How to Make a Citrus and Vinegar Household Cleaner

Are you looking for a non-toxic solution to cleaning up household messes or are you in a pinch and don't have any cleaner on hand? You don't need to spend a lot of money on organic cleaners or head to the store; instead, you can make effective and great smelling cleaning fluid at home from two really simple kitchen cupboard ingredients, namely citrus and vinegar.

How to Make a No Sew Blanket

No sew blankets are straightforward to make and will delight the person who doesn't think much of sewing! Here's how to make light work of creating your own warm blanket in no time.

How to Build a Mousetrap Car

A mousetrap car makes for a great science project, for a physics classroom, or as a fun weekend activity. The stored potential energy in the spring of the mousetrap's snapper arm transforms into the kinetic energy that propels the car. To create your own rodent roadster, you'll need the right materials, an understanding of a few physical principles, and a little effort.

How to Paint Doors

Painting doors yourself can help you lower costs for property maintenance while allowing you to add a personal touch to your home. Learning how to paint doors is a skill that is particularly handy for high-use doors that quickly develop signs of wear and tear. Overall, door painting is a straightforward task if you use the right equipment and are properly prepared.

How to Improve Kidney Function Naturally

Kidney damage can occur for a variety reasons and some of these reasons are beyond your control, such as aging and genetics. If you are concerned about developing kidney disease, then there are some things that you can do to support your kidneys and prevent the onset of kidney disease, such as losing weight, changing your diet, and by drinking kidney support teas (as long as your doctor approves). Keep in mind that you should continue to follow your doctor’s recommendations for diet, medications, and fluid intake as well.

How to Defend Yourself in a Pet Injury or Death Lawsuit

If you're involved in an incident in which someone's pet dies or is injured, you could be facing a lawsuit from the pet owner. What pet owners are allowed to recover for the loss of their animal companions varies widely among states, but can potentially add up to a significant amount including loss of sentimental value and emotional distress. However, before ordering you to pay damages for a pet's injury or death, the court must first find you liable using basic principles of negligence or strict liability law that apply in other personal injury and property damage cases.

How to Diagnose Canine Corneal Ulcers

A corneal ulcer refers to damage to the clear membrane layer that forms the front of the eye. It is important to know if your dog has a corneal ulcer because some untreated ulcers can deepen. If enough of the surface of the eye is eroded, the eye may rupture and the dog become blind in that eye. Knowing what to look for can help you diagnose a corneal ulcer in your dog and help her receive proper care.

How to Calculate Bond Value

A bond is a debt security that pays a fixed amount of interest until maturity. When a bond matures, the principal amount of the bond is returned to the bondholder. Many investors calculate the present value of a bond. The present value is one of several factors an investor may consider before buying the investment. A bond’s present value is based on two calculations. The investor computes the present value of the interest payments and the present value of the principal amount received at maturity.

How to Know if You Have Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar disorder is a type of mood disorder affecting somewhere between one and 4.3 percent of the US population. It commonly manifests in periods of elevated mood known as mania. These manic episodes alternate with a depressed mood. Bipolar disorder often has an early onset. Research has shown that 1.8% of children and adolescents merit a Bipolar diagnosis. Typically though, the disorder is diagnosed around the late twenties or early thirties. This article will help you determine whether you, or people you care about, might have bipolar disorder.

How to Use Pensions for Collateral Loans

When attempting to secure a collateral loan, it is sometimes possible to make use of the balance in a pension fund as the security for that loan. In many nations, there are restrictions on how and even if a pension can be used as collateral, making it necessary to work with lenders to determine if this is an option. When the balance of the fund can be utilized as collateral, there are normally a series of steps that must be taken to qualify the asset and determine if it meets the criteria established by the lender.

How to Determine the Sex of a Betta Fish

Betta fish are widely known as fighting fish. Frequently sold in individual containers, you might believe all Betta fish have the same general appearance and demeanor. Regardless of what you see at pet stores, male and female Betta fish are quite different. Subtle differences in their appearance and behavior can help you differentiate their sex. Knowing the sex of a Betta fish is critical when deciding if and when to breed a pair of Betta fish.

How to Buy Treasury Bonds

Purchasing a Treasury bond is like lending money to the US Government — buying the bond means buying the rights to interest payments every six months over the life of the bond, as well as owning the rights to a cash payment of the bond par value on the bond’s maturity date. If you are a new investor, treasury bonds are a great way to learn about investing and earn some interest. If you already have a developed securities portfolio, treasury bonds can strengthen your investment and shield it against market changes.

