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How to Dispose of Mercury
Mercury is one of the most toxic and environmentally damaging elements we encounter in day to day use. Disposal of this liquid metal involves federal, state, and local laws, as well as a potential for environmental damage. That said, most household object...
How to Build Your Own Batman Costume
Whether you call him "The Caped Crusader," "The Dark Knight," "The World's Greatest Detective," or simply "Batman," his batsuit has become an icon. Batman wears his Batsuit to conceal his identity and to intimidate villains, but you can make your own Bats...
How to Wire a UK Plug
This wikiHow will teach you how to put together or fix a UK three-pin plug.
How to Flush a British Toilet
British toilets come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Many of the older ones, especially those found in turn-of-the-century homes and Bed and Breakfasts, require a little know-how in order to flush them. In contrast, the newer dual flush models can be a...
How to Create a Graphic Novel
Creating a graphic novel can be a fun challenge, as you get to write an original story and bring it to life with illustrations. A good graphic novel will move readers emotionally and visually, combining a great plot with striking images. This genre allows...
How to Keep Hair from Curling with Humidity
Regardless of your hair type, humid weather can cause your hair to curl and frizz. It is important to start by making sure that your hair is well-moisturized, such as by using a deep conditioner and applying an anti-frizz serum. Then, you can use special...
How to Think of Stuff to Talk About with Your Boyfriend
Tired of running into those awkward silences when you talk to your boyfriend? After you've gotten to know someone well, it can be difficult to come up with new topics of conversation. It's not impossible, though! Follow these steps to keep your discussion...
How to Overcome a Fear of Heights
Extreme fear of heights, also known as acrophobia, is estimated to affect up to 5 percent of the general population.[1] X Trustworthy Source PubMed Central Journal archive from the U.S. National Institutes of Health Go to source While nearl...
How to Make Friends Outside of School
When you spend so much time around people at school, it can be easy to make friends. On the other hand, making friends outside of school expands your social world, reduces cliques, and leads to new opportunities. You can have fun making non-school friends...
How to Get a V Cut
You've seen them at the gym and on countless vanity Tumblr pages - impossibly buff lower abs that make a raised "V" shape above the pelvis. Do these tremendously tight midsections leave you feeling envious? Is your own flabby, doughy stomach no longer "cu...
How to Pretend to Read Minds Using the 'Orange Kangaroo' Word Trick
The "Orange Kangaroo" word trick provides a fun and easy way to convince your friends that you can read their minds. All you have to do is ask a series of questions related to numbers and letters, all of which will almost inevitably lead a person to think...
How to Adopt a Child
Adopting a child can be a wonderful, life-changing experience. To begin the process, take some time to evaluate your life and make sure that you’re ready for this change. The adoption process, sometimes lengthy, will take patience, but the outcome will be...
How to Swap Hard Disk Drive Platters
This is an article regarding swapping hard drive platters. It may be best to try swapping the controller board before going to a platter swap. This is less destructive, and you require an identical drive for either process anyway.
Bind Your Own Book at Home: A Beginner's Guide
Do you want to start a scrapbook, nature journal, or diary? You can, of course, buy a suitable book at the store, but if you really want to make it your own, perhaps it's time to rediscover the not-quite-lost art of bookbinding. If you’re not sure where t...
How to Be Happy Being Yourself
It’s easy to wish you looked like or acted like someone else, or had the cushy job or great boyfriend that someone else has. No matter who you are, you can learn to be happy and fulfilled with your life. Take time to appreciate your talents and character...
How to Search Property Titles on the Internet
If you are purchasing real property (a.k.a., a home or land) or using your home as collateral on a loan (e.g., getting a mortgage), chances are you will have to conduct a title search. When you conduct a title search, you are in fact looking back through...