How To
How to Prepare a Room for Painting
Painting a room can be a long process, but it can go smoothly as long as you take the proper care and preparations. To streamline the painting process, all you need to do is clear out your furniture, cover the floor, and repair your walls. If you’re paint...
How to Treat a Sprained Ankle
Spraining an ankle might be a common injury, but that doesn't make it any less painful if it happens to you. Fortunately, minor sprains can typically be treated at home. Apply basic first aid and rest as much as possible so your injury can heal. Then, use...
How to Practice Abstinence
Sexuality has been more than emphasized in today's society. TV, radio, Internet, books, magazines and media in general. Practicing abstinence can be difficult. By staying focused, talking to romantic partners, and finding healthy ways to cope with sexual...
How to Look Good in Jeans (Women)
Most people have a pair of jeans that they love. These jeans usually fit perfectly and make the wearer feel like a million bucks every time they put them on. But if you don’t have a pair of jeans like this, you may be choosing the wrong jeans for your bod...
How to Clear Your Web Browser Cache on Any Platform
While your browser cache usually helps websites load faster, it can sometimes prevent you from seeing the most up-to-date version of a webpage. In some cases, an old or corrupted cache can even cause a webpage to load improperly or prevent it from loading...
How to Turn a Girl Friend Into a Girlfriend
One day, you find yourself looking at your girl friend as more than just a friend who happens to be a girl. You start looking at her as girlfriend material, and wanting to get closer to her on a romantic level. This is a tricky situation to be in, because...
How to Cook Chestnuts
Chestnuts are sweet, earthy treats cultivated in Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Though you can eat some strains raw, cooking your chestnuts will bring out the rich flavors most people associate them with.
How to Show Love
Showing our love towards those who deserve it is an art and, like any art, it takes a good deal of practice. For one thing, people respond to love in different ways. Some like to hear words, some need to see loving behavior, and others respond best to ges...
How to Sanitize & Clean Thrifted Shoes
If you've discovered your perfect pair of shoes at a thrift store or rummage sale, they may need a little bit of TLC before you can wear them. Secondhand shoes might contain germs, bacteria, or fungal spores that can cause smelly odors or even infection....
How to Get Your Ex Back
Sometimes after a breakup, you realize you still have feelings for your ex and want to be with them again. Asking your ex to get back together can be scary, but if you take your time and learn from the past, there’s a chance they’ll say yes.
How to Write in Your Own Words
Writing a strong essay combines original composition with the incorporation of solid research. Taking the words and ideas of others and weaving them seamlessly into your essay requires skill and finesse. By learning how to paraphrase, exploring how and wh...
How to Choose a Tattoo Design
To choose a tattoo design, you should reflect on your personality, interests, and appearance. Take your lifestyle into account before choosing the tattoo size, placement, and coloring. Work out your budget and research local tattoo artists whose work you...
How to Play Defense in Basketball
As legendary college basketball coach Bob Knight once said, “Good basketball always starts with good defense.” A team’s defense really can make or break a game, and being a good individual defender can make you a huge contributor on your team. By dedicati...
How to Write Guitar Tablature
Guitar tabs are a relatively simple way to learn new songs on guitar without knowing how to read music. You don't have to know how to read music to write guitar tablature, either – all you need to know is how to play the song. Once you have the notes down...
How to RSVP
RSVP comes from the French phrase "répondez s'il vous plaît," which in English translates to "please reply." When invited to a social event, it is proper etiquette to respond promptly, politely, and via the same way one has invited you. This makes plannin...
How to Power Nap
A quick power nap can help you combat drowsiness and make you more alert and productive. If you're in need of a power nap, make sure you do it right so you wake up feeling refreshed and not groggy. Nurse Practitioner Luba Lee suggests: "Try timed meditati...