How to Create a Benefit Concert Series

Hosting a benefit concert series for your cause is one of the easiest and most rewarding methods of raising money. Not only will you gain local awareness and support for your organization, but you'll also get to enjoy some great music in the process. With careful planning and effective marketing, you'll soon be on your way to hosting successful events.

How to Vacuum and Backwash Your Pool Filter

This article attempts to explain the steps required to vacuum out a pool. There are different kinds of filtration systems for pools, such as cartridge filters, sand filters, and diatomaceous earth (D.E.) filters. The instructions here assume that you are using either a sand filter or D.E. filter, though some cartridge-based systems may be similar.

How to Clean Hard Water Spots Off Windows

Hard water spots are caused by minerals like calcium and magnesium in your water. When a surface gets wet, the water evaporates but leaves the mineral deposits behind. Sprinklers, car washes, and showers can all cause hard water spots to form on glass. Chemically, these deposits are alkali, so they require an acid to remove them. With a few household ingredients, you can remove and prevent further mineral deposits.

How to Poach a Fish

Poaching fish is a simple way to bring out the best in its flavor and texture. Fish that has been lightly poached in either broth or oil emerges with a silky texture and a delicate seafood flavor that's easily masked by other cooking methods. If you have a piece of perfectly fresh fish, poaching is the cooking method that will do it justice.

How to Prepare a Bank Reconciliation

A bank reconciliation is a critical tool for managing your cash balance. Reconciling is the process of comparing the cash activity in your accounting records to the transactions in your bank statement. This process helps you monitor all of the cash inflows and outflows in your bank account. The reconciliation process also helps you identify fraud and other unauthorized cash transactions. As a result, it is critical for you to reconcile your bank account within a few days of receiving your bank statement.

How to Play a Banjo

Do you love the bluesy sound of a classic banjo? Learning your favorite folk or even Celtic banjo music can be fun and relatively easy with practice. Learn how to play the banjo yourself to enjoy its tunes whenever you want.

How to Make Oat Flour

Looking for a way to get rid of rolled oats that just won't seem to disappear? Suffering from gluten intolerance? Oat flour may be for you. This healthy, versatile flour is very easy to make yourself, so don't waste money buying it at the health food store. You only need a food processor and one ingredient to get started: oats.

How to Cook Bacon in the Oven

Cooking bacon in the microwave and frying it might be the fastest ways to get breakfast on the table, but to achieve the perfect balance of crispy and chewy textures and the deepest bacon flavor, try baking it in the oven. This article gives a basic method for cooking bacon in the oven as well as two delicious variations: candied bacon and bacon-wrapped green beans.

How to Sit

Recent studies by the World Health Organization and the Archives of Internal Medicine suggest that workers who sit for long periods of time, as many as 8-11 hours a day, are 40 percent more likely of dying at any given point, of a variety of afflictions and diseases, than people who sit less. While we can't avoid sitting in the office environment, learning how to sit properly wherever we're sitting can help keep you healthy and safe.

How to Make Homemade Baby Food

When it is time to introduce solids to your child (when they are between 4 and 6 months old) it's comforting to know exactly what they'll be eating. Making your own baby food at home allows you to keep track of every single ingredient in your baby's newly expanding diet. You don't need a lot of fancy gear to make homemade baby food. With a few pieces of equipment, some fresh produce and the following guidelines, you can prepare a nutritious meal or snack for your baby. Just see Step 1 below to get started.

How to Listen

Do you want to master the art of listening? If you tend to zone out when someone's talking, or you notice that people don't often choose you as a confidant, it's time to start practicing this skill. Taking an active, engaged approach to listening will improve your relationships and enrich your experience of the world. If you want to learn how to listen with undivided attention and respond in a way that keeps people talking, keep reading.

How to Create a Quick Firework Scene in Adobe Photoshop

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How to Create Your First Digital Painting Without a Tablet in Adobe Photoshop

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How to Create a Winter Festive Pattern in Adobe Photoshop

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How to Create a Shiny 3D Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop

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How to Create a Raindrops Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop

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How to Make Birthday Cake Pops

Cake pops or balls are a great and unique way to indulge cakes without having to modify a recipe. Petite in size, they can be enjoyed by kids and adults for any occasion. Makes 48 cake balls.

