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How to Be More Spontaneous
Some structure in your life can be comforting, but when you feel like your days are getting dull and repetitive, it might be time to shake things up a bit. Getting out of your comfort zone and injecting some spontaneity into your routine can keep things u...
How to Get Deodorant Off Your Clothes
Putting deodorant on before you pop on your shirt can prevent stretching to apply deodorant underneath the shirt, but sometimes it results in pesky deodorant smudges on your brightly-colored clothes. Getting these smudges out is easy though, if you know...
How to Choose Plants for a Garden
Starting a garden can be an overwhelming project, especially if you're unfamiliar with the nearly endless variety of plants out there. Before you drop a single seed, take a look at the unique conditions of your planned garden space and do some research in...
How to Draw Cars
Cars are one of the first things most people learn how to draw. Build on these basic skills to create a realistic car that's as detailed and customized as you like. You can work from a reference photo, find inspiration from a car you see on the street, or...
How to Crip Walk
Want to impress your friends with the old West Coast dance move known as the crip walk (or c-walk)? Originally a dance move created by members of the Crip gang in the 1970s, the crip walk is now a popular dance move that isn't affiliated with any one grou...
How to Have a Gay Friend
Whether you're gay and looking for gay friends or you're trying to help a friend who's come out, we've got you covered! With a little searching you can find a rich network of gay friends in your area or you can meet people online. Having a community can r...
How to Build a Treehouse
A treehouse can be a magical hideaway, fort, or play destination for almost any child, as well as a fun project for any adult. Building a treehouse takes careful planning and construction, but your hard work will pay off. If you give your dream treehouse...
How to Create a Flowchart
Flowcharts are a great tool for breaking down difficult to understand processes into accessible concepts. Creating a successful flowchart requires you to simplify the information and present it in a clear, concise format. To create a flowchart in Excel, y...
How to Make a Girl Think You're Cute
Other girls have said you're cute. But there's only one girl whose lips you'd like to hear it from... preferably as you raise your index finger to those lips, whisper to her gently to please stop talking, then kiss those lips. No matter if you're America'...
How to Get Off a Criminal Charge
Being charged with a crime doesn't always mean you'll have to plea bargain or face trial. Many criminal charges are dismissed, either by the prosecuting attorney or by a judge, long before trial is contemplated. If you know how to analyze your case and un...
How to Play Truth or Dare
Truth or dare is a fun game to play with your friends, especially at sleepovers and during other times when you probably won’t be disturbed by siblings, parents, or pets. While things might get weird and sometimes uncomfortable, truth or dare is often rea...
How to Tighten Curls
Loose beachy waves have their place, but tight bouncy ringlets are just as coveted! Even if your hair is naturally very curly, humidity and other factors can take the spring out of your spirals. Start by shaping your hair into tight ringlets as you style...
How to Learn Japanese on Your Own
Do you have an interest in Japan and its language? Do you want to broaden your horizon and learn another language without having to immediately commit to a strict regime? Learning a language can be fun and challenging at the same time, but many people can...
How to Treat Hot Spots in Dogs
A hot spot, or what veterinarians term "acute moist dermatitis," is a painful and inflamed area of the skin that is often accompanied by discharge and a bad odor. Hot spots occur via allergic reactions to bacterial skin infections often caused by a lesion...
How to Learn Martial Arts "Pressure Points"
While there is no such thing as a “pressure point” as depicted in the movies, there are certainly plenty of sensitive parts on the body that you can use to your advantage when you’re being attacked. Striking a vulnerable area on your opponent’s body can t...
How to Dress Up for a Disco Party
Disco outfits are known for their bright, funky colors and fun accessories. When you go to a disco party, you want to make sure that your outfit is as authentic as possible. You can start by shopping online or in a vintage shop for some fun and classic ou...