How To
How to Wrap Pipes for Cold Weather
Pipes can freeze or even burst in times of cold weather after a period of disuse. Products to insulate pipes, such as a pipe sleeve and electrical heat tape, can be purchased and placed around pipes to prevent them from freezing. If a pipe has already fr...
How to Check a Dog's Pedigree
If you have a dog that is purebred and that has been transferred to you according to the regulations of the kennel club it belongs to, it should have a pedigree record. This record contains information such as the dog’s name and registration number, and t...
How to Defend Against Verbal Bullying
You might encounter verbal bullying in many areas of life, such as at school, at work, or in your own social group. Below-the-belt insults, sarcastic remarks, or outright hateful comments—how do you defend against them? Defend against verbal bullying by s...
How to Use Wax on Your Hair
Hair wax is a versatile styling product that can create a wide range of looks. It will hold almost any hairstyle in place, and can create messy bedhead looks, spiky styles, and neatly groomed sleek looks. You can also use it to create volume, texture and...
How to Join the Circus
Circus performers have a better outlook in today's society than most jobs – and you get to do what you love for a living? Where can you sign up? If you're working on a skill that you're willing to dedicate your life to, your name could be the next big act...
How to Treat Others With Respect
It is important to treat other people with respect at school, at work, and in your personal life. However, respecting other people is not always easy, especially when those people have opinions and beliefs that are different from yours. But you can learn...
How to Calculate Aircraft Payload
The term “payload” literally refers to the load that’s being paid to be transported. Calculating how much of a payload you can fit onto an aircraft isn’t super complicated, but it’s really important that you get it right so the plane isn’t overloaded. To...
How to Choose Moisturizer for Oily Skin
If you have oily skin, you may feel that moisturizer is your enemy, but this is a mistake. Believe it or not, moisturizer can actually help cut down on visible grease and shine. Without it, your skin will become dehydrated, and it will overcompensate by p...
How to Change the Blades on a Riding Lawn Mower
Keeping the blades sharp and in good condition on a riding lawn mower will increase fuel efficiency, give better mowing results, and extend the life of this expensive piece of lawn maintenance equipment. Here are steps and tips on how to do this project y...
How to Write a Legal Contract
A contract creates legal obligations between two or more “parties” (individuals, businesses, institutions, etc) involved in the contract. Contracts are agreements to exchange something of value (usually goods or services) that are enforceable in court. It...
How to Add a Movie to Your iPad
This wikiHow teaches you how to purchase and sync movies to your iPad. Now that the iTunes app is no longer available for the iPad, you can purchase, rent, and view movies using the Apple TV app. If you want to sync movies from your computer to your iPad,...
How to Groom Your American Pit Bull Terrier
American Pit Bull Terriers (APBTs) are generally low-maintenance dogs who are fun and easy to groom. Their short, single coats don’t require elaborate attention, but it’s important to perform regular brushing, cleaning, and trimming to keep them in top fo...
How to Draw Leaves
This tutorial will teach you how to draw realistic and creative leaves!
How to Change an Address of a Drivers License in Texas
If you live in Texas and move to a new address, you are required to notify the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) of your address change within 30 days. Texas residents can use one of several options to change the address on their driver's license. T...
How to Stop Yourself from Yelling at Your Parents
It can be easy to lose your temper with your parents sometimes, but try to remember that they care deeply about you and only want what's best. Instead of resorting to yelling at your parents, try to take a step back and resolve issues in a calm manner....
How to Ride a Dirt Bike
If you like the feeling of wind rushing by you at high speeds, dirt biking may be for you. Riding a dirt bike can be an amazing adrenaline rush once you suit up with the proper safety gear. You will need to learn the main parts of the bike and how to sit...