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How to Get a Girl's Phone Number
If you've met a girl you like, getting her phone number is the next step in forming a great connection and setting up a date. But asking for her digits can be a daunting task. It’s normal to feel nervous, but don’t let this become a complicated or overwhe...
How to Describe a Person's Physical Appearance
Describing someone’s physical appearance sounds easy, until you actually try to do it. Whether you want to describe someone you just met to a friend or alert the police about a crime suspect, it’s important to cover key physical details and unique charact...
How to Knit a Cable
Cable knitting refers to a style of knitting where you cross multiple layers of yarn over each other to create a fancy weaved texture. Though the end result looks quite complex, the process is very simple once you know what to do.
How to Write an Essay in Under 30 Minutes
If you’re taking your SATs this year, you may be preparing to write a solid essay within the 30 minute time limit. Or you might be trying to improve your writing speed to complete essay exams faster and more efficiently. Writing a five paragraph essay in...
How to Hack Into a Windows User Account Using the Net User Command
If you're administering a computer and need to access another user's account, you can use the "net user" command to change their password. If you are locked out of your computer, or don't have administrator access, you can use a Windows installation disc...
How to Control an Algae Bloom
Some trace levels of algae may be unavoidable in aquatic environments, though at small levels they are not necessarily a bad thing for your aquarium. However, depending on the type of algae and extent of growth, an algal bloom can quickly become a problem...
How to Make Watermelon Wine
Watermelon wine is a light, sweet wine made from fermented watermelon. It’s best made during watermelon season in the late spring and early summer, when you can find the most ripe and juicy fruit. The wine is made by cooking down the fruit of the watermel...
How to Paint Press‐On Fingernails
Painting press-on fingernails is a great way to express your style without having to groom and grow out your natural nails. You can add polish to press-on nails before applying them to your nails using some tape and a cotton swab, or easily paint press-on...
How to Make Lavender Water
Lavender water is commonly used to scent linens or clothing. A little spray before ironing will perfume most fabrics with the fresh scent of lavender. You can also use it as an air freshener or furniture spray. If you have trouble sleeping, spray a little...
How to Enable Cookies in Microsoft Internet Explorer
Enabling cookies in Internet Explorer can help make your Internet browsing experience much easier. A cookie can be used for a variety of things, such as storing your site preferences, remembering the contents of your shopping carts, and even saving your u...
How to Stop Feeling Like You’re Going to Pass Out: Prevent Yourself from Fainting
Fainting is a sudden, brief loss of consciousness that doctors call “syncope.” It’s caused by a drop in blood flow to the brain and is usually temporary.[1] X Trustworthy Source Cleveland Clinic Educational website from one of the world's leading...
How to Practice Drive Thru Etiquette
Restaurant drive-thrus are super convenient, but that doesn’t mean you can act however you want when you’re in one! Luckily, it’s super easy to follow drive-thru etiquette. So long as you’re kind, attentive, and friendly, you should be totally fine. Still...
How to Apply Simple Makeup
Instead of masking your beautiful face, enhance your natural features with a simple application of makeup. When simplifying your makeup application, adhere to the adage "less is more." Use a minimal amount of foundational makeup to even your tone and cove...
The Best Way to Plant Tulip Bulbs
Planting tulips is a great way to add some color to your garden. If you've never planted tulip bulbs before, don't worry, it's simple! The trick is waiting until the right time of year so your tulips grow and bloom during the spring.
How to Prune Tomatoes
When growing tomatoes, the ultimate goal is to help the plant yield as much ripe fruit as possible. If you're growing indeterminate or "vining" varieties (Big Boy, Beef Master, most heirlooms, most cherry tomatoes), pruning your plants to remove unwanted...
How to Make a Quilt from T‐Shirts
If you have old T-shirts that you can't bear to throw away, repurpose them into a new quilt! Cut a large square out of each shirt and arrange them into a pattern that you like. Fuse interfacing to the squares so they're easy to handle and sew them into ro...