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How to Dye Eggs for Easter
Coloring hard boiled eggs is an Easter tradition. The fun part is, there are so many ways to do it! You can do single coloured eggs, but an added touch never hurt anyone. You can eat these eggs, give them as gifts, or use them for decoration. The next E...
How to Write a Petition
Is there something in your community, county, or nation that you want to see changed? Try creating a petition. Petitions can have a real impact if they are carefully thought out and written properly. You may already have a cause or strategy in mind. Still...
How to Write a Petition
Is there something in your community, county, or nation that you want to see changed? Try creating a petition. Petitions can have a real impact if they are carefully thought out and written properly. You may already have a cause or strategy in mind. Still...
How to Rhyme
Learning to rhyme well enables you to add excitement and beauty to songs and poetry. But how do you get past rhyming "cat" and "hat"? Does anything rhyme with "orange"? How do you work a list of rhyming words into a song, or into a sonnet? You can learn t...
How to Collect Stamps
Collecting stamps can be a rewarding hobby at any level of skill or expense. A beginner or child can be perfect with an album of pretty pictures. An advanced collector can be enthralled with a detailed study of a single stamp, or by the challenge of track...
How to Be a Man
Like it or not, it takes more than a pair of cojones to achieve manhood. Cultures around the world have rites of passage to symbolize it and customs to preserve it. Although there is no one way to categorize manliness, there are certain attributes almost...
How to Babysit an Infant
If you're babysitting a child in his or her first year of life and who hasn't learned to walk yet, it's not the same as taking care of a toddler or an older child. Infants are very fragile and require special attention and care. This article will teach yo...
How to Boil a Hot Dog Using a Microwave or Stove
You don’t need a grill to cook a delicious hot dog. Boiling hot dogs is a quick, easy way to make a tasty dog, and will ensure that your hot dogs are evenly cooked. You'll learn how to boil a hot dog on the stove (6 minutes = perfection!) as well as in th...
How to Build a Homemade Rube Goldberg Machine
Rube Goldberg (1883-1970) was a scientist and cartoonist who produced satirical work on people’s overly complex problem solving methods. In his comical cartoons, he linked together chain reactions with simple machines to complete basic tasks, like turning...
How to Hold a Drumstick Traditional
Most people hold drumsticks match grip, but playing a marching snare drum is better done holding traditional since the snare drum is tilted.
How to Fix Cable TV
When your cable goes out unexpectedly or your cable output is lacking sound or displays a grainy picture, there is a good chance this has to do with your current setup. While calling the cable company to help resolve the issue may help, you may actually b...
How to Avoid Injury on a Skateboard
Skateboarding is a popular but sometimes risky sport. It's a great cardio workout and can be lots of fun, but a few falls and bruises are also part of the game. However, there are a few tips and tricks that can help you to avoid serious injury. Falling co...
How to Reload a Pistol and Clear Malfunctions
Malfunctions (also, erroneously, known as "jams") are a way of life in semi-automatic handguns. Though most modern guns are relatively reliable, it is always a good idea to be prepared, because malfunctions seem to happen at the most inopportune times. Th...
How to Deal With Emotionally Abusive Parents
Not all abuse results in bumps and bruises. Verbal abuse is much more common than physical abuse, but it can also scar you just as much, if not worse, than physical abuse. Emotional abuse can have long-term negative effects on your social, emotional, and...
How to Dance Emo
Emo is all about expressing yourself by using the music as your guide. It’s a spontaneous, active and expressive mode of dancing. You can’t do it wrong. Let the energy flow through your body, and express itself outwardly. Your movements, whether they be s...
How to Be a Responsible Dog Owner
When canines are well cared for, they can be loyal companions and beloved additions to families. Make the most of that one-of-a-kind relationship by knowing and doing what’s best for your pet. Being a responsible dog owner means keeping your dog happy, he...