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How to Write an Address on an Envelope
Addressing an envelope correctly helps get your letter to the correct destination on time. Many people don't realize that there's a "right" way to address an envelope; if it arrives at the right place, you did it correctly... right? Unfortunately, this is...
How to Look Cute
If you want to look cute, you can use clothes, makeup and hairstyles to create the essence of cuteness. Cute represents a natural, friendly, and comfortable style. It suggests that you're approachable, kind and sweet. If you want to know how you too can l...
How to Solve Combined Labor Problems
Combined labor problems, or work problems, are math problems involving rational equations.[1] X Research source These are equations that involve at least one fraction. The problems basically require finding unit rates, combining them, and se...
How to Use a Bow Drill to Make Fire
Fire is essential for wilderness survival, but you may not always have a lighter or matchbook to get some sparks going. A bow drill is an old and time-tested device that takes much of the work out of starting a fire manually. We'll show you how to assembl...
How to Do a Wall Push Up
Exercising is very important if you want to have and maintain a healthy body. Push ups are an excellent way to strengthen the muscles in your arms, shoulders, and chest, but conventional push ups off the floor are too difficult/strenuous for many people....
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 Light a Zippo and Look Cool
For as casual as it looks, learning how to flick a Zippo lighter—and maintain your cool while doing so—takes effort. You’ll also want to ensure that you’re presenting the proper context for this move through your dress and attitude. After all, while the p...
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 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 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...