How To
How to Make Your Business Phone Calls Effective
Making business phone calls can feel a little nerve-wracking, especially given how much communication now happens digitally. Nothing can quite replace the sound of a human voice, however, and sometimes it's just more convenient to place a call. As long as...
How to Be a Drum Major
Being a drum major is much more than bellowing a few commands. It is also teaching and leading, conducting, and making important decisions. A good drum major can inspire a group to perform its best.
How to Check Into a Hotel
Checking into a hotel should be fairly straightforward, but the procedures and amenities can vary from place to place. Depending on whether you are local or abroad, or are a patronizing a large national chain or a small boutique hotel, preparation and inf...
How to Cook Food on Your Car's Engine
Nothing puts a damper on a road trip like having to stop the car, pop the hood, and check the engine—unless of course you're just checking to see if your pork tenderloin is done. Engine-block cooking is a tradition going back almost as long as the automo...
How to Play Sepak Takraw
Sepak Takraw is a sport played primarily in Southeast Asia, especially in the Philippines, Malaysia, and Thailand. "Sepak" is a Malay word that means kick or smash , and "Takraw" is a Thai word that means rattan ball.[1] X Research source Th...
How to Get a Shadow Chao and a Sonic Chao
This is all the information that all of you Sonic fans (or Shadow fans) need to know on how to get a Shadow chao and a Sonic chao.
How to Play Paintball
Paintball is an exciting and fast-paced combat sport. Using compressed-air paintball guns, players compete in teams or solo to eliminate other players from the field. It's a lot of fun. If you're interested in learning to play, you can learn the basic equ...
How to Sew a Patch on a Uniform
Whether for the military, public service, scout troop, etc., many people wear uniforms with patches. Sometimes you will need to sew a new patch on your uniform when you get promoted or earn a new badge. Sewing patches on a uniform can be done either by ha...
How to Pick Blueberries
Blueberry picking is a fun (and usually cheap) way to get blueberries. However, you don't want to stand in the hot sun for hours picking berries and then have them come out too mushy or too sour after all your hard work![1] X Research source...
How to Trim Parrot Claws
Trimming a parrot's talons can be very difficult. Parrots may resist having their nails trimmed, so only attempt to trim your bird's nails if you've bonded with your parrot. You will have to keep your parrot calm throughout the clipping process. Only trim...
How to Figure Out a Song's Meaning
Ever been listening to the radio and wondered, "What is this song about?" Artists write songs as an expression of themselves. Some choose to let the music do the talking, but most artists also use lyrics to convey emotion. Deciphering lyrics is not always...
How to Transfer Music from Your iPod to a New Computer
Transferring music to your iPod is usually simple enough, but things get a lot more complicated when you're trying to go the opposite direction. As a copyright protection measure, Apple only allows you to use iTunes to transfer content to your iPod. If yo...
How to Grow African American Hair
Because of its strong curl and tendency towards dryness, African American hair can seem very difficult to grow to great lengths. But whether your hair is relaxed or natural, you can still promote healthy hair growth and achieve long locks with proper care...
How to Reset a Lost Admin Password on Mac OS X
If you're logged into your Mac with your Apple ID account, you may be able to use it to reset your admin password. If you aren't you can use Recovery Mode on your Mac to open the Reset Password utility. You can also reset a password with another admin acc...
How to Reach a Consensus
Trying to reach a group decision but everyone has a differing opinion? We’ve got you covered! Reaching a consensus may seem impossible at first, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. By creating a space where everyone can share their viewpoint in a...
How to Chop Wood
Many people look at the sharpened wedge at the end of a handle and think there's nothing to chopping wood. You simply take your axe in hand, bring it up over your head, and swing, right? Without the right form, you might finish a day of chopping wood not...