How To
How to Choose the Right Cooking Oil
There are many different types of oil, and each of them serve different purposes. Cooking oils are used to sauté, fry, bake, or marinate food. All oils contain fat, but some oils, such as olive oil, are healthier than others because they contain monounsat...
How to Understand Capital Gains Tax
If you realize a profit on something you sell, you may be subject to capital gains tax. Capital gains taxes levy a tax on income from the sale of assets as opposed to income from wages. While only a minority of Americans are subject to capital gains tax,...
5 Quick Methods to Change the Background in Illustrator
There are numerous ways to change the background in Illustrator, from changing the background of your art to changing the shade of the user interface. This wikiHow article teaches you how to change the background in Adobe Illustrator.
How to Eat a Breakfast That Is Good for Your Brain
Eating a breakfast that is good for your brain means including foods in your diet that are proven to promote brain health. Try to regularly include eggs, whole grains, blueberries, apples, broccoli, and spinach in your breakfast meals. At the same time, t...
How to Grow Long Eyelashes Using Almond Oil
Almond Oil is one of the most loved plant oils. It has many nourishing benefits for the skin and hair and it is one of the most coveted treatments if you are looking to grow your hair longer and healthier. Thus, it is the one we would choose to make our e...
How to Build a Small Chick Brooder
Chick brooders help young birds feel comfortable as they grow up. While you can buy pre-made brooders, it's easy building a small cage container yourself! You can use either a plastic tote or make your brooder out of wood using a few simple tools. No matt...
How to Start Over in Life
Each day is a new chapter for anyone. Are you feeling stuck in your life? Do you want to start over and make some changes? Do you feel like Bill Murray in the movie Groundhog Day, where you relive the same day over and over again? Starting over can be sca...
How to Dice Tomatoes
Tomatoes are used in a seemingly infinite amount of recipes and often need to be diced. Dicing tomatoes is a quick, simple process anyone can master with some practice. Both Roma and regular tomatoes can be diced and then added to salads, soups, casserole...
How to Perform a Baseball Slide
Sliding is an essential component of baserunning in nearly all levels of baseball. This maneuver can help a runner avoid a tag, prevent one from overrunning a base, and avoid collision or injury from an errant throw. A well-executed slide into home plate...
How to Identify a Finch
Finches are small, brightly-colored wild birds that can be seen almost anywhere around the world. Three popular finch types, the purple finch, American goldfinch, and the house finch, are among the most common birds you’ll see in North America.[1] X Tr...
How to Get your Boyfriend to Fall in Love with You
If you are casually dating a guy, you probably have hopes that he will fall deeply in love with you and that you’ll stay together forever. We'll walk you through the best ways to increase your connection and build a strong and healthy relationship with hi...
How to Ace Your Medical Residency Interview
For some medical students, the residency interview is the most frightening part of the application. However, interviews are not designed to be scary, especially if you've prepared thoroughly. If you brainstorm thoughtful questions, anticipate the answers...
How to Plan a Memorable Marriage Proposal
Planning a memorable proposal requires forethought and organization. Gauge what kind of proposal your partner would like by talking to their friends and family, and factoring in their favorite things and personality type. Save for and buy a beautiful enga...
How to Take Care of Swimmer's Hair
If you often swim in treated water, your hair may become dry, brittle, and even weak. Everyone's hair will take a hit from the chemicals in pool water, while some people's locks will be especially affected. Luckily, it's super easy to repair pool-damaged...
How to Repair a Washerless Faucet
Washerless faucets come in many forms, and are not as intuitive as a simple compression faucet. However, the most common problems are caused by damaged O-rings and seals, a problem anyone can fix. Even if you don't know what type of faucet you have, these...
How to Use the Pen Tool in Photoshop
This wikiHow teaches you how to use the Standard, Curvature, and Freeform Pen tools in Adobe Photoshop. Unlike the brush tool, the pen isn't for drawing—instead, you’ll use these tools to create precise paths that you can turn into selections.