How To

There are plenty of flashlights on the market today - models that you shake, crank, twist, click, and more. If none of these flashlights tickle your fancy or you don't want to pay lots of money for unneeded bells and whistles, you can make your own flash...

Whether you’ve always called it a “white elephant gift exchange,” "Pollyanna," or a “Yankee swap,” this gift-giving game is a fun addition to your holiday party. And while it’s obviously perfect for Christmas, you can have a goofy gift exchange on many...

There is almost nothing more frustrating than waiting on your browser to refresh or a page to load while you are on the internet. This delay is referred to as latency, which is a measure of the time it takes a packet of data to travel from the source (web...

We're all familiar with the cliché “You can't pick your family,” but it's a cliché for a reason. For better or worse, we find ourselves members of a particular family and we are left with the responsibility of developing and maintaining our relationships....

Turkish coffee is a traditional Turkish beverage that’s popular in Turkey and other parts of Europe and Asia. There are a few things that set Turkish coffee apart from other varieties, and the most important include the grind of the beans, the cezve used...

Being a cool mom can mean many things, but it is most commonly associated with a mom who is both a parental figure and a friend. A cool mom sets boundaries, but also allows her children to be themselves. Most importantly, a cool mom attempts to connect wi...

A séance allows you to contact the spirit world to ask questions or seek guidance. For best results, you’ll need a group of spiritual believers who are open to contacting a spirit. Set up your séance in a quiet room, then sit with your participants in a c...

Using a simple laser pen pointer, a few misc parts, and about 15 minutes, you can make a simple laser communicator that converts a sound source into light that travels across a room, and back into sound with very little quality loss.

Need to know how to find the area of a circle? This is a common geometry problem and figuring out the answer is pretty easy. In most cases, you can use the simple formula A = π r...

Do you have dirty laundry that’s too delicate for your washing machine? Before you take them to the cleaners, it’s so easy to wash your clothes by hand and freshen them up again. Whether you're washing wool sweaters, silk, lace lingerie, underwear, or any...

Gaming addiction is a subset of computer addiction. The very idea of computer addiction, let alone gaming addiction, is so new that even professionals have not yet settled on a standard criteria. However, most professionals do attempt to draw a line betwe...

You may know an autistic person, and want to understand this individual and become friends. This can be challenging because autism (including Asperger's and PDD-NOS) is characterized by varying degrees of social skills and communication differences. Autis...

Dismounting a horse can feel awkward the first few times, but it is not difficult to grasp the basics. As you practice, the movement will become faster and more fluid, making it safer for both you and the horse.

The easiest way to improve your wit is to study other people with admirable senses of humor. You can do this by listening to comedy podcasts, watching witty performers, or reading humorous writing. It's important to practice your skills when you're talkin...

The gallop is one of a horse's four basic gaits and it is one of the hardest to control when riding. The gallop is the final gait an advanced novice will master, so it should be approached in a controlled environment with the constant attention of an expe...

Murder mystery parties are becoming more and more popular. While you can hire a company to stage an entire production out of your home, the information below applies only to the "do-it-yourself" type of home parties where you and your guests play all the...