How To
How to Use a Tap
You can use a tap to cut threads in a hole drilled in metal, such as steel or aluminum, so you can screw in a bolt or screw. The process of tapping a hole is actually pretty simple and straightforward, but it’s important that you do it right so your threa...
How to Teach a Child to Ride a Bike
Ah, the good ole days of riding around with your friends without a care in the world. Life was so much simpler! For many children, learning how to ride a bike is a sort of rite of passage that opens up a more independent world. You can help teach them so...
How to Bend or "Curve" a Soccer Ball
Curving a ball takes a lot of practice to master. This article explains how to curve a soccer ball.
How to Avoid Being a Third Wheel
Sometimes when a good friend starts a relationship, it's hard to avoid feeling like a third wheel. You and your friend used to spend so much time together by yourselves, but now it's hard to see them without their significant other. There are several thin...
How to Build an Adobe Wall
Adobe is an age-old building material that is easy to make and extremely durable. Adobe structures account for some of the oldest extant buildings on the planet. Adobe buildings also offer significant advantages in hot, dry climates; they remain cooler du...
How to Avoid Scams on Craigslist
Craigslist is known worldwide for its classifieds for just about anything - from toys to furniture. With a few simple clicks and an email address, anyone can post wanted and 'for sale' items. However, everyone needs to be aware and distinguish valid and s...
How to Boost Your Car's Horsepower
Automakers are usually more eager to improve gas mileage and keep maintenance costs low than to maximize performance, but if you want to bring out your vehicle's inner hot rod, there are a few ways you can increase the horsepower, maximizing the performan...
How to Get out of a Cellular Service Contract
In today’s environment, a cellphone is as close to being a human appendage as something can get, without actually being attached to your body. And dissatisfaction—on one level or another—with cellphone plan carriers is pretty much a universal lament. Term...
How to Boost Your Car's Horsepower
Automakers are usually more eager to improve gas mileage and keep maintenance costs low than to maximize performance, but if you want to bring out your vehicle's inner hot rod, there are a few ways you can increase the horsepower, maximizing the performan...
How to Be an Anarchist
What does it mean to be an anarchist? In general, anarchists call for the abolition of the government and the dismantling of social hierarchies. Solidarity through a dream of unforced equality is the foundational principle of anarchism. Critics of anarchi...
How to Clean Up Your Desk
For students and office professionals, a desk is where you spend nearly half of your waking hours. A messy desk can lead to decreased focus and less productivity. On the other hand, a clean desk will allow you to work more efficiently and feel more produc...
How to Break a Rack in Pool
Being asked to break the rack is a privilege. Since it often sets the tone for the game, you may be interested in how to do it with grace and skill. Although a forceful break is exciting to watch, you don’t need to set off fireworks with your break shot....
How to Choose a Wedding Dress
You want to look absolutely breathtaking on your wedding day, so choosing the right wedding dress is key. Whether you are going for a traditional white gown or for an alternative style, you want a dress that suits you and showcases your beauty. Many peopl...
How to Care for an Iguana
Iguanas are interesting reptiles to keep as pets. Unfortunately, iguanas are not easy to care for and will die if not taken care of properly. This is because iguanas have a variety of unique environmental and dietary needs. However, by creating a good hab...
How to Get Your Horse to Stand Still for Mounting
If you’re a novice rider—or if you’re riding a horse that doesn’t like to be mounted—your horse may try to move away from you while you’re mounting. This behavior makes it difficult for you to climb up. Encourage the horse to stand still by making sure th...
How to Make Time Go by Faster
If time truly does fly when you’re having fun, it seems to screech to a grinding halt during life’s less fun moments, like school and work. How are you supposed to make it through a long, boring day without completely pulling your hair out? Not to worry—y...