How To
How to Safely Escape a House Fire or Wildfire
Being prepared and having a plan in mind are the simplest ways to stay safe in the event of a fire emergency. To prepare for a house or building fire, it’s essential to know the layout of the space, the exit locations, and the safest way to make your esca...
How to Make Kool Aid Wine
This is a fun, extremely easy way to make very cheap but drinkable alcohol. It won’t replace a nice beer or wine, but it's perfect for occasions where you need plenty of cheap alcohol. The initial equipment investment is about $5, and ingredients will usu...
How to Care for an Aquatic Newt
Aquatic newts are remarkably amusing pets and very easy to maintain. They are relatively active and very personable. To stay healthy, they need to be taken care of properly. The best way to take care of your aquatic newt is to set up the proper aquarium a...
How to Improve Your Drawing Skills
Getting better at drawing can seem difficult, but you can work to improve your drawing skills and become a better artist. Build up your fundamental drawing skills by focusing on basic lines, and shapes, and working with different mediums. You can also use...
How to Care for a Dalmatian
Dalmatians are dogs that originated in Dalmatia (a province of Croatia). They are famous for being associated with firefighters, Dodie Smith novels, and Disney movies. Dalmatians are also athletic, high-energy dogs that love being around people and are we...
How to Make Someone Feel Better About Themselves
The ability to make other people happy is a great skill. You'll seem more charismatic and more people will gravitate towards you. Keep the people around you happy by showing them that you care about them. Make friendly conversation by listening more than...
How to Draw Without Taking Classes
Drawing is an enjoyable artistic skill to learn and makes for a great hobby. When you are first starting, the quality of your drawings can feel like a major hurdle. You may think that you need professional lessons to make something good, but this isn’t tr...
How to Solder Stained Glass
Stained glass is a great way to make a beautiful ornament, picture frame, or window decoration. Learning how to solder stained glass can open the door to a lot of great craft ideas. Soldering can be dangerous, so it's important to learn how to prep your g...
How to Pass Your Body Through a Sheet of Paper
A sheet of paper is a lot like gold or your large intestines; it can appear larger than it seems. Trick your friends and learn a new party trick by betting them that you can fit your body through an average piece of paper. Even the aspiring magician could...
How to Play the Dots and Boxes Game
If you want a really easy game that you can play anywhere you go, Dots and Boxes is the perfect way to beat boredom. Also known as Dots or “The Dot Game,” players add lines to a grid of dots and earn points for closing off boxes. If you’re ready to start...
How to Play Marco Polo
Marco Polo is a fun swimming pool game. It's perfect for pool parties and can be played with three or more players. Some people believe it takes its name after the great Venetian explorer, Marco Polo, considering the fact that the "Marco" in the game did...
How to Draw a Dragon
Dragons are some of the most well-known mythical creatures, made famous from fairy tales and ancient legends. If you want to design a dragon on your own, first pick what type you want to draw. Western dragons look similar to other lizards or dinosaurs wit...
How to Use the Scan It! Device at Stop & Shop
One of the things that make the New England based grocery store, Stop & Shop, unique from other places is their Scan It! device. It may seem intimidating at first, but at the end, it's really simple, and a very fast way to check out your groceries.
How to Remove Oil Stains from Concrete Driveway and Garage
Nothing is quite as frustrating as pulling your car out of the driveway and noticing a big oil stain right where you were parked. Not only are you looking at car repairs, you have an unsightly stain to deal with too! Here are a couple ways to handle that.
How to Behave Like a Princess
Behaving like a princess is about more than just using your manners. Princesses are strong women who use their courage and intelligence to help others. Princesses boldly face responsibility, all the while letting their inner beauty bring light to everyone...
How to Become Comfortable Around Girls
So you aren't a naturally easygoing Casanova. Don't worry, most people are more like the Big Bang Theory's Rajesh Koothrappali than they are James Bond. Being shy around girls is hardly a unique issue, and as such it is one you and others can learn to dea...