How To
3 Simple Tips to Keep AirPods From Falling Out of Your Ear
Having your AirPods fall out while you’re jamming to your favorite song or working out at the gym can be annoying. Fortunately, there are a few things you can try to help keep them from slipping out of your ears. You can position the AirPods so they stay...
How to Fix Thigh Holes in Jeans
Jeans are a staple in anyone’s wardrobe simply because they are made to last a long time. If you’ve noticed thigh holes in your jeans, you may not want to give up on your favorite pair so easily. Try to sew the hole closed by hand if it’s small, add a den...
How to Clean Carpet Edges
Dirty carpet edges can be really annoying and may even trigger an allergy flare-up because of trapped dust. Cleaning your carpet by the skirting boards (also called baseboards) is fairly easy if you have a crevice attachment for your vacuum cleaner and a...
How to Maintain a Garden
Gardens of all types can make your yard look beautiful, but they may get messy or overgrown if you don’t properly maintain them. Every kind of garden has different requirements and growing needs, so make sure you use the proper equipment and materials for...
How to Receive a Donated Car
Getting to work or school without a car in the US can be difficult, especially if you live in a small town or rural area without adequate public transportation. Fortunately, there are many nonprofit programs that provide families that have fallen on hard...
How to Cope with the Loss of Your Mother
Losing your mother can be one of the hardest things you’ll go through in your life. While you may never fully move on, you may find that there are certain things you can do to help you cope. In the wake of your mother’s death, try to allow yourself to gri...
How to Teach Active and Passive Voice
Passive voice is used in writing when you want to emphasize the object of a sentence, while active voice is used when you want to emphasize the subject of a sentence. Knowing the difference between these 2 voices is vital for students and writers to under...
How to Take Professional Photos of Yourself
Whether you’re applying for a job or looking for a new profile photo for social media, your portrait is where you make your first impression. A low-quality photo can make you look sloppy, unprofessional, and sends the message that you don’t care about pre...
How to Do a Media Analysis
A media analysis reviews a broad swath of news stories on a given subject. Media professionals may use media analysis to decide how to frame a story that they want to publish, such as by helping them choose specific terms and rhetorical appeals to use. Th...
How to Fix a Lazy Eye (Amblyopia) At Home
While there’s nothing wrong with having lazy eye—also known as amblyopia—it can affect your self-esteem, so you probably just want it to go away. While some doctors believe lazy eye can’t be treated in teens and adults, new research suggests it may be pos...
How to Grow Chia
Chia seeds are a nutritious plant that are rich in omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants. Although chia seeds can be pricey at many grocery stores, it’s easy and inexpensive to plant, grow, and harvest your own chia right at home. Once you’ve found a dry,...
How to Decorate Chocolate
Chocolate is a delicious and versatile dessert that tastes great and can look even better. Making your own chocolate is super fun and allows you to use your creativity in the decorating department. If you are making chocolates to hand out to your friends...
How to Paint over Polyurethane
A polyurethane finish or varnish is a durable coating that protects a wooden surface, which means you can’t paint directly over it or your paint won’t adhere to it. But with the right materials, and a little bit of elbow grease, you can paint over the pol...
How to Clean a Can Opener
While you may not think you have to clean your can opener often, rust and gunk on the can opener can prevent its gears from working properly. Fix a dirty can opener by soaking it in white vinegar to loosen all the dirt and rust. Then, scrub it with a toot...
How to Strain Juice
Juicers typically remove pulp and plant fibers automatically, but blenders or juice presses will not. While it’s not required for you to strain your juice, there are a few easy ways you can try to get rid of the pulp. Most times, you can pour the juice th...
How to Force Bloom on Aloe Vera
The beautiful yellow or orange flowers of the aloe vera plant typically bloom in the springtime. For your plant to bloom, it has to be healthy and at least 4 years old, so be patient if your plant is younger. You can increase the likelihood that your matu...