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If you want to get started in the sport of fencing, go to the related wikiHow "Learn To Fence". This article targets fencers at the beginning and intermediate levels (though it focuses mostly on beginning fencers). It should be noted that some of these me...

Whether you want to channel your inner Gambit, live out a film noir scene, or end a poker game in style, throwing cards is a great little skill to learn. It takes a lot of practice, but learning a few different techniques to see what works best for you wi...

Developing feelings for a friend of the opposite sex is an age-old dilemma, and it can be difficult to know what to do. Do you tell him that you like him, wait for him to declare his undying love for you, or suffer with your unrequited feelings in silence...

Is your Windows installation completely broken? If you've tried everything you can to fix it, the only option left may be to format the drive and reinstall Windows (or another operating system). Formatting the drive will delete everything on it, so it sho...

Nowadays it's easier than ever to put your music online, with a variety of platforms out there where fans can discover and enjoy your songs. SoundCloud and YouTube are great if you want to release your new track or album for free, while Bandcamp makes it...

Reptiles can be a lot of fun to care for and keep as a pets. A major part of caring for your reptile will be feeding it properly, safely, and making sure it's getting adequate nutrition. Many reptiles can be fed a diet of crickets. However, there are a...

Negative thoughts are not reserved for just a few people or situations—everyone is plagued by negative thoughts at some point in their lives. In fact, having negative thoughts is a normal phenomenon, and about 80% of the thoughts we have have some sort of...

Pitch is a card game that revolves around betting and trick-taking to score the most points. This game is rumored to have been invented by a bored hunting party in the 1800s. All you need to play is a deck of cards and at least three people. Begin the gam...

A bucket is a good drawing exercise for learning perspective. It's a simple shape, but with a dimension that's helpful to learn. You'll improve your drawing by learning to draw a bucket. See Step One for more specific instructions.

Properly caring for a pregnant dog is essential to a successful breeding process. Thorough care throughout gestation, which can be from 55 to 72 days, as well as proper preparation for delivery are key. Before your dog delivers her pups, she needs a nice,...

It is always nice to feel great when you know you’ve done something that makes your parents swell up with pride. If you want to make your parents proud, there are a few things you can work on, like trying to always be a kind and considerate person and pus...

When someone abuses drugs, it affects everyone they know. These effects are often felt most by family members and loved ones. Addiction can have emotional, psychological, and financial effects on those closest to the person. If you are in this situation,...

If you want to move one or more cars from one area to another, you may choose to hire an auto transport company. However, if you’ve never hired an auto transport company before, you may not know how to choose the best one and how to avoid scammers. We'll...

The executive summary is the most important part of a business document. It is the first (and sometimes the only) thing others will read and the last thing you should write. It is simply a brief review of the document, given so the busy people who will r...

Groundhogs are a common backyard pest in Alaska, Canada, and the Eastern United States. They live in burrows 2-5 feet underground, which can extend up to 30 feet horizontally. Groundhogs are drawn to gardens as a source of food, a relatively predator-free...

If you ever find yourself lost in the wilderness or adrift at sea with no way to tell which direction you're traveling, an analog watch (or any similar clock face) can act as a compass and help you get your bearings. All you'll need for this survival tric...