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How to Push Back Your Cuticles
Perfectly manicured hands can make you look more put-together and refined, but you don't have to spend a lot of money at the salon to have great nails! If you're giving yourself a manicure, take a few minutes to push back your cuticles, or the thin skin g...
How to Determine If Your Tarantula Is Molting: The Complete Guide
Mature tarantulas will molt about once per year, while younger tarantulas may molt more often. Before your tarantula molts, you may notice some physical and behavioral changes. Since molting can be difficult for your tarantula, there are also some special...
How to Open RAR Files on Mac OS X: Free Apps, Online Tools, & More
RAR files are a type of compressed archive file, similar to a ZIP or TAR file. While there’s no built-in utility for opening or extracting RAR files, there are several free tools you can use to open RAR files on Mac OS X. In this article, we’ll talk you t...
How to Properly Wash and Dry Corduroy Clothes
If you have a corduroy jacket or pair of pants that's starting to look a little dirty, washing them at home isn’t as tricky as it may seem. Even though corduroy collects dirt and lint in the ridges of the fabric, you can easily clean your garments with yo...
How to Play Galaga
The GalagaTM video game was introduced in 1981. It is still found in arcades. Here's how you can play for many hours while only having to pay for one credit.
How to Play Indoor Soccer
Indoor soccer can be a fun, physically rigorous sport. Though it shares the basic concept of outdoor soccer, there are many differences, including the size of the field, certain rules, and playing techniques. This tutorial will show you how to play and im...
How to Find Something Your Parents Have Hidden
Have your parents hidden something you want back? Perhaps you want a sneak peek at a birthday or Christmas present. Your parents may not realize it, but you're too smart to be fooled by the typical hiding spots. By strategically looking in every room, noo...
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 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...
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...
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...