Programmatically download a file from WordPress

Learn how to download an attachment from WordPress programmatically.

How to Find Water in the Wilderness

While you should always be prepared with enough water for any outing into the wilderness, knowing how to find it in the worst case scenario could save your life. Continue to step 1 below to learn both preventative measures, and what to do if you're completely out of water and need to find it yourself.

How to Breed Beef Cattle

Breeding beef cattle involves producing offspring that are primarily used for the beef market. Fundamentally, it's all about getting cows bred to produce calves to sell either for beef or replacements.

How to Find the Andromeda Galaxy

The Andromeda Galaxy, also known as M31 or "the Great Spiral Galaxy",, is one of the most distant objects that the unaided human eye can see. It lies between 2.2 and 3 million light years away. Locating it the first time is a little tricky, but once you find it, it's hard to ever lose it again. Note: The best time for finding the Andromeda galaxy is between August and late March, so if you're experiencing difficulties locating it, bookmark this page and try again later. Also, be aware that this is easier to find in the northern hemisphere than in the southern hemisphere.

How to Get Money for College

College is a big expense, but a worthwhile one. A college degree will generally result in more opportunities for employment and more money. Employers value people with college degrees and seek them more in the job market compared to high school graduates. Many students are paying for their educations years after getting their degree, but there are other ways to get money for college. In some cases, you don't have to pay it back, reducing your college expenses.

Glittering Gold Thread Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop

In this tutorial, you will learn how to create Glittering Gold Thread Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop.

How to Paint Realistic Hair in Adobe Photoshop: Short Hair & Beards

In this tutorial, you will learn How to Paint Realistic Hair in Adobe Photoshop: Short Hair & Beards

How to Care for a Conure

Conures, a type of parrot, are very popular pet birds. Besides being pretty to look at, conures have personality traits (spunky, comical, cuddly, playful) that make them easy to love. With proper care, your conure can live for 20 to 30 years, giving you plenty of time to develop and cultivate a loving companionship with him.

How to Open a Gas Station

People all over the world need fuel for their cars, trucks, and other vehicles. Gas stations can be good investments and profit margins have been growing in recent years. However, successfully opening and running a filling station requires smart planning and a significant investment. You will need to make a business plan, choose a location, obtain financing, and run your store effectively.

How to Accept Your Autism

Being autistic can be rough. People tell you that you're embarrassing, that you're rude or insensitive, or that you're a puzzle that needs to be completed to be whole. But that doesn't mean that they're right. This article will help you come to terms with your autism so you can focus on being the wonderful human being that you are.

How to Claim Appropriation of Name or Likeness

Appropriation of name or likeness is a type of invasion of privacy for which you can file a civil lawsuit in state or federal court. You can claim appropriation of name or likeness if someone uses a protected aspect of your identity – such as your voice or image – without your permission and gains some benefit as a result. If the court finds in your favor, you would be eligible for monetary damages to compensate for the damage to your privacy.

How to Cook Goat Meat

Goat meat a lean meat that tastes similar to beef, but with less fat. It has a deep, earthy flavor that pairs well with strong spices. There are many ways to cook goat meat, all requiring slow cooking and low heat, plus moisture to tenderize the meat. Learn what cuts of meat to try to how to cook the meat to create a succulent, rich result. These recipes yield 6 servings.

How to Recognize That You Have a Crush on Someone

Having a crush on someone can be both exciting and terrifying. Sometimes, it's hard to determine if you even have a crush on someone or not. Read the following sections to determine whether you have a crush on someone or not.

How to Buy a TV

Shopping for a new TV is daunting. From screen size to color ratios and more, choosing a TV seems like a scientific endeavor, and it feels like only engineers can make sense of the numbers, phrases, and technology. In actuality, most of these claims and statistics are simply sales pitches. With some smart buying and insider knowledge, you can cut through the static and buy the perfect TV.

How to Eat a Kiwi

Kiwis taste delicious and are good for your health. Kiwis used to be called "Chinese gooseberries" until a successful name change and marketing push galvanized sales of the exotic fruit. Kiwifruit has now grown into a $350 million crop, and is considered New Zealand's top-selling horticultural commodity.[1] Here are a couple ways to eat it. Cite error: <ref> tags exist, but no <references/> tag was found

How to Exercise after Carpal Tunnel Surgery

After you have had carpal tunnel surgery, it is important to begin exercising your wrist. However, it is important to take things slow and ease back into using your wrist. Take it week by week to ensure that you do not overexert your wrist and cause damage.

