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How to Grow Sarracenia (North American Pitcher Plants)
North American pitcher plants are easy to grow once you know what they need. Since they are carnivorous plants, they'll get all the nutrients they need by catching insects. Restrain your urge to coddle them with fertilizer or nutrient-rich soil, and Sarra...
How to Make Your Christmas Lights Flash to Music
You've probably seen videos of Christmas lights that are synchronized to music. If you want your own lights to blink to the tune of your favorite song, then you have to make a plan and get the equipment that will help you impress your friends and create a...
How to Live a Long and Happy Married Life
As newlyweds, you and your spouse get to enjoy the wonderful honeymoon phase. As time goes on, it's natural for that spark to fade a bit and challenges to arise. And yet, you see older couples who still act like newlyweds after 50 years of marriage. What'...
How to Prevent and Treat Dandruff
Dandruff is an annoyance that we all have to deal with at least sometimes, but it’s also usually very treatable. To help you out, this article starts by listing proven treatments—including seeing your doctor about really stubborn dandruff. It then lists s...
How to Make a Mask out of Tin Foil and Tape
An excellent mask can be made using products found easily at home: tin foil and tape. This is a straightforward project that is ideal for last-minute mask-making before the masked ball or any fancy dress do. Just see Step 1 below to get started.
21 Ways to Be a Better Boyfriend: Everything You Need to Know
Being a good boyfriend isn't always easy, even if you have an amazing partner—but it’s something any guy can do with a little focus and effort. Good boyfriends know when to talk or listen, when to offer advice or empathy, and when to be super attentive or...
How to Avoid Accidents While Driving
You can avoid accidents while driving by staying alert, driving the speed limit, and using your turn signals properly. Additionally, by driving responsibly, you can substantially reduce your risk of getting into an accident or collision. If you are a new...
How to Answer the Phone Politely
It is important to have polite and friendly etiquette when answering the phone, especially if you’re speaking to a stranger or talking in a workplace or even from home. When answering the phone, it’s important to know how to answer properly so you don’t s...
How to Become a Professional Organizer
You've always loved reordering the Tupperware drawer, making study schedules for your friends, and organizing your closet—and as a professional organizer, you can make a living off of your passion! So, how can you make your dream a reality? Because most p...
How to Organize for a Cause
Want to make a difference, but don't know how? If you have an opinion that you think other people share, there are easy steps you can take to educate, empower, and engage others in making a difference.
How to Tie a Knot in a Cherry Stem With Your Tongue
Tying a knot in a cherry stem with your tongue is a fun party trick, whether you use it to impress your friends or show off your seductive side. This trick will take some practice but is definitely achievable. To master it, try using either the classic me...
How to Touch a Girl
How do you break the touch barrier with a girl you like? It's difficult to know when to reach out, and when you're going too far. If you've found a girl you like and the attraction is mutual, you have to start by breaking the touch barrier, and then you c...
How to Become a Marksman (Snipe) With a Pistol
Though the title sounds a bit absurd, it is quite possible to be very accurate over long distances with a pistol. It takes patience, a little bit of talent, dexterity, and lots of practice. This article will give you pointers on how to become a better sho...
How to Know if You Are a True Goth
So you've considered yourself to be goth for a while, but then you stumble across an online forum, group or article and it's not quite as it seems. Goth is not what you thought it was, so now you're questioning whether you've been a part of this scene at...
Meeting the Parents? Here’s How to Act
It can be hard to know how to act around your girlfriend's parents, especially if you're meeting them for the first or second time. The important thing is to be respectful and engaged and to make it clear how much you like their daughter. In the end, that...
How to Stop Being Apathetic
If you've lost interest in things that you typically enjoy, or you find yourself unable to care about most things, you might be dealing with apathy. This can be really tough to handle, and one of the challenges is finding the motivation to change. There a...