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How to Annoy Your Neighbor
Whether you’re a homeowner or you’re just renting, you don’t want to make an enemy of your neighbor, but if you’re unfortunate enough to live next-door to someone who’s disrespectful, entitled, or intrusive, there are ways to respond to their behavior tha...
How to Clean Marcasite Jewelry
Marcasite jewelry is jewelry made from pyrite, or fool’s gold. Marcasite itself, a mineral in its own right, is too brittle to be used in jewelry.[1] X Research source Marcasite jewelry upkeep depends on good day-to-day habits, but when a fu...
How to Play Hockey
Hockey is a full-contact sport played on an ice rink between 2 teams made up of 6 players each. You score goals by shooting the puck into your opponent's goal, and the team that has the most goals at the end of 3 periods wins. If you want to play hockey,...
How to Stretch for Volleyball
Volleyball is a high-intensity sport that uses your whole body. While arm and back warmups can be useful, most volleyball stretches should focus on your thighs and calves. You should also schedule moderate, regular exercise between games to keep yourself...
How to Write a Good Online Dating Profile
Your online profile helps potential matches decide whether they want a date with you, so it's important to write something that will really catch their attention. Read on for tips on how to create a bio that's creative, fun, unique, and totally you!
How to Punish a Child for Being Naughty
Disciplining children can be a difficult task, especially for willful or older children. Discipline not only teaches children acceptable and unacceptable behavior, but how they are disciplined also teaches them how to react to adverse situations as adults...
How to Improve Dexterity on the Piano
When playing the piano, improved dexterity in your hands and fingers can have an enormously positive effect on your ability. In order to improve flexibility and strength in this area, use stretches and exercises both while you are at the piano, and while...
How to Find a Hobby You'll Stick With
A hobby is a great way to stay busy during downtime. Many people find hobbies relaxing and a great way to unwind. However, many struggles to stick with hobbies once they start them. To find a hobby, you'll keep, think practically. Choose something you hav...
How to Wash Your Converse All Stars
You love your Converse All Stars, but you don’t love how dirty your sneakers have gotten. Don't panic! You can easily clean your Converse sneakers with some household cleaning supplies and make your Chucks look brand new again. Scroll on down for our help...
How to Keep Leeches As Pets
Leeches can be great pets for those not too squeamish to keep them. They can survive for several months without food, require minimal care, and are unique creatures to keep in a fish tank. But like any pet, you have to know how the feed them and maintain...
How to Germinate Maple Tree Seeds
There are many species of maple tree, and no one-size-fits-all approach to growing them from seed. Some species are easy to plant, especially the ones that disperse seeds in spring or early summer. Others are so difficult and picky that even professional...
How to Become a Better Artist
Being an artist includes continuously evolving your skills, improving your technique and pushing yourself beyond the next boundary. It's part of your growth as an artist and can even see you changing your artistic techniques completely several times durin...
How to Create a DIY Cribbage Board
Cribbage is an old, popular board game, both timeless and endlessly fun. Creating a cribbage board is a fabulous way to flex your woodworking skills while also crafting a bespoke keepsake you and your friends can use to pass the time. You'll only need a h...
How to Transition from a Female to a Male (Transgender)
Transitioning from a female to male can be a truly gratifying experience. It’s also a lengthy and potentially complicated process. As you begin to transition, come out to friends and family as transgender. You’ll likely need their support! You can then tr...
How to Be Hot in High School
In high school, girls and guys may feel the pressure to look hot and attractive. To be hot, you need to feel great about yourself and show your confidence! Boost your confidence by wearing flattering clothes, having great hygiene habits, and eating health...
How to Become a Teacher's Favorite
If you're in school, you spend most of your day in class with your teachers. If your teacher doesn't like you, or you don't get along, school can be extra difficult. Getting on your teacher's good side doesn't just mean getting good grades and sucking up,...