How To
How to Keep a Cut Apple from Turning Brown
There's nothing more annoying or off-putting than when a freshly chopped apple turns brown in the space of mere minutes. However, there are many ways you can prevent this from happening, so you can enjoy a brightly colored and crisp chopped apple anytime...
How to Reduce Piercing Pain: Maintaining Good Aftercare & Preventing Infection
You love the look of your brand new piercing, but ouch! It sure can be tender for a few days afterwards. A little pain, redness, or swelling is totally normal for a few days, but the good news is that it’s easy to reduce piercing pain at home with a few s...
How to Get Pee Stains and Smells Out of a Mattress
Accidents happen with children and pets, so at some point, you may need to remove urine from a mattress. All it takes is a few simple household items to remove urine stains and leave your mattress looking as good as new. For stubborn, dried stains, dab th...
How to Tell a Woman You're Not Interested
Sometimes a date (or several) can go great, but at the end of the night, you’re just not vibing with the woman you’ve been seeing. It happens to everybody at some point, and the best way to move on with minimal hurt feelings is to just tell her how you fe...
How to Wake Up Without an Alarm Clock
Like most people, you probably rely on a noisy alarm clock to wake up in the morning. However, your body already contains a system of biological clocks to help you wake up without the assistance of a piece of machinery. Using your circadian rhythms -- and...
How to Make a Friendship Book
A friendship book is a journal shared between friends as a way to record their time together. It is a great way to exchange stories between pen pals and close friends alike. You will have to make or buy a journal first, then you can fill it in with storie...
How to Get Up to the Top Bunk of a Bunk Bed
Bunk beds are great to use, especially in a small room, because they allow you to choose where and how to sleep. Climbing up to the top bunk can be a chore, however, if you don’t know what you are doing. You should first set up your bunk bed in a safe and...
How to Be a Cynic
Some people are born cynics, with a natural inclination to shun sunny optimism and reject the notion of the selfless act. The term cynicism, however, emerged from an ancient Greek philosophy and, even in its modern form, can be learned. Cynics help high...
How to Talk to a Guy You Like
If you want a guy to notice you, one of the best ways to do so is to talk to him. Talking to your crush can be hard, however. It's intimidating to approach someone you have feelings for. Try to stay calm and strike up a conversation. Maintain the conversa...
How to Make a Paper Hat
Hats are a great way to add character and fun to a party, play, or dress-up game. Instead of buying hats from the store, however, consider making your own. It is a simple, fun project suitable for all ages. Once you know how to make a basic hat, the possi...
How to Make a Worm Compost System
Vermicomposting, or worm composting, allows you to compost your food waste rapidly, while producing high quality compost soil and fertilizing liquid. Best of all, it's self-contained and nearly odorless.
What Colors Make Brown? Creating Different Shades of Brown
Brown. It may be a plain word, but it covers a wide variety of shades, hues, and blends. But how can you add this versatile color to your painting palette if you don’t have a tube of brown paint? Well, there are a number of ways you can mix paint colors t...
How to Find the Perfect Jeans for You
The perfect jeans are a staple of anyone’s wardrobe and should be both comfortable and flattering. With your unique body shape and sense of style, it can be hard to find a pair that’s just right. Luckily, there’s a flattering cut for every figure whether...
How to Sell Old 45 Records from the 50s
Most 45s are seven inches in diameter and were popular from approximately 1949 to 1989. While some may be worth only pennies, there are others that sell for hundreds of dollars.[1] X Research source Whether you’re an avid collector of record...
How to Get Rid of Musty Smells on Clothes With and Without Washing
There are several super easy ways to treat and remove musty smells from your clothes. Whether your clothes smell musty from mold and mildew spores or from simply being damp, we’ll show you how to deodorize and sanitize them in the washer or by using non-w...
How to Make an Oil Lamp
An oil lamp is easy to make, and you might already have all of the supplies at home. You can customize them easily using fragrant oils and fun additions, such as pine sprigs. This article will show you a few ways to make an oil lamp. It will also give you...