How To
How to Throw a Party and Hide It from Your Parents
Hosting a party in your home can be stressful, especially if you are planning a secret get-together while your parents are away. While you should consider asking your parents for permission to throw a party in their absence, there are some ways to success...
How to Create a Mortgage Calculator With Microsoft Excel
One of the best features of Excel is its ability to calculate your mortgage-related expenses like interest and monthly payments. Creating a mortgage calculator in Excel is easy, even if you're not extremely comfortable with Excel functions. This tutorial...
How to Apply Makeup (for Teen Girls)
Being a teenager is a fun time in any girl's life, but it can come with stresses, too. What kind of makeup should I wear? How do I apply mascara? Foundation or powder? Luckily, applying makeup is easy to learn with a little practice!
How to Avoid Gagging While Brushing Your Tongue
Because of its large surface area and porous texture, the tongue holds more bacteria than the rest of your mouth put together, and the bacteria from your tongue can transfer to your teeth and gums. It is important to clean your tongue routinely in order t...
How to Be a Gothic Lolita
Lolita is one of Japan's many popular street fashions that is growing in popularity in the Western world, meant to make the wearer look youthful and innocent. Gothic Lolita is a subset of the Lolita culture, and is (unsurprisingly) a cross between goth an...
How to Increase Fuel Mileage on a Car
As gas prices continue to climb, increasing the fuel mileage is the best way to protect your pocket book. Here are a few ways to spend less money on gas by increasing your car's efficiency in using it.
How to Remove Bumper Stickers
Whether you're trying to sell your car or just want to get rid of old slogans, there are several easy options for removing bumper stickers. Use a heat source, such as a hair dryer or steamer, to loosen the adhesive, or use an adhesive remover that's desig...
How to Be Your Students' Favorite Teacher
There are a lot of things that make a great teacher, like a good education, integrity, and respecting the kids you teach, to name a few. But the true success of a teacher is how you get your students to pay attention and love to learn, and that's not alwa...
How to Fix Stuck Bicycle Brakes
Are your bicycle brakes stuck, preventing you from riding? When brakes drag or stick, there are a few things you can try to fix them yourself. Checking the brake pads, lubricating the lever pivots and adjusting the cables are all easy to do on your own. I...
How to Handle Being the Smallest Person in Class
If you're the smallest person in your class, don't sweat it. You can get past it, and even thrive in your role as "shorty". Being the smallest person in your class may cause you to get teased, but if you look on the bright side, there are many advantages...
How to Think Positively
Having a positive outlook is a choice. You can choose to think thoughts that elevate your mood, throw a more constructive light on difficult situations, and generally color your day with brighter, more hopeful approaches to the things you do. By choosing...
How to Pan-Fry the Perfect Steak on the Stovetop
Are you craving a big, juicy steak but don’t have access to a grill? Well with a frying pan, you can still get a crispy sear on the stove. Pan-frying steak is so quick and easy, and we have all the tips you need to get that perfect cook on your meat. Keep...
19 Ways to Become a Better Leader
A leader’s skills, knowledge, and ability to inspire others is what makes them so valuable within a team. Every leader is different, but there are a couple of common traits that many of the best leaders possess. Follow along as we walk you through how to...
How to Pan-Fry the Perfect Steak on the Stovetop
Are you craving a big, juicy steak but don’t have access to a grill? Well with a frying pan, you can still get a crispy sear on the stove. Pan-frying steak is so quick and easy, and we have all the tips you need to get that perfect cook on your meat. Keep...
How to Milk a Goat by Hand
Have you ever wanted to milk a goat? Goat milk is a popular alternative to cow milk because it is easier to digest, and due to its slightly higher fat content, goat milk is becoming increasingly popular for making cheese. But milking a goat is not as easy...
How to Organize a Music Collection With Mediamonkey
Getting music onto your PC is relatively easy, but once it's there, how do you find missing track information and get it organized into an easy to navigate collection?