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A re-threaded figure-of-eight, (also called a figure-of-eight follow-through) knot is used by climbers to tie in to a harness. It's safe, strong, and easy to tie. You make a figure-of-eight with a single rope, loop through the harness, and then follow the...

Cuteness, like beauty, is in the eye of the beholder. While everyone has their own ideas about what makes another person cute and attractive, there are some commonly accepted ideas about what qualities make a person cute. To be cute, try being positive, d...

Waterproof matches are expensive, but you can make your own for only a fraction of the price. Listed below are a number of effective and proven ways to make waterproof matches you can use for camping, backpacking, and emergencies. Note: All the methods...

Often when you think of an “educated” person, you'll think about what test scores they received, what school they attended, or what job they hold. In the real world, and in real conversations, this information is not readily available. People tend to make...

VoIP–Voice over IP– means you are able to place phone calls over the Internet to any phone in the world. The phone you are calling does not need to have VoIP. Generally the cost of using VoIP is less than your local telephone company, and you can keep you...

Allergies range from being a nuisance to dangerous medical emergencies. They occur when your body produces antibodies to fight substances that aren’t actually dangerous to you (like cat dander or dust mites). This overreaction of your immune system produc...

Not all plants have to be grown from a seed. If you have an existing plant that you like, you can grow a new plant from one of its branches. Growing a plant from a cutting will take a couple of weeks, but is fairly easy to do as long as you follow the rig...

Whether you're trying to conserve water or just concerned about running out in an emergency, knowing how to collect drinkable water from plants is a skill that can come in handy. You can gather water from your plant without damaging it via plant-respirate...

Asking a girl to be your girlfriend can be nerve-racking, and you might be wondering what you can do to get her to really like you. Attract her attention by giving her compliments, asking her questions about her interests, and just being yourself. When th...

Want a hair-free bikini area, but don’t want to go to the salon? Whether you’re on a budget or simply looking for a new DIY self-care project, giving yourself a Brazilian wax is a great way to save money and get it done fast. But if you’re feeling a littl...

This wikiHow teaches you how to connect a VHS player to your TV. While VHS players are considered obsolete technology at this point, you can still hook a VHS player up to most TVs using either a coaxial cable or a set of AV cables. If your VCR doesn't sup...

If you're reading this article, you might feel like something is missing, that you don't have something you love and want to strive for in your life. You’ve probably been told to “follow your passion," but that can definitely be tricky if you aren’t even...

Family nudity can be a tricky topic because of cultural values, but it can be healthy for families to be nude around each other. In fact, treating nudity as natural and normal can help your children develop a healthy body image and safer dating practices...

Ready to make your debut as a digital author? Whether you have useful advice to sell, or just want your voice to be heard, putting your words in an eBook (electronic book) and selling virtual copies of it online is an effective, low-cost way to self-publi...

As they say: money doesn't grow on trees! So when you really need money, whether it's for a charity, or your child's school, where do you get all that cash? Below you'll find many ideas to help with any situation; use the headers to find the right section...

Rap is a complex mix of influences, including elements of speech, prose, poetry, and song. Learn to rap by listening to the masters, learning rhythms, and practicing your own lyrics. There are no shortcuts, and you won't sound like Kendrick Lamar or Emine...