How To
How to Construct Moving Boxes
Constructing your moving boxes properly will help your belongings get to their destination safe and sound. The key is to open up the box and tape down the bottom flaps first so they're secure. Then, all you need to do is fill the box with your belongings...
How to Have Fun During a Detention
No one likes detention. Sitting in a room after school or during lunch can be incredibly stressful. However, there are ways to make the experience a little more fun. You can read, write, or use your imagination to pass the time. If there's anything you ca...
What to Do When You’re Bored
Being bored can be a big bummer. Whether you’re stuck inside, at school or work, or waiting to catch a flight, no one likes to be bored. Luckily, you’ve come to the right place! There are plenty of fun, creative, and productive activities you can do just...
How to Convert Any Toilet to a Low Flush Toilet
Toilets use the most water in our homes. Every day, Americans flush 4.8 billion gallons of water down the toilet. Reducing the amount of water that your toilet is flushing away will go a long way to saving water in your home and helping to conserve it gen...
How to Replace a Lawn Sprinkler Timer
Automatic lawn sprinklers make it easy to water your yard, but the timers stop working over time. Luckily, replacing a unit is easy to do as long as you have a few simple tools. When it’s time to replace your lawn sprinkler timer, all you need to do is re...
How to Install Baseboard Heating (Electric)
Quicker and less expensive to install than just about any other type of heating, electric baseboard heating might be the right choice for a variety of heating needs. While 100% efficient, the cost for KW/h of electricity in your area, electric heat is oft...
How to Ask a Girl to Homecoming
Asking somebody out can be very nerve-racking, but it can also be extremely gratifying if you get the answer you want. Read this article to learn how to score a date to homecoming with the girl of your dreams!
How to Take Care of Your Stuffed Animal
Stuffed toys are often very cute and playful. Stuffed animals are timeless classics for everyone, even adults. It's easy to care for a stuffed animal if you want to by following these guidelines.
How to Write a Good Lab Conclusion in Science
A lab report describes an entire experiment from start to finish, outlining the procedures, reporting results, and analyzing data. The report is used to demonstrate what has been learned, and it will provide a way for other people to see your process for...
How to Install and Configure an FTP Server in Ubuntu
If you want to allow FTP connections to your Ubuntu Linux server or workstation, VSFTPD is the preferred option. VSFTPD (Very Secure File Transfer Protocol Daemon) makes it easy to set up any type of FTP server on Linux, including anonymous FTP, user-auth...
How to Make a Beyblade
Beyblading is becoming more and more popular, and if you want to get in on the action it's fun to make your own beyblade. You can make attack, defense, stamina and balance beyblades - each have different special powers. See Step 1 and beyond to learn how...
How to Repair a Vacuum Yourself (Plus When to Call a Professional)
Instead of tossing out and replacing a vacuum cleaner that has lost suction or has other issues, why not try fixing it yourself first? You may be surprised to discover how many vacuum problems can be repaired at home, and this article answers many of the...
How to Make a Snowball
Making a snowball is simple. Making the perfect snowball will require some practice and technique. By remembering a few key ideas, your snowballs will be the best in any fight!
How to Have an Empty Seat Next to You on Southwest Airlines
Southwest Airlines offers some of the cheapest fares and is one of the only remaining airlines that does not charge checked bag fees. This makes it an ideal airline choice for many people. On the other hand, Southwest does not assign seats to passengers...
How to Make Eye Contact
Making eye contact can be tricky, especially if you are shy, or nervous, but good eye-contact is important for building trust and engaging an audience. Even if you struggle to hold eye-contact now, all it takes is a little practice to confidently hold som...
How to Force Yourself to Seriously Study
Studying is such an important part of school, yet it’s often one of the things students struggle with the most. If you have a hard time studying seriously, you’re not alone! Get into a habit of studying at the same time every day, break down your work int...