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How to Survive a Tornado (for Kids)
Tornadoes are violent wind storms that can produce winds up to 300 mph (480 km/h) and destroy anything and everything in its path. Scared? Don't be. This article will teach you how to plan for a tornado and protect yourself if one ever comes.
How to Have a Baby in the Sims 3
Sims with the Family aspiration would love to have children, and you yourself might want even more little feet to control. The simplest scenario is one male and one female Sim, but any Sim in the young adult stage or older can find a way to get a child.
How to Open a Desktop Computer
If you're having issues with your computer, you may need to open the desktop to work on the computer. The process is fairly simple, especially if you have a computer case that can be opened with buttons. You also may have a new desktop and need to know ho...
How to Download Videos from YouTube with youtube-dl
YouTube-dl is a small command-line program you can use to download videos from YouTube as well as other video sites. It is not platform specific, and should work on your Linux, Windows, or macOS system. It is released to the public domain, which means you...
How to Talk to Girls at a Party
Parties are a great opportunity to be a social butterfly and make new relationships with people that you don't know. However, if you tend to get nervous when you're in social situations, going up to talk to a girl can be hard. Luckily, if you look and fee...
How to Invite Christ Into Your Life
Welcoming Jesus into your heart is one of the first steps to being a Christian, but how do you do that? Accepting Christ as your Lord and Savior isn’t as difficult as you may think. Yes, it takes some soul searching and dedication, but He’s there to guide...
How to Sponge Paint Windows for the Holidays
Sponge painting your windows can create a whimsical, festive picture for the holidays. The technique is fairly simple and requires very few materials. You should begin by selecting a paint that will be easy to remove to avoid a headache later on. Apply a...
How to Oil a Shredder
Oiling an office shredder is an important part of your routine. While the frequency of oiling depends on the type of shredder and how often it is used, it is inevitable that you will need to oil the machine at some point. When a shredder is used, paper du...
How to Do the Soda Can Magic Trick
If you’re a burgeoning magician working on your act, or just someone who enjoys impressing and confounding your friends, the refilling, resealing soda can trick is a simple but impressive trick you can add to your arsenal. A few simple items and a little...
How to Get Into the Habit of Using a Day Planner
A day planner will make it much easier for you to remember important appointments, tasks, fun activities, and deadlines. However, it can be very difficult to begin the habit of using, updating, and bringing along a day planner. Luckily, there are some tri...
How to Wash Delicates in the Laundry
Properly washing and caring for delicates can help your clothes last longer and save you the time of having to hand wash your laundry. By following a few simple tips and tricks, you can safely wash delicates using a washing machine. With just a little pre...
How to Get Bulbasaur in Pokémon Yellow
In Pokémon Red and Blue, the player has the opportunity to choose Bulbasaur as their starter Pokémon, but in Pokémon Yellow, Pikachu is your only option. Luckily, the character, Melanie, in Cerulean city will give you a Bulbasaur for free as long as your...
How to Tie a Bosal
A bosal (boh-sall) is a type of bit-less bridle often used to training young horses in preparation for a bit. To complete the bridle, you combine the bosal with a mecate (muh-cah-tee), the traditional rope reins. This combination is known as a hackamore....
How to Store Silver Coins
In 2008, many investors found that their money had all but disappeared. Since then, precious metals have become a popular investment because they are tangible and secure. However, even silver needs to be protected. You should be especially careful with co...
How to Care for a Sansevieria or Snake Plant
Sansevieria, also known as snake plant and mother-in-law’s tongue, is a hardy plant with long, broad leaves. Because of their adaptability and tolerance, they’re often used as houseplants. Their broad leaves soak up toxins and carbon dioxide and produce o...
How to Find Your Child's School Grades
Today, many schools use online systems to give parents access to their children's grades. This technological development provides a useful tool that helps parents be directly involved in their child's education. There is no universal system that allows pa...