How To
How to Mix Plaster for Sculpture
Mixing plaster with a "rule of thumb" method doesn't require precise measurements. Sculptors typically use this method to mix small to moderate amounts of plaster (less than five gallons/22 liters) for molding and casting. The same instructions apply to a...
How to Add Power to Your Baseball Swing
Every baseball player would love to be able to hit for power, but not every baseball player is a natural like Bryce Harper. There are a lot of things that go into a powerful baseball swing, and no one swing method or form is the right fit for all hitters....
How to Impress a Girl on a Date
If you impress a girl on a date, you may get the chance to go out with her again! By following some simple steps, you can get ready for your date, dress to impress, and ensure it goes smoothly. Wear something that makes you feel confident, exercise good h...
How to Press Pants
Pressing pants is always preferable to ironing them. Thankfully this doesn't mean you need any extra special equipment. You can use the same exact steam iron that you use to iron your shirts. The only difference is a matter of technique. Instead of sweepi...
How to Swim
Learning how to swim can be scary when you don't know what you're doing. Don't worry though — there are things you can do to make learning how to swim less daunting. Once you get the hang of it, swimming will be a breeze.
How to Read Shakespeare for Beginners
Reading Shakespeare's works will be fun, but it can be a confusing and frustrating experience for the beginner, partially because of Shakespeare’s style and the difference in language between now and Tudor England in which Shakespeare lived. But with a fe...
How to Make Your Child a Good Hockey Player
This is for parents who would like their child to become a good hockey player and enjoy the sport. These guidelines apply to both roller and ice hockey.
How to Remove Bugs, Tar, and Sap from Your Car
Bugs, sap and tar can build up on your car and bite into the paint, leaving unsightly marks and affecting visibility. Luckily, all three substances can be cleaned off without going to much expense. See Step 1 and beyond to learn how to remove sticky debri...
How to Play Guitar Hero
Guitar Hero is a rhythm-based game for the PC, PlayStation 2, Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360. You play a "guitar" in time with many well known tracks. Playing requires nothing more than a sense of the music's beat, a small degree of patience, a...
How to Do an Aerial Cartwheel
An aerial , or no-handed cartwheel, is an expert level gymnastics move that requires practice and patience to master. Begin your training by getting completely comfortable with regular cartwheels and one-handed cartwheels.[1] X Expert Source Tan...
How to Cope With Being Alone at Night
Whether your family is out of town, your partner is gone for the night, or you live on your own, nighttime can be a little nerve-wracking. Feeling lonely or frightened while you’re alone is normal, especially after the sun goes down. However, there are to...
How to Keep a Food Diary
Keeping a food diary helps give you an accurate picture of what you eat every day. It may be a good way to gain more control over your diet and give you some insight into what you're eating and how it affects your health and lifestyle. For example, if yo...
How to Hide an Erection
There's nothing quite as awkward as getting an unexpected erection in public, and yet it happens to many people at some point (usually more than once). Fortunately, it's easy to hide an unwanted erection so the people around you are none the wiser, and yo...
How to Improve Your Breathing
Breathing is something that we do so often, we might not always give it the proper attention we should. If there are some difficulties with your breathing, there are a few steps you can take improve the quality of both your breath and the air in your env...
How to Travel when Flying on a Plane
Air travel is the fastest way to travel over long distances, but it can be stressful to pack and make sure that you have done everything correctly in order to get through airport security. There are many rules and regulations that travelers must follow. H...
How to Wire a 3 Way Light Switch
A 3-way light switch allows you to control a light source from two separate points.[1] X Research source Although a 3 way is one of the hardest electrical circuits to figure out, it's also one of the most useful. Note: there are several way...