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How to Draw a Detailed Tree
Just about everyone has experience doodling a tree, but all it takes is a little observation and detail to draw a more realistic one. Decide whether you'd like to start with a leafy deciduous tree or a coniferous tree, such as a pine or fir tree. Once you...
How to Tell Someone You Are Not Ready to Have Sex
Maybe you've been dating someone for a while, or maybe you just started dating that person. Regardless, your partner wants to have sex, but you don’t want to go that far at this point. You also don't want to upset your partner or make them feel rejected....
How to Get a Good Tan Without Getting Sunburned
Skin with a warm, sun-kissed tan can look radiant, sexy, and attractive. At the same time, you want to be careful to avoid getting sunburned, and you want to minimize any risks associated with tanning. This article will provide you with guidance for sun t...
Use Your Keyboard to Type Symbols: Alt Key + More
Do you want to type symbols with your keyboard on Windows, Mac, Linux, or Chromebook? These are specifically known as "Alt Codes" and you can use them on almost any computer or laptop! This wikiHow article teaches you how to type symbols using the "Alt" k...
How to Install a CD ROM or DVD Drive
Do you want to upgrade your CD or DVD drive, or install another one? This article will show you how to do that.
A Complete Guide to Breeding Pokémon with Great Stats
Better stats. Special abilities. Specific natures. There are tons of reasons you might want to breed your Pokémon, and this detailed guide will teach you exactly how to do it. Although the breeding process varies slightly between games, we'll walk you thr...
How to Make Water Candles
Water candles look impressive and are surprisingly easy to make. The combination of water with a few decorations creates a pretty, shimmering light. The trick behind these candles is creating a floating wick out of thin plastic, and adding one secret ingr...
How to Storm Chase
In the 1950s, a North Dakota resident endured a severe thunderstorm. It made him want to learn more about destructive storms. Storm chasing slowly gained popularity throughout the next few decades. With the growth of technology, storm chasers have new adv...
How to Get Your Boyfriend to Move In
Moving in with your boyfriend is a big step that comes with much discussion and planning. Whether this is the next step toward marriage or partnership, a simplification of finances, or realizing one of your relationship's goals, moving in together can tak...
How to Teach Your Dog to Heel
Many times when people take their dog for a walk, they are actually dragged along behind the dog, instead of leading them. A dog that pulls, or even a dog that lags behind, has not been properly trained to walk in unison with their owner. Heeling is such...
How to Prevent a Shark Attack
Sharks are fearsome predators, but humans are rarely on the menu. In fact, far more humans are killed or injured by dogs, bees, snakes, and a whole host of other animals. Still, sharks can be dangerous, and anyone who ventures into their territory needs...
How to Clean a Ferret's Ears
Although ferrets can't move their ears as well as other animals, they have a highly developed sense of hearing. This makes cleaning and caring for their ears very important. Always keep a lookout for signs of wax and mites and remove them regularly to kee...
How to Run Chkdsk: 4 Simple Methods for Scanning a Drive
The chkdsk function is a tool that’s built into all computers that run on Windows operating systems. It allows you to check your hard disk for errors and repair them. You can also use it to check other disks, such as your D drive or an external hard drive...
How to Get Your Parents to Let You Go to a Sleepover
It can be difficult getting parents to let you go to a sleepover at a friend or relative's house. Sleepovers can be a lot of fun, and they are a great chance to become closer with your friends. Parents sometimes have worries or concerns that might make th...
How to Stretch the Waistline of Your Pants
If your pants have gotten a little too small in the waist for comfort, or if you perhaps bought a pair a little too optimistically, don’t give up. Before you banish ill-fitting pants to the dark recesses of your closet, try stretching the waistband a bit...