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How to Name Your Cat
When you bring a cat home, you’re adding a little companion to your family. After deciding to get a cat, naming your new furry friend is the second biggest decision you’ll have to make. Your cat’s moniker will become a part of its identity, so take as muc...
How to Draw a Detailed Tree
Just about everyone has experience doodling a tree, but all it takes is a little observation and detail to draw a more realistic one. Decide whether you'd like to start with a leafy deciduous tree or a coniferous tree, such as a pine or fir tree. Once you...
How to Set an Analog Clock
An analog clock tells you time by moving hands to point at numbers, rather than displaying numbers.[1] X Research source Analog clocks usually use a system of dials that you turn in order to move these hands. Sometimes these dials can be h...
How to Get Spiral Curls
Spiral curls have been a thing of envy for centuries. There are many ways to get your very own Pre-Raphaelite locks, and the good news is that you can probably do so with what you already have at home. A curling iron or wand is the tried and true method,...
How to Apply to Modeling Agencies
Freelance models can have solid careers, but signing with an agency gives you even more stability and access to castings. Get the attention of an established agency by sending in your full modeling portfolio. This “book” should include your best photos al...
How to Recharge the Air Conditioner in a Car
If your car’s air conditioner isn’t blowing cool air, then you’ve likely lost some of the refrigerant, usually due to a leak. You can recharge the system yourself with a charging kit and some refrigerant, as long as your car uses r134a refrigerant.[1] X...
How to Play Candy Land: Easy Gameplay Guide & Rules
Candy Land is a fantastic game to share with little kids, especially those who haven’t learned to read. It’s a game of bright colors and pictures for 2 to 4 players, simple to learn and play. Whether you want to know the rules of Candy Land, teach a young...
How to Cure a Heartache
Sometimes you will be deeply in love with someone, only to have them to stomp on your heart. Being rejected, whether through a break up or because they were not interested in you in the first place, can hurt as much as a physical injury. The healing proce...
How to Clean a Ferret's Ears
Although ferrets can't move their ears as well as other animals, they have a highly developed sense of hearing. This makes cleaning and caring for their ears very important. Always keep a lookout for signs of wax and mites and remove them regularly to kee...
How to Keep Busy when You're Stuck at Home
Whether you’re stuck at home because of the weather, lack of transportation, or simply have nothing else to do, you may quickly get bored or run out of activities to occupy yourself. Here are some ways on how to keep your body or mind active while you’re...
How to Tell Your Dog No
One of the first lessons your puppy or dog should learn is that “no” or “leave it” means to stop doing what it is she is doing before she hurts herself, hurts you or someone else, or destroys property. This command will help your dog learn a little self-c...
How to Run a Chkdsk Function on Windows XP
This article will tell you how to perform the check disk function on Windows XP.
How to Play Gin Rummy
Gin rummy is a two-person card game in which you try to get all of your cards into matching sets or runs before your opponent does. The game is a variation of "Rummy," but instead of laying your cards out during the game for your opponent to see, you hide...
The Best Ways to Get Rid of Cockroaches in Your Home
Did you turn on your kitchen light and catch sight of some roaches skittering away? Even if you manage to squish a few, there may be more you haven’t seen yet. The thought of cockroaches hiding in your home may be unpleasant, but you can easily get contro...
How to Do Your Hair for School
No outfit is school-ready without a great hairstyle…but with all the different options out there, how are you supposed to decide on the perfect look? There’s no need to worry—whether your hair is short, long, natural, straight, or textured, we’ve got you...
How to Make a Shopping List
There's a casual art to making a great shopping list. A well-planned and organized list will say a lot about the success of your grocery trip. Shoppers who skip out on lists have a tendency to make less responsible purchases, and the act of hunting for su...