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How to Have Peace of Mind
Does your life seem too complicated sometimes? Do you feel overburdened? It can happen to anyone. Fortunately, there are things you can do to rid your life of negative influences and cultivate peace of mind. Many people don't know where to begin, but ther...
How to Quit Smoking
Nicotine is one of the most harmful and widely available legal drugs in the world. It's addictive and harmful both to smokers and people passively exposed to smoke, especially children. If you'd like to give up smoking, but don't know where to begin, crea...
How to Make a Sand Timer from Recycled Plastic Bottles
Lots of things take two minutes or less, such as hearing one side of an argument, meditation, holding your breath, making a phone call, or giving your toddler a 'time out'. This timer is fun to make and fun to watch. You can use it to time lots of things...
How to Change Your Windshield Wiper Blades & Arms
Are your wipers not keeping your windshield clear like they used to? When your windshield wiper blades or arms get dirty or damaged, it’s time to remove and replace them. Windshield wipers are some of the easiest repairs you can make, so it's really easy...
How to Make a Pop up Drain Stay Closed
Chances are you don't spend much time thinking about the little rod that opens and closes your drain — until it fails to work. Fortunately, there is no rocket science happening under your sink, just a couple of simple rods that hook together to push the...
How to Discharge a CRT Monitor
If you need to make internal adjustments to a CRT monitor, it's safe to discharge it first. A CRT monitor has a high-voltage anode inside it, which can carry a charge of up to 25,000 volts. If you don't discharge the monitor (and if you do, but improperly...
How to Wake up Quickly
Waking up quickly and getting out of bed in the morning can often be a struggle. Scientists use the term sleep inertia to describe the feelings of tiredness and grogginess we often experience upon waking.[1] X Trustworthy Source PubMed Central Jo...
How to Act in Front of a Friend when They Are Making Fun of You
Teasing can be a fun way to joke around with your friends. However, some teasing hurts. Learn how to see the humor in a joke about you, how to stay calm when you really don't like the teasing, and how to draw boundaries and protect yourself from friends w...
How to Install Hebrew Keyboard on Windows
Windows XP provides support for Hebrew Keyboard and typing in Hebrew letters in programs such as NotePad and MS/Word. There is a short installation process required (you might need your Windows Install CD).
How to Make a Doll
Homemade toys are cost-effective, fun to create, and may end up being keepsakes. They also make great gifts. Read the steps below to learn a few different ways to make one of the most iconic children's toys, the doll, in the comfort of your own home.
How to Improve Your Toe Touch
The ability to touch your toes is useful in many situations, from sports to yoga. For a beginner, performing a toe touch may seem impossible, but with a few exercises to increase your strength and flexibility, plus some practice and perseverance, you can...
How to Make Pizza Lunchables
We all remember how we used to take lunchables to school as a kid. But now that some of us may be older the art of making it may have disappeared.
How to Get Flexible for Cheerleading
Cheerleading is a lot of hard work, and you'll need to use many different muscles to pull off all the moves you love. To get flexible and reduce your chance of injury, practice regularly. However, make sure you always warm up before stretching, since stre...
How to Ignore a Guy That You Like
Do you want to ignore a guy that you like in order to make him like you more? Or do you need to ignore someone that you no longer want to be with (even if you still like him)? Fortunately, by following some simple tips and using a bit of discipline, you c...
How to Change the Subject in a Conversation
As Winston Churchill once said, “A fanatic is one who can't change his mind and won't change the subject.” [1] X Research source When you’ve decided you don’t like the topic of the conversation you're having or you sense that the person you’...
How to Look Rich As a Teen
Teens with money seem to live in a different world than those from middle- to low-income families. Their hair and makeup always seem perfect, and their clothes never seem to wrinkle. Pay attention to how these kids look and act, and you'll be able to look...