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How to Prevent Influenza in Children
Influenza is a common seasonal virus that is highly contagious and can be dangerous for individuals with other medical conditions. Children are especially vulnerable if they go to school or daycare where many children are in close quarters together. Howev...
How to Spot Hail Damage
Identifying hail damage on your belongings, such as patio furniture or your car, is relatively straightforward. The round dings in metal are obvious signs of hail damage. However, determining whether your roof has sustained damage from a hailstorm may be...
How to Write an Adventure Story
Everyone just loves to listen at a good old adventure story, who doesn't? It's fun to hear how adventure heroes like Indiana Jones explore the world in a thrilling way...Now you can write your own adventure story too! Just follow the steps below. (NOTE: t...
How to Paint a Model Car
Constructing model cars is a fun and engaging hobby that's great for people of all ages. When putting together your model car, it's important to pay attention to small details. For that reason, painting your car is almost as important as putting it togeth...
How to Set up Cubicles in an Office
Cubicles have become ubiquitous in the modern office space, as they provide an inexpensive and modular solution for partitioning a single, large space into smaller work areas. If you are planning on setting up cubicles in a new office space, or if you wan...
How to Maintain Oak Furniture
For centuries, oak has been a popular material for constructing furniture thanks to its strength, durability and beauty. Oak is known for its prominent grain which means little spots and dings just blend in. But, oak is porous so it can stain easily, espe...
How to Protect a Marble Countertop
Marble countertops can elevate the overall feel of your kitchen by adding a sense of class and beauty. However, it’s easy to permanently damage marble, and tricky to it keep looking good if you aren’t sure how to protect it. To protect your marble counter...
How to Make Cool Stuff in Minecraft
Do you dream of creating impressive structures to be remembered among the Minecraft community, but don't know where to start? Making cool stuff in Minecraft is feasible for most players familiar with the game's interface, and you can create awesome buildi...
How to Add Multiple Destinations on Google Maps
Planning a long trip with numerous stops? This wikiHow will teach you how to add multiple destinations in Google Maps in the mobile app and your computer. You can create a map with multiple destinations for drives, walks, and bike rides.
How to Inflate a Soccer Ball
A properly-inflated soccer ball can make a world of a difference in a match. Too little air pressure and the ball won't fly as far or as straight. Too much air pressure and the ball might burst, and definitely won't feel as good to kick. If you want your...
The Heimlich Maneuver: How to Help a Choking Child Breathe
It's common for toddlers to put items and food in their mouths. Sometimes, this tendency can cause a toddler to choke. Children can lose consciousness quickly, so it's important to know how to effectively clear the airway by performing the Heimlich maneuv...
How to Travel During Pregnancy
Traveling during pregnancy is not usually a problem if your pregnancy is uncomplicated and you are not too close to your due date. However, it is a good idea to check with your doctor and develop a plan for seeking medical attention if you should need it....
How to Take a Mental Health Day
Taking a mental health day is a good thing to do every once in a while, and can really help to clear your mind and refocus. However, you shouldn't just wake up one morning and say "screw it! Today's a mental health day!" Proper planning is important to en...
How to Follow Arena Etiquette While Horseback Riding
Unless you're lucky enough to have your own arena at home, you'll have to share the arena you ride in with other riders. You must be alert for other riders and their horses and obey a certain set of rules to keep everyone safe. There are many rules, both...
How to Become an Artist for Video Games
In the past twenty years, video games have evolved from relatively simple screen representations to complex 3-dimensional worlds where the characters seem to leap off the screen. Along with more complex imagery, the job of video game artist has evolved in...
How to Use a Contraceptive Patch
The patch is a contraceptive sticker that you put on your belly, upper arm, butt, or back. It works by sending hormones through your skin and into your bloodstream. Like other contraceptives, the patch can make your period lighter, shorter, and more regul...