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How to Remember a Person's Name
Having problems remembering people's names? It happens to almost everyone from time to time but if it's a frequent issue for you, it's time to address what has become a bit of a bad habit. If you're shy, nervous, bored, or facing people who awe you, these...
2 Effective Ways to Tan a Hide at Home
If you hunt deer and other animals for their meat, why not use their hides as well? Treating a hide with a tanning process ensures you end up with a supple piece of leather that can be used to make shoes, clothing, or art. Read on for 2 methods for tannin...
How to Treat Poison Ivy and Poison Oak
Poison ivy, oak, and sumac are a great way to ruin a day in the outdoors. Coming in contact with their toxic leaves, stems, and roots can give you an itchy rash that lasts for 1-3 weeks. Although the only way to completely remove the rash is time, there a...
How to Smile When You Think You Can't Smile
Smiling is the most powerful gesture. It can increase your happiness, and it can make people around you feel good. But sometimes smiling is the last thing you want to do. There are even times when a smile feels close to impossible. It might be a tough day...
How to Learn to Play the Organ
One of the most interesting and fascinating instruments to play is the organ. The organ has been called "The King of Instruments" due to its ability to produce sounds across wide ranges of both volume and pitch. There are many variations of this instrumen...
How to Take Good Care of Your Laptop Computer
This wikiHow teaches you how to maintain your laptop computer in order to keep it running fast and error-free.
How to Overcome Failure
Overcoming failure is all about finding it in yourself to start again. First, you must overcome the sense of failure. The failure of a project, relationship, or other goal might initially overwhelm you, but if you acknowledge your disappointment and accep...
How to Give a Cat an Injection
Anyone who has taken their cat to the vet may have been given certain medications to administer at home. But the thought of injecting medication may make some cat owners squeamish. Some medications come in pill form, but other medications, such as insulin...
How to Stop Fighting with Your Father
Have you and your dad been arguing a lot lately? Whether you’re a teen looking for more independence or a frustrated adult, fights with your father can be draining. These fights might be so bad that you don’t even enjoy being around him anymore. However,...
How to Look Naturally Beautiful
You don’t need to spend a lot of time and effort to look naturally beautiful! Just take the time to groom yourself so you look and feel fresh and clean. Then, style and present yourself in a way that makes you feel comfortable and confident. Incorporating...
How to Make Money when You Are Too Young to Get a Job
You don't have to be an adult to make money. If you're too young to get "real job" you can get creative and learn to make your own work and get paid for it. Learn how to manage your own job skills, and get work babysitting, doing yard work, and making mo...
How to Calculate Center of Gravity
The center of gravity (CG) is the center to an object's weight distribution, where the force of gravity can be considered to act. This is the point where the object is in perfect balance, no matter how turned or rotated around that point.[1] X Research...
How to Make a BB Gun with a Pen or Mechanical Pencil
Bored during class? Looking for a fun project to do quickly and easily? Making a home-made BB gun with a mechanical pencil might be just the thing you are looking for. Here are a few easy ways to do it.
How to Deal With Going to a Different School Than Your Boyfriend or Girlfriend
When your boyfriend or girlfriend decides to go to a different college than you, it can be very difficult to cope with the idea of suddenly having a long distance relationship. If you are still in high school, and are dating someone from a different schoo...
How to Use Your Whole Brain While Studying
It’s a myth that we only use ten percent of our brains (leaving ninety percent of potential genius untapped),[1] X Trustworthy Source Association for Psychological Science Nonprofit organization devoted promoting trustworthy research and education...
How to Change a Timing Belt
Generally timing belt problems present themselves with no warning. There is no squeak that lets you know it is time. If your car ran fine and then the motor stopped suddenly with a clunk and won't restart, it is likely your timing belt. The timing on the...