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How to Deal With Children in a Divorce Situation
Going through a divorce will significantly affect your children. That said, divorce may actually lead to healthier relationships between everyone involved in the long run. While getting used to new situations and new family dynamics will likely lead to...
How to Do a Backward Roll
A backward roll is a basic skill to master. It may be harder to learn at first and take a bit of practice get it right. Start by learning how to work up to a backward roll, then move on to completing one.
How to Be Cheerful
Cheerfulness is special because of how it affects others. It isn’t just something that you feel on your own, it involves expressing positive feelings to those around you.[1] X Research source Acting cheerful when you’re really not happy can...
How to Manifest Anything You Desire: A Beginner’s Guide
Manifestation is the basic idea that you can achieve your goals and desires through positive thinking and willpower.[1] X Research source This concept plays into the law of attraction, an idea that you can attract positive things if you give...
How to Delete a Program Completely by Modifying the Registry (Windows)
Deleting a program from your computer, may leave remnant links in your files. In order to make sure the program is completely deleted, just perform the following steps.
How to Write a Script
Writing a script is a great way to stretch your creativity by making a short film, movie, or TV show. Each script starts with a good premise and plot that takes your characters on a life-changing adventure. With a lot of hard work and correct formatting,...
How to Clean Up Melted Plastic and Wax
Whether it’s caused by a cookware mishap in the oven or a dripping candle on the bedroom floor, melted plastic or wax causes an unsightly 3D stain that can be a huge hassle to remove. Once the substance has hardened on the ill-fated surface, it may seem l...
How to Handle Being Locked Out of Your Hotel Room
Maybe you forgot the key, misplaced it, or lost it somewhere during your travels; but whatever the reason, you've found yourself locked out of your hotel room. It's a sticky situation, and under some unfortunate circumstances, it can even be embarrassing....
How to Boil Water
Boiling water is a task so common that learning about it can help you anywhere. Cooking dinner? Find out when to add a poached egg, or whether salt really helps your dish. Hiking on a mountaintop? Discover why your food is taking so long to cook, and how...
How to Make Cornstarch Paste
Cornstarch paste is a fairly simple replacement for store-bought glue. It's convenient because it's cheaper, you know what's in it, and it works. Cornstarch paste is also great for parents whose little ones have heavy hands when using glue sticks for sc...
How to Change the Fuse in a GE Microwave
Microwave repair requires extreme caution, even if you are only replacing one fuse. Microwaves use much higher voltage than other common appliances, and can cause serious injury or death if handled incorrectly. Only people experienced in electrical repair...
How to Ollie
Any skateboarder will tell you that the ollie is the most fundamental skateboard trick. In fact, it's probably the first trick that you'll learn on your skateboard. They’re great for getting over obstacles, moving around on your board, or just looking coo...
How to Remove Spyware
Let's face it, the internet is full of viruses and spyware, especially if you run a Windows computer. Spyware is on the loose as you are reading this. But fear not. From detection to extermination of viruses and spyware, it's all here.
How to Read Music
Western written music is a language that has been developing for thousands of years, and even the music we read today has been around for over 300 years.[1] X Research source Music notation is the representation of sound with symbols, from b...
How to Degauss a Computer Monitor
Degaussing a computer monitor clears electromagnetic buildup from the screen. Although it is hardly ever necessary, degaussing can sometimes slightly improve picture quality. This only applies to CRT type monitors: LCD and Plasma monitors never need to...
How to Ignore People You No Longer Wish to Be Around
It can be difficult to ignore someone who upsets you or causes you a lot of grief. This can be even more difficult when that individual is someone you have to see or interact with on a regular basis at school, work, or family events. However, learning how...