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How to Make a Noisy Fan Belt Quieter
Most modern vehicles come equipped with serpentine belts, though they may occasionally be called fan belts. Older vehicles may have belts that are used only to power the fans that cool the radiator. These belts are very similar and may be treated in the...
How to Look Gothic Without Your Parents Getting Upset
Over the years, gothic style has developed a bad reputation with parents. As a result, many parents react very negatively when their children adopt it. Thankfully, there are ways to look gothic without totally scaring your parents. By easing into the styl...
How to Avoid Being Shot
Escaping a shootout requires one to be alert and to think quickly. The fear of getting shot can cause one to either feel numb or to panic. But once caught in the situation, there is no going back. It can be nearly impossible to dodge a bullet if the shoot...
How to Become a Singer Even if Your Parents Don't Want You to
You love to sing and you’re good at it, too! You know this is what you want to do for the rest of your life, but maybe your parents don’t quite agree. Don’t abandon your dream just yet, though. There are lots of things you can do to become a singer on you...
Easy Ways to Reset and Restore an iPod
Is your iPod frozen and unresponsive? Many software glitches can be fixed by simply force restarting or resetting your iPod, but you can always restore it to factory settings if a force restart didn't work. This wikiHow article shows you how you can easil...
How to Call 911
911 is an emergency line set up to get you the help you need in potentially dangerous situations. If you even suspect that you have an emergency on your hands, it's best to go ahead and call. Let the 911 dispatcher know what the emergency is, and answer a...
How to Be Thankful
There is good reason to believe that people who cultivate thankfulness tend to be happier and healthier than those who don't. Thankful people appreciate what they have instead of obsessing over what they lack. They express gratitude to others and often re...
How to Become a Motivational Speaker
When you think of motivational speakers, you might think about self-help gurus telling you how to channel your inner child or visualize your path to success. However, motivational speakers can deliver presentations and speeches on any topic. What counts i...
How to Figure Out Why a Computer Won't Boot
We all go through times when our computer or laptop simply refuses to boot. While it could potentially indicate serious trouble with your device, it usually is an issue that you can resolve yourself. With some basic troubleshooting, you can often solve bo...
How to Reduce Your Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Are you worried about your impact on the environment? As you juggle work, family, and personal time, it can be hard to keep track of your carbon footprint, or how many greenhouse gas emissions you typically release into the environment. Don’t worry. We’ve...
How to Bluff in Poker
Bluffing in poker is a risky strategy that can pay off in a satisfying way. Beginning poker players often think bluffing should happen often, but it's best to be selective about when you bluff. Practice bluffing when the stakes are low to build your skill...
How to Load and Fire a Muzzleloader
Firing a flintlock muzzleloader provides an experience to the true weapons connoisseur that no modern, precision-engineered, mass-produced firestick can match. Holding, loading, and shooting this pinnacle of early human engineering will reawaken the memor...
How to Meet Your Girlfriend's Parents
So, the time has come for you to meet your girlfriend’s parents. You might be feeling a mixture of nervousness, excitement and fear. You’ll want her folks to like you, but you’ll also want to be yourself. You can have a successful first meeting with th...
How to Survive a Freestyle Rap Battle
Rap battles can be a great opportunity for a rapper to showcase their talents. In a rap battle, the rapper with the best delivery, lyrics, and crowd response usually wins. By writing your own rap songs, freestyling as often as possible, staying relaxed,...
How to Draw Blood From a Difficult Vein Every Time
Drawing blood quickly and cleanly is an important skill for doctors, nurses, lab personnel, or phlebotomists. Many venipunctures are routine, but you may occasionally encounter difficult veins that require more assistance. Fortunately, with the proper tec...
How to Teach a Cat to Recognize Its Name
It’s no secret that cats can be obstinate creatures, but despite what you may have heard, cats can be trained. By learning a bit about what motivates cats and how they behave, and then implementing some simple training techniques, you can quickly teach y...