How To
How to Obtain a Business License
Your business needs to be licensed to legally operate. Regulations vary, so it's very important to understand the licensing rules where your business is located—failure to comply can have serious consequences. Fortunately, getting a business license is ne...
How to Install a Tankless Hot Water Heater
You will thank yourself a million times over for choosing tankless water heating. Be aware that there will be a slight delay for the hot water to arrive at your fixtures and that the money saved in standby loss is offset by the higher cost of equipment, g...
How to Survive an Encounter with a Crocodile or Alligator
Crocodilians--alligators, crocodiles, caimans, and their kin kill hundreds of people each year. While most of these attacks occur in Africa and Asia, these powerful reptiles are also found in parts of South America, Australia, Mexico, and the southern Uni...
How to Do the Cotton Eyed Joe Dance
The Cotton Eyed Joe is a country dance made popular by the release of Rednex's version of the classic folk song in 1994. The dance is similar to line dancing, with relatively easy steps that are repeated over and over again. By breaking down the dance int...
How to Help a Friend Quit Doing Drugs
It can be very difficult to watch your friend struggle with drug use. Unfortunately, drugs impair the brain which makes it difficult for your friend to make rational decisions. This can result in some very self-destructive behavior. Therefore, providing e...
How to Make Your Lucky Bamboo Houseplant Thrive
Caring for a lucky bamboo plant is a relaxing pastime that's great for reducing stress. This houseplant is simple to take care of, and it's believed that keeping lucky bamboo in your home or office promotes happiness and prosperity. If you’re not sure whe...
How to Make a Network Cable
The steps below are general Ethernet Category 5 (commonly known as Cat 5) cable construction guidelines. For our example, we will be making a Category 5e patch cable, but the same general method will work for making any category of network cables.
How to Enjoy Yourself on a Long Bus Ride
Traveling by bus is a great way to save money and see the landscape as you pass through. Long bus rides can easily become tedious, but if you pack entertainment and items to keep you comfortable, you can easily pass the time. Bring materials for reading a...
Tattoo Aftercare Guide: Healing, Products, & Long-Term Care
Your new tattoo is not only a work of art, but also a medical procedure. Fortunately, caring for your new tattoo is simple, and you may already have the skincare products you'll need to heal your tattoo beautifully. To make sure your tattoo heals properly...
Capture the Flag: How to Play & Win
Capture the flag is easy to set up, and it’s incredibly fun to play. If you have at least 8 people, a large open space to play on, and 2 flags, you're already ready to go. The goal is to grab the enemy team's hidden flag and bring it back to your side—but...
How to Clean a Paintbrush
Cleaning your paintbrushes properly after using them will keep the bristles in great shape for your next project. There are a lot of ways to clean them, although some kinds of paint will require different approaches than others. Clean your brushes thoroug...
How to Clear a Stuffy Nose
A congested or stuffy nose happens when the membranes inside your nostrils become inflamed, often due to a cold, the flu, or allergies. Additionally, you’ll likely experience mucus discharge, which your body produces to protect you from illness. Unfortuna...
How to Overcome Anxiety About Public Speaking
Speaking in public can be an anxiety-inducing experience. Many people, even those who speak in front of groups frequently, find themselves nervous, sweaty, or shaking when they stand in front of a large group to speak. However, public speaking doesn’t ha...
How to Stop Sweet Cravings
Can’t stop thinking about sweets? Feel you have a sugar addiction? Current research shows sugar impacts the chemicals in the brain to create cravings. These cravings are often stronger the impact of other items such as fat. One of those reasons is that s...
How to Help a Friend Who Has an Eating Disorder
It can be challenging to be helpful to a friend who is struggling with an eating disorder, especially when you are concerned for their safety. Individuals with an eating disorder are often afraid to ask for help and have difficulty starting a conversation...
How to Enjoy Being Single
Being single doesn’t have to be all about drinking wine by yourself every night, pining over a romantic comedy, or a distant crush. Being single can give you amazing freedom and provide you with an opportunity to polish your own life skills and deepen you...