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How to Pierce Your Ear
Piercing your ears is a great way to give your lobes a glamorous upgrade—but can you really do it from the comfort of your own home? You’ve come to the right place. We’ve put together a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to help you pierce your own ears as...
How to Be a Cowgirl
A cowgirl was traditionally a girl or woman who herded cattle and worked on a ranch, but being a cowgirl today is so much more. Being a cowgirl is about knowing your cowgirl roots, dressing like a cowgirl, and acting like a cowgirl. Following these steps...
How to Disguise Yourself
Looking to disappear? Whether you want to surprise your friends and family or evade a particular person for good, taking some simple measures in changing your features, clothes, and attitudes can help you disguise yourself effectively.
How to Explore for Oil
Exploring for oil requires patience, scientific know-how, legal and economic expertise, and a tolerance for risk. While exploratory wells are successful about 60% of the time,[1] X Research source those numbers are closer to 10% for wildcat...
How to Be Fun to Be With
Have people called you a wet blanket, a stick in the mud, or a drag? Do you feel like you just don’t know how to make a social situation more entertaining? If this sounds like you, then don’t worry—all you have to do is work on being more agreeable around...
How to Play Penny Ante
Penny Ante was the ultimate low stakes poker from times when a penny still had buying power. It is not a game of its own, but a set stake in any gambling game of poker, where each player "antes up" one cent, and can raise the bet in penny increments as t...
How to Manage Thick Hair
Your head of thick, luscious locks might be the envy of everyone you know, but caring for it can be a big headache. Fortunately, you can have your hair looking its best with a few simple care instructions. Whether you’re washing or styling your hair, addi...
How to Appreciate the Art of Film
The terms film and movie are often used interchangeably. The word, film, though, has a slightly different meaning and is often associated with artistic expression rather than simple entertainment. As a result, appreciating the art of film is much differen...
How to Be Safe When Home Alone (Kids)
You get to stay home alone! You're probably excited, but you also might be a little nervous. That's perfectly normal. You're being faced with new responsibilities. Don't worry, though, you can take steps to prevent danger while you're at home, as well as...
How to Make an Insect Catching Kit
If you are looking to catch insects for fun or study, you will need a bag of tools. Gather the information and the material you need, and assemble handy traps and collecting devices. You can make most of your tools at home, with the right materials.
How to Keep Lettuce Fresh
Lettuce has a shorter shelf life than most vegetables, especially the tender butter lettuce variety. It stays in best condition in a humid, cold environment with minimal air circulation. (It's almost as though the crisper drawer was made for the purpose.)...
How to Become a School Teacher
Teaching school is one of the most fun and rewarding jobs out there, but getting that license and first job sure can be a daunting task. However, there are some ways to make it an easier ride.
How to Put Together a Hard Puzzle
These days, puzzles can have thousands of pieces. The harder puzzles can seem daunting, but just like easier puzzles, they can be finished! In fact, finishing hard puzzles may be good for your brain; research has shown that jigsaw puzzles may improve your...
How to Make Your House a Better Place for Animals
As humans, we like to provide different ‘creature comforts’ for ourselves to make our house feel like a home. Have you ever thought about how to make your home a more comfortable place for animals? Like people, animals need their own creature comforts to...
How to Cope With the Side Effects of Coreg (Carvedilol)
Carvedilol is the generic name for the drug Coreg. Carvedilol is a type of beta-blocker that is used to treat high blood pressure, prevent a condition known as congestive heart failure from getting worse, and is used to treat a condition called left ventr...
How to Sight Sing
All classically trained musicians learn to read music, but singers have to be able to turn this into notes without using the physical manipulation of the instrument as a guide. This is a tough skill that takes plenty of practice, but you do not need perfe...