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How to Add Color to a Fluorescent Light
The cold, harsh light of fluorescent lamps fails to bring warmth to a room, nor is it decorative. By using inexpensive materials, you can add color and warmth to these boring lights to make your drab room or office welcoming, fun, fresh, and funky!
How to Treat a Burn Using Honey
If you’re looking to take the edge off of a minor burn without heading for the medicine cabinet, you may have exactly what you need in your kitchen pantry! Due to its anti-inflammatory properties, honey is actually a fairly efficient choice when it comes...
How to Write Fiction
Fiction and non-fiction are two of the main forms of prose writing. Fiction is the creation of a story from the author's imagination, although it may reference real events or people. Fiction stories are not true stories, though many have elements of truth...
How to Use an Ear Thermometer
Fevers are reflective of an increase in the body's temperature. Mild fevers are typically beneficial because they represent the body's natural ability to defend itself against infections, as many pathogens can only reproduce in a narrow temperature range....
How to Melt Gold
Maybe you have gold jewelry that you want to melt. Or you’re an artist or jewelry designer who wants to create a new design by melting gold. There are several ways you can melt gold at home although you should always take great care to remain safe when me...
How to Open a Pomegranate
Pomegranates are a delicious, nutritious fruit, but getting them open can seem tricky. Fortunately, there are a few simple techniques for opening this yummy fruit. If you just want to eat it, it's easiest to make shallow slices with a knife and then pul...
How to Remember a Person's Name
Having problems remembering people's names? It happens to almost everyone from time to time but if it's a frequent issue for you, it's time to address what has become a bit of a bad habit. If you're shy, nervous, bored, or facing people who awe you, these...
How to Conduct Scientific Research
If you want to contribute knowledge to the scientific community by conducting a scientific research project, you need to know the basic steps. There are many steps to doing research beginning with identifying a problem to solve. Thoroughly researching a t...
How to Smile When You Think You Can't Smile
Smiling is the most powerful gesture. It can increase your happiness, and it can make people around you feel good. But sometimes smiling is the last thing you want to do. There are even times when a smile feels close to impossible. It might be a tough day...
How to Buy a Used Car
Getting a new-to-you car can be exciting – especially if you're a first-time car buyer. It's also a great choice if you want reliable transportation without spending a lot of money. At the same time, buying a used car can be frustrating, especially if you...
How to Buy Your Girlfriend the Perfect Gift
You've got plenty of options to show your girlfriend how much you care about her by getting her the perfect gift. It's important to remember that the most important part of buying a gift for anyone is to make them feel like you really know them. With a li...
How to Digitally Scan 35mm Slides
Back in the days before digital photography was the norm, there were generally 2 methods of processing film: prints, and slides. Prints were developed on a sheet of photo paper, while slides were small, transparent pieces of film in a cardboard sandwich....
How to Overcome the Fear of Flying
Do you wish you could travel to faraway places and see the world -- without having a panic attack? If you have aviophobia, or the fear of flying, there are ways you can prevent it from negatively affecting your life. Being informed, using relaxation techn...
How to Make a Middle School Graduation Speech
We all know giving a graduation speech can be nerve-wracking, but it is also an exciting opportunity. You get to highlight the important moments that your class has experienced over the years. To make a middle school graduation speech, you should write a...
How to Get a Gay Male Friend (for Girls)
Popular TV shows and films have portrayed gay men as fabulous, supportive, and amusing confidants for straight women. However, this portrayal of gay men isn’t realistic, and it’s not really a good idea to seek out friends based on superficial details like...
How to Procrastinate
Looking to understand why you’re procrastinating? Digging for more interesting ways to kill time? If so, we’ve got you covered. In this article, we’ll help you make sense of why you’re procrastinating, what your procrastination reflects, and how you can p...