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How to Hide Things in a Book
You can make a hollow book for hiding large items inside of a book but what about the simple act of hiding slim items such as money, secret notes, or printed information inside a book? Is it safe and reliable? It is, provided you are careful about how you...
How to Be a Great Cook
Do people grimace at your food when it's your turn to cook? Do you feel hopeless in the kitchen? Follow these steps, and next time people may grin when it's your turn to cook!
How to Live on Minimum Wage
Depending on where you live in the world, your minimum wage could be less than $7 a day or just below $7 an hour. If you are trying to live off your minimum wage job, you may be struggling to pay for your living expenses and your meals every month. Recent...
How to Get Rid of Algae in Ponds
A pond can be a beautiful and ornamental addition to a garden or home, but it might lose some of its charm if the water is green and murky with algae. Whether you want a cleaner pond in the long-term with more natural solutions, prefer to use mechanical o...
How to Help a Sore Throat Heal Faster
A sore throat is no fun, but it doesn't have to ruin your day. You can reduce your sore throat pain and help it heal faster by taking good care of yourself. Soothe your throat to ease your pain, then take care of your body until you feel better. While you...
How to Survive a Long Lecture
Most people have had to endure long lectures either in a classroom or the workplace. But the human brain and body aren't hardwired to sit and pay attention for long periods of time.[1] X Trustworthy Source Association for Supervision and Curriculum...
How to Negotiate a Deal in Real Estate
Whether you are buying or selling, your goal is to negotiate the best deal possible in a real estate transaction. Doing your homework, keeping your cool, and knowing when to give in or walk away are the key components to a successful real estate transacti...
How to Understand the Male Ego
The term "male ego" gets thrown around a lot in popular discourse, often without any clear definition. In order to understand how the male ego shapes men's thoughts and behavior, it's important to draw attention to the ways in which it is socially constru...
How to Light a Pumpkin for Halloween
Once you've carved the pumpkin and hollowed it out, adding lighting is a very important part of creating the atmosphere. Traditionally, a candle is inserted into the pumpkin but there are also other possibilities for creating the light inside. This artic...
How to Show a Girl That You Care (for Guys)
You care about this girl, but you don't know how to show her. Be sure to listen to her when she needs a kind ear; be courteous and chivalrous whenever possible; and don't be afraid to tell her how you feel. Make her feel appreciated through your words and...
How to Become a Certified Event Planner
Worldwide, the special events industry is worth an estimated $500 billion, with profits continuing to rise. These well paid and highly in-demand professionals plan social events for hotels, corporations, theme parks, cruise lines and non-profit organizati...
How to Win Your Personal Injury Claim
A personal injury case is a type of lawsuit in which a person sues someone else for negligently or intentionally injuring them. “Personal injury” encompasses many different kinds of cases, including medical malpractice, slip-and-fall cases, automobile acc...
How to Treat Chinch Bugs Without Chemicals
True chinch bug adults are about ⅓" (8½ mm) long, and usually black with white wings (though they change colors several times as nymphs).[1] X Research source If left alone, the chinch bugs will suck the sap out of your grass, leaving solid...
How to Not Do Drugs
Many people are lured into the drug scene by peers and even friends. They soon discover that using drugs is not as cool as they thought it would be, or sometimes even as fun. Some get addicted and have a terrible time kicking the habit. Others abuse the d...
How to Treat a Groin Injury
The inner thigh pain caused by a groin injury can range from mild to severe, and can happen to anyone at any age. The pain results from a tear or rupture of any one of five muscles that run along the inner thigh, attaching to the pelvic bone at the upper...
How to Terminate Coaxial Cable
Coaxial cable can be used to transmit a variety of signals, including cable television, internet and low quality audio. If you’re working on a project that falls in any of these categories, you can make your own cables and save money by learning how to te...