How to Decorate a Bedroom

Are you tired of coming home to a nondescript bedroom? Or have you had the same style for years and want to give your room a new look? Here are some great ways to give your bedroom a new look without spending too much money. There are even a few ways to use what you have.

How to Find Acting Auditions

If you want to be an actress or singer, there are many ways you can get into the theater or film business. One of the first and most effective means of doing this is to find an agent. Cold calls and public auditions are often a shot in the dark. Your agent can connect you with the right people in the industry. Even if you have an agent, you can still look for auditions in local sources and social media. This article addresses how to find an agent and how to look for auditions.

How to Clean a Microwave

Splatters of food from microwaving look bad, smell bad, and decrease the efficiency of your microwave. Fortunately, microwaves aren't hard to clean if you know how.

How to Stop at a STOP Sign

A stop sign is used to control traffic and is usually found at road intersections. Stop signs instruct drivers about the right-of-way and ensure proper notice is taken to avoid accidents. Standard stop signs are red octagons with “STOP” printed in white letters. When you see one at any corner or intersection, know that you must stop and proceed only if the way ahead is clear, and after obeying any rules regarding right-of-way.

How to Jump

Even if you've been jumping since you were a kid, you need to learn the proper technique. Landing improperly can wreck your knees and eventually put you out of commission. You can learn the basics of jumping vertically and jumping horizontally, as well as some good tips for improving your hops. If you're interested in more specifics types of jumping, you can then read up on how to hurdle, increase your vertical jump or even jump onto a wall.

How to Tell if a Cow or Heifer Is About to Give Birth

Knowing the signs of a calving cow or heifer is important in determining whether that female needs assistance or not, and what the physical and physiological signs are of a cow giving birth. How the calf is normally born is also described below. Note: Birthing is also called Parturition.

How to Forget the Love of Your Life

Moving on in life after a serious romantic relationship can be an ordeal from which you might take a while to recover. All the same, learning to grow beyond the pain of losing that person can open up new possibilities and facilitate your healing. Very few people find their ideal match without concentrated effort and some measure of resilience, after all, breaking up is an unfortunate reality of life until you find your mate.

How to Speak Arabic

Arabic is quickly becoming one of the world's most important languages. With more than 120 million speakers that span many regions and several continents, Arabic is one of the top ten most spoken languages on the planet. The language itself is fundamentally different from English and other European languages, so it is important for beginning learners to be aware of these differences in form and structure from the start.

How to Give Yourself a Facial Massage

Facial massages increase circulation to your facial tissue, resulting in brighter, youthful-looking skin. Facial massages can also help to lift and firm the skin, reducing the appearance of puffiness and wrinkles. As an added benefit, a good facial massage reduces stress, leaving you feeling peaceful and relaxed. Treat yourself to a massage once a day, either in the morning or at night before you go to sleep.

How to Do a Squat

The squat is an excellent upper and lower body workout that primarily targets your thighs and butt, but also works the hamstrings and lower back. There are many variations of the squat, and this article will show you how to do them!

How to Make a Pig Costume

Your kid is in a school play, and you need to make a pig costume. Maybe you need to make one for yourself for a community play or function. You'll need ears, a nose, and a curly tail, all of which you can make with a few simple items. Finally, you'll need some pink clothes to complete the look.

How to Make Cheese Sauce

This creamy, white cheese sauce can add and enhance flavor to your favorite vegetables and dishes. This is a recipe for cheese sauce.

How to Send Certified Mail (USA)

Have you got something important and secure that you need to send, and that requires confirmation of receipt? Sending USPS Certified mail will ensure that your important pieces of mail, including legal and confidential documents, arrive at their intended destination. Follow this guide to either send Certified Mail from your local post office or to send Certified Mail online.

How to Roast Coffee Beans

There is something incredibly satisfying about drinking a cup of made from beans you've roasted yourself. Home-roasted coffee beans are fresher and have flavor complexities not found in store-bought coffee. Scroll down to Step 1 to learn how you can roast your own beans and taste the difference for yourself.

How to Find True North Without a Compass

Which way is north? Whether you're lost in the woods or you're trying to install a sundial in your yard, you're bound to want to find true north from time to time, and chances are when the time comes you won't have a compass.What's more, even if you do have a compass, it will point to magnetic north, which changes with your location in the world

How to Lose Body Fat

With so much advice on how to lose weight out there, it's hard to know where to start. The good news is that you don't have to buy fancy equipment or diet books to start losing fat. Creating a plan that makes sense for your physical needs and sticking to it is the best way to slim down. That doesn't sound so bad, does it?

