How To
How to Control and Steer a Horse Using Your Seat and Legs
Your seat and legs are incredibly important tools to use when riding your horse. By aligning your body correctly and learning how to adjust the pressure and movement of your seat and legs, you will be able to control and steer your horse without relying o...
How to Be Appointed to a Board of Directors
A board of directors comprises a handful of individuals who oversee the operations and business decisions of company, nonprofit organization, or government agency. If you’d like to serve on a board, you’ll need to have business experience and the ability...
How to Talk to a Shy Girl
You have your eye on a shy girl, but you’re trying to pluck up the courage to talk to her. The good news is that it’s easier than you might think. When you do talk to her, it's important to be mindful of her feelings and avoid pretending to be something y...
How to Buy Treasury Bonds
Purchasing a Treasury bond is like lending money to the US Government — buying the bond means buying the rights to interest payments every six months over the life of the bond, as well as owning the rights to a cash payment of the bond par value on the bo...
How to Save Money at a Young Age
There are many advantages to saving money at a young age. It can help to establish a lifelong habit, and the earlier money is saved, the greater opportunity it has to earn interest. You can use your savings to pay for educational expenses, to buy someth...
Uploading a Video to YouTube on a Computer or Phone
Do you want to be able to share your videos with friends, family, and perfect strangers? Uploading videos to YouTube is quick, easy, and absolutely free. This wikiHow article teaches you how to upload videos to YouTube using your computer, phone, or table...
How to Become a U.S. Defense Contractor
The United States Government employs thousands of individual and corporate defense contractors every year. The Department of Defense, the various branches of the military, and the companies these agencies contract with employ thousands of people as secur...
How to Become a Garbage Collector
Garbage collection is one of the most important and under-appreciated services we enjoy today. Garbage collectors need to be physically fit, capable of driving trucks, and happy to work long hours, including very early morning or late night shifts. By cre...
How to Mentally Prepare Yourself for School
School can be a bummer, but your grades shouldn't get you down. Getting organized and turning assignments in on time make a big difference. But this isn't just about homework. This is about your future. Through mental preparation you can gain a better und...
How to Know if Lasik Eye Surgery Is for You
LASIK eye surgery can improve vision and potentially eliminate certain individuals’ need for glasses or contacts. It is a single, irreversible procedure that uses a laser to reshape the cornea, the exposed transparent tissue of the eye. By finding out whe...
How to Be Loved by Little Kids
Little kids are adorable, but they can also be intimidating. You might feel like you aren’t good with kids, especially if you haven’t spent a lot of time around them. Fortunately, there are several easy things you can do to quickly bond with a child and g...
How to Clean a Gerbil Cage
It's important to clean your pet gerbil's cage once a week to keep his environment clean and comfortable. Cleaning your gerbil's cage frequently can also prevent smell and it gives you an opportunity to check your gerbil's nails and teeth for overgrowth....
How to Apply Artsy Eyeliner
Makeup is the perfect medium for stimulating one’s creativity and finding new colors to use and new things to try. One trend in the makeup community is applying artsy eyeliner, otherwise known as graphic eyeliner. This involves using eyeliner to create dr...
How to Style African Hair
While everyone should take good care of their hair, African hair requires extra care and attention. African hair tends to grow slowly, and since it has low water content, it also breaks easily. Whether you have natural or chemically-treated hair, properly...
How to Make a Simple Mod of a Game
A game mod is a modification of a game that changes its properties. This how-to shows you how to customize your game with little or no programming.
How to Create a Picnic Check List
When the weather's gorgeous, and you have the day off, there's nothing quite as delightful as a picnic. It doesn't take much to put one together, and you'll have a great time with family and friends! Here are some brief instructions on preparing for a pic...