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How to Join the Order of Eastern Star
The Order of the Eastern Star (sometimes shortened to OES) is a Freemason organization with stated goals of charity, fraternity, education, and science. With over 500,000 members globally, the OES is the largest fraternal organization to which both men an...
How to Draw a Cartoon Man
Need to draw a cartoon man for a school project, greeting card for someone or just plain bored and looking for things to draw? Follow this simple step-by-step how to for instructions on how to draw a cartoon man.
How to Make a Simple Comic Strip
While writing a comic strip can be fun, you might want to brush out the broad strokes with a simple comic before you commit to drafting out an entire series. Drawing simple comic strips in your free time can help your comic-writing skills stay sharp, and...
How to Get a Spec Loan for Construction
A “spec loan” is just an industry term for a loan on a speculative property—one the developer hasn’t already sold. Since the sale isn’t already arranged, the loan is “speculative.” If you’re trying to finance a speculative construction project, it can be...
How to Play Solitaire
Ready to leap into the world of solitaire? This classic, one-person game is super easy to learn, as long as you have a basic deck of playing cards. We’ll be walking you through the setup and rules of a traditional solitaire game, as well as some fun varia...
How to Make an Elastic Headband
Elastic based headbands are flexible and useful for keeping hair in place and off your face. They can be made to suit your head size, and alleviate the pinching problem you may get from a plastic headband. Making an elastic headband yourself will ensure...
How to Write Emotional Poetry
Poetry that is full of emotion can be an effective way to connect to your reader and share your experience with them. You may try writing emotional poetry to get some of your feelings and thoughts down on the page or as part of a writing assignment for a...
How to Open Car Doors
No one is immune to accidentally locking his or her keys in the car. Waiting for locksmiths can take time, and the fee for such a simple procedure usually isn't cheap. For many different types of vehicles, you may be able to get back into your car within...
How to Dress Like You Were in the 1960s
The 1960s were a transformative time for fashion, as there were several fashion movements all emerging around the same time. In general, 60s fashion centered on the revival of a youthful spirit. Growing with this celebration on youth, two of the major fas...
How to Take a Screenshot with the Snipping Tool on Microsoft Windows
Windows’ Snipping Tool makes it easy to capture a screenshot of your screen. We'll show you how to use the many features of the Snipping Tool to take a screenshot of any part of your desktop.
How to Get Started Learning Malay Language
Malay is considered one of the easiest Asian languages to learn - it has no plurals, conjunctions, or verb tenses! Whether you are a beginner looking to learn a couple of vocab words for fun, or are looking for a in depth start to learning the language, t...
How to Determine The Proper Height For A Pendant Lamp
Pendant lighting is an ideal way to add light to your surroundings as well as adding something decorative and aesthetically pleasing to the eye. These days, with so many funky and decorative pendant lighting designs available, it is easy to see why more a...
How to Maintain a Good Relationship with Your Best Friend
Sometimes, a friendship can feel as close as family. However, just as with family, maintaining the relationship takes work. By doing things together, supporting each other, and reciprocating each other, you can build a lifelong friendship.
2 Simple Ways to Make Carbonated Water at Home
Carbonated water, also known as soda water or sparkling water, is a refreshing beverage that you will be able to make at home with some simple equipment and CO2. Learn to make carbonated water at home to save on buying it at the store and reduce your plas...
How to Fake Having a Boyfriend
Do all of your friends have boyfriends and you don't? Do you always feel left out because your friends are talking about their boyfriend and you have nothing to share? This is the article for you! Fake having a boyfriend simply and easily. All you have to...
How to Restore a Whiteboard
Don't throw old whiteboards away. This article describes how to restore dry erase whiteboards that have become hard to erase and/or require constant cleaning. While it's very difficult to get the board back to perfection, you'll be writing and erasing bea...