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How to Eat a Banana
For some people, a banana might be a completely new and foreign fruit, while for others it could be a part of their daily lives. Eating a banana is relatively simple: you find the right one, peel it, and eat it. But did you know that there are lots of oth...
How to Prevent Acne
Common acne (aka "acne vulgaris") is a skin condition characterized by what are often called pimples or zits. It can occur anywhere on the body and at any age, although it typically affects teenagers on the face and back. Some factors, such as being in pu...
How to Bathe a Kitten
Bathing a cat is difficult enough, but when you've got a rambunctious kitten on your hands, you can find yourself with a real challenge. Though cats and kittens are able to clean themselves, sometimes bathing your kitty becomes necessary because he has st...
Ready to End a Friendship? Expert Tips on How to Break Up
Breaking up with a significant other is hard, but breaking up with a friend can be even harder. When you have a fight with a friend you know you can't resolve, or you just don't have that much in common anymore, it may be time to pull the plug. But how ca...
How to Sleep Better
Getting a good night's sleep is one of the most important things you can do for your overall health and well-being. If you are having trouble sleeping, you're probably getting all kinds of different advice on how to fix the problem. Don't worry! We perfor...
How to Ask Telemarketers to Stop Calling
Telemarketing calls can be a major irritation. There are steps you can take to help limit the number of unsolicited calls you receive, but it is difficult to completely cut them off. If you do get unwanted sales calls, it’s important to stay calm and ask...
How to Keep a Cat from Running Away when It Is Moved
Moving houses is a stressful period for everyone involved, not least your cat. Your cat will be disoriented and anxious when you move to a new house, but you can help them to adjust and lower the chances of them running away or trying to find their way ba...
How to Smooth Talk Your Way out of Trouble
We all get in trouble sometimes—sometimes we deserve it, sometimes we don’t. But there are ways to weasel out of trouble, punishment, and danger, depending on who you are talking to. One way to get out of trouble is to smooth-talk conversational technique...
How to Make Guacamole
Guacamole is a popular Mexican avocado salad or dip that’s quite easy to make. The base of most guacamole is mashed or chunked avocado. Mix in onions, cilantro, chilies, and seasonings, and serve it with tortilla chips. This is a basic guacamole formula,...
How to Buy Pearls
Pearl buying isn't as simple as just picking the prettiest in a bunch—if you're looking for quality. There are many things to take into consideration when choosing pearls to buy, including the location it was grown, the overall size and appearance, and th...
How to Inspect Your Suspension System
You can often tell if there’s an issue with your suspension just by the way it feels as you drive, but it can be difficult to assess any issues without jacking up the vehicle and visually inspecting the components of the suspension yourself. There are a...
How to Sew a Button
Sewing buttons is very easy once you get the hang of it. It's a very useful skill to possess, as buttons do fall off.
How to Get Over a Break Up
Ending a relationship is hard, whether it was your decision or the other person’s decision. You may be dealing with painful emotions and want to deal with those feelings as quickly as possible. There are several ways that you can work through your painful...
How to Use a Telescope
Telescopes gather light and make for the most spectacular viewing experiences. The thrill of viewing distant galaxies, brilliant star clusters, unique nebulae, solar system planets and lunar features is nearly indescribable.
How to Care for a Neglected Dog
Have you taken a stray into your home or adopted a dog that was mistreated or neglected by their owner? Neglected dogs may have a range of problems — both physical and emotional. With a little love, some soap, and a good vet, your dog will start living a...
Writing a New Article on wikiHow: Tips & Best Practices
Becoming an author on wikiHow is probably easier than you'd think—once you've become a trusted wikiHow Community Member, you can start a new article. However, starting an article that will actually help readers takes more work than many people expect. We...