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Easy Hacks to Make Light During a Power Outage
During a power outage, one of the first things you’ll need to do is find a way to light your home. If you can’t see anything, it’s going to be hard to accomplish the other tasks you have ahead of you! While there are a few obvious solutions here, such as...
How to Set up a Mouse Cage
Mice are fun little creatures that don't require a lot of equipment. You'll need a large cage so your mice have space to run around and interact. Put the cage somewhere where the mice will feel safe and comfortable. Then fill it with cozy bedding, toys, f...
Edit an MP3 on Mac, Windows, Linux, iPhone, or Android
Did you know that you can easily edit MP3 files from your Windows, Mac, or Linux computer as well as an Android, iPhone, or iPad? Read on to learn more about trimming, adding effects, and cropping an MP3 file from anywhere.
How to Limbo
First introduced in Trinidad and Tobago, the limbo is a traditional calypso dance often performed at wakes and funerals. In the 1960s, musicians like Chubby Checker popularized the dance around the world, turning it into a popular party game.[1] X Rese...
How to Prepare Snow Peas for Cooking
Snow peas are flat pea pods that contain immature peas inside, but because both the pods and seeds are edible and flavorful, you don't have to shell them. You can eat snow peas raw or cooked, making them a versatile vegetable to have in your kitchen. No m...
How to Bless a Cross
Anyone may conduct a blessing over a cross, but understand that the blessing is a plea to God, not a guarantee of any effect. In many Christian traditions, a priest or other ordained church leader may conduct a formal blessing over a cross before displayi...
How to Care for Wavy Hair
Wavy hair is a beautiful hair type to have. Waves can support a variety of looks, from carefree and beachy to sleek and classy. This is a great hair type to have, but it can also be difficult to take care of because it is neither straight nor very curly....
How to Find the Density of Water
Density is the amount of mass an object has per unit volume (amount of space that object occupies).[1] X Research source The metric units of density are grams per milliliter (g/mL). Finding the density of water is relatively simple with the...
How to Hide Depression
If you struggle with depression, you may experience psychological symptoms like a persistent empty or sad mood, feelings of guilt, anxiety, fear, and hopelessness. You can also experience physical symptoms, such as insomnia or poor sleeping habits, diffic...
How to Be an Emotionally Independent Person
Being emotionally independent and resilient is an integral part of being happy. Fortunately, by accepting ourselves, modifying our thinking, and taking active strides to be true to who we are and how we feel, we can find that inner sense of peace and inde...
How to Focus a Camera
This wikiHow will teach you how to focus your camera whether you're using a DSLR or a smartphone. Getting the focus right in a photograph can make or break the shot, and the good news is it's actually really simple to do once you know how the different fe...
How to Dress in Colors that Bring Out Your Eyes
Your eyes are sometimes your most important feature. They don't call them "windows to the soul" for nothing. And when you're dressing to impress, it's a good idea to also dress to bring out your eyes. Different eye colors go best with different clothing c...
13 Tricks to Up Your Chances of Winning the Lottery
Everyone dreams of winning the lottery, so why not try to get one step closer to your fantasy? Sure, winning a big payday is a long shot, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have fun playing. We’ll walk you through some basic strategies you can use to improve...
How to Write Flash Cards
Flashcards are called flash for a reason. They aid in quickly memorizing fast facts, quotes, vocabulary words, dates, and much more. Many make the mistake of putting too much information on a flashcard, which makes them difficult to read, understand, and...
How to Survive a Wildfire
Wildfires are common in dry, hot climates, but they can happen anywhere. Most wildfires start small, often from human causes, but spread very quickly. The ashes and smoke create wind currents low to the ground, which means that a large, active wildfire ca...
How to Say Beautiful Girl in Spanish
Spanish is a beautiful language spoken by many people around the world. There are several situations in which you may want to refer to someone as a "beautiful girl." There are many ways to do this, and the appropriate phrase depends on the situation.