How To
How to Plant a Peach Tree
Peach trees are fast-growing fruit trees that produce fruit as early as 3 to 4 years when grown from a pit. However, most gardeners prefer to purchase young trees from nurseries or tree farms rather than try to grow a tiny, fragile seedling into a viable...
How to Make Homemade Chalk
Making chalk is an easy, inexpensive project you can do at home using supplies you're likely to have on hand. Mix in a little paint to make chalk in different colors, or stick with basic white. This article gives instructions for how to make chalk using p...
How to Teach Kindergarten
Teaching kindergarten can be one of the most enjoyable and challenging jobs. Set up your classroom to encourage learning through play. The kids will be more curious and engaged with what they're learning. It's also important to introduce several academic...
How to Wire a Bilge Pump
Designed to remove bilge water, the bilge pump is an indispensable part of any boat, yacht or sailing vessel. The installation of this pump, however, can be one of many costly additions to your boat. To save yourself the expense and hassle of enlisting a...
How to Activate an O2 Pay As You Go Sim
This tells you how to activate your o2 pay as you go sim.
How to Fix Dashboard Lights That Won't Light
When the dashboard lights in your vehicle malfunction or cease to operate, the resulting effects can range from being a mere annoyance to posing a safety hazard. Locating the problem and finding a remedy is essential. Start by inspecting the dashboard dim...
How to Clear Underbrush
Land overgrown with weeds, grass, and small bushes can be intimidating to clear out. At the beginning, you may not know where to start or how to best clean the underbrush. Knowing how to prepare and properly clear underbrush can help you do so quickly and...
How to Melt Sugar
Melting sugar breaks the bonds of granulated sugar so it can be recrystallized into different shapes by using molds or other tools. Melting sugar is also the first step in making caramels and candies. The melting temperature determines what can be made wi...
How to Trim Shrubs
Shrubs can make a beautiful addition to any yard or garden, but if left to grow on their own, can look out of control. Routinely trimming your shrubs can help them look well-maintained and prevent them from damaging your home's siding. Trimming shrubs can...
How to Evaluate a Speech
Evaluating someone else’s speech and offering feedback is a great way to improve your own public speaking skills, but what should you be focusing on? This wikiHow will teach you how to listen actively to a speech, break it down, and analyze the most impor...
How to Attract Dragonflies
Dragonflies are large insects that are interesting, attractive, and fun to watch. They're great at controlling mosquitos, which makes them a useful backyard helper. Dragonflies are drawn to areas with water, so the best way to attract dragonflies to your...
How to Smudge a House
The smudging ceremony is a Native American tradition that cleanses bad feelings and negative spirits from houses. Smudging is done by burning specific dried herbs and letting the smoke float around the house. Read these instructions to perform a smudging...
How to Use Dry Ice
You may be familiar with dry ice used for fog effects during Halloween, or perhaps for use keeping summer drinks cold in the summer season. Dry ice has many applications and is especially handy should your freezer break down. Carbon dioxide in solid form...
How to Cite a Photograph
If you discuss or use a photograph in a paper or publication, you will need to cite it. A good citation protects the photographer's ownership of the image and allows your readers to access the image for further reference. The way you cite a photograph wil...
How to Ripen Kiwi Fruit
Kiwifruit is best when vine-ripened, but certain varieties taste just as good when they're ripened at home. The trick is to choose a good kiwi to begin with. After that, you just set it on your kitchen counter and wait for the kiwi to reach its juicy, fla...
How to Start an Organic Vegetable Garden
Growing your own organic vegetables is a great way to ensure you have healthy foods for your favorite recipes. When you grow organic veggies, you won't be able to treat them with chemicals or herbicides, so you’ll need to be more mindful of pests. If you...