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How to Add Fractions With Unlike Denominators
Adding fractions with unlike denominators may look tricky, but once you make the denominators the same, addition is a snap. If you're working with improper fractions where the numerators are larger than the denominators, make the denominators the same. Th...
How to Ask a Girl Out in Middle School
Nobody said asking a girl out was easy -- especially not in middle school, when girls can be notoriously fickle and hard to read. But that doesn't mean it's impossible! If you make a game plan, keep your cool, and know how to win the girl over, then she'l...
How to Know if Your Ex Is in Love with Someone Else
Any time you end a relationship with someone, you may still find yourself emotionally tied to them. Alternatively, you may still like to keep tabs on what they are up to. Perhaps you’ve been in an on-again-off-again cycle, perhaps you still harbor hope of...
How to Run From an Abusive Home As a Teenager
Everyone deserves to feel safe. If you're stuck in an abusive household, you may decide to build up the courage to leave. There are many resources available to you to get you out of your home and into a safe environment. Consider your decision and reach o...
How to Start a Bed and Breakfast
Many people dream of opening a cozy bed and breakfast. It allows the owner to meet an ever-rotating cast of visitors and earn a good income while essentially working from home. It's not all easy living, though - opening a bed and breakfast (or B&B) may re...
Crushing on Your Roommate? Here’s How to Deal
You finally found someone you can live with! Everything is going along great, and suddenly, you find yourself thinking of your roommate more and more, talking about them every chance you get. It’s not uncommon to develop a crush on a roommate, but how do...
How to Cope With a Controlling Parent
It is common for children to feel like their parents are too reserved in letting them live their own lives. Sometimes this is because the child is just pushing boundaries and maturing a little faster than the parent realizes, and other times it is because...
How to Choose Asparagus
Asparagus is a popular vegetable that can be included in a variety of delicious dishes. These stalky veggies are especially popular during the springtime when they are in season. Choosing quality asparagus can be a little tricky, but it is worth it to lea...
How to Lock a Door
A locked door will turn away most would-be intruders. Most locks slide a bolt from the door into the door-frame, rooting the door to its foundation. In order to lock a door, you usually just need to know how to slide this bolt. If you are trying to secure...
How to Grow Potatoes in Barrels
Potatoes are yummy, easy-to-grow crops that you can use in all sorts of recipes! Be sure to use a clean barrel with drainage holes at the bottom. Cover your plants with soil and compost as they grow to keep them buried, and your potatoes will be ready for...
How to Rotate in Volleyball
To keep your volleyball game running smoothly, it's important for your team to understand the proper technique for rotation. A team only rotates in volleyball if they receive a serve after winning a rally with the other team. If your team receives the ser...
How to Get Rid of Body Hair
Looking for soft, silky skin free of those pesky body hairs? You've come to the right place! We've got the best expert advice on hair-removal remedies from creams and shaving to waxing, epilating, and even getting laser hair removal. Read on for the ultim...
How to Prune Plum Trees
Plum trees need to be pruned once a year so that they'll retain a healthy shape and produce abundant fruit. The timing is important, since pruning at the wrong time of year can expose the tree to disease. See Step 1 to learn how to prune your plum tree to...
How to Make a Green Screen
Are you interested in special effects in movies and TV? A green screen is one of the key components for making your actors appear to be somewhere they're not. It's easier to get set up than you might think. Soon, you'll be adventuring on far off planets o...
How to Breed Convict Cichlids
Convict Cichlids, also known as zebra cichlids due to their beautiful black and white stripes, are an ideal fish for beginners. They are a very hardy fish breed which can adapt to most water conditions, and are very easy to keep and breed in aquariums. C...