How To
How to Transpose Music from C to F
Transposing music is an important skill for any musician. Accompanists may wish to transpose music to accommodate the vocal range of a singer or other soloist. You may want to adapt a piece of music written for a different instrument to be played on you...
How to Treat Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, or CFS, is a debilitating condition which leaves the afflicted individual with an ongoing feeling of exhaustion. Persons with CFS may be unable to perform even mundane activities which under normal circumstances present no probl...
How to Format a Hard Disk
Formatting or reformatting a hard drive allows you to use it on your computer to store files and install programs on. The format you choose for the drive determines the drive's compatibility. Formatting a drive will erase all of the data currently on the...
How to Enjoy Being Drunk
Ernest Hemingway, one of the 20th century's most famous drinkers, once quipped, "I drink to make other people more interesting." Perhaps you have found yourself thinking something similar when you've been stuck in an awkward conversation with a stranger a...
How to Grow Chlorella for a Food Supplement
Growing your own stock of chlorella algae only requires some basic equipment that includes a simple glass aquarium (that should be placed at a window for maximum sunlight exposure), filtered or purified water, and plant nutrients. The cultivation of chlo...
6 Ways to Remove a Broken Light Bulb
Changing a light bulb should be a quick, easy task—but what happens when the bulb breaks inside of the socket? Rather than calling for help, you can quite easily manage to remove the bulb on your own using a few different household items. With a few safet...
How to Make Your Heart and Mind Work Together
Have you ever made a decision and doubted it? If you want to connect your heart and mind so you can make decisions that are both thoughtful and emotional, read on!
How to Text Message Someone You Like
Wondering how to impress your crush over text without sounding awkward? You’ve come to the right place! It can be nerve-wracking to talk to a crush, but when you text, you can take the time to craft a perfect message before you hit “send.” Read on for a c...
How to Play Mastermind
Mastermind is a difficult puzzle game, in which one player tries to guess the code their opponent comes up with. Originally a board game, though with roots in earlier pen-and-paper games, Mastermind is now widely available online and for mobile devices as...
How to Stop Your Best Friend from Controlling Your Life
If you have a friendship with a controlling friend, it can be overwhelming—especially if it’s someone you consider to be a best friend and you don’t know what to do. Remember, you can always end a friendship if it has become so toxic that you can’t handle...
How to Respect and Be Open to All Beliefs
Being open to all religious beliefs might seem like a tall order, but once you start to understand what they're really about, it's a piece of cake. Regardless of what they believe, most people have more in common than differences. You can get started by d...
How to Do a Strand Test Before Dyeing Your Hair
When you dye your hair at home using a dyeing kit from the store, it’s very important that you perform a strand test first. The strand test helps you to determine the final color result so there are no surprises when you dye your full head of hair. It als...
How to Use a Wood Lathe
Wood lathes can be used to create functional furniture components, beautiful decorative wood projects such as candlesticks and bowls, or even toys such as tops and yo yos. These machines range in size from hobby models that fit on a work bench to large i...
How to Do Improv Comedy
Improv – short for improvisation – is a form of live theater (typically comedy) in which the plot, characters and dialogue are made up on the spot. Improv requires a great deal of creativity, teamwork, and practice, but becomes one of the most entertainin...
How to Cope With Death
No matter your age or station in life, coping with death will always be difficult. Death is, for better or worse, an unavoidable part of life. That does not mean, however, that you cannot learn from and manage your feelings of grief. While the process is...
How to Win Your Crush (Girls)
How do you get your crush to like you back? Just thinking about talking to them might make your heart pound and give you butterflies, but getting your crush to fall for you can actually be really fun and exciting. Read on for some advice on winning that s...