How To
How to Avoid a Confrontation
If you feel as though a fight is brewing, do not panic. You can defuse a bad situation to prevent both verbal and physical confrontation. Try to calm yourself down so that you can handle the situation in a rational manner. You can also help the other pers...
How to Walk Safely at Night
There are a variety of precautions that you can take to ensure your safety while walking at night. When walking at night, make sure you walk confidently and with a purpose. Avoid being distracted by your cellphone, and avoid dark alleyways and parking lot...
How to Tell Somebody to Not Call You Every Day
Having a person call you every day or even several times a day can be disruptive and potentially stressful. You may be tempted to lose your patience and yell at this person or just ignore their calls or block their number from your phone. However, yelling...
How to Master Dance Dance Revolution
Ever seen that crazy dance game in arcades? That's Dance Dance Revolution, or DDR, and with a little practice, you can be a master at it. Here's how to dance your heart out!
How to Roll a Cigarette
Rolling your own cigarettes gives you more control over the paper, the tobacco type, and the size of the cigarette. You can roll cigarettes by hand, or you can use a rolling machine. All you need are rolling papers, loose-leaf tobacco, a bit of dexterity,...
How to Dreadlock Straight Hair
Just because you have straight hair doesn't mean that you can't get dreadlocks. In fact, there are a couple of methods you can use to achieve them. Backcombing and the twist and rip are 2 methods that you can use to start dreading your hair, but both will...
How to Bunny Hop on a Bike
A "bunny hop" is a bicycle trick that involves jumping both the front and back wheels off the ground at the same time. The trick will allow you to launch your bike into the air to avoid or jump over obstacles. The bunny hop is really a combination of two...
How to Remove Hair Removal Wax from the Carpet
DIY body hair removal can be a hassle, but it becomes even more of a bother when body wax finds its way into the carpet. Removing it improperly can tear up your carpet or leave a nasty stain behind. Stubborn wax can usually be removed using a combination...
How to Pull an All Nighter
There are many legitimate reasons to pull an all nighter on occasion. Perhaps you've got to cram before an important test or finish off an essay, or you just want to have a movie marathon. You might even be off your typical sleeping schedule due to travel...
How to Avoid Being Shot
Escaping a shootout requires one to be alert and to think quickly. The fear of getting shot can cause one to either feel numb or to panic. But once caught in the situation, there is no going back. It can be nearly impossible to dodge a bullet if the shoot...
How to Be Romantic
Ooh, la la! Romance is in the air. You’re in love, and you want to show your special someone what they mean to you. Whether your relationship is new or you’ve been together for ages, you can easily make your love swoon.
How to Use a Computer Mouse
Using a computer mouse is one of the first steps to properly operating a computer. The mouse allows you to move the cursor and click programs. These steps will show you how to use a PC and MAC computer mouse, whether it is plugged into the computer, wirel...
How to Excel in Life
Everyone’s idea of excelling at life is different. You are an individual person with a unique set of life experiences. These experiences have influenced your ideas about yourself, your goals, the world, and your definition of success. Excelling at life...
How to Play Quarters
Quarters is a popular drinking game which involves players bouncing a quarter off of a table in an attempt to have the quarter land, without another bounce, into a drinking glass (or cup) on the table. The game is popular at parties, especially in colleg...
How to Deal With Teachers That Hate Your Guts
School can be difficult if you have a teacher that seems to hate you. Oftentimes, teachers don't actually hate you, but have unresolved issues with you that need to be fixed. If you're willing to change your behavior, have honest discussions with your tea...
How to Play Hide and Seek
In Hide and Go Seek, players run and hide before another player tries to find them. It’s perfect for a rainy afternoon indoors, or a sunny day in a big yard or a park. The rules are simple, but there are countless variations to try with your friends. We’l...