How To
How to Write an Affidavit
An affidavit is a written statement that has been notarized. If you need an affidavit for a court case or other legal reasons, preparing one is easy if you know the guidelines.
How to Build a Still
Stills are used for many purposes, from purifying water to making gasoline. A still can also be used to make alcohol but in many countries, using a still to make liquor is against the law and can be a dangerous undertaking, both in terms of the process it...
How to Ask Someone to Be Your Study Buddy
Studying alone can lead to boredom, distraction, and no one to turn to when you’re stuck. But the right study buddy can enliven your study sessions. It can be intimidating to ask someone to be your study buddy, but chances are there’s someone else out the...
How to Keep a Job Interview on Track
Like all conversations, an interview is subject to the possibility of getting off track. While that can sometimes be a good thing in casual conversation, an interview usually needs to be more structured to accomplish its goal. As the interviewer, it is yo...
How to Make a Rope Ladder
Knowing how to make a rope ladder is a very handy skill. Not only do they have a practical use in outdoor activities such as boating and hiking, but they’re a lot of fun to climb, too. Additionally, they may be used as an emergency resource where traditio...
How to Build a Raccoon Trap
While raccoons may look cute, they can make a mess in your yard when they’re foraging for food at night and they may carry infectious diseases, such as rabies. If you notice that raccoons are in your area, setting traps is the easiest way to catch and rel...
How to Install a French Drain System in Your Yard
Are you finding water pooling on your lawn? Or maybe there’s a bit too much moisture for comfort around your home’s foundation. A French drain system could be the solution. It’s a simple yet versatile bit of landscaping that can be used to drain standing...
How to Start a Catering Business
If you host dinner parties for your family and friends every chance you get, you're up on food trends and you have an entrepreneurial spirit, consider starting a catering business. You have the advantage of starting small with relatively low overhead and...
How to Become an Auto Mechanic
If you have a knack for working on cars, you might be thinking about starting a career as an auto mechanic. Just like with any other job, you can prepare yourself for this line of work by gaining relevant knowledge and experience. Get an education, develo...
How to Survive an Early Work Schedule
An early work schedule can be difficult, especially if you're not typically a morning person. As you want to do well at your job, it's important that you work on getting energized for work in the morning. Avoid hitting the snooze button and do some energi...
How to Befriend a Hearing Person when You're Deaf
Being deaf doesn’t have to limit your social life. Plenty of deaf people have hearing friends, and there’s no reason you can’t make friends with a hearing person, too. You can learn to overcome communication barriers and build a strong friendship by being...
How to Choose a Mortgage Lender
After weeks, or months, of searching, you've found the property you've been looking for. Now what? It's time to start the mortgage application process. Luckily, it's not as difficult as you might think. The first step is to choose the right mortgage lende...
How to Diagnose Measles
Measles is a highly contagious viral infection caused by exposure to Morbillivirus. Though this disease was once considered a fact of life for school-age children, thanks to strong vaccination programs, it has now been nearly eradicated.[1] X Trustwort...
How to Cut the Back of a Bob Haircut
After you prep and section your hair for a bob haircut, it's time to cut. But before you take up your shears, make sure to research the exact type of bob cut you want, whether it's a classic bob, a graduated or angled bob, or a layered bob. These common...
How to Cure a Cold With Garlic
When you're feeling those familiar symptoms of a cold coming on you might think there is nothing you can do to prevent it. However, adding some garlic to your regime might just give your immune system the boost it needs to lessen the impact of the illness...
How to Become a Cameraman
Being a cameramen requires persistence, passion, and a willingness to work long hours in sometimes chaotic conditions. While a formal education can boost your resume, production companies value know-how, commitment, and competence even more. To land consi...