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How to Make an Eyepatch
The eyepatch is a staple accessory for do-it-yourself costumes. While eyepatches do serve a medical purpose, they more commonly seen today as a costume. The most famous use of the eyepatch is the pirate costume, but you can be creative and add an edge to...
How to Come Out to Strict Religious Parents When You're Gay
The decision to come out as gay can be very difficult. You want to be honest with those you care about, but you don't know how they will react. Things can get even more complicated if you have strict religious parents, especially if they think gay love is...
How to Repair a Laptop Key
This wikiHow teaches you how to attempt to fix an unresponsive keyboard key. If cleaning the key's slot and re-seating the key doesn't fix your key's problems, you may need to replace the key altogether.
How to Root Forsythia
Forsythia is a hardy, colourful bush that can brighten up any garden and help to attract birds, bees and butterflies. Forsythia plants tend to root deep in the ground and have large root balls, making it difficult to transplant the whole bush. One altern...
How to Become a Licensed Electrician
If you're technically adept and interested in providing a service that helps the modern world go round, consider becoming an electrician. Licensed, or master, electricians are highly trained technicians whose responsibilities include everything from repla...
How to Eat the Things You Want to and Still Lose Weight
If you’re trying to shed a few pounds, you might be worried that you’ll have to stop eating all of the foods you love. However, cutting foods completely out of your diet actually increases your cravings and makes it tougher to manage your weight. By chang...
How to Say Hello in Romanian
If you are visiting Romania, Moldova you will want to be able to greet others in Romanian. Romanian is a Romance language with formal and informal modes of address, so be sure to ascertain the most appropriate greeting for the context you are in. When in...
How to Care for a Library Book
Libraries provide a great service by letting you check out and read their books for free. To make sure everyone in your community or school has the opportunity to read the books in a library's collection, it's important to keep the books you borrow in goo...
How to Recover from a Cold
Colds are viral infections that affect your nose and throat. The most common symptoms of a cold are congestion, watery eyes, sore throat, cough, headache, and sneezing. These symptoms can be rather bothersome, but there are treatments that can help your s...
How to Deal With a Snob
Chances are you have encountered a snobbish person at some point in your life. If you have to deal with one on a daily basis, it can be difficult not to lose your temper or find yourself very irritated. But, there are ways to deal with a snob without nega...
How to Turn Sunburn Into a Tan
After a day in the sun, you return home and notice that your skin is bright red. Don’t panic—sunburns can be painful, but they usually fade into a nice tan, and there are actually things you can do to speed up the healing process. Below we break down the...
How to Prevent Anorexia
People with anorexia have distorted views of their bodies. Despite restricting their food intake to the point of illness or malnutrition, those suffering from anorexia still see their bodies as too fat. Preventing anorexia can be an ongoing process for a...
How to Forge Your Parents' Signatures
Forging notes is never a good idea. In fact, depending on the document you forge a signature on, you may be committing a serious crime.[1] X Research source This should be considered a mere study in how a parent's signature may be forged, as...
How to Approach a Stray Cat
Maybe you have noticed a stray cat hanging by your backdoor for a few days now and would like to approach it. Or perhaps you come across a stray cat on a walk outside and are trying to approach it so you can locate its owner. You should approach a stray c...
How to Increase the Longevity of Your Lenovo Battery
The life of a battery, especially if it is a Lenovo Battery used for laptops, can be notably increased by following these simple though highly effective tips: To begin with, though it may sound a little weird, always use your laptop on a hard surface.
How to Stand En Pointe
It's every young girl ballet student's dream to one day dance on the tips of her toes, leaving audiences breathless. But before audiences can be amazed, years of pointe training in a studio must take place, and before that, the feet must be made ready to...