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How to Teach Your Dog to Shake Hands
Teaching your dog to offer their paw to shake is a fun trick that can impress your friends. More importantly, this kind of training can help teach your dog obedience and deepen your bond. Your dog must first know how to sit before you can begin training t...
How to Develop Good Study Habits for College
Effective studying is critical to success in college, and many new college students quickly find that their prior study habits need major adjustments. To begin making the change, find a quiet, organized space to study. Study with a positive attitude and s...
How to Rip Music from a CD to a Computer
This wikiHow teaches you how to rip the songs from an audio CD onto your computer. You can use both iTunes and Windows Media Player to do so.
How to Do Cheerleading Jumps
Cheerleaders do jumps to create excitement, get the crowd’s attention, and show off their athletic skills. Any successful jump has 3 parts: the approach, the execution, and the landing. While there are many different types of cheerleading jumps, some of t...
How to Make Out with Someone: French Kissing & More
When you really like someone, kissing might not be enough—you want to feel close and connected, and making out is the perfect way to do that. But if you’ve never made out with anyone before, don’t worry! Your mind might be racing, but the most important t...
How to Make a Bunny by Typing Characters on Your Keyboard
“ASCII” art is a way of making pictures using different keyboard symbols. To make adorable ASCII bunnies, try one of the following methods.
How to Build a Bicycle Cargo Trailer
If you love using your bicycle to get around, but find it difficult to carry everything you need with you, you might want a cargo trailer to haul more stuff. Build a simple, inexpensive cargo trailer to attach to your bicycle with a few pieces of lumber,...
How to Love Your Life
The best way to live day to day is with love and appreciation. Do you feel like you're missing something, or do you want to learn how to live your life to its highest potential? If you're not sure where to begin, you can start loving your life by discover...
How to Get Rid of Poison Ivy Plants
Poison ivy plants make a dreadful garden companion. The oil on the leaves and stems of poison ivy—urushiol—is toxic and causes severe dermatitis upon contact, and respiratory problems if you burn it.[1] X Trustworthy Source Mayo Clinic Educational...
How to Focus On School and Not the Boys
School can seem so boring compared to boys, but it is an important part of your life. Crushes or boyfriends can make concentrating on your homework difficult, which might make you dread school. By making practical changes at home, focusing at school, and...
How to Instant Message
Instant messaging--also known as "IM-ing"--refers to the process of sending typed messages back and forth between two or more parties. If you want to IM, there are several high-quality (and free) options available for your mobile device; some of these opt...
How to Attend a Concert
Many people choose to attend concerts to hear their favorite bands. Follow these tips, and avoid the annoying (and even dangerous) mistakes many concert-goers make.
How to Find Your Way Through a Corn Maze
Finding your way through a corn maze can be fun and challenging. By being resourceful, finding your way out immediately in an emergency, and preparing ahead of time you can find your way through a corn maze with success.
How to Start a Push Lawn Mower
Starting a lawnmower can be intimidating, especially if you’ve never done it before. While there are some differences between lawnmowers, the same basic technique works for many of them. With a little practice and some elbow grease you’ll be starting your...
How to Write a Thank You Letter
Many people say "thank you" using text messages or chat these days, but nothing beats writing an old-fashioned thank you letter. It's a meaningful way to express gratitude when you received a gift or where the recipient of someone's thoughtful action. Add...
How to Safely and Comfortably Pick Up a Cat
Picking up a cat may sound easy, but there's actually a proper way to do it so the cat is comfortable and doesn't get injured. Make sure the cat feels safe and comfortable in your presence before you attempt to pick it up. Some cats need a more “delicate”...