How To
How to Reduce Waste
Each year, we generate billions of tons of waste in our homes, our offices and our communities. But with a few changes in your office and your home, you can reduce waste, the amount of garbage in landfills, and the amount of greenhouse gas emissions relea...
How to Decrease Gas Caused by Fiber in Diet
There are many benefits associated with maintaining a high-fiber diet. Fiber can help you lower your LDL cholesterol, increase weight loss, and prevent constipation. Fiber also helps you to digest other foods and maintain proper blood sugar levels. All fi...
How to Create the Perfect Travel Itinerary for a Boss
Putting together a travel itinerary for a boss does not have to be an exhausting process. With careful planning, both you and your boss will be ready for whatever may befall a planned trip.
How to Convince Your Parents to Let You Become an Exchange Student
Studying abroad as an exchange student can be an incredibly challenging, fun, exciting, and transforming experience. In a foreign country, you’ll be able to open yourself to new cultures and languages, make lasting friendships, and learn about the world o...
How to Tactfully Handle a Racist Boss
Racism in the workplace is a drain on company resources. It’s illegal and unacceptable, and yet it’s not uncommon. If your workplace has a racist boss, you may feel afraid to speak out against it. You’ll be better able to handle a racist boss if you’re pr...
How to Choose a Computer Monitor
While you might tend to focus more on a computer itself, choosing the monitor is important too. Most monitors might seem like they offer similar things, but they have different characteristics that may or may not fulfill your needs. By considering feature...
How to Identify and Treat Recluse (Fiddleback) Spider Bites
In the United States, most spiders you come across are harmless, but the brown recluse spider is an exception. The brown recluse spider is aptly named because it behaves like a recluse. This nocturnal spider likes to hide in dark places where it will not...
How to Quit Smoking Cold Turkey
Quitting smoking cold turkey is a challenge that requires significant commitment and perseverance. If you want to quit smoking on your own, then you have to stay mentally strong, keep busy and active, and react appropriately to any relapses. If you want t...
How to Recover From Foot Surgery
Experts say foot surgery may help you recover from a foot condition that doesn't respond to other treatments.[1] X Research source After your foot surgery, your recovery may take a while, but good self care might have you back on your feet b...
How to Become an Interior Decorator
If you have a love of decorating and a knack for arranging furniture and choosing décor and color, a career as an interior decorator may be perfect for you. To become a "decorator" you don't need an extensive education or a fancy degree, just a good eye a...
How to Grow Okra
Okra is a vegetable that keeps on giving all summer long. When you harvest a pod, another grows in its place. It's related to the hibiscus plant and produces similarly beautiful flowers. Okra grows best in hot climates, but even if you live in a Northern...
How to Get a Smoke Smell out of Fabric Handbags
Handbags are a popular accessory, which are often carried everywhere you go. If you find yourself in a smoke-filled room, that odor can make it's way into your handbag, and be difficult to get rid of. The trick is to get the smell of smoke out of your...
How to Dress for a Rave (Guys)
Guys, you have it made in the shade when it comes to dressing for a rave. Pretty much anything goes for you, so that should take some of the pressure off. Before you jet though, consider a few minor things like the location. Is it a beach rave or will you...
How to Try on a Bikini
Anyone can wear a bikini, but it can be difficult to find the one that you feel the most comfortable in. Bring a friend with you when you go bikini shopping, choose a top and a bottom that you feel the most confident in, and make sure the bikini fits befo...
How to Stay Focused on Writing
Writing does not usually flow steadily like a rolling stream; instead, for most of us, it alternates between occasional floods and frequent droughts. It doesn't matter if you're writing a research paper, novel, blog post, or multiple freelance assignment...
How to Furnish a Vivarium for Your Exotic Rodent
Vivariums or tanks are not suitable for all rodents, so first check that it meets your chosen rodents' needs. Arboreal vivariums are great for climbing rodents such as African Pygmy Dormice or Harvest mice, and a large tank with a mesh lid is good for Zeb...