How To
How to Prepare for a Run
Running is one of the simplest exercises on the planet, and almost anyone can do it. All you need is a nice day and a good pair of running shoes to get started. But you still need to prepare to get the most out of your workout. Correctly preparing to run...
How to Find Female Role Models
A good role model can be of value to you no matter your age. Sometimes, however, it takes a little extra effort to find someone who is worthy of imitating. Look closely at your community and at great women across the ages to find the women who will truly...
How to Become a State Police Officer
Enlisting to serve as a state police officer requires meeting certain physical, mental and educational criteria. The requirements vary from state to state. In some states, state police officers are known as highway patrol, or state troopers. In general, s...
How to Become a Laser Hair Removal Technician
Laser hair removal is a popular cosmetic procedure received by women and men alike, mostly because it is an affordable, less painful procedure than the traditional electrolysis. As laser hair removal becomes more popular, becoming a Laser Hair Removal Te...
How to Save Voicemail Messages Permanently
Saving messages was easy with older answering machines and voicemail systems. You just pulled out the cassette holding the messages, put it away someplace safe for eternity and put a new cassette in the answering machine. However, most modern voicemail sy...
How to Sight In a Rifle
Experienced hunters know that sighting-in a rifle is imperative to hitting a target. Rifles need to be sighted-in every time they are used, since sudden movements or jolts during transport or storage can knock the rifle out of alignment. A rifle that does...
How to Fold a Piece of Paper in Half
Here is how you can fold a piece of paper in half.
How to Be Confident When Bald
Hair loss can sometimes cause people to be distraught and embarrassed. However, it is important to remember that this is common. There are many reasons that baldness occurs, but that doesn't make it any easier to deal with. Fortunately, there are a lot of...
How to Become a Diplomat
Are you interested in a career that includes an excellent salary, extensive travel, meeting high-ranking dignitaries from around the world, and enjoying unique perks that other professionals would never imagine? Join the diplomatic service. The eligibilit...
How to Conduct a Patent Search
The term "patent" refers to legal rights granted to an inventor for creating any new machine, useful process, chemical combination or a manufactured item. A patent holder has the right to prevent others from making, using, selling or importing the inventi...
How to Prorate Rent
Prorated rent reflects the rent payment due for a partial month of occupancy, typically when the rent payment date is after the first of the month, or when the rent payment is for any period of less than a full month. While some renters will agree to pay...
How to Rent a Room in Your House
Do you have an empty room at home or want to make the most of a second property? Are you thinking of renting out the premises by room? Becoming a landlord can be a good way to supplement your income. However, it can also be demanding and complex. You’ll n...
How to Break Your Cat's Cycle of Xenophobia (Fear of Strangers)
Cats are naturally cautious creatures when it comes to human interaction. As a result, cats who were not exposed to many people as young kittens, or who have experienced some kind of traumatic event, may be extremely xenophobic or fearful of strangers. Fo...
How to Compost Indoors
Composting reduces your trash output and helps your plants grow faster, but it can be difficult if you don't have a big yard. You can compost indoors no matter how small your space is using compost containers, worm composting, or the bokashi method--each...
How to Stop Your Car in an Emergency
Stop! Do you know how to use the brakes in an emergency? Many accidents occurs since drivers hesitate or brake in a wrong manner, which can be seen through the tire marks leading to the crash.
How to Prorate Salary
Prorating employee pay is easy — generally, you'll just need to determine what fraction of the normal pay period the employee worked for and pay the appropriate amount. Both the daily pay and percent of pay period methods below are legal under United Stat...