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How to Eat a Nectarine
Nectarines are delicious eaten as they are and can also make superb additions to fruit salads and other dishes. You can slice a nectarine into small sections before eating it. You can also eat a nectarine without slicing it. Make sure your nectarine is ri...
How to Properly Make Your Bed
Making your bed is a simple task, and we'll walk you through it from start to finish, whether you're just tidying up or swapping out your sheets and bedding. Making your bed every morning is a productive way to start your day, makes your entire bedroom lo...
How to Treat Poison Ivy Rashes at Home
You know the saying: “Leaves of 3, leave it be.” But sometimes you touch posion ivy before you see it. The oil produced by the plant (urushiol oil) causes redness, itching, and blisters when it comes into contact with skin. What’s more, the oil can be car...
How to Arrange a Place Setting for a Formal Dinner
In today's hectic world of fast-food restaurants and TV dinners, it's easy to forget how to properly set the table for a formal dinner. While it may not be a skill you need often, occasions do still arise for which formal place settings are an absolute m...
How to Avoid Jet Lag
When you're flying across time zones, it can take your body some time to adjust. Jet lag can cause temporary issues like insomnia, fatigue, gastrointestinal issues, and difficulty concentrating. You can avoid jet lag by preparing properly for your flight...
How to Learn English
Learning to speak English can be hard, but don't give up! With enough practice and the right resources, you can start speaking English confidently.
How to Stand Up to Your Enemies at School
It can be difficult when you have enemies at school. No matter what grade you are in, you may have frenemies and rivals that you compete against, or even bullies that just intimidate you. You may want to stand up to them, but feel like you don’t know how....
How to Act Around Someone You Do Not Like
You won’t like everyone, and not everyone will like you. It is completely normal to simply not click with someone else from time to time. However, regardless of your personal feelings you may find that you still have to occasionally interact with someone...
The Best Way to Cook Rice in the Microwave
Cooking rice in the microwave is fast, easy, and only requires one dish. Plus, the even heat from a microwave can sometimes make better rice than the stovetop! It’s simple—just add 1 cup of white rice and 1.5 cups of water to a microwavable dish, cook on...
How to Break an Egg
Being able to crack an egg is a handy kitchen skill. Cracking an egg is necessary to make everything from a basic scrambled egg to more complex dishes. With the help of a firm surface, you can easily crack an egg and transfer the contents shell-free into...
How to Be Safe in the Chat Rooms
Chatrooms are a fun place to engage in discussion about a variety of topics. While most people who frequent online chatrooms are good people, there are some who are there to prey on or bully other people. Fortunately, by taking steps to keep your personal...
How to Create a Classic Kane Costume
Create a costume like the classic WWE Kane used to wear.
How to Identify and Treat Ringworm
Ringworm, or tinea corporis, is a fungal infection of the skin that is not caused by worms. Ringworm often starts as an itchy, reddish, ring-shaped rash that can be anywhere on your body.[1] X Research source You can easily treat a mild case...
How to Do a Roundhouse Kick
Whether you're trying to learn martial arts for self-defense purposes, for personal development, or simply to imitate Chuck Norris and Bruce Lee, you'll want to eventually learn the roundhouse kick (also known by its traditional name, the mawashi geri). T...
How to Keep Pet Urine from Damaging Lawn
If you enjoy allowing your dog outside without a leash, you may also be having problems with lawn burn. This is a common problem that occurs when your dog's urine damages the grass. Lawn burn is caused by a high-level of nitrogen in dog urine. A small amo...
How to Become a Better Basketball Shooter
If your goal is to play basketball on a team in high school, college, or even at a professional level, then becoming a better shooter is essential. The better you are at making shots, the better your chances of getting in the game. Regular, frequent prac...