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 Prepare Soil for a Garden
Preparing soil that will produce a healthy garden is more complicated than choosing a spot and digging holes to plant in. You need to choose a location that has good sun exposure, is free of root systems, and has good drainage. You’ll need to test the soi...
How to Measure Oxygen Saturation Using Pulse Oximeter
Pulse oximetry is a simple, cheap, and noninvasive procedure used to measure the level of oxygen (or oxygen saturation) in the blood. Oxygen saturation should always be above 95 percent. However, oxygen saturation may be lower if you have a respiratory di...
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 Make Glitter Shoes
Glitter shoes are super glam, adding more than a touch of sparkle to any outfit. Whether it's Dorothy's silver shoes you're after, or a sparkly pump for a special event, why not skip the effort of trekking through multiple shoe stores in vain pursuit of t...
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 Get Songs from iTunes to an iPod Nano
Having trouble getting songs onto your iPod from the iTunes store? This will show you how to put songs on your iPod if you are using a PC.
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 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 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 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 Get Straight Hair Without Using Irons
Straight, glossy hair is always in style, and luckily for people with curly hair or waves, there are a lot of effective ways to try a new look. Flat irons get the job done, but applying high heat directly to your hair too often can damage it. Try these g...
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...