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How to Do a Reverse Lunge
Reverse (or backward) lunges are a great way to work your glutes, hamstrings, quads, and calves, giving you a strong lower body. Additionally, reverse lunges are a great option for beginners because the backward motion is easier to control. When you first...
How to Find Old Friends from High School
Have you ever felt the urge to re-connect with your old friends from high school? Even though you may have lost touch with them through the years, due to the prevalence of the Internet and social networking, finding old friends from high school can be pre...
How to Do a Messy Updo
Messy updos are meant to make your hair look beautifully tousled, like it would after you spent your day on a windy beach or riding in a convertible with the top down. Since looking effortlessly pretty is the point, there's no need to be a perfectionist w...
How to Remove Paint from Iron Railings
If you're ready to give an old railing a fresh coat of paint, it's important to completely remove the flaky old paint. Always check old railings for lead before you scrape off as much of the paint as you can. If there are stubborn spots, treat them with a...
How to Apply for Maternity Leave
Applying for maternity leave through your employer is an important aspect of a well-arranged pregnancy and, when done correctly, allows for a smooth transition to and from the weeks surrounding your due date. You'll need to write an application for matern...
How to Acid Wash Aluminum
Aluminum is a readily available metal that is used in a wide range of products. Aluminum alloys (pure aluminum mixed with other metals) are used in everything from cooking utensils to household furnishings and vehicle parts. The surface layer of an alumin...
How to Make Him Want You
If you want a guy to notice you, work on cultivating the right personality. People in general tend to be attracted to those who are confident, kind, and independent. Put a little extra effort into your looks. Wear flattering outfits that show off your bes...
How to Choose a Residential Architect
The high costs of a home project can go a long way if you thoroughly investigate the architect you want to design your project. The project will be much easier if you choose a residential architect with a good reputation and an agreeable personality. Befo...
How to Tell Your Wife You Don't Want Any More Children
Compromising in a marriage can sometimes be tough. Even choices like where to live or what to have for dinner might be difficult at times. But how can you communicate to your wife that you don’t want to have more children if you know or suspect that she...
How to Get a Boy to Like You in High School
You've spotted a guy who seems to check all the boxes––he's smart, he's cute, he's interesting. He may even be happy to talk with you on a regular basis. Getting him to notice you in a romantic way might be harder than establishing a friendship. While you...
How to Configure Master and Slave in BIOS for Two Hard Disk Drives in a Single System
This wikiHow teaches you how to determine which of your Windows computer's two hard drives is the primary and which is the secondary. In order to configure master and slave settings for hard drives, your computer's motherboard must support multiple intern...
10 Ways to Breed Silkworms
When we think of domesticated animals, most of us picture farm animals, or maybe horses and camels. But every silk scarf you've ever seen was made by a domesticated animal too: the tiny silkworm. Humans have been breeding these insects for silk for over 7...
How to Make a Planchette
Planchettes, or "little planks," are used on Ouija boards worldwide, or attached to a pencil and used to produce mystical drawings or writing. If you need to replace a planchette or just want to make one yourself, the process is not difficult. There is no...
How to Fit a Door Handle
Installing a door handle yourself is a gratifying home improvement skill to have in your repertoire. Most door handles come with a kit and provide a measurement template for you to follow. Following these measurements, using your drill to create the neces...
How to Avoid Trapping Your Arm While Snuggling in Bed
Snuggling is one of the major benefits of sleeping next to your honey. One popular method is known as “spooning,” in which both partners lie on their sides, facing the same direction, and one person puts their arms around the other. However, this position...
How to Pay for the Emergency Room
Emergency room visits to the hospital can leave a patient with grave financial injuries after treatment is complete. Although most hospitals cannot legally refuse to treat a patient in need of care, they still have the right to aggressively collect fees r...