How to Treat a Child Who Can't Keep Food Down

Having a sick child can be stressful for a parent, especially when a child is vomiting and can't keep food down. Usually, you can treat vomiting, nausea, and diarrhea with at home care until symptoms pass. However, if problems become chronic or are coupled with other symptoms seek medical evaluation.

How to Play Kabaddi

Kabaddi is a popular, easy-to-learn team contact sport with its roots in the millennia-old history of ancient India and South Asia. The basic rules of Kabaddi are simple: two teams of seven players each face off in a large square arena for two halves of twenty minutes each. Players from each team take turns running across the center line to the other team's half of the court, tagging members of the other team, and running back. The more opposing team members they tag, the more points they score, but if the opposing team can physically prevent them from crossing back to their half of the court, they score no points!

How to Make Sweet and Sour Sauce

Are you having trouble finding the perfect sweet and sour sauce at your local grocery store? Sweet and sour sauce is actually quite easy to make, involving many ingredients that people often have in the pantry. For several surefire recipes of how to make sweet and sour sauce to pour over rice, dumplings, meat, or veggies, read on.

How to Wear Wide Belts

A belt is an easy, versatile way to really make your outfits look unique and interesting. A wide belt is one of the most flattering and eye-catching accessories when paired with the right outfit. Keep in mind that wide belts won't work with every outfit but for the outfits it does suit, they look fantastic. Learn how to choose a wide belt and what styles to wear with it. You'll see your style sense improve almost instantly!

How to Treat Upper Back Pain

Upper back pain is often the result of poor posture (while sitting or standing) or minor trauma from playing sports or exercising. The pain is often characterized as achy and sore to the touch, which typically implicates a muscle strain. Muscle strains often respond well to rest or other home treatments and usually resolve within a few days. If your upper back pain is sharp and/or burning in nature and persists for more than a week, then seeing a healthcare professional is likely the best idea.

How to Calculate Loan Payments

If you know how to calculate a loan payment, you can plan out your budget so there are no surprises. Using an online loan calculator is recommended, simply because of how easy it is to make mistakes when calculating long formulas on a regular calculator. It is critical to include taxes and insurance when calculating a mortgage payment as this will be required by most lenders. (See "Warnings.")

How to Adjust Your Sleep Schedule

The sleep schedule is one of the most important rhythms in the human body. Our body needs anywhere from 6 to 8 hours of sleep every day in order to repair itself and refresh itself for the next 24 hours. Unfortunately, events outside of our control may interfere with our sleep patterns and it may be necessary for us to change sleeping habits, whether temporarily or permanently. As long as you take the time to understand your sleeping habits and practice discipline, you can learn how to adjust your sleep schedule.

How to Get a Baby to Sleep

Babies usually get around 16 or 17 hours of sleep a day. Much of this sleep happens in short stretches. This can be difficult for parents who are desperate to get their babies to sleep. Getting a little one to sleep depends on making the baby comfortable, having a welcoming sleep environment, and establishing good sleep habits.

How to Make Money Easily (for Kids)

Just because you’re a kid doesn’t mean that you don't need money. But depending on your age and work experience it may be hard to find ways to make some easy money. Luckily, there are plenty of opportunities for kids to make some money, such as doing housework to earn an allowance, babysitting, mowing lawns, finding a part-time job, or even becoming an entrepreneur of sorts, you can also set up a lemonade stand which you earn loads of money from stranger on the street instead of asking your parents again and again! Finding creative ways to earn money will not only be nice when you don’t have to go to your parents for spending money, but some jobs can even help you build a resume and give you valuable experience.

How to Be Concise

In this age of information overload, being concise is a valuable skill. Whether you’re speaking at a meeting, giving a presentation, or writing an article, you need to be heard and understood quickly before you lose your audience’s attention How can you convey your main points without overwhelming your audience with irrelevant information? Plan carefully and edit yourself in order to get to the point as quickly as possible without losing important details.

How to Even Out Skin Complexion

Many people have problems with their complexion. Whether it be uneven color, texture, or wrinkles, getting a smooth skin tone is easy. Making lifestyle changes, using spa products, applying the right makeup, and visiting a dermatologist or spa can all help to significantly improve your complexion.

