How To
How to Write a Pop Song
Have you ever listened to a pop song on the radio and thought that you could write one of those? With a little imagination, a basic musical talent, and a love for metaphors, you can begin writing your own pop song in no time. Not every pop song is a hit...
How to Know when to Fire Your Lawyer
Sometimes it may be difficult to know whether you should fire your lawyer; and while you have the right to do so, it may not always be in your best interest. Though you should proceed cautiously, some attorney misconduct is so serious that you will have n...
How to Deal With a Mooching Friend
We've all experienced a moocher - someone who conveniently "forgets" their wallet at home every time you go out to dinner, "loses" anything you loan them, and always manages to get out of their share of a chore. If you want to maintain both the friendship...
How to Dress Like a Woman in the 1800s
Whether you’re dressing up for Halloween, cosplay, a theater production, or just for fun, women’s fashion in the 1800s is a great choice. A classic Victorian look pairs long, flouncy skirts with decorative hats and intricate, curling hairstyles, while a p...
How to Marry Ann from Harvest Moon: Friends at Mineral Town
Do you want to woo the tomboy-like girl in Mineral Town? To do so, you'll need to learn her likes and dislikes, as well as participate in as many events as you can. See Step 1 below to get started on the path to romance.
How to Live with Herpes
Herpes is a virus that has two strains, HSV-1 and HSV-2. These manifest themselves either through genital sores (or HSV-2) or oral blisters (HSV-1 or herpes simplex). Although there is no cure for herpes, you can manage the virus. By actively taking medi...
How to Overcome a Fear of Stairs
Most people are afraid of something, but fear of stairs can seem debilitating. You might be uneasy about falling down them or the upward sloping of stairs can make you anxious. Maybe you go out of your way to avoid stairs, which can certainly make life ch...
How to Pack for a Cruise
You’ve finally booked your long-overdue dream vacation—a relaxing cruise somewhere foreign. Now it’s time to start getting your things together. Packing for a cruise is a lot like packing for any other trip, however, it’s worth familiarizing yourself with...
How to Clean a Trombone
Trombone maintenance is a practice which should be a part of every trombonist’s daily playing routine. Keeping a clean instrument not only serves to maintain the value of your investment, but it also helps keep your slide and valve movements easy and smo...
How to Make a Girl's Simple Dress
Making clothes may sound intimidating, but it does not have to be. It can be both simple and fun. If you use materials that you already have at home, it can also be cheap. This article will show you two quick and simple ways to make a basic child's dress,...
How to Deal With Your Girlfriend Ignoring You
Your girlfriend used to be excited to see you, but now it feels like she's always either angry at you or doesn't even notice that you're there. Maybe she no longer responds to your texts, or she spends the whole night at a party talking to everyone except...
How to Clean Battery Corrosion and Build Up
When corrosion builds up on a car battery’s posts and terminals, it can cause a variety of electrical problems or even prevent your car from starting altogether. Similarly, when alkaline batteries leak, they can corrode the battery compartment and contact...
How to Solve Higher Degree Polynomials
Solving a higher degree polynomial has the same goal as a quadratic or a simple algebra expression: factor it as much as possible, then use the factors to find solutions to the polynomial at y = 0. There are many approaches to solving polynomials with an...
How to Treat Poison Sumac
Poison sumac grows in wet, wooded areas primarily in the southeastern and northern United States. The associated rash is an allergic reaction to the urushiol oil of the poison sumac plant. When the oil comes in contact with your skin, it triggers itchy re...
How to Bend Water with Static Electricity
Static electricity does more than shock you when you go to open a door, or attract dust to your furniture and clothes. It can actually bend a stream of water. This is a good science demonstration for kids because it shows how an electrically charged objec...
How to Write an Article Using Drafts
Tired of wasting your precious time with boring assignments? Learn how to write a succinct and informative article in no more than a couple of minutes relying on drafts to develop your article.