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How to Get a GED
The GED, which stands for General Educational Development, is a test developed by the American Council on Education (ACE)[1] X Research source that determines whether you have knowledge comparable to that of a high school graduate. The GED i...
How to Borrow Money from Family or Friends to Buy a Home
Do you have family and friends with the heart and the wallet to help you achieve home ownership? New home buyers are increasingly using "intra-family mortgages" of 10-100% of the purchase price to do this. But you need a plan to avoid the hassles and pitf...
How to Communicate with Animals
Have you ever wondered what your pet is thinking or feeling? Have you ever tried to figure out what he is trying to tell you? Do you sometimes wish that your pet could talk to you with words? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, you may be loo...
How to Cook Steamed Fish
Is there anything better than a piece of properly cooked fish? Steamed fish is an easy, healthy dish that works well on any dinner table. By starting out with your favorite fish fillets, or even a cleaned and scaled whole fish, and the right vegetables an...
How to Deal With the Suicide of a Loved One
Your spouse, child, parent, friend, or another person close to you has recently died by suicide. Your world is spinning. The loss of a loved one by any means can be devastating. Knowing that your loved one chose to take their own life can add a whole new...
How to Budget Your Money
Creating a solid budget is the first step in taking control of your financial life and making your money work for you. It can help you crush your outstanding debt, put money into savings, and feel more relaxed and less stressed out. Budgeting doesn’t alwa...
How to Be a Waiter
From Kelsey Grammar to Kelly Clarkson, many people got their career started off by waiting tables. Working in a restaurant environment is fast paced and lucrative work if you approach it correctly and develop the right skills. If you're personable, reliab...
How to Become a Vegan
Most omnivores think becoming a vegan is impossible and can't even begin to imagine how they might be able to survive, let alone enjoy life without typical flavors they have been used to. They're just not being creative enough! With a positive attitude, a...
How to Make Oobleck
Oobleck (also called magic mud) is an easy-to-make substance that has some interesting physical properties. Oobleck is an example of a non-Newtonian fluid. Many common liquids like water and alcohol have a constant viscosity. But Oobleck can be liquid w...
Why Does My Car Stall When I Come to a Stop?
There may be lots of reasons a car stalls at intersections, including low automatic transmission fluid levels, moisture in your gas, broken sensors, or issues with the EGR valve.
How to Stop on Ice Skates
There are two main ways to stop on ice skates. The "snowplow stop" is a beginner technique that will get the job done, even if it isn't always graceful. The more advanced "hockey stop" requires balance and finesse, but it is much quicker and smoother than...
How to Make a Shirt Pillow
Turning a shirt into a pillow is a unique way to preserve a favorite shirt, upcycle a shirt from a thrift store, or just get crafty with a shirt that you no longer wear! You can use a t-shirt or a button-down shirt to create your pillow. Sew a pillow if y...
How to Grow Watermelons
Watermelons (Citrullus lanatus) grow on vines with large crinkled leaves. They love heat, and will grow rampantly once established without too much attention. This article provides instructions for planting and caring for watermelons.
How to Make Carrot Juice
Carrot juice is a delicious and nutritious drink rich in beta carotene, vitamins A, B, C, D, E, and K, and minerals like calcium, phosphorous, and potassium. Carrots are great for your skin, hair, and nails, as well as your liver function, so making carro...
How to Choose a Good Skateboard
Choosing a good skateboard can be tricky, if you're a beginner in the sport. There's a lot that you have to take into account, in addition to the cost. You have to also consider the complete board, the deck, the trucks, and the wheels, whether you're buyi...
How to Throw a Keg Party
Throwing a keg party (also known as a “kegger”) is a fun and informal way to celebrate any occasion. While a keg party is pretty easy to put together, there are a few important steps to take that will help make your event a success. All you need is a keg,...