How to Inflate an Air Mattress

When you're camping, having a friend over to spend the night, or just looking for a convenient place to crash, an air mattress can be your best friend. These handy mattresses can make for comfortable sleeping and usually compress to a fraction of their full size, making them highly portable and convenient. Whether you're working with a mattress-compatible pump or simply using the tools you have handy, inflating an air mattress is a simple matter of pushing air into the mattress (and keeping it from coming back out!)

How to Treat a Blood Blister

Blood blisters are caused by skin trauma, such as forcible pinching. The result is a red, fluid-filled bump that can be very painful to the touch. While most blood blisters are not serious and will eventually go away on their own, it is important to learn how to treat a blood blister to minimize discomfort and prevent infection. There are a number of steps you can take at home in blood blister treatment to ensure the blister heals in its entirety.

How to Lose Weight Without Exercising

Weight loss generally occurs when the body expends more calories than it takes in. That means, you have to burn off or eat fewer calories that you consume through meals and snacks. Many people cut calories from their diet and burn calories through exercise to achieve weight loss. Working out on a regular basis is helpful for weight loss, but may not be practical for some people due to health conditions, time restraints, or lack of interest. However, research shows that when it comes to weight loss, diet plays a much more important role compared to exercise. It's easier to decrease caloric intake by modifying your diet compared to burning off a significant amount of calories through exercise. Making a few changes to your diet and lifestyle can help you lose weight safely and effectively without planned exercise.

How to Understand British Terms

Some English speakers communicating with wikiHow editors from the U.K. will need to know just a little more about the lingo. Note that some of these terms are also used in parts of the British Commonwealth such as Australia and New Zealand.

How to Build a Snow Cave

Need to build an emergency shelter in the snow? Do you intend to camp out in the snow on a ski trek? Or are you trying to build the best snow fort your town has ever seen? Just want to relax? No matter what your reason is, make sure you follow each step carefully so your snow cave won't collapse on top of you. If you're willing to put in a few hours of hard work, and the snow conditions are right, you can make a snow cave to be proud of.

How to Stop Eating Junk Food

Junk foods like potato chips, candy cookies, and soda may make you feel momentarily happy, but they are terrible for your health. Unfortunately, kicking the junk food habit is easier said than done for many people. However, there are some easy steps that you can take to stop eating junk food. Keep reading to learn about the steps you can take to stop eating junk food.

How to Make up After an Argument

None of us are perfect. Sometimes, arguments happen even in the strongest, happiest relationships. But whether you’ve just had an argument with a friend, a family member, or a significant other, there are steps you can take to make up with them afterwards. The main goal will always be the same: let the other person know you regret what happened, and reassure them about how much they mean to you.

How to Tell if You Have Bad Breath

Bad breath can be embarrassing. It's easy to unwittingly walk around with a mouth full of halitosis until a brave friend–or, worse, a crush or romantic partner–tells you that your breath smells bad. Fortunately, there are several "breath tests" that you can perform on yourself to discern what your breath smells like. These methods may not tell you exactly what other people smell, but they should give you a good indication.

How to Make a Comeback in Life

Whether you're Tiger Woods, Kenny Powers, or just someone who is down on his luck, anyone can make a comeback in life if he puts his mind to it. Nobody said it was easy, but if you make a plan to address your past mistakes and to strive toward the life you want, then you'll be on your way to being the person you want to be, against all odds. Don't ever let anyone who doesn't believe in you get you down, or think it's impossible to succeed from where you're standing. If you're ever in doubt, just remind yourself that everyone loves a good comeback. See Step 1 to be on your way to turning your life around.

How to Get Along With Difficult People

We all know people who are hard to deal with. Some people are too demanding or abrasive. Others may be arrogant or emotionally abusive. Regardless, communicating with a person like this can be quite stressful, and taking the wrong approach can make matters worse rather than better. The instructions below can help you to improve your relationship wit a difficult friend, family member, or coworker, or at least help you to co-exist with a difficult person with less stress and conflict.

How to Braise Beef

Braising is a simple technique that allows you to transform the cheap, tough cuts of beef into tender and delicious meals. Perfected by the French and synonymous with American "pot roasting," braising involves slow-cooking beef roasts in the oven, simmering them in a rich sauce for a period of several hours. With the right ingredients, technique, and a bit of creativity, you can create a hearty meal to feed a whole family. See Step 1 for more information.

