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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 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 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 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 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”...
How to Assemble a Clarinet
Each clarinet is a little piece of history. While the clarinet is rooted in ancient single reed "shepherd's instruments" played by the Greeks, the modern clarinet took shape in Europe sometime in the 18th century. Like a larger, more complex version of th...
How to Dress Like an Artist
If you are an artist, then you've already succeeded in dressing like one. There is no single "look" when it comes to the clothes artists wear. However, there are certain aspects of your wardrobe you can tailor to make sure that you have the right clothing...
How to Get Someone to Say Yes
Have you ever had to ask for something and weren't sure how to get the answer you were looking for? It can be stressful and disappointing to repeatedly be told no, whether it's at work, school, or home. While there's never a guarantee that you can get som...
How to Remove Windows Genuine Advantage Notifications
This wikiHow teaches you how to remove the Windows validation notifications that you see when using an unregistered copy of Windows. The easiest (and most legal) way of doing this involves activating your copy of Windows from within Settings, but you can...