How To
How to Put a Quilt on a Bed
Quilts are a great way to add some color and texture to your bedroom decor. Putting it on the bed is pretty straightforward, but if you want it to look extra tidy, you can tuck it into the sides and bottom. Doing a hospital tuck at the bottom corners will...
How to Use Cetyl Alcohol
Not to be mistaken with your favorite drink or isopropyl alcohol, cetyl alcohol is a solid, waxy ingredient that’s frequently used in cosmetics. Cetyl alcohol is an emulsifier that helps combine oil and water in hair and skincare products like lotions and...
How to Study: Your Most Common Questions Answered
Studying is a key part of every student’s life and will help you succeed both in school and at work. However, this is easier said than done. With so many different methods and subjects out there, you might be struggling to figure out the best way to study...
How to Dry Kitchen Cloths
Dishcloth are great tools for the kitchen and help you cut down on paper towel usage. However, like all reusable items, they eventually get dirty and wet from repeated use. Keeping your towels dry is an important way to prevent bacteria and mold from grow...
How to Wrap with Glitter Paper
Glitter paper is a fun way to add pizazz and bling to your presents. However, the one drawback of glitter paper is that glitter and tape act like 2 opposing magnets - they just don’t stick together. Fortunately, there are a few ways you can manipulate you...
How to Ease Growing Pains
Growing pains are muscle pains that children may experience in their legs, typically in the fronts of their thighs, backs of their calves, and their knees[1] X Research source . While this condition isn't very common, it can be quite painful...
How to Use Lip Scrub
Lip scrubs are used as a form of mechanical exfoliation.[1] X Research source They contain small, grainy particles that, when rubbed onto your lips, remove dead skin cells and dry flaky bits. In turn, this leaves your lips soft and smooth, a...
How to Fix a Punching Bag
Punching bags can withstand a lot, but even the best ones don’t last forever. Tears form, straps break, and even the filling inside your bag will wear out if you hit it enough. Instead of spending a lot of money on a new bag, you can find some clever ways...
How to See Frame Rates
If your computer or laptop doesn't seem to be performing normally, you can track it's FPS (frames per second) during graphics-intensive activities, like gaming. This wikiHow will show you a few ways you can see the frame rates using Steam, NVIDIA GeForce,...
How to Fix a Harmonica
Harmonicas are one of the most accessible instruments for beginners to play. Although they are pretty simple to use and inexpensive compared to a lot of other instruments, they still break down on occasion. As you use your harmonica, the mouthpiece will e...
How to Use a Lower Back Machine
You might want to try a lower back machine to build a stronger back. Like other exercise machines, the lower back machine is a really convenient way to work out, especially if you’re targeting a specific muscle group. However, figuring out how to use the...
How to Reuse Wall Tiles
Wall tiles can be super decorative, beautiful, and not to mention expensive. So rather than just throwing old tiles away, you can find another use for them as a way to upcycle your material. If they’re already on your wall, they’ll need to be removed with...
How to Use an Eight‐Track Player
Eight-track players revolutionized the music scene in the 1970s. Instead of lugging around a heavy record player with multiple records, you could now play music in your car or bring your tapes to a friend’s house to share. If you have a vintage 8-track pl...
How to Make a Hole in a Glass Bottle (With and Without a Drill)
Knowing how to safely drill holes in glass bottles can open up new horizons for your crafting and decorating projects. Plus, it’s a lot easier than you might think—in fact, it’s just like drilling a hole into any other surface, only with a few precautions...
How to Grow Philodendron from Cuttings
Philodendron make great houseplants because they thrive in normal indoor conditions away from direct sunlight. If you want to add a philodendron to your inside vegetation, you don't necessarily need to buy a plant from a garden center — you can grow your...
How to Make a Waldorf Doll
Waldorf dolls make great gifts for younger children or any special person in your life. The dolls were originally made in Europe from natural cloth and stuffing. The faces are almost entirely featureless so that children can develop their imagination duri...