This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.5 License, except where noted otherwise. http://www.wikihow.com/Main-Page Learn (and occasionally laugh) with wikiHow's, "How-to of the Day". Try a new skill every day after reading these articles with step by step images and videos. Learn new skills, solve everyday problems. From wikiHow, the wiki how-to manual. en Mon, 20 Apr 2009 21:15:01 GMT 20 144 37 http://www.wikihow.com/Main-Page http://www.wikihow.com/skins/WikiHow/wikiHow.gif http://www.wikihow.com/Escape-From-the-Trunk-of-a-Car http://www.wikihow.com/Escape-From-the-Trunk-of-a-Car Being trapped in a car's trunk (or "boot") can be a harrowing, sometimes deadly experience. Sometimes a criminal will force a person into a trunk, and sometimes a person (usually a child) will accidentally get trapped in a trunk, but regardless of the cause of entrapment, a trunk is a very dangerous place to be. Unfortunately, it's not easy to get out of a locked trunk. While some vehicles now have trunk release levers inside, the majority of cars on the road do not. So what can you do? Read on to find out. Mon, 20 Apr 2009 16:00:00 GMT http://www.wikihow.com/Quit-Watching-TV http://www.wikihow.com/Quit-Watching-TV The average American watches over 35 hours of TV a week[1] and the average Brit over 25.[2] If you find yourself addicted to the "boob tube" and want to break the habit, or if you're just celebrating TV Turnoff Week[3] the key is to wean yourself off using the steps below, watching TV less and less until you stop watching it altogether. Mon, 20 Apr 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://www.wikihow.com/Treat-Hypothermia http://www.wikihow.com/Treat-Hypothermia Hypothermia can be a killer if not treated. This condition of lowered core body temperature, which can occur at temperatures as high as 13° Celsius (40° Fahrenheit), occurs when your body loses heat faster than it can be produced.[1] Hypothermia can be particularly dangerous because it affects the mental and physical abilities of victims – they may not recognize that they are suffering from it or be able to help themselves if they do.[1] Take these steps to treat someone who is suffering from hypothermia. Mon, 20 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.wikihow.com/Tap-a-Pine-Tree http://www.wikihow.com/Tap-a-Pine-Tree A stand of Slash pine trees. Tapping pine trees to capture the sap for use in paint products and in making pine resin products is almost a lost art. Here are the basic steps if you would like to try this project for yourself. Because this project does inflict damage to the tree and expose it to dangers from pests and diseases, careful consideration should be given before proceeding. Sun, 19 Apr 2009 16:00:00 GMT http://www.wikihow.com/Clean-Refrigerator-Coils http://www.wikihow.com/Clean-Refrigerator-Coils Refrigerators have probably done more to positively impact the modern kitchen than any other appliance. Largely unappreciated until they fail, they need only a minimal amount of maintenance to run effectively. This maintenance mostly consists of a simple cleaning of the condenser coil at 12 month (or less) intervals. This is very important, but is quickly and easily performed in an hour or less. Read on. Sun, 19 Apr 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://www.wikihow.com/Remove-Mold-Lines-from-Plastic-Miniatures http://www.wikihow.com/Remove-Mold-Lines-from-Plastic-Miniatures Whether it's a plastic Warhammer soldier or a fine plastic plane model, most plastic or molded miniatures will have mold lines from when they were molded. They form a small ridge where the miniature's two mold casts meet. If you want to make a realistic and professional miniature, you'll need to know how to remove these mold lines. If you know how to remove them properly then all your models will look spectacular. Sun, 19 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.wikihow.com/Cut-a-Limb-from-a-Tree http://www.wikihow.com/Cut-a-Limb-from-a-Tree Improperly cutting a large limb from a tree can tear away a long strip of bark and wound the tree, as seen in the left picture in the diagram. This can be avoided by making the cut properly as described below. Sat, 18 Apr 2009 16:00:00 GMT http://www.wikihow.com/Use-a-Fiskars-Circle-Cutter http://www.wikihow.com/Use-a-Fiskars-Circle-Cutter Have you ever carefully traced a round object or used a compass to draw a circle