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How to Look Thinner
Want to look thinner without going to the gym? Of course you do! There are lots of ways to look instantly appealing without a dangerous crash diet or drastic plastic surgery, if you're willing to plan and be strategic. Get started with Step 1 below to sta...
Finding the Factors of a Number: A Tutorial
A number’s factors are numbers that can be multiplied together to get the original number as a product or answer. In other words, every number is the product of multiple factors. Learning to factor or break up a number into its component factors is an imp...
How to Add Lead to a Mechanical Pencil
Mechanical pencils have many different designs (as do multi-pens, which also accept lead), so it is always helpful to save instructions regarding reloading. But if you’ve lost them, the methods of reloading are fairly standard, whether your pencil require...
How to Hear TV Sound Without Blasting Everyone Else Out
People of all ages may have difficulty hearing the TV. Turning up the volume too loudly on your TV can disrupt your neighbors or make it difficult for you to watch TV with other people. Assistive Listening Devices (ALDs) allow you to hear the TV better...
How to Deal With a Jealous Person
Dealing with a jealous person can be difficult, especially if you want to maintain your relationship with that person or they are a big part of your life, such as a family member or co-worker. Learn ways to deal with a jealous person and you may be able t...
How to Tell if a Mouse Is Male or Female
All mice look pretty similar, so you might not know if you have a male or female. The process of determining sex is called sexing. There are two main methods of determining sex; both require a keen eye and gentle handling of mice. You can sex mice by look...
How to Cope if You Fail Your First Year at University
If you've failed your first year of college, you're probably trying to work through some pretty difficult emotions right now. We understand and we want to help! We've put together a list of helpful tips you can use to get through this tough time. There's...
How to Cross Stitch
Taking up needle point? If so, one of the stitches you'll need to learn is the cross stitch. This ancient, cross-cultural embroidery technique is also known as counted cross-stitch. The pictures below will show the method as worked on a plastic canvas wit...
How to Prepare Tofu
Do you avoid tofu because of its bland taste and weird texture? If so, you could be preparing it the wrong way! The most common mistake people make when preparing tofu is not pressing it to get rid of the excess water, which results in a soggy texture. Th...
How to Replant a Rose
Roses are beautiful flowers that are relatively easy to replant! Roses enjoy a lot of sunlight, so you may want to choose a sunnier spot to house them.[1] X Expert Source Tyler RadfordPlant Specialist Expert Interview. 6 October 2020. You...
How to Make a Relationship Work
Are you having trouble with your sweetie, or just wanting to keep your relationship healthy? Relationships require time and effort, whether your love is on the rocks or you're on cloud nine. Many couples give up when they encounter bumps along the road, n...
How to Get a Cat out of a Tree
It is usually easy for cats to climb up trees, but getting down may be a different story. Their claws are great for helping them climb up, but not so great at helping them climb down.[1] X Research source A cat stuck in a tree may get scared...
How to Stay Up Late Secretly
Sometimes you need to stay up late to finish homework, and sometimes you want to do it just for fun. Either way, your parents probably won’t approve. To stay up late secretly, you’ll need to stockpile some supplies and be careful not to make any noises th...
The Best Ways to Find Something You’ve Lost
Ugh! You swear you had your keys a second ago, and now they’re just gone! Before you panic, take a deep breath. Everyone misplaces things every now and again—losing things is a part of life—but finding them doesn’t have to be a nerve-wracking scramble. In...
How to Tolerate Those You Have a Personality Clash With
It can be difficult living or working with people who have very different personalities or beliefs from you. However, you should not treat any person who you can't tolerate with disdain or intolerance. By giving the person a chance and avoiding destructiv...
How to Play the Piano
The piano is a classic, versatile instrument that anyone can learn how to play. You don't have to be a particular age or gender to play the piano, nor do you need any musical background – all you need is patience, determination, and motivation. If you hav...