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How to Build a Fallout Shelter
While experts say nuclear war is unlikely, building a fallout shelter can still help provide peace of mind during these uncertain times. A nuclear fallout shelter, also called a bomb shelter, protects you and your family after a nuclear attack or disaster...
How to Debug a Dead Motherboard
These are the steps support reps use to troubleshoot motherboard that are "dead". A motherboard is not "dead" if POST beeps are heard. Assuming no beeps are heard, the board is classified as dead.
How to Avoid Becoming a Criminal
Many people are tempted to commit crimes. You might not have a job, or you might be in financial trouble and feel stealing is the solution. In some situations, other criminals (like gang members) are your only family, so you fall into the lifestyle. Howev...
How to Bathe a Sphynx Cat
The Sphynx is a rare breed of cat known for not having fur. Their skin needs to be washed about once a week. Because sphynx skin tends to be oily, they are prone to feline acne and bacteria buildup. Most sphynx cats will be used to a bathing routine, sin...
The Easiest Ways to Accept Aging & Live Your Best Life
Getting older is an inevitable part of life. At some point, every person who lives long enough will have to come to terms with the fact that they aren't a young person anymore. Being older has some real advantages, but there are also some aspects of aging...
How to Recognize an Ascaris Infection
Ascariasis is a type of infection caused by a roundworm called Ascaris lumbricoides. These parasitic worms eventually settle and grow in the small intestine — they can grow to 12 inches or more in length and drain the body of nutrients.[1] X Trustworth...
How to Read Basic German
Learning how to read German doesn’t have to be a painful undertaking. It can be fun! The trick is to remember that the process takes time, commitment and patience. Don’t expect to learn everything all at once. But keep at it, and you’ll find a world of po...
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...