and cut it out? If you'd like a faster, cleaner result, try using a circle cutter. It's a bit of a specialized tool, but if you like to cut circles for scrapbooks or other crafts, it will save you a lot of time and get you circles of an accurate and consistent size. There are other styles and brands of circle cutters and most function similarly, but this article focuses on the Fiskars cutter. Sat, 18 Apr 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://www.wikihow.com/Install-a-Chair-Rail http://www.wikihow.com/Install-a-Chair-Rail Installing a chair rail is a project that you can do yourself with a few simple tools. The original purpose of a chair rail was to guard the wall against damage the backs of errant chairs, but a chair rail can also lend definition and elegance to a space. Sat, 18 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.wikihow.com/Model-a-Balloon-Rabbit-with-a-Carrot http://www.wikihow.com/Model-a-Balloon-Rabbit-with-a-Carrot This rabbit with a carrot, created with a few balloon modelling skills, makes a fun decoration for Easter-related activities, or for the rabbit lover in your life. Fri, 17 Apr 2009 16:00:00 GMT http://www.wikihow.com/Get-Rid-of-a-Hangover http://www.wikihow.com/Get-Rid-of-a-Hangover "I will never drink again!" So says anyone who has been drinking the night before, and wakes up the next morning with a hammering headache and a stomach rolling around like an old sneaker spinning in a washing machine. While the drinking might have been fun, the hangover the next morning is nothing to laugh about. Here are some tips to help you cure the hangover. Fri, 17 Apr 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://www.wikihow.com/Dye-Silk-in-a-Microwave http://www.wikihow.com/Dye-Silk-in-a-Microwave There are many ways to dye silk. This particular method involves soaking the silk in a vinegar solution before applying the dye, but it'll need heat in order to "set" the colors. That's where your microwave comes in! Fri, 17 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.wikihow.com/Replace-a-Kitchen-or-Bathroom-Faucet http://www.wikihow.com/Replace-a-Kitchen-or-Bathroom-Faucet Is it time for an update for your faucet? If it's just dripping, you can usually just replace a washer or other seal. If you'd like to replace the whole thing, though, don't worry. The procedure is pretty straightforward, especially if you have the right tools. Thu, 16 Apr 2009 16:00:00 GMT http://www.wikihow.com/Develop-Your-Photography-Skills http://www.wikihow.com/Develop-Your-Photography-Skills If you've mastered the basics of framing, shooting, and taking a photograph, try taking it further. Make it a hobby, or maybe even a career, rather than taking the usual holiday, pet, and kid snapshots. It is time to start making stunning, rather than simply passable, photographs. Thu, 16 Apr 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Play-Telephone http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Play-Telephone Tin Can PhoneIf your mother won't let you have a phone in your room, then learn how to make your own phone. This craft also makes for a good science project, to learn about how sound travels. Thu, 16 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.wikihow.com/Do-a-Full-Body-Workout-in-Less-Than-5-Minutes http://www.wikihow.com/Do-a-Full-Body-Workout-in-Less-Than-5-Minutes Do you ever tell yourself you don't have enough time to exercise? If you can't spare enough time for a jog or a trip to the gym, this article will provide a routine that can be over and done with in less than 5 minutes. You'll do 8 exercises for 20 seconds, with 10 second breaks in between. You can mix and match exercises according to your fitness level. It's not a substitute for a trip to the gym, but it's certainly better than nothing! Wed, 15 Apr 2009 16:00:00 GMT http://www.wikihow.com/Stop-Saying-the-Word-%22Like%22 http://www.wikihow.com/Stop-Saying-the-Word-%22Like%22 Every language has its vocalized pauses, which are meaningless words used to keep the conversation flowing smoothly.[1] In English, it's usually "um", "er", "ah", or "you know." In North America, especially among young people, it's common to use the word "like" as a vocalized pause. It began with "Valley speak" which is a stereotypical manner of speaking that originated in Southern California in the 70s.