressure to fit in can be immense as people tend to think of other people in categories or styles, labeling people according to the way they dress and other people they hang out with. This is simply stereotyping, as...
How to Drive Safely in the Rain
Driving in the rain can be both scary and dangerous, and it's important to take wet weather seriously when you're on the road. There are lots of things you can do to make driving in the rain safer, including being prepared by making sure your car is ready...
How to Have a Baby on Sims 2
Ever wanted to have cute babies on the Sims 2? Now you can! Follow this simple “love guide”, and you’ll have oodles of babies in no time!
How to Make Chalk Paint
There are two types of chalk paint: the washable kind that you can use on the sidewalk and the permanent kind that you can use on furniture. To make the washable kind of paint, you will need to use chalk or cornstarch as a base. To make the permanent kind...
How to Choose an Air Compressor
Choosing an air compressor can leave you feeling lost if you don't know what to look for. That's because air compressors power a wide range of tools over a wide range of applications. In order to get your air supply right, you'll want to arm yourself with...
How to Drift on a Go Kart
When go-karting, experienced drivers often perform a cornering maneuver known as a 'drift' to look stylish and save time on the track. In a well-performed drift, your go-kart will seemingly glide around a corner. Luckily, it's simple to learn how to drift...
How to Become a Star Wars Fan
Star Wars has intrigued and fascinated people around the world since the first film premiered in 1977. If you’re looking to become a Star Wars fan, you have a lot of ground to cover. Fortunately, there's an abundance of online resources, movies, games, an...
How to Beat the Elite Four in Pokémon FireRed
This how-to contains some good tips to help you defeat Lorelei, Bruno, Agatha, Lance, and Clark. You can overcome your fear of facing the Elite Four, because in reality they aren't too hard to beat, with a little work!
How to Wake Up Peacefully
You all know what it's like. Maybe you have an early meeting, zero hour classes or work that starts early. Whatever it is, each morning you're at peace, resting in deep sleep, then then all of a sudden: BEEP BEEP BEEP! The Fourth of July is commencing on...
Writing a Business Letter: A Step-By-Step Formatting Guide
Need to write a polished, professional letter? Whether you’re following up on a job interview or sending in a sales pitch, knowing how to format a business letter is a great skill to have. Most business letters follow an established, easy-to-follow format...