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How to Wash a Horse Rug
Horse rugs are large, heavy pieces of clothing that are worn like coats to keep horses warm and protect them from the elements. But when it comes to washing them, things can get a bit tricky. Stable and turnout rugs are bulky, heavy, and probably require...
How to Win at Monopoly
To win monopoly, you need to bankrupt all of your opponents before they can do the same to you. With each decision you make, it's essential to consider the best ways to improve your chances and beat the competition. While luck is a factor in winning Monop...
How to Treat a Fire Ant Sting
Fire ant stings can be painful and irritating, but most people don’t need medical treatment for them. Fortunately, there are things you can do to reduce the pain and itching and help your sting heal as fast as possible. However, in rare cases, it’s possib...
How to Convince Your Parents to Let You Homeschool
Homeschooling is an increasingly popular educational alternative to attending a public, private, or charter school. If you believe that it is the best path for you, then you have to do your research before you talk to your parents about it. When you do ge...
How to Explicate a Poem
Have you ever come away from a poem wondering why the speaker would write a poem about such a strange topic? Perhaps there's a hidden metaphor or deep allegory that you aren't picking up. Read on to learn how to approach and explicate a poem!
How to Be the Most Irresistible Woman at a Party
When you go to a party, you want to up your style, charm, grace, and conversational skills. These elements will make you seem like the most irresistible woman there, the one that everyone wants to meet and talk to before the end of the night. Being irresi...
How to Officially Have a Crush on Someone
Whether you’re a veteran in the world of love or haven’t yet experienced your first love, it’s a complicated feeling to navigate. Developing feelings for someone is exciting, but it can be overwhelming.[1] X Research source No matter your ag...
How to Overcome an Addiction to Fast Food
Fast food has become a common staple in the diet of many people. The recent controversy over how unhealthy fast food is has led many individuals to start looking for effective ways to break their fast food habits and choose healthier meal options.[1] X...
How to Act Normal Around Your Crush
Sometimes it's hard to be yourself around your crush! Crushes can provoke intense feelings that lead to anxiety and nervousness.[1] X Research source Whether you have a romantic crush, a platonic crush or an identity crush, it can be very d...
How to Transpose Music from C to E Flat
Most stringed instruments, including the piano and the guitar, are "pitched" in the key of C (also known as "concert pitch"). However, many woodwind and brass instruments are pitched in a different key. These instruments are known as transposing instrumen...
How to Learn to Play an Instrument
Whether you want to join your school's band, have dreams of being a professional musician, or just want a new hobby, learning to play an instrument is a rewarding and stimulating activity. Choose an instrument that you want to play and learn music you enj...
How to Get a Guy in Your Teenage Years
There’s a cute guy you’ve been crushing on for a while now, or maybe you’re just ready to meet someone and turn him into your boyfriend. Either way, you might be wondering how exactly to go about winning a guy over. Don’t worry—we’ve put together the ulti...
How to Keep a Boyfriend
You have a boyfriend, you love him, and he seems like the right guy for you. So now what? Relationships are as different and diverse as the individuals in them, but there are some things you can do to help a relationship flourish. Chief among them: don’t...
How to Take Notes from a Textbook
Your textbook probably has everything you need to know for school, but how can you take effective notes straight from the page? With a little guidance, you'll learn to pull together top-notch notes and master any textbook's material. Below, we're covering...
How to Keep Kosher
The term “kosher” refers to foods and eating habits that adhere to the regulations of Jewish dietary law, called kashrut in Hebrew. All kosher laws are derived from specific passages from the Torah, or First Testament, which condemn certain foods and eati...
How to Avoid Colloquial (Informal) Writing
Colloquial, or informal, language is common when we speak to friends and family. However, it isn't always appropriate in writing. When you're writing an essay for school, a cover letter, or a scientific article, your language and tone should be formal. Th...