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How to Do Curly Half‐Braided Pigtails
Curly hair is beautiful enough on its own, but sometimes you need to braid it back to keep it out of the way. This causes most of those beautiful curls to go away. Why not try a curly half-braided pigtail instead? It looks trendy, chic, and it keeps your...
How to Overcome Learned Helplessness
Learned helplessness describes a psychological construct in which a person, after repeatedly experiencing negative, uncontrollable events, starts to see themselves as “helpless.” As a result, the person stops expecting positive change and starts to accept...
How to Deep Clean Your Teeth
Deep cleaning, also known as scaling and root planing, allows your dentist to remove plaque below the gumline of your teeth. This procedure helps treat the pockets that form in your gums from periodontal disease. A dentist must perform this procedure for...
How to Clean Cedar Shingles
Cedar shingles are a time-tested roofing method and are also visually appealing. They’re also prized for their durability, resistance to rot, and resistance to insects. Despite this, cedar shingles still need to be regularly cleaned to maintain their appe...
How to Wear Fragrance in Summer
Because heat amplifies scents, you want to choose a fragrance that is light and crisp for the summer months. Fragrances that contain citrusy, earthy, and white floral notes are great for the summer. When applying fragrance in the summer, remember less is...
How to Ride the London Eye
The London Eye is an iconic part of London’s cityscape. It’s a giant ferris wheel, built in 2000 to commemorate the new millennium. It’s made up of 32 large glass capsules that move slowly, allowing riders to get a great view London’s most famous sights....
How to Change the Group Admin on WhatsApp on iPhone or iPad
This wikiHow teaches you how to make a group member an admin in a WhatsApp group chat, using an iPhone or iPad. You have to be an admin in a group to make somebody else a group admin as well.
How to Clean Gravel
To remove dirt and debris from your gravel, you can either rinse it with water or sift it. To rinse your gravel with water, drill small holes into the bottom and sides of a wheelbarrow. The wheelbarrow will act as a strainer so you can thoroughly rinse th...
How to Throw a Backwards Birthday Party
If you're tired of throwing the same birthday parties every year, you should try a backwards birthday party. With this kind of party, everything is done, worn, or decorated in reverse. Guests wear their clothes backwards. Dessert is served first. Writing...
How to Check Your 401(k)
Planning for retirement is an ongoing process, so it’s important to keep tabs on both your current and old 401(k) plans. But how do you know where to start if you’ve never accessed your 401(k) before? Not to worry; with the right information and some help...
How to Teach a Deaf or Hard of Hearing Student
When teaching a deaf or hard of hearing student, it’s essential that the student be given the tools they need to reach educational standards. Although they may need accommodations, deaf and hard of hearing students can be successful in whatever program th...
How to Set Up a Hot Dog Bar
Hot dogs, a popular food at parties, are inexpensive and yet endlessly customizable with toppings. To take advantage of this, you can set up a hot dog bar. You set out the toppings and allow your guests to create their ideal dog. Set up your hot dog bar b...
How to Diagnose and Treat Ruptured Eardrums in Cats
Ruptured eardrums in cats can be caused by trauma, ear polyps, or an infection, such as ear mites. Cats can also sustain damage to their eardrums due to loud noises, changes in atmospheric pressure, or exposure to toxins. To diagnosis this issue in a cat,...
How to Clean Vinyl Seats
Vinyl seats are comfortable and stylish, but like any other sort of seating, they need to be cleaned once in a while. Before you get started, consult your vinyl seat’s maintenance manual for guidance. Always clean your vinyl seats with dish cloths, spon...
How to Choose a Mattress when You Have Back Problems
On average, people spend a third of their lives in bed, so choosing a mattress is an important decision. Striking the right balance between comfort and support is especially vital if you have back problems. Choose a medium-firm option, since too much firm...
How to Clean an Oven with Baking Soda
There are a variety of methods to clean an oven, but many of those methods involve the use of chemicals. Using baking soda is a great, natural alternative to harsh chemicals. To clean your oven, coat the oven with a baking soda paste, let it sit overnight...