[2] If you're, like, totally hooked on using the word "like," then these instructions will help you speak more professionally and stop being (like, so) annoying. Know that using the word 'like' a lot makes you sound uncertain or unsure of yourself. When you take this out of your vocabulary, you start sounding more definitive and confident of your answers. Wed, 15 Apr 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://www.wikihow.com/Build-a-Picnic-Table http://www.wikihow.com/Build-a-Picnic-Table Table is assembled, but could use some sanding and finishing before use.One of life's pleasures is eating a simple outdoor meal when the weather is pleasant, whether you cook on a grill, or just prepare sandwiches and a salad for a light lunch. Here are the steps to build your own sturdy, functional picnic table on which to enjoy your meal. Wed, 15 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.wikihow.com/Downsize-Your-Home http://www.wikihow.com/Downsize-Your-Home Moving to a smaller place? Over time, we tend to accumulate stuff - lots of stuff. We have drawers full of stuff, gifts that we have never used (and never will), furniture we don’t really need but keep “just in case” and items that we’ve had for years may be difficult to part with due to nothing more than familiarity while serving no functional purpose. Now is the time to get rid of excess baggage (literally!) and pare down to the essentials. Tue, 14 Apr 2009 16:00:00 GMT http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Jumping-Paper-Spider http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Jumping-Paper-Spider Jumping paper spiderGive this activity to kids and let them make their own jumping spiders under your supervision. They'll love it! Tue, 14 Apr 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://www.wikihow.com/Care-for-a-New-Tattoo http://www.wikihow.com/Care-for-a-New-Tattoo Choosing a reputable tattoo artist is only part of the equation. Even the best tattoo can be ruined by poor aftercare. Guidelines vary from artist to artist, but here's an overview of what you need to do to keep your tattoo clean, bold and clear. Tue, 14 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.wikihow.com/Make-Newspaper-Seedling-Pots http://www.wikihow.com/Make-Newspaper-Seedling-Pots Gardeners can get a jump on the growing season by starting plants indoors where it is warm and not subject to freezing temperatures. You can choose from a wider variety of seeds than can usually be found at the nurseries as plants (and seeds) are cheaper than buying the potted veggies. If the gardening bug bites you hard, you'll soon be wanting to start a few heirloom tomatoes or cool Italian basils from seed. These small, simple pots are easy to make, and they're biodegradable, too! Mon, 13 Apr 2009 16:00:00 GMT http://www.wikihow.com/Use-a-Squat-Toilet http://www.wikihow.com/Use-a-Squat-Toilet If you're traveling to Asia, Africa, the Middle East, France, and some parts of Latin America, you're likely to encounter a squat toilet (otherwise known as a squatty potty). Even though most of the people in the world (and most of the people throughout human history) find squatting to be the most natural way to go, it can be an intimidating (and messy) task if you've never done it before. Sure, the explicitness of these instructions might make you a little uncomfortable, but not nearly as uncomfortable as it'd be to ask someone how to use a squat toilet, or walk away from one with a mess on the floor and on your clothes. Mon, 13 Apr 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://www.wikihow.com/Draw-a-Female-Body http://www.wikihow.com/Draw-a-Female-Body One of the challenging things about drawing a characteristically female body is getting the proportions right. This article breaks the body down into eight sections, showing you where certain features begin and end. Mon, 13 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.wikihow.com/Make-Whoopie-Pie http://www.wikihow.com/Make-Whoopie-Pie Delicious Whoopie PiesIf you have a sweet tooth and a few extra ingredients in the house, try whipping these up in a hurry. This recipe makes about 20 individual cakes, which equates to 10 pies. A vegan recipe is also provided in the video below. Sun, 12 Apr 2009 16:00:00 GMT http://www.wikihow.com/Add-Binary-Numbers http://www.wikihow.com/Add-Binary-Numbers Adding binary numbers is very similar to adding decimal numbers, but with a few minor exceptions. Sun, 12 Apr 2009 08:00:00 GMT