How To
How to Repair Cracks in Wood Floors
Repairing cracks in wood floors is relatively easy, provided the cracks aren't too large.
How to Manicure Short Nails
It's really easy to manicure short nails -- they usually require less time and effort than long nails and can look very cute, while still being practical for typing and other tasks where long nails are an inconvenience. Start with Step 1 below for instruc...
How to Do Vertical Leg Crunches
Vertical leg crunches are a great exercise for targeting your abs and core. They’re basically a more advanced version of a standard crunch except your legs are elevated, which makes the movement a little more challenging. We’ve broken down exactly how to...
How to Get Waves on Your Head
Waves are a popular hairstyle that makes your curls look like a ripple on your head. While the hairstyle works best for curly hair, you can train waves no matter what texture your hair is. Waves require a lot of time, effort, and product, but you’ll be ab...
How to Convert Microsoft Works to Microsoft Word
When your originally used your computer, did you always write your documents in Microsoft Works? But now that Microsoft Word is more readily available and Microsoft Works is in a drastic decline, have you found that you need these files still? There is...
How to Avoid Unwanted Advice About Baby Names
Having a baby can put you in touch with a loving, supportive community in your life. This can also mean, though, that well-meaning individuals will occasionally provide you with unsolicited advice regarding your pregnancy and your child. It is difficult t...
How to Get Someone to Stop Sexting You
For those in an ongoing, intimate relationship, sex texting is a way of dirty communication (known as "sexting" for short) is one way of sending each other erotic and naughty messages and images from wherever you may be. Sometimes, however, sexting can be...
How to Paint Your Bedroom
Any room can be brightened up with a fresh coat of paint. First, prepare your room to be painted by covering the furniture and cleaning the walls. Next, paint the edges of the walls with a paintbrush before using a roller to cover large areas. Once your w...
How to Live a Calm and Relaxing Life (for Teenagers)
Your teenage years are exciting, fun, and busy—but they can also be stressful if you don't take some time to relax! Keep reading for tips on how to take some time for yourself so you can stay calm even when things get hectic.
How to Submit a New Recipe to Allrecipes
Are you an Allrecipes.com member who is looking to input favorite recipes of your own, and who doesn't mind submitting such recipes? Share your own brand new recipes, by following the steps in this article.
How to Request an RSVP on an Invitation
The date’s set, the venue is booked, and the menu is all sorted. Now, all you have to do is see if your guests can make it to your amazing event. Your first stop is to ask your guests to RSVP, but how do you add that to your invitations? Whether you’re pl...
How to Handle Pepper Spray in Your Eyes
Experts say it's important to rinse out your eyes immediately after getting pepper spray in them because you'll feel better faster.[1] X Research source Pepper spray, or oleoresin capsicum, may be used by police to control suspects or contai...
How to Resist the Urge to Call Your Ex
After a bad breakup, you might miss your ex and feel tempted to contact him or her, or you may be resentful and feel the urge to vent your frustrations. Whatever motivates your urge to call your ex, having contact while you're still getting over the break...
How to Find out if Your Crush Likes Someone Else
It’s never easy to find out that the person you’re crushing on likes somebody else. However, if you suspect that the person you like has eyes for another, you’re better off figuring it out sooner rather than later so you don’t end up with a broken heart....
How to Grow Potted Plants
Growing potted plants lets you skip the dirty work of weeding and clearing a soil bed. Instead, you can get right to the fun stuff! Start by providing the light and soil conditions that your specific plants prefer. When you're ready to plant, nestle your...
How to Have a Sensual Kiss
From your first kiss to your thousandth kiss, with someone new or with your longtime partner, kissing leaves a lasting impression, especially a kiss that arouses deep emotion and feeling -- the sensual kiss. In fact, experts say kissing plays an important...