How To
How to Give Back to the Community
Giving back is an important way to stay engaged in our community and to be a good citizen. There are ways to give back to your community even when you are low on financial funds or resources. Volunteering and giving back your time is a great way to invest...
How to Care for Your Curly Hair
Curly hair requires some special considerations when it comes to care. Curly hair tends to be drier and more prone to tangles than straight hair, so you'll have to be careful about washing, conditioning, and styling your hair. You should limit how often y...
How to Control Your Overconfidence
Many teenagers go through a period of time when they seem to think they are indestructible, the "Nine foot tall and bulletproof" stage. Overconfidence contributes to this, and learning one's limits or going through a reality check can be painful, or wors...
How to Work With Punnett Squares
Punnett Squares are visual tools used in the science of genetics to determine the possible combinations of genes that will occur at fertilization. A Punnett square is made of a simple square grid divided into 2x2 (or more) spaces. With this grid and knowl...
How to Write Strong Email Subject Lines
Email subject lines are often what readers use to decide whether to open your email. These spaces need to be filled with short, to-the-point, and detail-oriented language to keep your recipient from deleting your email without even reading it. If you spec...
Removing Fake Nails at Home: With and without Acetone
Tired of your nail look? While heading to the salon is an easy way to get fake nails removed, sometimes, you just want to do it yourself at home. That’s where we come in! We’ll give you 3 different methods for removing fake nails that you can do yourself...
How to Lay Brick
Whether you are laying brick to build a mailbox enclosure or building a brick house, the processes of laying bricks is the same. Paying attention to basic principles of masonry will help you succeed with your project. If you are well prepared, have the w...
How to Protect Your Kids from Secondhand Smoke
Cigarette smoke contains around 4,000 chemicals, a number of which are known carcinogens,[1] X Research source and is related to a range of illnesses such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, cancer, and heart disease.[2] X R...
How to Intimidate Opponents
Getting a psychological edge over your opponent is essential to success in any competitive endeavor. In order to get that edge, it is important to develop your own confidence and properly demonstrate it to your opponent. However, it is also necessary to m...
How to Apply Body Spray
Body sprays are a great way to help girls and guys feel fresh without the overpowering element of a perfume or cologne. For men, apply the body spray on your chest and neck, and under your armpits. For women, apply the body spray on your pulse points, clo...
How to Declutter
Whether you can't walk into a room in your house without tripping over something or you just want to do some spring cleaning, decluttering your home is a great way to feel more calm and comfortable in your space. If you want to declutter your home, you ha...
How to Minimize a Full Screen Computer Program
This wikiHow teaches you how to minimize a full-screen window on your Windows or Mac computer so that you can view your desktop. Keep in mind that some programs (e.g., video games) will take longer to minimize than others.
How to Get a Guy to Break Up with His Girlfriend and Hook Up with You
Sometimes you fall for the perfect guy, but he's already in a relationship. Usually, it's best to avoid coming between a couple, but you might think you're a better fit for the guy you like. If so, you may be able to drive a wedge between him and his girl...
How to Calculate the Geometric Mean
The geometric mean is another way to find the average value of a number set, but instead of adding the values and dividing like you would to find the arithmetic mean, you multiply them together before taking the root. The geometric mean can be used to cal...
How to Actively Learn During Lectures
If you have a hectic schedule and a busy study load, making the most of your lecture time to learn and properly digest what you are hearing and seeing is very important. Sit in the front of the class, take active notes, and try to find a study buddy. List...
How to Select a Toy Poodle
Poodles are among the smartest dogs available. Toys are the smallest type of poodle and can be wonderful pets. They're friendly, fast learners, and loyal to their owners. If you've decided to get a poodle, take some time during the selection process. Whet...