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How to Deal With People Who Treat You Like a Child
If you feel like you're being treated like a child by your family, you're not alone, whether you're an adult or a teenager. You may also experience your boss, co-workers, or acquaintances being patronizing to you, or you may find yourself meeting condesce...
A Simple Guide to Greeting People from the Philippines
If you're a foreigner and you wish to visit or live in the Philippines, you should learn how to properly greet people you meet there. In general, Filipino people are hospitable and approachable, and many of them understand English. However, it can go a lo...
How to Reverse Colour Fading in Black Jeans
Black jeans are a great addition to any wardrobe, but keeping them looking new can be an uphill battle after too many washes and wearings. The indigo dye used to color the denim can bleed onto other fabrics or even onto your skin, fading over time. While...
How to Tell if an Egg is Bad
Have you ever been in the middle of baking or cooking, only to notice your eggs are past the "sell-by" date? Before you throw your eggs away, try a few tricks to see if the eggs are actually bad.
How to Have a Great Time on Your Blind Date
A blind date is a date with someone you haven’t met before, typically set up by a mutual friend. These days, many successful couples meet through blind dates arranged by friends or online. Blind dates can be nerve-wracking, but they might introduce you to...
How to Play the French Horn
The French horn is one of the most difficult of the standard orchestral wind instruments to play. Mastery happens through dedicated practice and perseverance. The reward of playing this versatile instrument is indescribable.
How to Start a Car
If you're new to driving, you're probably eager (and maybe a little nervous) to get cruising, but first you have to start the car. Luckily, starting a car is super easy, and this article will walk you through what to do step by step, whether you're drivin...
How to Shave Using Only a Razor and Water
Shaving is a routine activity for many people. Sometimes you don’t have time to grab the shaving cream and lather up. Shaving with just a razor and water is a simple, quick, and effective way to remove hair and be on your way. Once you see how convenient...
How to Get Rid of Carpenter Bees
Carpenter bees are benign creatures that are mostly harmless to humans, but which can be very damaging to wooden structures. Carpenter bees are so named because they drill into wood to lay their eggs and build their nests. They're also pollinators, which...
How to Make a Tinted Moisturizer
Tinted moisturizer is great for smoothing out your skin tone and for keeping your skin hydrated. You can apply tinted moisturizer as a base for your foundation or as part of a barely-there makeup look. Tinted moisturizer can be expensive to buy in stores....
How to Speak Backwards
Looking for an off-beat, unusual way to break the ice or astound and confound your friends? Try writing or talking backwards! It's a great way to challenge yourself, and it makes even the most mundane thoughts sound interesting and fun. Talk about a party...
How to Make Money Selling Sweets
Do you want to start saving up money, or have a cool toy you want to buy? Well, try making money by selling sweets! This wikiHow goes over the basics of selling sweets in school (or potentially outside of school) and making a profit to expand it.
A Simple Guide to Clean Your Dog’s Ears at Home
One very important way you can monitor your dog's health is to examine its ears weekly. We may not think to do this on our own but is it especially important for dogs that have floppy ears or dogs with allergies. Many times, when inspecting the ears you w...
How to Build a Campfire
Summertime isn’t complete without a good ole campfire, but how do you build one? Starting a campfire at a campground or in backcountry is a breeze once you know which sticks to grab and how to arrange them. That’s why we’ve put together a step-by-step gui...
How to Hook Up with a Girl Who Has a Boyfriend
Sometimes it seems like all the good ones are taken. Now, you’ve found a girl that you feel a strong connection with and attraction to, but she has a boyfriend. Here are some ideas for how to win her over, ranging from being straightforward to being steal...
How to Overcome the Fear of Marriage
Despite radical social upheaval and shifts in values, marriage has survived as an institution in the West. The fact that people keep getting married despite pre-wedding jitters may be a testament to its value. It is normal to fear marriage – it is an impo...