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How to Cut Kids' Hair
Sometimes it seems as though your child’s hair grows alarmingly fast, and you feel like you’re always visiting the salon. Those haircuts can add up and get expensive, so you might have thought about taking care of the cut yourself. This might seem like a...
How to Comb Long Hair
Long hair can get easily knotty and tangled, which is why brushing is such an important part of keeping hair healthy. Brushing long hair is fairly easy, but there are certain things you can change that will make brushing less aggressive on long hair. Find...
How to Deal With Your Girlfriend Being on Her Period
A person's mood can be heavily influenced by hormonal fluctuations in their monthly cycle, especially before menstruation. Your girlfriend might feel happy at one moment, and within a few minutes she could be in tears. This can be frustrating for you as...
How to Set Your Guitar's Intonation
Sometimes your guitar will be out of tune even after you tune it, which means your intonation is out. You can tell when your intonation is out if an open string harmonic at the 12th fret (lightly touch string at the 12th fret and pluck it) and the fretted...
How to Write an Email to a Friend
Email is a quick and easy way to communicate with friends. If writing an email to an old or new friend seems overwhelming or makes you nervous, we can help! This wikiHow article will walk you through writing an informal email, starting with the introducti...
How to Write an Informative Speech
An informative speech tells an audience about a process, event, or concept. Whether you’re explaining how to grow a garden or describing a historical event, writing an informative speech is pretty straightforward. Knowing the topic inside and out is key,...
How to Build a Low Cost Home Gym
Between costly gym memberships and expensive equipment, it seems more and more that exercise is becoming some sort of privilege. There is also the pressure to make any home gym as fancy and comprehensive as those that require a subscription. However, prov...
How to Clean a Fish Tank
Ensure your fish are happy and healthy by keeping their tank clean and properly filled with water. You may need to top off the tank with prepared water frequently. Cleaning an aquarium isn't difficult, especially if you make sure to do it on a schedule so...
How to Make Guy Friends
Are you a girl looking to expand your social circle to include some boys? It’s normal if you don’t already have some platonic (that is, non-romantic) boy friends, as from age 4 onwards, boys and girls tend to form more same-gender friendships.[1] X Res...
How to Recover after Wisdom Teeth Surgery
Most people between the ages of 17 and 24 begin to grow wisdom teeth. However, in some people, the wisdom teeth don't push through the gums, which could cause pain, swelling or gum ulcers. Impacted wisdom teeth can also push on nearby teeth or damage your...
How to Shrink a Cotton Shirt in Boiling Water or the Washing Machine
Got a collection of oversized cotton tees you’d love to wear if only they fit right? Cotton is a flexible, shrinkable fabric that’s easy to resize—it turns out that all you need is some hot water! In this article, we’ll show you 2 surefire ways to shrink...
12 Ways to Make Skunks Leave your Yard or Garden
If you notice a musty odor or see holes dug up in your yard, then a skunk may have made a den somewhere on your property. Repellents, like used kitty litter, rags soaked in ammonia, capsaicin, and castor oil, may be enough to make a skunk leave right away...
How to Poach an Egg Using a Microwave
Poaching an egg makes a simple ingredient into an impressive dish. However, making poached eggs in a pan can be cumbersome.[1] X Research source Using the microwave to poach an egg is the easiest way to make a stunning poached egg.
How to Stop Being Selfish
Everybody is bound to be selfish from time to time. Although many elements of our society may encourage it, selfishness hurts other people, sometimes at little to no personal gain.[1] X Research source A selfish person also ends up losing fr...
How to Have a Witty Conversation
Almost everyone wants to be a witty in conversations. Few people are lucky enough to be naturally witty, though. With a few tips and a little practice, however, almost anyone can learn to become a wittier conversationalist.
How to Avoid Uncomfortable Conversations About Religion
Whether you are religious or not, if someone is trying to draw you into a conversation, or perhaps an argument regarding religion, you might feel the timing and situation is awkward and uncomfortable. You might also simply not be interested in the discuss...