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How to Get Extra Credit
Everyone's been there. You reach a point in the school year or semester where you realize you've fallen behind. Your first thought is extra credit, but first you have to convince your teacher. Of course, the better solution is to pay attention to opportun...
How to Tie a Quick Release Knot (Highwayman's Hitch)
Quick-release knots are those that you can undo with a simple tug, and the highwayman’s hitch is perhaps the most popular one. It looks like a complicated, secure knot when it’s tied, but a quick tug and it comes completely undone. The name comes from its...
How to Create a Book of Your Original Poetry
Your poetry may be appreciated by others when it is thoughtfully assembled into a collection. If you want to create a poetry book, you have various options. If you're making a gift for a friend, or simply want your work assembled in a nice book, consider...
How to Use the Poké Radar in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl
This wikiHow Article will feature steps on using the Poké Radar, or anything how-to related to the Poké Radar in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. This article is only usable when you have the National Dex. The Poké Radar is essential if you would like to find P...
How to Get Out of a Boring Conversation
We've all been there. You're standing there listening to a guy at a party drone on about his collection of exotic beetles, or hearing your coworker talk about her shingles for the 80th time. You dream of being somewhere more fascinating, if only a more in...
How to Reduce Stormwater Runoff at Your Home
Storm water runoff is precipitation that does not soak into the ground where it falls. This is one of the greatest threats to water quality in much of the industrialized world. When water runs off yards, streets, and parking lots into storm sewers or dir...
How to Avoid a Rattlesnake Attack
Planning on doing some hiking out in the wilderness? If you’re in the Western Hemisphere, you’ll want to keep an eye out for rattlesnakes. These pit vipers are abundant, Rattlesnakes are venomous pit vipers that do not go out of their way to attack people...
How to Deal With a Heavy Period
Having a heavy period is nothing to be embarrassed about, but it can be a real problem if it starts to interfere with your life. Thankfully, there are several options you can try to alleviate symptoms of a heavy period and get back to living your normal l...
How to Remove Tight Dowel Pins
Removing stuck dowel pins from a car or motorcycle engine cylinder head can be a real pain. However, with the right method and a little patience, you should be able to pull or push a pesky dowel pin out of the hole it’s reluctant to come out of. If your t...
How to Take Care of Your Fish
Fish make beautiful and entertaining pets. Whether you are a beginner or an expert, there are a few basics of fish ownership that are important to follow. Ensure that they are comfortable and healthy by getting the right size tank and adding appropriate p...
How to Grow Citrus Fruits
Looking to add some tangy, fresh citrus fruit to your life? Plant yourself a citrus tree! We're going to walk you through absolutely everything you need to know: where to buy your tree, what to do, and how long you'll need to wait before harvesting. Read...
How to Get over Strep Throat Quickly
A sore throat can be painful. However, a sore throat does not automatically mean you have strep throat. In fact, most sore throats are caused by viruses, which go away on their own. Strep throat, on the other hand, is an infection caused by the bacteria G...
How to Keep Black Jeans from Fading
Black jeans are beautiful, and can be worn for many occasions. Dress them up with a button down shirt or keep them casual with a t-shirt. Keeping black jeans black can be a bit tricky. Inevitably your black jeans will fade, but you can postpone this with...
How to Clean a CD Player
A dirty CD player can lead to lower sound quality or read errors.[1] X Research source Test with several discs first to make sure the problem is the CD player and not a damaged CD. If your Windows computer is failing to run CDs, you might ha...
How to Create a Unique Email Address
Email is an efficient form of communication suitable for all but the most formal needs. You're ready to establish an account, but you don't know what to name it.
How to Avoid Property Repossession
Repossession of your property, including your car or home (known as foreclosure) occurs when a lender takes your property because you failed to make your monthly payments. In some states, cars can be repossessed without providing you warning that your car...