How To
How to Make a Harp
Harps come in all shapes and sizes, but at its core the harp is a simple triangular frame with a series of strings of varying lengths. Making a harp requires a serious investment of time and energy, as well as some specialized tools. Before making a harp,...
How to Study when You're High
Studying high is a bad idea, but it happens. There are a number of challenges you might encounter when studying high. You’ll probably wind up being very tired and groggy or you might be jumpy or wired. Either way, your mind will probably feel muddled. You...
How to Wire a Doorbell
Whether you’re replacing an old doorbell or installing a new one, wiring a doorbell is actually much easier than you may think. A doorbell is powered by a doorbell transformer, which needs to be professionally installed so it can safely and properly draw...
How to Size Cross Country Skis
Cross country skiing is a low-impact aerobic exercise that utilizes almost all the muscles in the body. It may improve your cardiovascular system and muscle tone. To ensure that you get the most out of this sport, it's important to find the right size cro...
How to Prepare Soil for a Vegetable Garden: Testing, Amending & Tilling
Before you start planting vegetables, it’s important that you prepare the ground just right so that your crops grow to be ripe and delicious when harvest time comes around. If you’re a first-time gardener, checking things like soil type, nutrient levels,...
How to Replace Window Screens
Screen windows may become damaged over time, but replacing the entire screen and frame isn't your only option. Putting a new screen in the frame is relatively easy, whether you're using a metal, vinyl, or wood frame. With a vinyl or metal frame, you can s...
How to Diagnose Multiple Sclerosis
Learning you may have multiple sclerosis (MS) is scary, but the condition can be managed. MS is an autoimmune disorder that can cause weakness throughout your body, vision problems, lack of balance, and fatigue. Since there is no specific diagnostic proto...
How to Fly a Helicopter
Ever dreamed of piloting a helicopter? Flying a helicopter, or rotorcraft, requires a different set of skills than flying an airplane, although there are some similarities. While an airplane depends on forward motion to move air over the wings and create...
How to Find Hidden Cameras
This wikiHow teaches you how to find hidden cameras in places such as houses and buildings. Even though hidden cameras are incredibly small and easy to hide, there are a few techniques you can use to search for them under the right conditions. If you find...
How to Build a Reptile Cage
A reptile cage must do more than keep your reptile inside. It must provide it a safe, comfortable home and allow your reptile to enjoy his natural behaviors. The needs of reptiles vary according to species, and you must research what the needs of your rep...
How to Fix Chemically Burnt Hair
Many people suffer from hair that is damaged or burnt by various harsh chemical treatments like coloring and straightening. After years of damage, it can sometimes seem like there is no hope for chemically burnt hair. But by enlisting the help of a profes...
How to Clean and Preserve an Animal Skull
Whether you’ve hunted an animal or found its remains in the wilderness, its skull makes for a rustic and even educational bit of indoor or outdoor decor. Cleaning and bleaching an animal skull is easy—the hardest part is just waiting! We’ll show you how t...
How to Tape and Float Drywall
Taping and floating drywall is the process of solidifying the joint between 2 pieces of drywall so that the plaster and paint that goes on top of it doesn't crack later on. You might need to do this when you are renovating your living space or even buildi...
How to Get Paid for Advertising on Your Website
Anyone can display ads on a website. There are various ways to go about this. If you already have a website, you are well on your way. If you do not, you need to build one first or you can buy an existing website. Once you are up and running with a websit...
How to Kill a Scorpion
Scorpions are notoriously hard to kill. These venomous arachnids are used to living in harsh conditions, so they don't bat an eyelash at most pesticides. The surest way to get rid of a scorpion is to pierce its exoskeleton with a sharp object, or employ a...
How to Apply Frontline
Fleas and ticks plague pets and their owners every summer and, in some places, all year-round. They carry diseases and make life uncomfortable for dogs and cats. An infestation in the home can also occur if the problem is left unchecked and fleas are allo...