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How to Do Your Own Financial Planning
A financial planner is someone hired to help you plan for a specific goal like retirement or investments, or someone who advises on various financial topics, including taxes, saving, insurance, and more.[1] X Trustworthy Source U.S. Securities and E...
How to Memorize Math and Physics Formulas
One of the hardest things about learning math and physics is keeping all the formulas you need straight in your head. Don't worry! There are a few ways that you can memorize the formulas you need. Using a mnemonic device can help you recall the formulas....
How to Use a Rifle Scope
Scopes are used to increase your accuracy when firing at long distances by magnifying the image of your target and providing you with a reticle that indicates exactly where your weapon is aimed. Using a rifle scope requires the same basic practices of sh...
How to Cope With a Brain Injury
Coping with a brain injury can be very difficult, both for the person who suffered the injury and for those who care about them. If you have suffered a brain injury you may have both physical and emotional challenges to deal with, both of which will proba...
How to Block Shots in Basketball Like a Pro
Because basketball is a high-speed sport with a lot of scoring, a skilled shotblocker can mean the difference between a team's defeat or victory. Blocking your opponents' shots constantly will have a negative psychological effect on their morale. Even if...
How to Replace a Record Player Belt
If your record player turns on but won't spin, you likely have an issue with your belt. A record player belt connects the motor to you turntable, spinning it at a constant pace. While they rarely snap, they can wear down and slip off. Luckily, the replace...
How to Bypass Internet Restrictions and View Any Website
Do you have browser restrictions on certain websites? If you have a school device, or if you're using public Wi-Fi, you may be blocked from visiting certain sites. Luckily, there are a few things you can do to unblock them. Here's how to bypass web restri...
How to Smile With the Eyes
Smiling with your eyes, also called the “Duchenne smile” or “smizing,” makes you look like you’re genuinely happy. Smiling with your eyes is hard to fake, and it helps to channel good thoughts so you’ll seem more sincere. Once you get really good at it, y...
How to Remove Kool Aid from Skin
Kool Aid often stains the hands, mouth, and skin. It's fairly easy to remove Kool Aid stains with soap and water, but if this doesn't work, you may have to use other means. A variety of household products can successfully remove Kool Aid.
How to Grow Your Hair
Long, healthy hair can be one of the most attractive physical features, but how do you get it? The truth of the matter is that there is no quick fix and everyone's hair is different. However, there are certain things you can do to get your hair in excelle...
How to Crash a Party
There are lots of parties and events happening every night, don't let the fact that you haven't been officially invited stop you from joining in. Crashing a party can be a real rush and a great way to meet new people. Provided you're a well-behaved gues...
How to Straighten Out a Dollar Bill
Have you ever been rejected by a candy machine because your dollar was too wrinkly? Or maybe you want every dollar bill in your money clip to be as smooth and flat as the day it was printed? Here are a few quick fixes for taking the folds out of those bil...
How to Hand Baste Fabric
Basting fabric is a basic sewing technique. It is a quick and usually temporary way to tack fabric in place. It is used for hemming and quilting.
How to Protect Your Eyes
Vision is one of your most important faculties, so you should be mindful about protecting your eyes. When possible, wear sunglasses, goggles, or safety glasses to avoid injury. Visit an eye doctor regularly, eat nutrient-rich foods, and get ample sleep to...
How to Compete in an English Pleasure Class
If you're interested in competing in horse shows, you might enjoy showing in an English pleasure class. These shows judge a horse's manners, physical attributes, and performance, as well as the ease with which you handle the horse. In general, the judges...
How to Make Pot Liners for Plants
Whenever you're planting in decorative pots or planters, especially those without drainage holes, you can save yourself a lot of hassle by using pot liners. With liners, you’ll be able to swap plants in and out of a pot without disturbing the roots. You c...