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How to Spray Paint
Spray painting may seem easier than painting items using a brush and liquid paint, but doing it properly still requires some special knowledge. It is important to have the right materials and tools to protect your surfaces and your health. You will also n...
How to Make a Roman Style Shield
Rome was an empire founded on bloodshed, and its soldiers, the legionnaires, distinguished themselves in warfare using a formidable selection of weapons and tools, including the scutum, or Tower Shield. These gargantuan shields were designed to cover near...
How to Win a Teenage Girl's Heart
Does a certain girl take your breath away? Is she the only thing you can think about? If you’re absolutely infatuated by her, we know how it feels—and we have your back. Don’t stress if you’re not sure how to impress her and stand out. With these helpful...
How to Build a Model Airport
Building a model airport is an exciting challenge for modelers. You can start with a general plan and add to the model over time with new elements and details. Begin by deciding on your basic structure, like what kind of airport you want to create and the...
How to See Underwater
Humans have a natural curiosity for what goes on under the water; after traversing its entire surface to map the world, explorers cast their eyes downward, into the deep--the deep end, that is. It's tempting to open one's eyes in the pool, even with that...
How to Concentrate
Sometimes the mind can be a tricky, skittering around the corners of your workday, doing everything but what it's supposed to do. If you have trouble focusing in on one thing and seeing it through to completion, you're in good company. With a little effor...
How to Reduce Powerpoint File Size
This wikiHow teaches you how to lower a PowerPoint presentation file's size by compressing its images on a Windows or Mac computer, or by clearing the editing data on a Windows computer. There is currently no option to delete the editing data of PowerPoin...
Say It Like a ‘Strayan: Everything You Need to Know to Do an Aussie Accent
G'day, mate! If you want to sound like you come from the land down under, you've come to the right place. The Australian accent is more than just a way of speaking—it reflects the casual Aussie lifestyle and their national values of informality and friend...
How to Be Healthy
Many people think that being healthy is a difficult task that involves lots of dieting and time at the gym, but that's actually not true! By supporting your body and mind, making some simple tweaks to your routine, and setting small goals for yourself, yo...
How to Deal With a Big Annoying Sister (for Teenagers)
Sometimes, older sisters can be annoying if you don't get along or your personalities clash. They make it their personal mission to tease younger siblings. You don't have to play their game. While it is tempting to retaliate, try your best to resolve the...
How to Make a Mini Crossbow
You can make a mini crossbow in twenty minutes, out of household objects. If you have more time and a few hand tools, make a version that folds into a stick for quick hiding.
How to Build a Saw Horse
One of the most useful tools a carpenter can have in a construction project is a good pair of saw horses (or sawbucks, as they are sometimes called). You can build your own set if you have a circular saw, tape measure, an angle square and a hammer and na...
How to Decide Whether or Not to End a Friendship after a Fight
Most friendships will face problems at some point or another, and friendships can and do bounce back from fights. But while some problems are forgivable and will even serve to strengthen the friendship, others may be deal-breakers that may leave you feeli...
How to Ask a Girl out if You Are a Girl
If you are a woman and a member of the LGBT community, asking another woman out might be a bit intimidating for you. Though the fear of rejection is real, the prospects of a beautiful relationship should be all the more important.
How to Sneak a Pad or Tampon to the Bathroom at School
Your period is nothing to be ashamed of, but it’s totally normal to feel self-conscious about it. Sometimes being open with these matters is difficult. If you don’t want everyone at school to know that you're on your period, don’t worry. We’ll guide you t...
How to Make a Voicemail Greeting
Making an ideal voicemail greeting is important. It can give callers a first impression of you, so leaving a polite, professional greeting is important, especially if a potential employer is calling you. Get rid of that old joke voicemail that annoys your...