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How to Help Someone Who Is Grieving
Loss is a fact of life, but it's never easy to cope with the aftermath. Grief can occur after a number of painful life events - death, divorce, or other major life losses. When someone we care about is grieving, we may struggle to find the right words to...
How to Know It's the Right Time to Have Sex
When it comes to knowing whether or not it’s the right time to have sex with your partner, only you will know the answer. If your mind and body are telling you that you’ve reached a new level of intimacy with your partner and you’re ready to take that ste...
How to Baby‐Proof a Fireplace
Fireplaces can be beautiful and cozy features in your home, but they also can be very dangerous, especially for curious children. Babies and young children can be easily drawn to the fireplace fixtures, which can pose a serious threat to their safety. Bab...
How to Clean Amber Jewelry
Amber jewelry is very beautiful, but it is also delicate and fragile. Overtime, it may get coated with oil and grime, making it lose its luster. The methods outlined here will enable you to safely restore the look of amber to new without spoiling the jewe...
How to Make a Decoction
Herbal teas can be very pleasurable to drink, but can also, with regular use, tone, soothe, and balance the body. Use the decoction method of brewing tea when working with hard, woody substances (such as roots, bark, and stems) that have constituents that...
How to Get on a Reality TV Show
Many people dream of being on television, and the great thing about reality TV is that you can get famous just by being yourself. While the road is long and hard, you can land a part on a reality television program with some dedication.
How to Make Sex Important in a Relationship
Sex can be an important part of a romantic relationship with another person. Having sex with a person you love may be important to you to establish intimacy and reconnect with them. Expressing a healthy sexuality with someone else can feel good both physi...
The Best Patch Kits and DIY Fixes for a Leaky Air Mattress
Have you been lying on an air mattress for a few minutes and it’s already deflated? Then you’re definitely dealing with a hole or tear somewhere on the surface. Rather than replacing the entire mattress, it’s really easy to find and patch the leak so you...
How to Create a Room for Your Cat
Do you want to provide your cat with a safe and comfortable place to sleep, eat, play, and curl up? If you have a spare room in your house, you can turn it into a cat-approved sanctuary by following a few simple steps. Cats love to perch, hide, observe,...
How to Wash Flannel Sheets
Flannel sheets are ideal for chilly winter nights and for those who prefer a cozier alternative to traditional cotton sheets. Without proper care, however, they can easily lose their signature softness. To keep your flannel sheets pleasing to the eye and...
How to Prepare for Nuclear War
Recent events around the globe, including Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, have left people fearing the worst: nuclear war. While nuclear war is still unlikely according to experts, even the remote possibility of such a scenario can be upsetting and scary. H...
How to Search by Date in Gmail
If you're looking for an email or chat from a certain date in your Gmail archives, follow this simple search technique. If that's not enough, we've thrown in a few more advanced search terms to help you out.
How to Separate Salt from Water
How do you get the salt out of saltwater? For centuries, this question has baffled sailors stranded at sea and students stranded at science fairs alike. The answer is simple — evaporation. When you cause saltwater to evaporate (either naturally or with ar...
How to Determine if You're Regular or Goofy Foot
When learning board sports like skateboarding and snowboarding, the first thing you need to figure out is your stance. There are two possible stances – regular foot and goofy foot. “Regular” doesn't mean “correct.” Both stances are valid, although regular...
How to Choose the Right Ironing Board Cover
A good ironing board should last decades, or even a lifetime. However, a cover will need to be replaced every couple of years. You may also choose to upgrade the cover that came with your ironing board in order to improve the quality or efficiency of you...
How to Develop a Good Personality
There isn’t really such a thing as having an objectively good personality. Everyone likes different types of people. The key is building a personality that you can feel proud of and confident in. You want a personality that will attract the type of people...