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How to Iron a Button-up Shirt for a Crisp, Clean Finish
Ironing might feel like a chore to you, especially if you don't feel like you're very good at it. Luckily, while it might seem tough, ironing a shirt is no big deal. In just a few minutes, you can become an ironing master! Plug your iron in and get starte...
How to Escape from Handcuffs
If you find yourself in a situation where you need to escape handcuffs, it is entirely possible to do so using ordinary objects. Handcuffs have standard locking mechanisms that can easily be unlocked with a makeshift key or shim. Using a makeshift key is...
How to Make a Culture
There are millions of different cultures in the world. In every different place and in every new time period, there are distinct cultures. But even with these millions of different belief systems and ideals, its invaluable to have your own set of goals, v...
How to Clean Skateboard Bearings
Over time, dust and grit can collect in your skateboard's bearings and hurt your ability to shred some sick moves. Cleaning the bearings will decrease normal wear-and-tear on your board, increase its speed, and prevent the wheels from seizing up. The last...
How to Avoid Copyright Infringement
Have you ever uploaded an image or a video to a website, only for it to be deleted because of copyright issues? While some areas of copyright law can be complicated enough to cause copyright lawyers sleepless nights, the basics are very simple. Armed with...
How to Take Measurements (For Women)
Knowledge of your precise bust, waist, hip, and inseam measurements is the key to having perfectly-tailored clothes. Other measurements, including shoulder width and sleeve length, are handy to know as well. A few tricks will make taking your measurements...
How to Make a Tube Top
Do you have some old shirts that you no longer wear? Why not turn them into a trendy tube top? If you don't have a t-shirt to spare, get some sewing elastic and stretchy fabric. With a little time and effort, you'll have a bunch of trendy tube tops to wea...
How to Argue With Teachers
While you shouldn’t regularly argue with your teachers, there may be times you may need to confront them if you feel like you’re being treated unfairly or want to change a bad grade. Arguing with your teacher doesn’t mean fighting or yelling at them. Inst...
How to Care for Your Shocked Hamster
Your hamster’s body may go into shock if he has taken a serious fall or suffered a major injury. Even if you didn’t see what happened, you will be able to tell that something is wrong with him. Your hamster will probably need a combination of first aid th...
How to Find and Take Care of Wild Bird Eggs
Caring for wild bird eggs is best left to wild birds, but sometimes we can help. Follow these steps if you find a wild bird egg that looks abandoned.
How to Patch Test Your Skin at Home in 7 Steps
Whenever you add a new product to your skincare or beauty routine, it's important to test it first. You can easily test a small patch of your skin at home for an allergic reaction. In fact, most products say to do a spot test, but you might not know how t...
How to Store Ginger Root to Keep it Fresh and Flavorful
Ginger is a delicious root with many culinary (and even medicinal) benefits. If you want your ginger to last a few weeks or even a few months and maintain its flavor, you're in the right place. We’ll walk you through everything you need to know, including...
How to Skip
Skipping is one of the more complicated activities among the basic locomotive exercises. Learning to skip will help you practice coordination and is a building block to more complex movements. Many kids will learn to skip around five to six years of age,...
How to Cope With Body Dysmorphic Disorder
Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is a psychological illness that causes suffering to millions, but has received little attention from the general public. BDD is a chronic mental illness related to Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) in which a physical flaw...
How to Make Pine Needle Tea
Pine needle tea is made from (surprise!) pine trees. It contains significant amounts of vitamin C (up to five times as much as a lemon).[1] X Research source Moreover, it is refreshing and can serve as a decongestant.[2] X Research source...
How to Do Well on Multiple Choice Questions
Multiple choice exams are popular among educators, as they test a student’s critical thinking and problem solving skills. You may struggle with multiple choice exams and not know how to do well on them. To get a good grade on a multiple choice exam, start...