How To
How to Shut Off a Car Alarm That Won't Quit
When they function properly, car alarms are a great way to deter criminals from stealing your car. When they don’t function properly, they can be quite embarrassing. If your car alarm goes off, there are a number of methods you can use to shut it off or...
How to Become an NFL Scout
National Football League (or NFL) scouts evaluate the talent of high school and college football players. They are responsible for identifying players that have the potential to succeed in the NFL. Working as an NFL scout allows you to work closely with t...
How to Deworm Cats
Several types of worms can infect cats. The four most common are roundworms, hookworms, tapeworms, and heartworms. Not only do these worms pose a danger to your cat, but some of them can also infect humans and all of them can infect other household pets,...
How to Draw Stewie from Family Guy
Do you like the show Family Guy? Is Stewie your favorite character? See Step 1 below to learn to draw Stewie, the family's malevolent, football-headed son with plans to take over the world.
How to Thicken Paint
Paint comes in different viscosities depending on the type of paint or mixing technique used. Sometimes you need the paint to be thicker than it is when you open it. You may need thicker paint to cover a darker color on a wall or to turn school paint into...
How to Calculate Carrying Value of a Bond
Companies issue bonds in order to raise capital. However, market interest rates and other factors influence whether the bond is sold for more (at a premium) or less (at a discount) than its face value. The premium or discount is amortized, or spread out,...
How to Separate Alcohol and Water
The process of separating alcohol from water can be done in several different ways. The most familiar method is through heating the blended liquid. Since alcohol has a lower boiling temperature than water, it will rapidly become steam. It can then be cond...
How to Make Your Life More Exciting
It can be all too easy to fall so deeply into a routine that your whole life becomes boring. You have the power to break out of your rut and live an exciting life. You might need to step out of your comfort zone in order to figure out what is missing from...
How to Calculate Amount of Paint to Paint a Room
How much paint do I need? This age-old question is an important one—after all, you don’t want to run out of paint in the middle of a house painting project, but you also don’t want to have a huge container of paint leftover when everything’s finished. Don...
How to Lindy Hop
The Lindy Hop is a type of 1920s swing dancing from Harlem, New York City. It is a fun, playful dance that is still popular in swing dancing communities today. To get started learning the Lindy Hop, practice as much as you can either alone or with a partn...
How to Cure Cast Iron
Curing cast iron is an essential part of keeping cast iron functional. To season cast iron cookware, you have to treat it with an oil or shortening and heat it in an oven. This process preserves your cookware and even makes it easier to clean. Read on to...
How to Access Netflix on PlayStation 3
Netflix provides online video streaming in the US and Canada. In 2010, they had over 100,000 titles that subscribers could watch instantly through their computers, Internet-connected TVs and some gaming consoles. The PlayStation 3 is also known for its co...
How to Practice Two Point Position Without a Horse
Two point position is one of the key positions to master for riders. It is the position you adopt when you stand up slightly in the stirrups so your legs are the only two points of contact with the horse. You will have to lean slightly forward, tightening...
How to Pass a Job Interview
Interviews are sometimes your one and only chance at making a good first impression and sell yourself as a viable candidate for a job. Spending a bit of time and effort preparing for the interview can be the deciding factor in whether or not you make it t...
How to Sprout Mung Beans
Mung bean sprouts are a common ingredient in Asian stir frys and provide a crisp, healthy addition to any meal. In the supermarket, you'll often find them labeled more generally as “bean sprouts.” There’s no need to buy them pre-sprouted and you can save...
How to Prevent Cats from Jumping on Counters
It can be frustrating to deal with cats jumping on kitchen counters, let alone other unwanted surfaces, such as coffee tables, night stands, etc. Nevertheless, this is a common behavioral problem among cats, and there are ways to help discourage your cat(...