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How to Make Origami
Origami, the Japanese art of paper folding, is as impressive as it is intimidating. How do you turn a piece of paper into a beautiful bird? Start by learning how to understand the symbols in origami diagrams, then practice some of the most common folding...
How to Be Kind to Your Sister
There may be times when you and your sister don't get along with each other, but that doesn't mean you don't care about each other and always have each other's back. If you want to show your sister just how much you love and appreciate her, there are all...
How to Find the Right Lesbian Partner
Despite the stereotype that lesbians move in together by the second date, lesbians date just as heterosexual people do. If you are newly out of the closet, be forewarned that being gay does not make the process of dating any easier. While some people are...
How to Decorate Your House at Christmas
Decorating a house in anticipation of Christmas is almost as fun as opening presents on Christmas morning. Whether you're having guests over for a holiday party or you want to make your house feel cozy and festive for your family, this article explains ho...
How to Make Rings and Picots in Tatting
All tatting designs contain rings and picots. The ring forms the basis of the design. The picots are used for decoration and for joining. These directions are described in detail to help to make the steps clear in your mind. Once you have mastered this, y...
How to Be Chill
Do you want to be that chill person in your friend group that never sweats the small stuff and just enjoys their life? It can seem hard but it's really not! Read the directions below to get some great ideas for chilling out and making the most out of your...
How to Begin Tatting
Tatting is an old thread weaving technique that you can use to create lace. If you have never tatted before, then getting started can seem intimidating. However, there are a few simple techniques that will help you to get started with confidence. You will...
How to Hack a Candy Machine
If you're frustrated at a machine swallowing your money or just want to make a preliminary attack against our future robot overlords, humanity has a few tricks up its sleeves.
How to Make a Square from Rectangular Paper
For many paper folding projects, you need to start with a square piece of paper with four equal sides. Most of the paper you have laying around, however, is probably rectangular. Luckily, there are two easy ways to turn a rectangle into a square without u...
How to Make Your Hair Smooth and Shiny with Milk and Eggs
Looking to add a little more shine and life to your hair? Some beauty gurus tout both eggs and milk as great ingredients for strengthening, nourishing, and brightening your strands.[1] X Research source We’ve put together several different...
How to Cope With Your Father's Death (for Young People)
The death of a father is often one of the saddest losses a person will ever have to endure. Your dad may have been your best friend, support system, and the life of the party. Or perhaps you two had a tough relationship, but you still feel really upset ab...
How to Train a Scared Dog to Go Down the Stairs
There could be many reasons why your dog is afraid to use the stairs. They may be new to him, he might have had a scary fall, or he could just be overly careful. Whatever your dog's reasons for being anxious around steps, never force him to use the stairs...
How to Forgive
When someone hurts you, it can feel good to hang onto the anger and resentment that may bubble up after their actions. However, forgiving others can actually benefit you both mentally and physically, and it can help you move on from thinking about what th...
Evacuating a Building: Creating a Plan & Staying Safe in Emergencies
When an emergency such as a fire, flood, or gas leak breaks out you need to be prepared to evacuate. Whether you’re at school, in the workplace, or in any other public space, it’s important to have a solid evacuation plan you can follow closely in an emer...
The Best Practices for Emailing a Teacher About Being Absent
It happens! Sometimes you have to miss school. Whether you have a doctor’s appointment during math class or wake up sick with the flu, everyone misses class occasionally. But how can you let your teacher or professor know you’ll be out? A quick email can...
How to Make Crayon Candles
Making candles from crayons is a fun and easy way to use up your old, broken, or unused crayons. Though you do need to add some candle wax to your crayon wax to make a usable candle that will burn well, the process is pretty simple. Ready to create some b...