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How to Get Over a Crush on Your Best Friend
Getting over a crush on a best friend can take time. Preserving your friendship is important, but you'll need time on your own to deal with the overwhelming emotions and move on. In some ways, you may always love and care for your friend: that just means...
How to Play Chess by Yourself
When playing traditional chess, you must anticipate your opponent’s moves with concentration, strategy, patience, and practice. To develop this skill, play solo chess—all you have to do is alternate turns against yourself using a standard chessboard set f...
How to Succeed in Life as a Late Bloomer
Novelist Robert Louis Stephenson once said that “to be what we are, and to become what we are capable of becoming, is the only end in life.”[1] X Research source Maxwell, J. C. (2008). Today Matters: 12 Daily Practices to Guarantee Tomorrow’s Success...
How to Take Clothing Measurements Without Measuring Tape
Whether you’re determining your clothing size from a sizing chart or you’re making clothing for yourself or another person, taking precise measurements is key for a good fit. A flexible cloth measuring tape is best for this, but if you don’t have one on h...
How to Write Best Selling Children's Books
Writing children's books for a living is a dream job for many. Children's literature is more popular than ever, and if you develop solid characters and a strong fan base you can land on the bestseller list. Keep in mind children's literature is a tough fi...
How to Get Rid of Dry Skin
Dry skin is a common problem, especially in dry climates and during the winter season. It’s usually caused by environmental conditions or genetics and can occur anywhere on the body. If you suffer from dry skin, don't worry—there are many things you can d...
How to Be the Man for Your Girlfriend
Being "the man" for your girlfriend means being a strong, giving presence in her life and striving to be a better boyfriend. To be a good partner, your job is to support her happiness and do what you can to make your relationship fulfilling for you both....
How to Get Rid of Razor Bumps in the Bikini Area
Razor bumps are an unsightly by-product of hair removal that can become irritated and cause you pain and skin problems. The bikini area can be particularly problematic because the skin is so sensitive. Follow along after the jump to learn how to treat the...
Play "Mary Had a Little Lamb" and 3 Other Songs on a Phone
Want to learn how to play a song using dial tone sounds while you're on a phone call? You can play songs like "Mary Had a Little Lamb," "Itsy Bitsy Spider," "Happy Birthday," and even "Hotline Bling" by Drake using nothing but the number keys on your keyp...
How to Play Egyptian Rat Screw
Egyptian Rat Screw, Slap, Snot, or War (or Egyptian War) is a game of quick wits and luck. The object of the game is to take as many of the cards as possible. This is great to play if you and some friends are bored, or if you want to show off something ne...
How to Compliment a Guy
Almost everyone loves receiving an intelligent, personal compliment — even guys! Compliments are great ways to show your appreciation for a friend, score some extra points with that "special someone", or lift up someone who's feeling down. However, half-h...
How to Make Your Own White Board (Dry Erase Board)
Large whiteboards, or dry erase boards, are one of the best tools for displaying and organizing information. Instead of buying them from the store, save yourself some money by making your own! Plastic and foam are inexpensive options for making a big boar...
How to Curl Hair with a Curling Iron
A curling iron can be used to create tight, formal curls, big, bold waves, thin spirals, or thick tube curls. From big to small you can have whatever curls you want depending on the curling iron. To curl hair with a curling iron, try one of the following...
How to Identify a Venomous Snake
Snakes have captured our imagination—and fear—for as long as we've shared the planet together. They are the stuff of legend. While less than one third of all snake species are venomous (unless you live in Australia, where that number is 65%!), it's good t...
How to Build a Snow Cave
Need to build an emergency shelter in the snow? Do you intend to camp out in the snow on a ski trek? Or are you trying to build the best snow fort your town has ever seen? Just want to relax? No matter what your reason is, make sure you follow each step c...
How to Go Clubbing
Looking to have a fun night out clubbing with your friends? Before you call a cab, make sure you're dressed for the club and you have your wallet and ID on you. When you arrive, you may need to wait in line and show a bouncer your ID. Once you make it ins...