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How to Prepare, Prime, and Paint Veneer
Veneer is a decorative wood layer that's overlaid on a different surface. Veneer can be primed, painted, stained, and treated just like any other wood surface. Painting veneer surfaces is a great way to spruce up furniture, make older pieces look newer, o...
How to Reuse Old Toothbrushes
Your toothbrush should be replaced every 3-4 months, or when the bristles get frayed. Following these guidelines, you might find yourself with a large pile of old toothbrushes. Happily, all of those brushes don't have to go straight to the garbage can; th...
How to Brew Beer Using All Grain Method
This is a method of brewing beer using malted grains instead of extract, with an emphasis on getting it done inexpensively but without sacrificing quality.
How to Get Into Medical School
Have you ever dreamed of becoming a doctor? The medical school process can be a little overwhelming, but thousands of students do it every year, and you can do it too. Let this article help you take your first steps on the path to becoming a physician.
How to Go from Homeschool to High School
It’s normal to feel nervous about making the switch from homeschooling to a traditional high school. You’re not alone! Homeschooled or not, starting high school is a major adjustment for all students. Stay positive, have confidence, and don’t worry too m...
How to Sleep when Someone Is Snoring
If you’ve ever tried to sleep in the same room as a snorer, you know that getting a good night of rest can be a tall task! You can cope with the help of some easy tips, like blocking out the noise with headphones or earplugs. If you’re still not getting a...
Meeting the Parents? Here’s How to Act
It can be hard to know how to act around your girlfriend's parents, especially if you're meeting them for the first or second time. The important thing is to be respectful and engaged and to make it clear how much you like their daughter. In the end, that...
How to Stop Feeling Self Conscious
Have you ever stopped to wonder exactly why you feel self-conscious? For some people, it's worries about certain features of their appearance; for others, it's about status, smarts, or funds. If you feel judged by other people, it's important to realize t...
How to Administer Medicine to a Resistant Child
If your child is sick, then medicine prescribed by a doctor and/or over-the-counter may be necessary. In either case your child may be reluctant to take the medicine because of the way it's administered, the medicine's flavor, or for other reasons. If you...
How to Get Fit As a Teenager
Your body will grow and change during your teen years. So, during this period of your life, it’s important to keep physically fit and develop healthy dietary and exercise habits. If you’d like to increase your level of fitness, start by eating a healthy d...
How to Shoot the Moon in Hearts
The card game Hearts has an unusual scoring system: the winner is the player who accumulates the fewest number of points, by avoiding the Queen of Spades (13 points) and every Heart card (one point per card). However, if a player "shoots the moon" by taki...
How to Look Like an Individual While Wearing a School Uniform
When the school year rolls around again, it's time to pick out everything you need for the new semester. If you're like a growing number of students all over the world, your new wardrobe may be a school uniform. You shouldn't worry--if your school require...
How to Squat in Abandoned Property
Squatting, the practice of living in abandoned or unoccupied spaces that a squatter does not legally own, is a great way to avoid paying rent, annex parts of your neighbors' yards, or even take a whole house from someone if you’re willing to take the risk...
How to Coin Stack a Penny Bridge
Coin stacking can be a fun hobby for everyone. Break open the penny jar and make your coin stacking masterpiece! There's not much you can buy with a penny these days, but you sure could make a great penny bridge.
How to Draw an Ambigram for Beginners (with Examples)
An ambigram is a word written in a way that can be read right-side up and upside down. An example of this would be the word “NOON”—no matter how you look at the word, it still reads the same way! So, how do you make one of these yourself? Ambigrams can be...
How to Dive in Soccer
Diving is an important part of every soccer game, whether it’s done by the goalies or the other players on the field. Ground and aerial dives are techniques for goalies to make saves. As a goalie, you can use your positioning and legs to get to balls that...