How To
How to Understand LGBT+ Terminology
Millions of people around the world are members of the LGBT+ community. As with any group, they have their own language and terms they use to define themselves and others, which can be a little tough to keep up with. If you’d like to be an ally or you’re...
How to Know if You Like Someone or if You're Just Lonely
New relationships bring up a lot of questions: “Is this going anywhere?” “Do they really like me?” “Do I really like them?”. Answering these questions sincerely can help you avoid heartache down the line and prevent you from dragging someone else down wit...
How to Make a Cheap Terrarium
Making a terrarium can be cheap and easy. If you have a clear glass container, gravel, gardening charcoal, soil, and small plants, you have all the ingredients you need to get started. A terrarium can be as inexpensive to create as the soil and plants you...
How to Decide to Use a Tourniquet (Home Remedy)
Excessive bleeding can be a life-or-death situation. If you’re helping someone with uncontrollable bleeding, you may need to make a tourniquet for a limb. A tourniquet is a compression device, usually a soft and flexible strip of material, that is wrapped...
How to Make a Ninja Star from Rectangular Paper
Mom's not too keen on the metal ninja stars, so you'll have to go the paper route. Not a problem! You may not be killing any bad guys with 'em, but they fly through the air just as fast and are incredibly easy to make -- and paper cuts are the worst. Just...
How to Move on from a Lost Relationship or a Crush Gone Wrong
Maybe you two shared a fairy-tale relationship and you found him cheating. Perhaps you two shared a good relationship but it had to end because she was moving away. Maybe the guy you thought would brighten up your world didn't want you, or the mysterious...
How to Celebrate Your Girlfriend's Birthday
It's always a good idea to make your girlfriend feel special, but on her birthday, it's even more important. That doesn't mean you have to spend a ton of money or make elaborate plans, though. As long as you focus on your girlfriend and the things that sh...
Soothing a Raw & Sore Nose (Plus, Decongestion Tips)
We’ve all been there. A sudden onset of allergies or an annoying cold has left you in a pile of tissues. Not only is your nose full of snot, but it hurts too! Frequently blowing your nose can leave it red, irritated, and dry, but how can you stop this whe...
How to Start Over in Life
There are many reasons you might want to start a new life, and many ways you could approach this decision. For example, perhaps you just ended an abusive relationship and have to figure out how to get started with a new, healthy, happy life away from your...
How to Write in Elvish
The languages developed by J.R.R. Tolkien and featured in The Lord of the Rings series have come to be studied and used in various capacities by many ardent fans. Though a few of Tolkien’s various Elvish dialects were extensively developed, none include...
How to Avoid Letting Pessimistic People Get You Down
Is there a pessimist in your life – a person who thinks about the negative aspects of a situation more than the positive? If you are someone who is optimistic and cheerful, it may be difficult to understand and cope with a pessimist’s outlook. The strateg...
How to Recognize HPV in Men (Human Papillomavirus)
Genital human papillomavirus (HPV) is probably the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI), infecting almost all sexually active people at some point in their lives.[1] X Research source Fortunately, there are more than 40 strains o...
How to Kiss and Cuddle With Your Boyfriend
Kissing your boyfriend can get a bit tricky, and you can feel even more lost when he throws cuddling into the mix. If you're sitting on the couch next to your boyfriend and he puts his arm around you, what do you do next? Read on to find out.
How to Calm Your Angry Cat
Most anger in cats derives from fear, and aggressive behavior stems from your cat’s perception that it needs to defend itself. Placing your cat in any situation where fearful emotions arise will often result in anger. Knowing how to minimize and remove su...
How to Tune Your Lap Harp to a Major Scale & More
The lap harp is a small, enchanting-sounding instrument favored by children and experienced folk musicians alike, but the sound isn’t so magical when the strings go out of tune. Regular play, occasional use, or even a total lack of play can cause the pegs...
How to Build a Swimming Pool from Wood and Plastic
You will require a lot of 2" by 4" pieces of wood, at least 8 as long as you want a side of the pool, and a lot of other ones for the bracing, at least 20 braces will be needed depending on height of pool.