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How to Play Texas Hold'em
All in, partner? Texas Hold'em is a popular kind of poker in which each player is dealt two hidden cards and hopes to combine this "hold" with 3 or 4 from the community pool of five dealt cards that are shared to make each player's best five card hand. Wa...
How to Pronounce Latin
Ever run into a Latin quote or motto and wonder how to pronounce it? In some fields, like medicine or botany, you may even run into dozens of Latin terms a day. Latin pronunciation is easy compared to the mess that is English spelling, but it does take so...
How to Build a Retro TV Fish Tank
Have you discovered a dinosaur of a TV set in your attic? You know, the ones with imitation wood and knobs instead of buttons? It sure can't compete with today's flat-panel units, but it doesn't have to head straight for the junk pile -- if you're creativ...
How to Repair a Faucet That Leaks
If you’ve got a drippy faucet or a handle that spews water every time you turn it, you may be tempted to call a plumber. But what if you could solve the problem yourself and save some money in the process? It’s easy to fix a leaky faucet yourself. We’re g...
16 Science-Backed Ways to Get Rid of a Hangover Faster
Everyone has had a night where they drank a little too much and woke up the next morning with a headache and a whole lot of regrets. For some of us, it’s nausea and a churning stomach. For others, it’s a pounding headache and an aversion to loud voices an...
How to Manage Conflict
You might be wondering how you can avoid conflict, especially in the workplace, but the better question is: how can you manage it? Conflict is a natural part of life, but you can overcome it with compassion and respect. Keep reading for a comprehensive gu...
How to Exercise Your Eyes
We all know how important it is to keep our bodies fit by keeping active and maintaining a regular exercise routine. But, did you know that you can exercise your eyes as well? Eye exercises are designed to strengthen your eye muscles, improve focusing, ey...
Filling Out a Money Order: Everything You Need to Know
Money orders are a great way to get money where it needs to go quickly—but the front has a lot of blanks and can be confusing at first. What information do you need to fill out and where do you sign? Read on to find out exactly how to fill out a money ord...
How to Fix a Hole in Drywall: Filling Nail Holes, Patching Large Holes & More
If you have a hole in your wall or ceiling, you may be frustrated by the difficulty of fixing it so that you don't notice the repair. But don’t worry! Repairing holes in drywall to look very good can be simple with a little know-how, the right tools, and...
How to Clean a Refrigerator
Your fridge is probably the largest appliance in your kitchen, but you probably don't give much thought to cleaning it like you do your countertops and other surfaces—unless you spill something. But a clean fridge is more energy-efficient and will last lo...
Installation Guide: How to Remove and Replace an Old Car Stereo
Installing a new car stereo can often be simple enough to do yourself, and this article will provide you with a general guide on how to do it. Keep in mind that some cars and systems are more complicated than others and that every car and stereo system wi...
The Ultimate Guide to Creating a Secret Note Square
Want to fold a note in a compact and unique way? Folding a piece of paper into a secret note square is very fun and easy, and is a simple way to pass the time in class. Secret note squares are a great way to pass along a secret message to one of your frie...
How to Make a Sling Shot
Slingshots are versatile little devices. Throughout the years, they’ve been used for everything from hunting small game to target practice in the backyard. Their dimensions and mechanics tend to vary, since they can be made from any number of different ma...
How to Sew a Pillow for Beginners
Pillows are a cheap and easy project, whether you're a beginner at sewing or an expert. Throw pillows can freshen up your room or work as a great last-minute gift idea. Even better, you can make a throw pillow or a bed pillow with or without a sewing mach...
How to Respond to a Job Performance Review
Performance reviews at work can be a frightening, nerve-wracking experience, especially if you find out during one that your supervisor isn't happy with the work you've been doing. Even worse than the review itself, however, can be the days after it — dec...
How to Quit Smoking by Using an Allen Carr Book
Reading Allen Carr's The Easy Way to Stop Smoking can be a positive experience if you're looking to end your relationship with tobacco. The book, written by a former chain-smoker, has sold 15 million copies in its 30 years on the market. The techniques Ca...