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How to Recognize a Controlling Person
Those who try to control other people are, simply put, neither nice nor respectful. Controlling people are self-centered and immature. They are likely to put the brakes on your leading a fulfilling, independent life if you're in constant close proximity t...
How to Eat and Lose Weight
Did you know that you can eat good food and lose weight? It probably sounds too good to be true, right? Changing what and how you eat will improve your overall health, help you lose weight, and make you feel better everyday. Throw in some exercise to real...
How to Take a Bath
Treating yourself with a hot or warm bath can feel like the height of luxury. It can help you unwind after a long day, warm you up on a winter's night, or heal sore and aching muscles. With just a little preparation, you can transform your bathroom into y...
How to Remove Furniture Dents from Carpet
Leaving heavy furniture in one spot on a carpet will cause dents over time because the weight of the furniture will compress the fibers in the carpet. It’s usually possible to remove these dents, and you don’t need any special equipment or tools. However,...
How to Change a Mortise Lock Cylinder
Mortise locks are most commonly found in older homes and in commercial applications. There are many variations, but they all basically work the same. This guide should help you to be able to change the lock cylinder.
How to Upgrade a Processor
This wikiHow teaches you how to install a new processor in your Windows desktop computer. The processor (or CPU) is responsible in part for your computer's speed.
How to Do Gymnastics
Gymnastics is a fun and exciting sport that’s great for building your strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination. While most professional gymnasts begin training in childhood, it’s never too late to start learning! To get started, sign up for some c...
How to Apply a Wig
Wigs are fun, and sometimes necessary, accessories. Whether you need a wig or just want to spice up your style, wig application can be difficult and tricky. Here are some easy steps to follow in order to make your wig look as natural and realistic as poss...
How to Win a Girl's Heart
Are you struggling everyday with watching the love of your life being flattered by other potential lovers, knowing that you yourself are the only one who loves her truly? Jealousy, hatred, and a feeling of loss might all come to life during this time. But...
The Ultimate Guide to Becoming a Nerd
Bill Gates has some famous advice: "Be nice to nerds. Chances are you'll end up working for one." He may be right: nerds make the world run, even if they (gently) stop short of world domination. To be a nerd, get curious about everything—learn all there i...
How to Cut Your Fingernails and Toenails
It's important to keep your fingernails and toenails trimmed. If they grow too long and too wild, they may become sharp, jagged, and dangerous. You don't need to trim too much – you'll just want to tidy up your nails every few weeks to ensure that they ar...
How to Install phpMyAdmin on Your Windows PC
This wikiHow teaches you how to install the phpMyAdmin program on your Windows computer. You can use phpMyAdmin to control a MySQL server from within a web browser, but to do so you must first have a MySQL server set up on your computer. You can also use...
How to Become Popular in School
Many people aspire to achieve popularity. Popularity is not synonymous with being fake, judgmental, and exclusive. Rather, popular individuals are admired and respected. You can become popular by being true to yourself, inclusive of others, and involved i...
How to Prepare Half a Box of Macaroni and Cheese
A typical box of macaroni and cheese has "about 4 servings per container". Unless you're starving, this is just too much for one person. But with a little forethought and effort, you can prepare half a box.
How to Safely Remove Stubborn Earwax at Home
Earwax is a natural substance that helps protect the ear and ear canal, but sometimes a little too much of it can make for an unpleasant time. If you’ve only got a little blockage, though, we’re here to help. We’ll show you how to irrigate your ears to br...
How to Get Rid of Lice
Lice can be super itchy and annoying, but they’re not uncommon, especially if you have any school-aged children in your home. You may have heard all sorts of home remedies for lice such as mayonnaise and olive oil, but many of these haven’t been shown to...