How To
How to Write a Fanfiction
Fanfiction refers to a type of fiction using the settings or characters of existing work in tribute to it. If you're a big fan of a certain fictional universe, you may choose to write about some of its characters yourself, either expanding the official st...
How to Become an Eagle Scout
Eagle Scout is the highest rank that can be attained in Scouts BSA (formerly known as the Boy Scouts of America.) To achieve this status, you must be an active member of the Boy Scouts who has advanced through all of the previous ranks. Then you have to a...
How to Use "A" and "An" Correctly
It can be a little confusing to figure out where the indefinite articles "A" and "An" are used. Here is the proper way to use them.Note to Reader: A and An rules may differ in different countries. These rules are based in America and may or may not apply...
How to Exercise to Become a Better Swimmer
Swimming is a low-impact aerobic exercise, which also strengthens important muscle groups like shoulders, back, legs, hips, abdominals and glutes.[1] X Research source However, since swimming requires a lot of movements and muscles not typic...
How to Detect Diabetes in Dogs
Diabetic animals are unable to produce enough insulin to properly regulate their blood sugar. Insulin is responsible for transmitting sugars to cells for energy. With an excess of sugar in their system and without enough energy at the cellular level, diab...
6 Easy Ways to See Your IP Address on PC, Mac, Android & iOS
Do you need to find your computer, phone, or tablet's IP address? When it comes to your home or office computer, phone, or tablet, you'll typically have two IP addresses—a public IP address that's visible to other people on the internet, and a private IP...
How to Make a Movie
You have a great movie idea, but how do you turn your vision into reality? Don’t worry—in this article, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know to make your own movie, from getting the necessary equipment to writing the script to actually filmi...
How to Earn the Respect of Your Peers at School
You may feel like other kids at school don’t respect you, but you can change their opinion. Kids can be hard on one another, but they also recognize when someone is doing the right thing. The best way to earn the respect of your peers is to show respect a...
How to Hit a Tennis Ball
Looking to become the next Andre Agassi? Hold on there, it might take some time. But if you have realistic goals, tennis can be fun and not too difficult to learn. There are several fundamental strokes that beginners can start practicing: forehand, backha...
How to Brush a Dog's Teeth
Brushing your dog's teeth is an important part of overall care. Keeping your dog's breath fresh is just one good reason to brush regularly. Clean teeth can also boost the health, happiness, and longevity of your canine friend. Plaque and tartar don't just...
How to Clear a Sinus Infection
Your sinuses are cavities in your face that serve various functions, including moistening the air you breathe and producing mucus to trap and expel pathogens from your body. Sometimes, the sinuses can’t fight off the pathogens, leading to the familiar sym...
How to Kill a Cricket that's Loose in Your House
If you’ve got a cricket in your home, there are several different ways that you can kill it. Alternatively, you can also try to catch the cricket in a trap. Once you’ve taken care of the cricket, you can work on making your home less hospitable to cricket...
How to Get On a Ski Lift with a Snowboard
Getting on the lift with a snowboard is not that hard, but when things go wrong, the whole world will seem to despise you for shutting down the lift. Fortunately, many modern lifts have "detachable" chairs that slow down for load and unload making them a...
How to Solve Math Problems
Although math problems may be solved in different ways, there is a general method of visualizing, approaching and solving math problems that may help you to solve even the most difficult problem. Using these strategies can also help you to improve your ma...
How to Get Pee Stains and Smells Out of a Mattress
Accidents happen with children and pets, so at some point, you may need to remove urine from a mattress. All it takes is a few simple household items to remove urine stains and leave your mattress looking as good as new. For stubborn, dried stains, dab th...
How to Conduct Audience Analysis
To make any type of writing as effective as possible, it is important that the writer understands his or her audience. What the reader wants, needs, knows, and feels about a topic are important factors in how the work will be received, and the more you kn...