How To
How to Build an Airsoft Gun out of Household Objects
A homemade Airsoft gun can be constructed in a couple of ways -- either with your own breath as a source of power or an air compressor. Either method will take a matter of minutes and will result in a powerful tool. See Step 1 below of your preferred meth...
How to Remove Bandage Adhesive from Skin
Tearing off a sticky bandage can be painful, and dealing with the irritating nuisance of leftover adhesive only adds to the headache. Luckily, there are many ways to remove bandage adhesive. Regardless of method, take care to use only light pressure and...
How to Practice Active Listening: Tips & Examples
Active listening is the most effective way of listening and engaging in conversation. When someone actively listens, they put their undivided attention on the speaker, show interest, and listen for intent or emotion.[1] X Trustworthy Source PubMed C...
How to Change a Chain on a Mountain Bike
No matter how cheap or expensive your bicycle is, there will come a day when you need to fix or replace its chain. The structure of a mountain bike may be more complex than the structure of a regular bike, but the chain changing process is similar. With t...
How to Change a Child's Legal Name
You may want to change your child’s name because of remarriage, divorce, or another reason. Alternately, your minor child might want to change their name. The process of changing a child's legal name will differ depending on the state. Generally, you will...
How to Deal With Tattoo Pain
When it comes to getting inked, the old motto "no pain, no gain" is unfortunately rather accurate. All tattoos hurt at least a little. However, by going into your appointment with the right knowledge and using a few simple pain-fighting tricks, most tatto...
How to Avoid MSG
Monosodium glutamate (MSG) is a flavor enhancer often used in Asian foods and commercial food products. Studies have shown that MSG may lead to short and long term health problems, such as headaches, nausea, fatigue, pancreatic disorders, ADHD, and even o...
How to Motivate Yourself to Brush Your Teeth Every Day
Teeth need daily attention and care. When we’re young, most of us are taught to brush our teeth twice a day. However, once you’re on your own, it can feel like a hassle or a chore to brush every day. If you’re not in the habit of brushing your teeth daily...
How to Create a Newsletter in InDesign
This wikiHow teaches you how to create a newsletter using Adobe's InDesign publishing app.
How to Buy a Gun in Wisconsin
Buying a gun is a straightforward process in Wisconsin. Although the purchaser of a handgun must submit to a federally required background check, there are no additional requirements to purchase a gun. Wisconsin does allow open carry, but also allows conc...
How to Format a Letter to a Newspaper
Do you care deeply about a certain political or social issue? You can advocate for what you believe in by submitting a letter to a newspaper. Most newspapers have editorial or opinion pages and encourage readers to submit letters. If you want your submiss...
How to Levitate a Coin
Close-up magic frequently uses common, everyday objects that are familiar to the average spectator. When you make a coin appear to levitate and break the rules of basic physics, you may find an audience to be stunned and mystified. There are several metho...
How to Apply for a Divorce in New York
Marriages don’t work out for a variety of reasons. To apply for a divorce in New York, you’ll need to complete and file forms with the court in the county where you live. However, if your spouse contests the divorce, then you should probably consult with...
How to Align Tracks in Audacity
Many musicians use Audacity to complete musical projects, ranging from single songs to albums and other more complicated tasks. This software, which is commonly available as freeware, includes many visual elements for helping beginners to navigate the fea...
3 Ways to Change Your Profile Picture on Facebook
This wikiHow teaches you how to change your Facebook profile picture using both the Facebook mobile app and the Facebook website. If you'd rather use a profile picture for a limited amount of time, consider setting a temporary profile picture.
How to Create a Good Article
There’s so much content available these days that it might seem like your writing will never stand out. Think positively! Whatever type of article you’re writing, you can take some steps to make sure you create a great article that people will find intere...