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How to Cope on Days When You Feel Suicidal
Thoughts of suicide can be very scary and difficult to cope with. Feeling suicidal can include: feeling extremely hopeless or depressed, thinking that you want to harm yourself, thinking about ways to harm or kill yourself, and making a plan to harm yours...
How to Say Goodbye to Your Best Friend That Is Moving
Saying goodbye to a friend is not an easy thing to do, but it's something most people go through from time to time.[1] X Research source Just because your friend is moving doesn't mean you won't still be close. Giving your friend a heartfelt...
How to Make Your Concealer Last
Blemishes and dark under-eye circles are unfortunately a part of life. Luckily, we've been given the makeup gift of concealer. Concealer is a type of makeup that is used to cover up any problem areas that your skin may have. However, concealer doesn't do...
Simple Steps to Make a PowerPoint Presentation
Do you want to have your data in a slide show? If you have Microsoft 365, you can use PowerPoint! PowerPoint is a program that's part of the Microsoft Office suite (which you have to pay for) and is available for both Windows and Mac computers. This wiki...
How to Design a Successful Indoor Garden
Duplicating Mother Nature indoors for our plant friends is more complicated than most people often realize. If you're interested in creating a successful indoor garden, whether for the beauty of flowers or to grow produce for you kitchen, try one of the f...
How to Maintain a Hydroponic Nutrient Reservoir
A solid foundation for maintaining your hydroponic nutrient solution reservoir! A reservoir forms the center of every single type of hydroponic growing system. These basics give you effective control over every system type. Be a successful hydroponic gard...
How to Change a Car Engine
Changing a car engine is one of the more difficult tasks a home mechanic may ever face. Replacing the engine requires different approaches for every year, make and model, so it's important to utilize a service manual specific to your vehicle when taking...
How to Date
Dating can be a tricky business for anyone. Whether you’re shy and inexperienced or seasoned and outgoing, there are plenty of ways a pickup line or a first date can fall flat. Don’t let the possibility of failure frighten you away, though. If you think c...
How to Remove Clutter From Your Home
When you walk in the door, do you feel like you're tiptoeing through a minefield of clutter? When you go to clean up, it can be frustrating if you find your drawers, cabinets, and closets already full. If that’s the case, it’s a good sign that it’s time f...
How to Survive a Rip Tide
The term “rip tide” is usually used to describe rip currents, which are long, narrow bands of water that can pull swimmers away from the shore. While some researchers recommend floating to the end of the current, organizations such as the National Atmosph...
How to Pluck Your Eyebrows
Are you worried about plucking your eyebrows? You'll feel a little pinch, but using the right technique will minimize the pain. Learn how to pluck and shape your brows like a professional.
How to Write a Short Novel
A short novel, also known as a novella, is usually between 20,000 and 40,000 words. It is designed to be read in a few short sittings, immersing the reader for a short period of time. You may want to write a short novel for a school assignment or as a wri...
How to Stay Calm During a Test
It’s natural to feel stressed during a test, so don’t panic. You’ll definitely want to develop a plan for taking the test and getting done in time. If you feel tense or nervous, however, it’s equally important to relax yourself mentally and physically. Ta...
How to Give Directions
Whether you’re telling someone how to get to your house or guiding a stranger to a local museum, you should know how to give good directions. Giving directions, though, is more complicated than just telling someone how to get to a certain location. To giv...
How to Use a Bobby Pin
A bobby pin is a hairpin that holds sections of hair and hairstyles in place. They are usually plain and come in various colors to match different hair colors, but they also come in fun accented colors to stand out from your hair color. Their original pur...
How to Get Spray Paint off a Car
There’s nothing quite like waking up to find that your car’s paint job has been defaced by mischievous kids with a can of spray paint. When vandals strike, don’t panic. There are lots of methods to remove spray paint, but the most effective are acetone n...