How To
How to Make a Papier Mâché Mask (for Kids)
This simple and fun papier mâché mask is an excellent craft for kids to make. It can be used at a Halloween party, going out trick or treating, for a costume party, or for a rainy Wednesday afternoon!
How to Make a Golden Snitch
Ever wanted to make a Golden Snitch? It might not fly on its own, but crafting your own decorative Golden Snitch can be a fun way to celebrate and show off your love of Harry Potter and the beloved game of Quidditch. With a few simple materials and tools,...
How to Resize Your Digital Images
The images we take with our digital cameras are pretty, but often far too large to easily send through email or upload to a website. If you need to resize your image, there are a variety of tools available for you to do so, and most of them are free. In t...
How to Persuade People to Vote for You
Whether it's for student body president, city council, mayor, or house captain there are certain fundamental things you need to do if you want to win an election. To persuade people to vote for you, they must know who you are, have confidence in your plat...
How to Double Clutch Downshift
Double clutch downshifting was used back in the early 20th century before transmissions had synchronizers and the clutch couldn't engage without the double-clutch. It is used today primarily in racing because it makes a more efficient down shift. If you'r...
How to Get Better at Tennis
Like any other sport, tennis requires a lot of practice to become a skilled player. However, while practice helps, you also need to identify the weaknesses in your game. Once you’ve determined weak spots in your game, you can take actions to improve them....
How to Move a Sofa Bed Up or Down Stairs
If you have ever had a sofa bed you know how daunting a task it is to relocate it, especially up or down stairs. As the owner and operator of a junk removal service, Haul-a-Way, we encounter this type of problem on a routine basis. Most of our customers a...
How to Say the Names of Colors in German
German is a growing language and one of the major languages of Europe. If you ever in need to know a bit of German, this page will help with colors.
How to Be Safe
Like it or not, the world can sometimes be a dangerous place. However, you don't have to be afraid all the time—just make safety a big priority in your life. When you're prepared and protected, you'll feel a lot more confident as you go about your day, wh...
How to Create a Hideout
If you’re looking for a quiet place to play, rest or hang out with your friends, a private hideout may be just what you need. When you’re building a hideout, you can let your imagination take over. Once you’ve got it set up, named and filled with a few of...
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 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 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 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...