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How to Be Loyal
Being loyal to those around you can be a challenge, as it requires patience and generosity. Loyalty is the ability to put others before yourself and stick with them in good times and bad. Show loyalty to friends, family, and significant others by being ho...
How to Dance Hip Hop
"Hip hop" refers to a variety of forms of music that began with African-American and Latino youth in the South Bronx and Harlem in the 1970s. You can come across this form of music at the club, at a school dance, or pretty much anywhere. We'll show you ho...
How to Use Bad or Badly and Good or Well
Knowing when to use "bad" or "badly", or "good" versus "well" can be confusing at times. You can learn how to use these words correctly by breaking down your sentence and determining the intended meaning of the sentence. You can learn how to use "bad" and...
How to Take Care of Potted Orchids
Do you love the look of big and bright orchids in your home? If you want to grow these fresh flowers, orchids are really easy to keep as houseplants under the right conditions. Orchids have a few different requirements than other flowers you might grow at...
How to Make a Metal Forge
Blacksmiths have heated metal to hammer into shapes for centuries, using fuels like wood, charcoal, or bituminous coal to heat their metal. For a modern day hobbyist, a simple fire pit and bellows will give sufficient fire temperatures to allow for small...
How to Clear the Cache on Your Xbox
If your Xbox 360 is running slowly, or your games are lagging, you may need to clear your HDD (Hard Disk Drive) cache. Clearing the cache gives your Xbox 360 more random data storage area, making your console run faster and complete disk ops much quicker...
How to Get a Girlfriend When You're Autistic
Everyone deserves a life full of love. If you are autistic, you may find it particularly difficult to overcome shyness, follow the dating norms of neurotypicals, and overcome the social stigma of autism. However, with perseverance and practice, anyone can...
How to Understand What You Read
Do you get to the bottom of a page and realize you've been daydreaming? It happens to everybody at some point or another: you've got too little time or too little interest to spend another minute with Homer or Shakespeare. Fortunately, learning to read sm...
How to Disassemble an Ak 47
The AK-47 assault rifle is a popular firearm with a rich history. Like any other firearm the AK-47 requires regular maintenance. Follow these steps to safely and efficiently field-strip an AK-47.
How to Sculpt With Concrete
Sculpture can be created with several different materials, including concrete. There are three ways to created a sculpture from concrete. Concrete sculptures can be created by casting the concrete, carving the concrete, or using wire mesh. All three of th...
How to Shower With a Lemon
Washing with a lemon is a refreshing and effective way to bathe without using soap. It is particularly effective at helping skin recover after swimming in a chlorinated pool. The acidic juice smooths hair cuticles and acts as a mild chemical exfoliant to...
How to Plan a Weight Gain Diet Cheaply
Need to gain weight? Whether you are trying to gain weight to build muscles, deal with health issues, cope with your lack of appetite, fuel correctly for sports, or overcome skinny genes, gaining weight can be a difficult task. This is especially true if...
How to Use Calipers
Calipers are versatile for measuring straight objects less than 7.5 in (19 cm) long, the outer and inner diameter of round objects, or the depth of a hole.[1] X Research source Learn how to use calipers for performing experiments in physics...
How to Curl Hair with Bobby Pins
Curling your hair with bobby pins is an easy to do. There are many heat-free ways to create curly hairstyles for both short and long hair. All you need is your fingers and some bobby pins! Simply divide your hair into small sections, wrap your hair around...
How to Make a Treasure Map
A treasure map can be useful for many things - school plays, homework, games, or just for a fun activity to do with your kids. Making your own authentic-looking treasure map is easy to do.
How to Eat a Jicama
OK, you bought a jicama at the store and don't know what to do with it. This popular root vegetable can be eaten many different ways, and it's delicious, tasting something like a cross between an apple and a potato. Give it a try!