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How to Stop a Car Cutting out and Losing All Power
If it's an older model car, this sounds like a fuel starvation problem.
How to Stop a Sneeze
Sneezing is a natural body mechanism. In many cultures it is frowned upon as a social gaffe, especially if one doesn't have a tissue handy. Nevertheless, many people will want to stop a sneeze for various reasons, including the world record holder who, a...
How to Get Companies to Send You Free Stuff
Who doesn't love free stuff in the mail? To get companies to send you free stuff, including samples and coupons, you can take a direct approach by simply asking. You can also try signing up for newsletters, as well as complaining when a product is bad. Mo...
How to Quickly Make an Alcoholic Party Punch
There's nothing like punch to make a party feel more festive. Spiking it with alcohol increases the fun even more. If you don't already have them on hand head to the liquor store to pick up the ingredients you need to whip up one of these three punches: H...
How to Diagnose and Remove Any Swimming Pool Stain
Jumping into a nice, cool pool provides a great escape from the summer heat. However, swimming in a dirty pool can put a damper on the fun and keep people out of the pool. Stains occur naturally in a pool and require regular maintenance to keep them out....
How to Build a Sandbox
Nothing says "childhood" like summertime and sandboxes. Not only is the sandbox a great place for your kids to learn the fine art of sandcastle building, truck driving, and sharing, it's also a gathering center for the community of children, a place where...
How to Tell Your Parents You are Following a Religion They Don't Approve of
Everyone who has a religious path wants to follow it their own way. While your parents may follow a traditional and conservative religion such as Catholicism, and you want to be say, Pentecostal, you should be entitled to make your own decisions. This art...
How to Stay in Shape
When you have a busy schedule, it can be hard to find the time or energy to get the exercise you need. Fortunately, staying in shape doesn’t have to mean spending hours at the gym. As long as you’re finding ways to stay physically active throughout the da...
How to Look and Feel Stylish (for Men)
The poet Richard Eberhart said "Style is the perfection of a point of view." Those of us not on TV or in the magazines probably won't have the same point of view as those who are a part of that world--style is more than mimicking celebrities. Style is loo...
How to Be a Good Friend
Being a good friend isn't always easy, but taking the time to nurture a lasting friendship is worth every ounce of effort. Good friendships provide strength, happiness, and meaning in ways that social media or striving for popularity cannot. All true frie...
How to Stop a Dog's Unwanted Behavior
Has your dog chewed up your favorite pair of penny loafers? Has he bit the mail carrier or the paper carrier too many times? Has he refused to play poker with you no matter how many times you’ve sat him up in a comfortable chair, dressed him up in a smoki...
How to Make Cat Jungle Gyms and Playgrounds
Cat jungle gyms, playgrounds, and tree houses are expensive. Many people who would like to provide indoor play equipment for their cats cannot afford to do so. You can build your own cat furniture with cheap supplies and simple craftsmanship. A handmade...
How to Overcome an Addiction to Porn As a Teenager
Like any other destructive behavior that disrupts your everyday life, watching porn can become an addiction. Below are steps you can take to find out if you do indeed have a problem you should be concerned about, ways to understand the problem, and tips f...
How to Join Delta Force
The 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment-Delta (SFOD-D) is commonly referred to as "Delta Force," is one of, if not, the most elite counter-terrorism unit in the world. Modeled after the British Army's Special Air Service (SAS), Delta routinely condu...
How to Stop a Cat from Clawing Furniture
Cats clawing on furniture and other household furnishings may be purely destructive behavior from your point of view but not from the cat's point of view. To them it's natural behavior, following a need to keep their claws in top shape and to leave visual...
How to Make a Mosaic from Broken Tiles
Left over or broken tiles can be used to make unique and beautiful mosaic designs rather than just getting thrown away. Here is a guide to make a mosaic from broken tiles.