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How to Deal With Dental Devices
Dental devices such as traditional braces, retainers, clear braces, and sleep apnea devices can often be difficult to handle. Not only can they cause physical discomfort, but they also require a good deal of maintenance and cleaning to avoid the buildup o...
The 60 Best Mother's Day Ideas
Your mom is one amazing, strong, and beautiful woman, and when Mother’s Day gets near, you may find yourself asking, “What can I do to show her just how much I love her?” We know the struggle, and we’re here to help! From homemade gifts to special outings...
How to Install Brake Calipers on Car Wheels
Replacing calipers is a fairly simple process that requires some specialty tools on some cars. These instructions are merely a guide and not a substitute for professional assistance.
How to Keep Mice Cool in Hot Weather
Heat and humidity are a potential peril for pets kept in human environments. Small pets like mice have a hard time adapting to hot or humid weather, and may be more susceptible to heat stress than other animals.[1] X Research source To avoid...
How to Make the Most from Your Old Candles
Do you have a bunch of old candles lying around your home? Or do you just throw away an almost whole candle because the wick is gone? Are you a crafty person who wants to learn something new?
How to Boil a Hot Dog Using a Microwave or Stove
You don’t need a grill to cook a delicious hot dog. Boiling hot dogs is a quick, easy way to make a tasty dog, and will ensure that your hot dogs are evenly cooked. You'll learn how to boil a hot dog on the stove (6 minutes = perfection!) as well as in th...
How to Make the Most from Your Old Candles
Do you have a bunch of old candles lying around your home? Or do you just throw away an almost whole candle because the wick is gone? Are you a crafty person who wants to learn something new?
How to Eat a Lemon
Lemons are a flavorful but sour fruit, and they’re not often eaten raw and alone the way other citrus fruits are. While you can eat lemon raw the way you might an orange, the high acidity level may bother your teeth or stomach. There are other popular way...
How to Write a Letter to Your Penpal
Do you enjoy writing? Do you want to make new friends without ever leaving the comfort of your own home? Get a pen pal! Thinking about what kind of pen pal you want, sharing your life with them in prose, and developing a genuine interest in them is the...
How to Communicate With a Guy After He Rejected You
Putting yourself out there can be a scary thing. And it can seem even worse after you’ve been rejected by the guy you like. But you can’t sit around and feel sorry for yourself forever, especially if the guy is someone you have to continue seeing in your...
How to Create a DIY Dowsing Rod
Dowsing—also called divining, doodlebugging, water witching—is a technique used to find underground water sources, metal deposits, lost objects, and earth energy lines. Some people use divining rods to converse with the deceased. The classic divining rod...
12 Strategies for Moving On After a Friend’s Betrayal
For many of us, friendship is one of the things that makes life meaningful, which is why it hurts so badly to be betrayed by a friend. It can be hard to make sense of a falling out with someone you trusted: why did they do it? Should you give them a secon...
How to Use a Tanning Bed
If you have never used a tanning bed before, the process can seem a bit intimidating. You may be worried about how to properly hydrate your skin, or how to position your body to avoid getting awkward tan lines. So before heading to your local tanning salo...
How to Make a Wooden Sword
If buying a sword is outside your budget, or if you want a self-made sword for a costume or practice, you can make your own out of wood. A 2x4 of suitable length will be widely available and work well for this project. Size your sword so it fits your body...
How to Get a Tan Tattoo
One of the worst parts of tanning is unwanted tan lines, but why not take advantage of the tanning process to create tan lines you'll want -- like a tan tattoo. Enough with tan lines from a bathing suit. With a few purposefully placed stickers or intricat...
How to Fold a Dollar Bill to Make a Finger Ring
Looking for a way to impress people with your money? Try folding a dollar bill into a fashionable ring. This ring has the number 1 faced out as the "gem," and if it's folded correctly it won't come apart. You can also create a ring out of a five, ten, or...