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How to Dress when You're a Teacher
As a teacher, it can be tricky picking out clothing that makes you appear professional and approachable to your students. Though many schools have a dress code for students, they do not usually have a clear one for teachers or educators. But with a few st...
How to Convert a File Into PDF
This wikiHow teaches you how to turn a text, photo, Microsoft Office, or XPS file into a PDF (Portable Document Format) file. You can do this on both Windows and Mac computers by using built-in features.
How to Help Veterans
It's important to support men and women who have sacrificed part of their lives to serve their country. When returning to normal life, veterans may face a number of emotional, physical, and financial difficulties. Luckily, there are a number of ways you c...
How to Stop Dry Heaving
Dry heaving is that sensation you feel when you are about to vomit but nothing comes out of your mouth. This condition is commonly seen in pregnant people, but it can happen to anyone. In most cases, you can stop dry heaving by putting the right food or d...
How to Treat a Human Suspected of Having Rabies
Rabies is a viral condition that is usually spread when a person gets bitten or scratched by an animal that is infected with the disease. If you or a loved one suffers a bite (especially from an animal not belonging to you), it is important to get to the...
What Does It Mean to “Walk with the Lord,” and How Do You Do It?
Christians are called to live a godly life by walking with the Lord—but what exactly does that mean, and how does one do it? Essentially, walking with God means moving alongside Him in unity and faith as you fulfill your life's journey. Focusing on God an...
How to Tell Your Parent or Guardians You Need Mental Help
Mental illness can feel scary. Your neurons are working in ways that you cannot rationally control, and you face stigma and disbelief from others. Needing to tell your parent(s) or guardian(s) can make an already frightening situation even more terrifying...
How to Improve Computer Ping
“Ping” is a term used to describe the latency that occurs when your computer communicates with a server. The higher the ping, the worse the latency gets. There are a few methods you can try to improve your ping, and you can also combine them depending on...
How to Create Disk Images with Disk Utility (Mac OS)
If you are running macOS on your computer, and you want to manage your hard drive, external hard drive, or flash drive, you can OS X's native software, Disk Utility. However, Disk Utility can not only manage your hard drives and other forms of storage, it...
How to Determine the Empirical Formula of a Chemical Substance
If you have been assigned homework where you have to find the empirical formula of a compound, but you have no idea how to get started, never fear! wikiHow is here to help! First, take a look at the basic knowledge you need to have to find the empirical f...
How to Know if Nursing Is for You
Are you wondering about a career in adult, child or mental health nursing? How do you know if you could do it? Is nursing really for you? Nursing is a very intellectually, emotionally, physically and spiritually demanding degree course and career path. It...
How to Make a Natural Curl Defining Cream with Hold
If you are going natural and need a product to define your curls and control frizz, curl defining cream is something you need.
How to Increase Amniotic Fluid
When you become pregnant, your uterus will form an amniotic sac that will produce amniotic fluid. This fluid acts as protection for your baby while he or she is in your uterus. Oligohydramnios is a condition that can develop where your amniotic fluid leve...
How to Find a Summer Camp Job
Working at a summer camp can be a fun and rewarding job, but it can be difficult to know where to start. Reach out to past teachers and camp directors to see if there are any summer camp job opportunities near you. Once you have prepared your resume, ther...
How to Wash Victoria's Secret Bras
Washing bras can be tricky, but there are a few strategies that will help you keep them in great shape. Gently hand-wash them in lukewarm water in the sink every 3-6 times you wear them. Or, you can use your washing machine's delicate cycle. Just be sure...
How to Use a HELOC to Buy a Car
Using a home equity line of credit (HELOC) to buy a car is easy, though it might not be the best idea. You can generally borrow up to 85% of your home’s value and use the money to buy the car outright. Before going through with the purchase, you should co...