How To
How to Change Your Air Filter
Your car needs air just as much as it needs fuel; air filters keep the inside of the engine free of dust and insects. Replace or clean your air filter at the recommended interval to keep air flowing freely and your car running its best. Air filters are in...
How to Write Flash Fiction
Flash fiction, also known as micro-fiction, is a short story that’s usually between 500 and 1,000 words. When writing a flash fiction story, use each sentence to move the plot forward to tell a complete narrative. If you want to start working on flash fic...
How to Field a Ground Ball
Fielding ground balls is a baseball fundamental that seems simple but takes a lot of practice to perfect. You've got to be on your toes - literally - and ready to react quickly when the ball comes shooting toward you. You need to practice getting in the r...
How to React when Your Boyfriend Kisses You in Front of Your Friends
Getting kissed in front of your friends might make you feel excited, pleased, shy, embarrassed—or even all of those at once! No matter how you're feeling, we'll help you figure out how to react in a way that feels true to you.
How to Treat a Cold Sore or Fever Blisters
Herpes Simplex is a super common virus that is nothing to be embarrassed about.[1] X Trustworthy Source World Health Organization Health information and news provided by the World Health Organization Go to source If you have herpes (usually...
How to Soothe Your Legs After Stress or Long Walk
Stress is ubiquitous in modern society and negatively impacts people in many ways, including their musculoskeletal systems. Stress has been known to increase muscle tension, change blood pressure and impact the release of a variety of hormones and neurotr...
How to Meet a Celebrity
Many people dream of meeting their favorite celebrity. Some people have whole websites and social media accounts dedicated to their encounters with the rich and famous. Meeting a celebrity can be very enjoyable, but it often requires some advanced plannin...
How to Write a Persuasive Speech
A persuasive speech is a speech intended to convince the audience to do something. Whether you want to get people to vote, stop littering, or change their minds about an important issue, persuasive speeches are an effective way to sway an audience. There...
23 Best Practices to Become More Humble
Humility is one of those things that you can never really have enough of. It can certainly be difficult to remain humble when you’re surrounded by people boasting and competing to be the best, but humility is a very unique virtue that can lead to better r...
How to Make a Study Space
Do you have trouble studying? Do you doze off in bed when trying to learn about the Middle Ages, or get tied up with distractions around the dining room table when you’re supposed to be focusing on the periodic table? Finding a better study space may be...
How to Become a Historian
Historians study the past and look over evidence in order to answer all kinds of historical questions. While many historians are professionals with graduate degrees, it’s also possible to become a historian with a set of skills learned outside the traditi...
How to Get Your First Tattoo
From school emblems to Celtic designs to photo-realistic portraits, tattoos can be a great way to express your personal style. If you've never gotten a tattoo before, you don't have to walk into the tattoo shop blindly. To get your first tattoo, you'll ne...
How to Fake a Convincing French Accent
Whether you're preparing for an acting gig or pulling a prank with some friends, there are a few tricks you can use to put on a French accent that's authentic and believable. In order to master the French accent, you’ll need to learn the correct productio...
How to Use a Number Line
A number line is a line drawing where numbers are written from smallest to largest. A number line can be a tool to do simple math problems. This is most helpful for doing problems with small numbers. If your math problem involves numbers over 20 or fracti...
How to Bleach Your Hair With Hydrogen Peroxide
Hydrogen peroxide is an ingredient that is included in most commercial hair dyes. It is a cheap, easy way to brighten your hair or bring out your natural highlights. However, keep in mind that with any home bleaching or dyeing process, there is a chance o...
How to Ask a Person if They're Single
If you have recently met someone who you want to date, then it is important to find out if the person is available. This can be tricky, and you might be worried about coming off as nosy or too eager. However, there are some simple ways to find out if a pe...