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How to Solve Systems of Equations
Solving a system of equations requires you to find the value of more than one variable in more than one equation. You can solve a system of equations through addition, subtraction, multiplication, or substitution. If you want to know how to solve a system...
How to Lighten Black Hair
Black hair is beautiful and striking, but sometimes you want to switch things up and go lighter. Fortunately, even the darkest black hair can be lightened, with or without bleach. This article will walk you through the best ways to lighten black hair at h...
How to Clean and Polish Seashells
Seashells can be a nice memento of a fondly remembered trip to the beach. They can be used as decorative items around the home or as part of a craft project. If you are collecting seashells from along the beach, it's important to clean the shells on the o...
How to Cope With Suicidal Thoughts as a Teen
If you’re a teen who is struggling with depression or another mental illness, you may also have thoughts of wanting to take your own life. Warning signs of suicide can include thinking or talking about death frequently, saying “goodbye” to your loved ones...
How to Sprout Sunflower Seeds
Like many seeds, sunflower seeds can be made to sprout in order to produce a healthy source of nutrients. Proper sprouting depends on a variety of factors: temperature, water volume and time. The process is easy and can be used to grow sprouts, greens, or...
How to Extract a GZ File on Windows, Linux, Mac, & Mobile
Do you have a file ending with .GZ that you need to open? GZ files are compressed files that typically contain multiple files and/or folders. To access the files inside, you'll need to extract them similar to how you'd unzip a ZIP file. Fortunately, it's...
How to Calculate Credit Card Interest With Excel
The annual interest rate on credit cards can be notoriously high. While most consumers would prefer to reduce, or even eliminate, credit card debt, it remains a familiar item in family budgets. Here's how to calculate credit card interest with Excel so yo...
How to Insulate a Cathedral Ceiling
A cathedral ceiling is a sloping and pointed ceiling which is usually high and open. Cathedral ceilings are a feature in many homes that add to value to the house because the high ceiling tends to make rooms look larger. It provides an open, airy look and...
How to Create a Storyboard
When you’re planning a video, the first step in the process is to bring your script to life and present it to other people. A storyboard is a series of thumbnails that show the breakdown of the video, illustrating the key scenes — how the setting will loo...
How to Plan, Prepare, and Plant a Garden
Having a garden can be a wonderful way to grow your own vegetables, beautify your property, or attract local wildlife. You can plant a large garden in your backyard, or you can plant a small garden if you have limited space. You can even plant a garden us...
How to Draw a Labyrinth
Labyrinth designs are fun and can be used as puzzles, logos, and decorative art, just to name a few. This article explains the process of drawing a labyrinth; as long as you're patient, it's actually very easy to do.
How to Get Minutes for Free on Prepaid Phones
A prepaid phone card is used to purchase minutes for a dedicated prepaid phone and phone number. Prepaid phones are a way to avoid signing lengthy cellular service contracts, as those who purchase prepaid phones buy them for a flat fee, then buy the minut...
How to Start a Promotion Company
Promotion companies are the driving force behind many well-known brands, musicians, and actors, and many of the top firms make millions of dollars a year. If you have a knack for promotions and a strong entrepreneurial spirit, knowing how to start a promo...
How to Sand a Ceiling
If you want to know how to sand a ceiling, chances are you have a ceiling from the 1970s or 80s. It was popular in those decades to have stipple or popcorn ceilings: ceilings with a raised textured look. Popcorn ceilings are still a cheap alternative for...
How to Connect Two Laptops Through a LAN
Connecting two laptops through a LAN (Local Area Network) is a great way to quickly transfer data between two computers. You can transfer data between two laptops over a LAN using Mac or PC using an Ethernet cable or wireless connection. This wikiHow teac...
How to Build a Blimp
Building a blimp, whether as a science fair project or just as a way to spend an afternoon, is a fun do-it-yourself activity that anybody of almost any age can enjoy. Blimps are relatively simple flying machines; they use a gas that is lighter than air, s...