How To
How to Convince Your Parents to Buy You a Laptop
A laptop is a great tool that allows you to have fun, learn, and take all the resources of a computer with you. Whether you want one for school or just want to stop sharing a computer with your family, learn how to prepare a convincing argument and talk p...
How to Stop Repeating Mistakes and Improve Your Behavior
Sometimes, we feel like we’re doomed to keep repeating the same mistakes over and over again, but what's really holding us back are voices of fear and regret. It’s completely normal to make a mistake once or twice—you’re only human! But decision-making is...
How to Get a Haircut You Will Like
A fabulous new haircut can instantly make you feel more confident. If you've been burned by bad styles in the past, though, it can be tough to feel comfortable when you're sitting in a stylist's chair. The key to winding up with a cut you love is finding...
How to Make a DIY Paper Rocket That Flies Far
Building long-distance paper rockets are an awesome activity for kids of all ages. Whether for the science fair or as a fun activity on a snow day, paper rockets are a fantastic way to learn while creating something cool. We'll show you how to construct y...
How to Light a Fire in a Fireplace
Lighting a fire in a fireplace is usually an easy task. Because of this, some people may forget a few key steps in the process that might help them enjoy their fire better. What could have been a nice night by the fire can easily become a smoke filled roo...
How to Celebrate St. Patrick's Day
St. Patrick's Day is a cultural and religious holiday celebrated on the 17th of March, and named in honor of the patron saint of Ireland. The festival commemorates the arrival of Christianity in Ireland, as well as celebrating Irish heritage and culture....
How to Deal With a Jealous Friend
It can be very challenging to deal with a jealous friend. But, before you write them off as a bad friend or a negative person, it might be helpful to try and better understand where they are coming from. Talking about jealousy can be tricky, but there are...
How to Display the Contents of Your DNS Cache
You can display the contents of your Domain Name System ("DNS") cache by using the Command Prompt app on PCs or the Terminal app on Macs. It can then be flushed through a series of commands, or by an Airplane Mode reset on mobile. DNS caches are responsib...
How to Roleplay
Roleplaying is where you pretend to be another character in a make-believe setting. There are three main types of roleplay: text-based, live-action, and tabletop. Text-based roleplaying takes place online and focuses on writing. Live-action roleplaying ta...
How to Buy Something Without Your Parent's Permission
Do you want something that your parents just won’t say yes to, or you don’t even want to ask them because you know they’ll say no? Even if you have your own money, there might be some things your parents won’t give permission for you to buy. Learn how to...
How to Survive with Your Sanity Intact when Everyone Hates You at School
Ok, so maybe everyone doesn’t hate you, but you really struggle to fit in at school. Maybe someone spread rumors about you and now people are avoiding you. You may be the only gay kid, have less money than your classmates, be a different race than everyon...
How to Get a Teacher to Like You
While you can’t make every teacher love you, you can work to make them like you. If you participate in class by doing your work and paying attention, your teacher will take notice and appreciate it. In addition to classroom participation, some good manner...
5 Ways to Generate Your Own Electricity at Home
Want to go green or live off the grid? Generating your own electricity through renewable sources is an environmentally-friendly option that gives you control over your energy source and how much you produce. Plus, with all that extra electricity you’re ge...
How to Use the Scan It! Device at Stop & Shop
One of the things that make the New England based grocery store, Stop & Shop, unique from other places is their Scan It! device. It may seem intimidating at first, but at the end, it's really simple, and a very fast way to check out your groceries.
How to Sand Hardwood Floors
Many people dream of having stunning wooden flooring in their homes, which may mean restoring the hardwood flooring they currently have. You'll need to sand the flooring as part of this project, but it is more time consuming and difficult than most people...
How to Care for Contact Lenses
If you wear contact lenses it's essential to look after them to keep your eyes healthy and in good condition. How you care for your lenses will depend on what kind you use, but there are important principles of cleanliness and care that apply to all types...