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How to Write a Good College Essay
Writing a college-level essay can seem like a daunting task, but it doesn't need to be overwhelming. Instead, break it up into steps. First, read your prompt carefully, then start compiling your research. While an admissions essay is typically on a person...
How to Analyze a Dream about Doors
Have you ever had a dream involving a door? Do you find yourself wondering whether the dream meant something meaningful or important? Doors are powerful symbols that can indicate you’re facing a big change, improving your life, or worrying about the futur...
How to Hold a Newborn Baby: Safe and Proper Techniques
Whether you're a first-time parent holding your baby or a proud relative snuggling the newest addition to your extended family, it's essential to learn how to hold an infant properly. There are many correct ways to hold your baby, from the cradle hold to...
How to Call Someone You Haven't Talked to in a Long Time
Sometimes time can get away from you. You start thinking about someone and realize that even though you used to be so close, you haven't talked to them in years. The truth is it's totally natural to drift apart from people as you move through life. If you...
How to Install Cabling in a Pre Built Home
Cabling refers to low-voltage cables that bring phone, TV, and internet service into your home. They are commonly coaxial or ethernet cables. Usually these wires are installed when a house is built, but you can also retrofit your home with cabling if this...
How to Get Rid of Clammy Hands
While "clammy palms" may draw big laughs in Ferris Bueller's Day Off, if your hands are frequently clammy in real life, they can be the source of much embarrassment. Don't settle for uncomfortable handshakes and awkward high fives — instead, take action!...
How to Teach Your Child to Wash Dishes
Teaching your child to wash dishes has numerous benefits and even helps with the development of life skills. For younger children it promotes the use of fine motor skills, and it encourages learning through play with water and bubbles. For older children...
How to Give a Presentation in Front of Your Teacher
Giving presentations is a challenging, but important part of education. Although almost no one likes presenting, practicing will help you get better. Though you may not like it, you will probably have to give many presentations throughout your life. Fortu...
How to Help Your Parents to Forgive You
You will inevitably hurt others on occasion, usually not intentionally. These transgressions can result in significant guilt and shame, especially when you've hurt people you care about, like your parents. Your guilt and shame and your parents' anger and...
How to Make Puffy Paint
Puffy paint adds a fun texture to your children's artwork. While you can buy it at the craft store, it's often more fun -- and less expensive! -- to mix up your own batch at home. You can make a simple version with just glue, shaving cream, and food color...
How to Bisect a Line With a Compass and Straightedge
Bisecting a line (dividing a line in half) is easy enough if you know the length of the line, or can measure the line. But if you don’t know the length of the line, you can still bisect it using a straightedge and compass.
How to Tell Someone You Don't Want to Be Their Friend Without Hurting Their Feelings
Ending friendships with someone is difficult for both you and them. No matter your particular circumstances or situation, you'll want to end the friendship without hurting feelings and making an enemy for life. You can choose a direct approach by talking...
How to Choose Running Shoes
Running in the wrong shoes can be a recipe for disaster, especially if you plan on running distance or on uneven terrain. A poor choice in footwear can cause foot pain, back pain, Achilles tendinitis, runner's knee, and other conditions. [1] X Trustwor...
How to Find the Surface Area of Cylinders
The surface area of a shape is the sum of the area of all of its faces. To find the area of a cylinder, you need to find the area of its bases and add that to the area of its outer wall. The formula for finding the area of a cylinder is A = 2πr2 + 2πrh.
How to Give a Mouse or Other Small Rodent Oral Medication
Do you need to give a pet mouse or small rodent a dose of medicine? Or, do you need to administer oral medication in a laboratory setting? Either way, keeping the animal calm and ensuring that it takes the full dose of its medication is crucial! Fortunate...
How to Create a Sharpie Tattoo
Have you ever wanted a tattoo but you were either too young, too broke, or didn't want to commit to something for life? Luckily, you can create a fake tattoo unique to your style without breaking the bank or your moral code. Try making a tattoo using a sh...