How to Make Flour

Most of us probably think that flour is cultivated somewhere by elves that work long hours in a factory. The truth of the matter is that you can make it yourself in seconds. Why use that processed junk that's been losing vitamins for weeks on the shelves when you can get the good stuff now? All you need is some sort of grain that can be used as a flour, and a grinding apparatus (such as a coffee grinder or a coffee mill.

How to Start a New Day

Starting the day on the wrong foot can ruin the rest of it. By starting off with a positive attitude, you can face each task in a good frame of mind. Try some of the following tips to start your day off right.

How to Calculate Carbs

Carbohydrates come in two forms - complex and simple. The human body turns all types of carbs into glucose or blood sugar. However, complex carbs allow glucose levels to rise slowly, whereas simple carbs are converted to glucose very quickly. Complex carbs are found in foods like peas, beans, whole grains and vegetables. Foods that contain complex carbs also contain a lot of other valuable sources of vitamins, minerals and fibre. Simple carbs are found in fruits, milk, dairy products, candy, syrups, soda and any type of processed or refined sugar. Complex carbs and simple carbs like fruit, milk and other dairy products, should all be included in a healthy diet.

How to Increase Blood Flow

Poor circulation and blood flow often cause a tingling sensation in the hands and feet. You may also notice that your feet and hands fall asleep often. To increase blood flow to your entire body and to these extremities, try the following strategies.

How to Be a Leader

To be a leader, you don't have to be an elected official, or a CEO. A leader is someone whom others consistently want to follow for new trends and ideas. A fancy title can make that happen temporarily, but a true leader inspires steadfast loyalty through the steps below!

How to Spend Money Wisely

Do you hate it when you really need money, but your wallet is empty? No matter how little or how much money you have, spending it wisely is a good idea; it enables you to get the most bang for your buck. Follow these tips to reduce expenditures in key areas and adopt a safer overall approach to shopping.

How to Sleep When You Are Not Tired

You go to bed early, or for a nap, but for whatever reason, you're not tired or sleepy. There are many tricks you can use to relax your mind and body to make yourself fall into sleep mode more easily. If trying to sleep when you're not tired is a constant problem in your life, you can also change your routine to make it easier for you to fall asleep at night, even if you feel wide awake. See Step 1 below to get started.

How to Become a Lifelong Learner

Abraham Lincoln said, "I do not think much of a man who is not wiser today than he was yesterday." This opens the premise that learning is a daily adventure that one carries and explores throughout life. Learning doesn't stop just because school does. People who are truly effective generally did not get that way by sitting still, they apply themselves to constant learning and competing against themselves to grow and learn day by day. Making a commitment to yourself to learn something new every day, you will not only enjoy what you discover, but you will be able to apply your knowledge and become a teacher to future generations.

How to Get Toned Arms

Achieving toned arms comes as a result of making changes to your diet, and exercising all the major muscle groups in your arms and shoulders. If you're ready to look picture-perfect in all your sleeveless tops, perform the following lifestyle and exercise changes and you'll have toned arms in no time.

How to Care for a Camel

Camels are beautiful, huge, strong animals that make wonderful pets. They are intelligent and sociable, making them loving companions at home. However, the proper care for a camel is needed in order to care properly for these magnificent animals. Since they are less common as pets, make sure you can find a vet who can take care of them in your area as well.

How to Stop Binge Drinking

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, binge drinking is the most common pattern of excessive alcohol consumption in the United States. Binge drinking is a common problem in many countries worldwide. Binge drinking is not the same as alcoholism, another common pattern of alcohol misuse, but it has its own set of health and wellness risks. Whether you want to merely cut back on your drinking or quit drinking alcohol altogether, you can learn to plan a series of goals for yourself, put an accountability system in place, and give yourself the best chance for success.

How to Accept Your Body

People are constantly bombarded with unrealistic and potentially harmful images of “ideal” body types. This can make it difficult to accept, love, and feel confident in your own body, which is critical. It's also important to learn what your body can physically do and become comfortable with these capacities. According to philosopher Baruch Spinoza, humans “know not what a body can do,” in the sense that nobody can know exactly what their body is actually capable of doing, at least before experimenting with it. Psychologists note that there is a distinction between how people perceive their bodies and how their bodies engage in actions. In order to accept your body, it’s important to get in touch with both of these aspects of your body on their own terms.