How To
How to Do Kitchener Stitch or Grafting
Have you ever worn a sweater, or worse yet, a pair of socks with a seam that rubs and irritates? Using a simple knitting method called grafting or Kitchener Stitch, you can fix this problem and have seams that are invisible and comfortable. Simply put, by...
How to Do a Pop Sound With Your Mouth
It's not difficult to make pop sounds with your fingers and mouth. All you need to do is practice. After you have the fundamentals down, it should be easy for you to do this trick again and again. You can use this sound to make music or to amuse your fami...
How to Find Toothpaste That Doesn't Hurt your Mouth
Brushing your teeth twice a day is important for your oral health and to keep your teeth shiny and white. However, if you often feel pain, burning, or itchiness after you brush your teeth, it might be time to switch up your toothpaste brand. We’ve answere...
How to Separate an Image from Its Background (Photoshop)
Separating images is one of the basic skills of Photoshop. If you're new to the program, this is a great way to get used to the program's selection tools and layers. And, if you just need a refresher, learning to separate images can teach how to use short...
How to Change an Electric Fuse
Contrary to popular belief, fuses offer superior protection to circuit breakers. The downfall is that many times, homeowners change fuses incorrectly. Keep reading for instructions on safely checking, sizing and replacing fuses in many older residential...
How to Make a Coilgun
Coil guns may sound like futuristic weapons, but they’re actually something you can build at home. They use a current to charge copper wires and create an electromagnet to launch a projectile. To build a coil gun, all you need are a few tools, some wire,...
How to Create and Publish a Novel as a Teenager
So, you want to publish a novel, and you think you're too young, but you're wrong. Anyone can write books, regardless of age, and teens can definitely create and publish novels, just as well as, if not better than, some adults. So what are you doing sitt...
How to Shower While on Your Period
Showering during your period may be alarming at first since you will notice blood flowing out into the water on heavier flow days. However, it’s safe and healthy to take showers every day while you’re on your period. There are some special strategies you...
How to Eat Like a Body Builder
If you are working on building up your muscles, you probably already know that working out, on its own, isn't enough. Diet is also important. Body builders try to keep their body fat lower than what is considered normal—between 3 and 8% for men and around...
How to Organize Your Personal Files
Personal files can easily and quickly become unorganized. The more unorganized your files become, the harder it will be to find them again in the future. To help make your personal files easier to find and file away, you'll want to take some time and pr...
How to Care for Chinchillas
Chinchillas are adorable, gentle animals that need attentive care in order to thrive. They make great pets but are sensitive, so they should be handled delicately and housed properly. To keep them happy and healthy, you also need to provide them with a pr...
How to Create and Print Labels in Microsoft Word
This wikiHow teaches you how to set up and print a template for a single label or multiple labels in Microsoft Word.
How to Label Water Bottles
If you want to add a bit of design to your water bottles, it's very easy to add your own labels to your water bottles. You can either make your own designs using Microsoft Word or you can download pre-made label designs from the internet. Print your label...
How to Live With Someone That Has Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is an anxiety disorder in which a person becomes obsessed with a certain aspect of life they feel is dangerous, life-threatening, embarrassing, or condemning. While many people claim they have OCD, often citing a need t...
How to Create a Relaxing Atmosphere
In our fast-paced, over-caffeinated, plugged-in world, it’s easy to become stressed and overwhelmed. Because of this, it’s important to pay attention to self-care techniques. Perhaps the best way to incorporate self-care is to take steps to ensure your en...
How to Read a Map
If your GPS is on the fritz and you need to know how to get from point A to point B without getting lost, there’s no need to admit defeat by stopping to ask for directions. Just pull out your trusty map! Whether you’re hiking the Swiss Alps or planning a...