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How to Make a Fabric Rose
Fabric roses make a great craft project because they take very little supplies and take very little time. They also can be used for all sorts of things, from simple decorating to personalized accessorizing. Fabric roses can be made out of any old fabric y...
How to Make a Mummy Costume
Want to scare everyone as a Mummy this Halloween? It is really easy to make a great costume from simple items that you might have lying around the house, or purchase one cheaply from a thrift store. Follow this easy how-to to find out how you can have a g...
How to Play Old Maid
Old Maid is a simple, fun card game that's great for beginners. Players try to avoid being stuck with the Old Maid, or the unpaired card in the deck. To play, gather at least one friend, prepare your deck, and learn the rules. Once you've gotten the basic...
How to Forget About a Girl You Like
While you might feel alone, obsessing about a girl you like is a common experience. What you’re going through is painful, but you will feel better in time. If you want to forget about a girl you like, you’ll have to first work through your feelings. While...
How to Build a Talk Box
A talk box is a guitar effect that makes your guitar sound like its talking, using the power of your mouth.
How to Deep Fry a Turkey
Deep-fried turkey is delicious, but the process can be dangerous if you don't know what you're doing. However, if you follow the steps carefully, you can prepare a tasty turkey dinner for your family and friends! Before frying, always make sure your turke...
How to Build a Bat Box
Bats: these furry, flying animals of the night often get a bad rap, but they can actually reduce the amount of pests in your yard and pollinate your plants (plus, they’re super cute).[1] X Research source If you’d like to attract some bats t...
How to Improve Your English
There are many reasons why people from all over the world might need to improve their English: for business, for pleasure or because they have gone to live in an English speaking country. It's easy to feel like your English skills are at a standstill -- a...
How to Talk to a Boy You Like
Talking to a boy that you have feelings for can be very intimidating. You may be worried about how you look, what you sound like, and if he’s interested. Using eye contact and talking about him will show him that you’re interested. Stay confident and true...
How to Make a Durable Plastic Book Cover
Libraries protect their books with plastic slip covers, but how can you get a few covers when they are available only in bulk? You make one! A good durable book cover is easy enough to make, and with a sheet or two of plastic, you’ll have a protector on y...
How to Use Italics
Italics are useful (and sometimes necessary) in many situations when you’re writing. You might use them when you want to emphasize that your friend ate ten burritos, or to write about an interesting article you read in the New York Times. Knowing when and...
How to Defend Yourself Against Serial Killers
Serial killers are habitual, but unusual, predators. They tend to seek out victims through similar methods each time and target victims when they are alone and appear vulnerable. Each criminal uses different methods and tactics to identify and capture p...
How to Sew a DIY Tote Bag: 3 Easy Tutorials
Do you need a tote bag, or know someone who'd love it as a gift? There's no reason to pay twenty bucks for something you could make yourself. All you need is some fabric, thread, and basic sewing skills. In this article, we’ll walk you step-by-step throug...
How to Win a Football Game
Football is America’s most popular sport, and one that people interact with in a variety of ways beyond fandom. For people who play and coach the sport, there are a number of principles and tricks you can follow to increase your chances of winning a game....
How to Staple a Booklet
Made a booklet at home and need it stapled? It can be a pain trying to reach the spine of the booklet with an ordinary stapler, but as long as the arms of your stapler can swing apart, there are at least two ways to achieve this with household materials....
How to Draw a Chinese Dragon
Have you seen those beautiful paper and paint dragons they hang up in Chinese restaurants? Do you want to draw or paint one? Although they may look difficult to draw at first, they are really easy to do! Be sure to look at the images for guidance (click o...