How To
How to Throw a Sinker
A sinker is a baseball pitch that will drop the ball toward the ground just as it’s approaching the batter. While only a slight movement toward the end of the throw, this can easily throw the batter off their game and give your team an easy groundball. By...
How to Create Your First Website
Learn how to design and promote your own website.
How to Accept a Close Friend's Sexual Orientation
As the LGBTQ community becomes more visible and accepted in society, more and more people are feeling comfortable enough to “come out of the closet.” Even so, many people still don’t know how to react when someone they care about comes out to them. If you...
How to Open a Champagne Bottle
Opening a champagne bottle is a powerful celebration ritual. The effect is grand, but the act of opening the bottle can be tricky if you haven't done it before. You'll need to twist the bottle, hold the cork, and gently push the cork out of the bottle. Ma...
How to Shot Put
Shot putting seems like a simple sport: you try to throw a weight further than your competitors. In fact, the unusually heavy ball (called a "shot") requires specific throwing techniques to avoid injury. The most successful athletes must use a great deal...
How to Dress Like a Nerd as a Girl
Dressing like a nerd can be fun for a Halloween costume, as well as every day fashion. If you're interested in the nerd aesthetic, there are many things you can do to emulate the nerd style. To start, pick out a great wardrobe that's cute and nerdy. From...
How to Make a Circuit
Building a circuit is not hard if you have a power source, some wires, and a light bulb (or other electrical component). If you want to learn more about circuits, follow this simple tutorial to learn how to build a simple switch that turns a light bulb on...
How to Finance a Fixer Upper House With an FHA 203(K) Program
Astronomical housing prices across many areas of the United States can make home buying a frustrating experience. You can buy a fixer-upper and rehabilitate it for less than you would spend on a comparable house in "perfect" condition. However, many lende...
How to Throw a Super Bowl Party
The Super Bowl is here, and you can’t wait to yell “Touchdown!” with all your family and friends. But how do you make your party touchdown-worthy? With some themed decorations, delicious food, and party games, your guests will be lifting you up on their s...
How to Create a Ouija Board
A ouija board is a flat panel with letters, numbers, and other symbols printed on it that you can use to hold a seance. Though you can purchase ouija boards from various Halloween and novelty shops, you can save money by making your own version at home.
How to Be Friendly
Friendly people are always excited to meet new people and appear approachable to friends and acquaintances. They are the kind of people who can just start chatting to a person on an airplane, in line at the drugstore, or when they're stuck on the bus. Sou...
How to Get Over Friends Who No Longer Want to Be Friends With You
If you've recently found out that someone doesn't want to be your friend anymore, you're probably feeling pretty hurt. There are a lot of reasons friendships end—maybe you had an argument you can't get past, or maybe you just grew apart. No matter the cir...
How to Do Your Book Report on Time
Book reports are often a dreaded activity in every student’s academic life; however, it is a necessary evil because they do help you learn many important things. Even if you hate writing book reports, you might learn to enjoy it if you try. Either way, yo...
How to Report an Emergency
Reporting an emergency is one of those things that seems simple enough, until you actually have to do it. That's when nerves take over, and you're lucky if you remember your name! If you find yourself in the midst of an emergency, take a deep breath and r...
How to Cure Daffodil Bulbs for Replanting
Daffodils are a sure sign of Spring, but sadly, their bloom time is so brief. The good news is that a resurrection in the next season is quite possible. Many home gardeners leave their bulbs in the ground year around, but others prefer to bring them up an...
How to Keep Your Feet Warm
Whether you're in bed under your blanket or camping after a day's hike, cold feet are a nuisance! Fortunately there are easy ways to warm up your feet and keep them that way. Layer up thick socks and accessories, warm your body up with movement, or change...