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How to Cover a Tattoo with Makeup
Sure, you love showing off your awesome tattoo to your friends and peers, but you know that if your great-grandmother ever saw it, she'd go into cardiac arrest faster than you can say, "It's only temporary!" Whether you want to hide your tattoo from conse...
How to Create a Zen Garden
A zen garden is a refuge that can be placed in nearly any space. Some zen gardens are large sweeping creations that encompass acres, while some are tiny desktop gardens that take up no more room than a notebook. It's not difficult to create a constantly c...
How to Make a Girl Laugh
Making a girl laugh is a great way to form a connection with her. If she’s smiling and laughing, you know she’s having fun! If you’re not sure how to make girls laugh, don’t worry -- you have tons of options. Build up a stock collection of funny stories a...
How to Do Well in School
No matter how far along you are in your education, doing well in school can be a hurdle. You can do your best in school by promoting healthy study habits, and keeping your time and supplies organized. It’s also crucial to take care of yourself so that you...
How to Leave Someone for Good
Sometimes breaking up with someone is easier said than done. If you’ve ever been stuck in a cycle of breaking up and making up, it can seem like it’s impossible to leave your ex for good. But you can do it. There are things you can do to keep yourself fro...
How to Set Up Two of Your Best Friends Romantically
You swear that your two friends are absolutely perfect for each other. How can you play Cupid and get the sparks to start flying, though? We're here to help. Read on to learn how to set up two of your best friends romantically—and what to watch out for al...
How to Impress Someone on a First Date
It finally happened: you nabbed a date with the person of your dreams, and you want to make sure to impress them. Though you may be sweating bullets in anticipation, there are a ton of things you can do to make sure the date goes incredibly well.
How to Sneak Candy Into Your Room
One of the most annoying things about being a kid is that you want independence but are not permitted much. Sometimes you just want to enjoy a simple treat. If Mom only made sugarless Jello for dessert, maybe it's time to sneak candy into your room. This...
How to Choose a Pen
If you write a lot, you know how important it is to choose the right pen for the job. But there are so many different sizes and shapes, not to mention all of the pen types, like rollerball, ballpoint, and fountain. So how do you pick the perfect pen for...
How to Double Kick Fast on Drums
Double kick drumming involves both of your feet (instead of just one) and will allow you to play faster, more complicated beats, fills, and solos. The easiest foot techniques involve playing with your heels either up or down, but if you want a challenge,...
How to Construct a Raised Planting Bed
A raised planting bed is a large planting box or enclosed garden bed that’s elevated slightly above ground level. These beds are ideal if you have poor soil quality or bad drainage in your yard, since they give you a little more control over your plants’...
How to Improve the Quality of Your Voice
Contrary to the popular saying, practice doesn’t necessarily make perfect; it does, however, make better! There are a lot of practical things you can do to improve the quality of your voice, from learning to breathe properly to avoiding certain foods and...
How to Walk a Slackline
If you’ve ever wanted to walk a tightrope high above the circus floor but got nervous just thinking about it, stack lining may be for you. Slacklining, an increasingly popular practice in the balancing arts, involves walking across a bouncy, highly-tensi...
How to Convert Measurements Easily in Microsoft Excel
Excel’s convert function ("=CONVERT()") converts a measurement from one unit to another. To use this function, you will enter data and units into the formula: =Convert(number, “from_unit”, “to_unit”). First learn how to enter the convert function manually...
How to Open a Difficult Jar
There’s nothing worse than being hungry and having a jar of food you can’t open. Whether the lid is stuck on your pickles, or you can’t get into the peanut butter, don’t stress out. You don’t need a fancy jar opening gadget; there are plenty of ways to op...
How to Get a Smaller Waist
Getting a smaller waist takes time, but with focus and persistence, you can do it! Not only can getting a smaller waist boost your confidence, it will also make you a healthier person in the process.