How To
How to Survive a Wildfire While Trapped in a Vehicle
If you’re trapped in your car during a wildfire, do your best to stay calm. Sheltering in a vehicle during a fire is dangerous and frightening, but it’s still safer than being outside. Park your car away from flammable materials, get low to the floor, and...
How to Use Coca-Cola to Remove Toilet Stains
Coca-Cola isn't just a sweet, refreshing beverage—its signature fizz and mild acidity make it a powerful, non-toxic toilet cleaner. If you’re curious about using Coke to rinse away unsightly rings and spots of rust in your toilet, you’ve come to the right...
How to Kill a Tick
To prevent the spread of tick-borne diseases, you should kill any that you see in the proper way so that it can be identified and you don't risk catching something from it. Doing so is very important for ticks you find on yourself or others because you ha...
How to Decide Whether or Not to Get an Abortion
Deciding whether or not to terminate a pregnancy—wanted, unwanted, or unexpected—can be a very difficult decision. Choosing to have an abortion is a very personal decision, and only you can be the person to make that decision for yourself. You can talk to...
How to Learn Smoking Tricks
Smoking tricks are a great way to pass some time with friends or impress the party, and they are pretty easy. All they take is some patience and some practice.
How to Calm an Upset or Angry Child
When children get upset, it can be hard to calm them down. Consistently upset children are going to stress you out. They can also get themselves into trouble in school and other places. Whether you are the parent of a child or watching after someone else'...
How to Put Down a Hangi
A hangi is a traditional Maori method of cooking food underground using hot stones, and it is commonly practised throughout Aotearoa (New Zealand). The food has warm, earthy tones, and is a firm favorite for social gatherings throughout New Zealand. A han...
How to Get the Best Service at Your Pharmacy
When buying medication, it is important to consult with your pharmacist to ensure you purchase the correct medication and are able to use it safely. While basic rules for getting a good service apply (namely being polite with the salesperson), there some...
How to Swallow Vitamins
Swallowing vitamins can be daunting. About 40% of American adults have reported that they struggle swallowing pills, and 80% said that they found it unpleasant. Experiment with different methods until you find one that works for you.
How to Clean a Loofah or Natural Sponge
A loofah, also known as a sponge, is used for exfoliating dead skin and as a general-purpose sponge for personal hygiene. There are natural loofahs, which come from the fibrous skeleton of the loofah fruit, and loofahs made from plastic and synthetic mate...
How to Talk with a Lisp
If you have a lisp, you might have trouble saying the sounds /s/ and /z/. That can be frustrating, especially if it affects your self-esteem. Luckily, though, there are a few tricks you can use to help improve your pronunciation—and making your speech cle...
How to Fold an Origami Water Lily
Origami is a wonderful pastime many people enjoy. Many shapes can be created by just folding paper. This article will show you how to make a water lily in origami. It is simple and good for beginners, if you aren't very skilled yet.
How to Clone Pokémon in Emerald
Here is how you clone a Pokémon and Items in Emerald the correct way.
How to Draw an Elephant
Elephants are the largest living land animals. They are found in Africa and southern Asia. They are heavy plant eaters they are known for their big ears, long trunk and tusks, and memory. Here's a simple tutorial on how to draw one of these amazing crea...
How to Find the Best Person to Get Advice from on an Issue
Everyone needs advice every once in a while, and sometimes it can be challenging to decide who to ask for it. The right answer for you will depend on the nature of your question, who you know, and who you are comfortable talking to. Think carefully about...
How to Practice and Perfect Flutter Kicking for Speed and Balance
The flutter kick is a small but mighty and versatile move in swimming, whether you’re competitive or just splashing around for fun. Perfecting the flutter kick just takes a little practice, and once you get the feel for it, it’s all smooth sailing. In thi...