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How to Start a Band when You're in School
Whether you are 12 or late into your teens, you can start a band at any age. Most importantly, you need bandmates - you can recruit people that you are already friends with, or reach out to people at school who you know are musically inclined. Read on to...
How to Jump on a Skateboard
The basic skateboard jump or "ollie" was invented in 1970 by Alan "Ollie" Gelfand and quickly became one of the most important skateboarding tricks.[1] X Research source When this trick is performed correctly, the skateboarder is able to lea...
How to Connect a Windows 7 Computer to the Internet Via an Android Phone
This wikiHow teaches you how to connect to your Android with your Windows 7 computer in order to use the Android's data to connect to the Internet. This process is known as "tethering". You can tether your Android to your computer by using a USB connectio...
How to Draw Dora the Explorer
Dora Marquez is the main character of Nickelodeon’s hit animated television series, "Dora the Explorer." She is a 7-year old girl who interacts with her viewers on her adventures and teaches them Spanish. Regardless of if you have accompanied Dora on her...
How to Stop Over Thinking in a Relationship
Maybe you’re in a relationship with someone you don’t trust completely and you find that your thoughts often run wild. If they don’t pick up the phone, you might immediately think they're cheating or doing something sketchy. However, this kind of thinking...
How to Maintain a Budget for Personal Use
Maintaining a budget is probably the hardest thing for a person to do. You’re the one that is supposed to maintain money, instead of wondering where it went. Think about what you can buy on a weekly, monthly, and yearly basis. Here are some tips to help y...
How to Choose a Multivitamin for Women
There are several reasons for women to take multivitamins. It is particularly important for women who are pregnant or trying to conceive. Multivitamins help ensure that the baby develops properly. For other women, it is sometimes necessary to take vitamin...
How to Choose Plant Soil
Whether you have potted indoor plants or an outdoor container garden, soil selection is critical to plant health. Choose the best soil to provide your plants with the right amount of drainage, soil consistency, and nutrient-retention. Selecting the right...
How to Calculate Difference in Pivot Table
While pivot tables are very useful features for analyzing and explaining data in Excel, they can also be confusing to work with. Some functions, such as calculating differences, must be accomplished in a certain way if they are to work correctly. The proc...
How to Protect Furniture from Cats
Cats scratch to stretch muscles, remove old claw sheaths, and communicate with one another. To a cat, furniture may seem like a natural place to scratch. Instead of declawing your cat, there are a few things you can do to protect the furniture while you a...
How to Air Dry Your Hair Straight
Air-drying your hair is a great way to take a break from damaging hot tools, but it can sometimes be hard to get it sleek and straight. Luckily, there are a few tricks you can use to air-dry your hair straight. If your hair is straight or slightly wavy, t...
How to Prevent a Cold Sore from Spreading
Cold sores (also called fever blisters), are caused by the herpes simplex virus.[1] X Expert Source Andrea Rudominer, MD, MPHBoard Certified Pediatrician & Board Certified Integrative Medicine Doctor Expert Interview They are painful blist...
How to Be Safe During a Hurricane
Hurricanes are severe storms that have the potential to cause catastrophic damage. While we can't stop hurricanes from hitting, careful preparation and planning can help you get through the storm safely. Whether you live in a hurricane-prone area or somew...
How to Establish Visitation Schedules
You may need to draft a visitation schedule if you don’t live with your children’s other parent. Ideally, your visitation schedule should be detailed. You should arrange how the children will be transported between households and what to do if one parent...
How to Prepare for a Microdermabrasion
Microdermabrasion is a cosmetic procedure to remove imperfections and make your skin look younger and healthier. A mechanical device gently removes the uppermost layer of skin, allowing new, healthier skin to grow in its place. The procedure is typically...
How to Use the Word "Only" Correctly
The word "only" is used often in common speech and in writing. If it's used incorrectly, however, the listener or reader may have a hard time figuring out what is really meant. Avoid this confusion by properly using the word "only".