How To
How to Write a Romantic Scene
Whether you're writing a romance novel or a murder mystery, any piece of fiction can include a romance scene. Romance scenes can deepen the relationship between characters and make the reader invest emotionally in the story. Though they're fun to read, th...
How to Write a Radio Program
Writing a radio program sounds like a daunting task, but technology has made it easier than ever. Technology has improved quality at radio stations but it has also spread radio programming online and to podcasts. Radio now reaches a wider audience than ev...
How to Adjust Faucet Water Pressure
Faucets with low water pressure don’t run consistently while those with high water pressure can waste water and energy. Luckily, there are easy ways that you can adjust your water pressure for each faucet. If you want to increase pressure, you can try cle...
How to Prevent Birds From Flying Into Windows
Many small birds, such as cardinals and robins, are so territorial that they will fly straight into a glass window, thinking they're driving their own reflection away. This is a particular problem during breeding season, but birds may also fly into window...
How to Make Porridge
Ah, porridge. Breakfast doesn't get more classic than that. However, because it's so simple, everyone has their own way of making it (and eating it). We'll cover three different types of porridge (oatmeal, rice, and barley) in addition to exploring ways y...
How to Use a Flash Pass at Six Flags
Using a Flash Pass at Six Flags is a convenient way to enjoy more rides during a trip to the amusement park. A Flash Pass usually comes in the form of a Q-Bot that you are supposed to make reservations on and keep with you as you enjoy the park. The cost...
How to Dye Chocolate
Dyeing chocolate is a useful art that lets you use melted chocolate to create more artistic and visually interesting outcomes for your candy making or chocolate coatings. So, how do you go about adding color to chocolate? If you don't use the right type o...
How to Breast Feed a Premature Baby
If your baby is born prematurely, they may be too small to latch onto your nipple in order to breastfeed. However, breastmilk contains antibodies and nutrients that will help boost your baby's immune system, which is especially important for infection-pro...
How to Account For Petty Cash
Every business makes small purchases each day for items such as office supplies, stamps, shipping charges, and other miscellaneous items. Writing a check for such items is time-consuming and expensive. Establishing a petty cash fund allows a business owne...
How to Control Mealybugs on Indoor Plants
If you enjoy live plants from the comfort of inside, you may want to learn how to control mealybugs on indoor plants. Mealybugs are sap-drinking insects that can cause a great deal of damage in a short amount of time. They produce honeydew, which attracts...
How to Obtain a Disabled Parking Permit in Colorado
If you are a disabled Colorado resident, you may need the ability to park in specially-marked disabled spaces. Whether your impairment is permanent or temporary, you can apply for disabled placards or license plates by completing the application and prese...
How to Create Macros
This wikiHow teaches you how to create a macro in a Microsoft Office 365 program such as Word or Excel. You can record your actions to automatically create a macro in some programs, or you can use Visual Basic coding to create a macro from scratch in any...
How to Become a Lab Assistant
The responsibilities of a laboratory assistant vary a great deal depending on the employer, the job field, and the qualifications of the employee. Laboratory assistants can work for medical testing facilities, in private industry, or in any number of spec...
How to Become a Commercial Loan Broker
The banking industry serves many functions and one of the most important is the business of lending. It's not only people seeking to buy a home that need a loan; it's also commercial clients -- the corporations and companies that want to expand or develop...
How to Help a Person Who Has Ingested Poison
The American Academy of Pediatrics states that each year approximately 2.4 million people, with over half being under age six, ingest or have contact with poisonous substances. Poisons can be breathed in, swallowed or absorbed through the skin. The most d...
How to Build a Wind Turbine
A wind turbine is a simple mechanical device similar to the windmill. The blades of your turbine will catch air currents, using that motion to transmit mechanical energy along a drive shaft. This shaft will then turn the components of a generator, creatin...