How To
How to Make an Indicator for Acids and Bases Using Hibiscus Petals
If you’re looking for a fun science experiment to do at home, making an indicator solution might be the perfect project. By mixing dried hibiscus leaves and water, you can make a cheap and sensitive chemical indicator for bases and acids in just a few min...
Going to Work the Day After a Drinking Binge? What You Should Know
Getting through an entire day of work after a night of drinking can be a real challenge. You will need to take steps to treat your hangover, look presentable, and avoid raising any suspicion at work. You shouldn't make a habit out of staying out all night...
How to Make Yourself Sneeze
Do you ever feel a sneeze coming on, but it just lingers in your nostrils, causing you to squirm with discomfort? Or maybe you need to get a sneeze out of your system before you give a talk, attend a meeting, eat a meal, or greet your date. Whatever your...
How to Avoid High Fructose Corn Syrup
High fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is used as a sweetener for many processed foods. To eliminate HFCS from your diet, start by closely reading nutrition labels before buying foods. Avoid canned, frozen, or prepackaged meals. Go with whole foods, like fresh b...
How to Clean a Dog's Water or Food Dish
Are you keeping your dog's food and water dishes clean? Even if he loves to play in the dirt and make a mess, he should still have clean dishes from which he can safely eat and drink. By cleaning your dog's dishes, you can prevent bacterial growth that co...
How to Download Files and Documents to a Computer or Mobile
Do you want to download a file from the internet? A download is a transfer of data from the internet to your computer or internet-connected device, often a program or application, picture, audio file, or video. You can download a file using any web brows...
How to Make a Piggy Bank
It’s never too early to start saving money! A piggy bank can be a fun way of making sure your money is all in one safe place. While it’s easy to go purchase a piggy bank, there's nothing to stop you from making one of your own. There are a few different w...
How to Not Be Shy
Shyness is a feeling of discomfort you may have in social settings, preventing you from reaching personal or social goals. Are you a shy person? Does the thought of having a conversation with a stranger make your stomach turn? Feelings like these are comm...
How to Soothe Tired Eyes and Wake Up
Have you ever woken up and felt like your eyes weigh a ton? Or are your eyes tired or strained? There are some simple ways to increase alertness and soothe tired eyes. Contact an eye care or medical professional, though, if you have questions or think you...
How to Transfer Photographs to Fabric
Have you ever wanted to transfer a special photo onto fabric, t-shirts, or bags? As it turns out, you can do just that in a day with only a few supplies. It’s a great craft idea for children’s parties, as well as a fun way to customize decor, accessories,...
How to Reinstall Windows XP Without the CD
This wikiHow teaches you how to reinstall Windows XP if you don't have the installation CD. To do so, you will need your Windows XP product key.
How to Brainstorm Alone
Brainstorming is a process of creating and fleshing out ideas so that you can create new concepts, solve problems, and increase productivity. While you can brainstorm in groups, sometimes you will have to come up with your ideas all by yourself. You can g...
How to Write a Funny Book
Writing a funny book can be a fun personal project or a challenging assignment for a class. You may struggle with how to “write funny," especially if humor does not come naturally to you. You can write a book that is considered funny by your readers by cr...
How to Start Wearing Makeup
Are you ready to start wearing makeup but don't know where to begin? Makeup may seem intimidating, but it is actually easy once you get the hang of it. The key is to ease into it. First, learn the basics of a natural look, and then experiment with bolder...
How to Tell a Friend You Don't Want To Make Plans with Them
Saying "no" sucks. It is difficult to let people down, especially friends, because relationships are maintained by implicit norms of reciprocity. When your friend extends an invitation to you, he is giving something to you (a chance to spend time together...
How to Remove Nail Polish Without Using Remover
If you’re desperate to remove nail polish, but you don’t have any nail polish remover, don’t worry. You can get your old nail polish off using a variety of common household products.