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How To Clean a Penny

 
 
 
 
 
June 4, 2008
By Cassandra Seveny
If pennies are forming communities under your sofa cushions or in the bottom of your kids' pockets, it may be time to do something about it. Any mom who has ever emptied a child’s...

How To Macrame

 
 
 
 
 
March 17, 2008
By Danelle Karth
There are a lot of different knots associated with macrame, which is the art of knotting and can be used to create a lot of different objects. With a few basic instructions you...

How To Collect Autographs

 
 
 
 
 
March 13, 2008
By Alex Kent
This article will show you how to collect autographs, focusing on the sport of baseball. These techniques can be applied to other sports as well.

How To Make a Braided Leather Bracelet

 
 
 
 
 
March 7, 2008
By Danelle Karth
With a little work, you can make beautiful braided leather bracelets. It can be an inexpensive way to add to your jewelry, to give to others, or even to sell.

How To Make Drop Earrings

 
 
 
 
 
February 19, 2008
By Danelle Karth
Drop earrings are lovely, simple, and come in a wide range of styles. They are also simple to make, inexpensive, and give you a lot of options!

How To Levitate

 
 
 
 
 
January 31, 2008
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By Zach Bauguess
A properly performed levitation will be the pièce de résistance of any magic presentation. Read this article and learn a levitation technique that will amaze your audience.

How To Decide If You Should Enroll Yourself and Your Dog in Search and Rescue Training

 
 
 
 
 
January 25, 2008
By Harry Oakes
Almost every day over the last 22 years, I've received a telephone call or email from someone interested in joining K-9 Search and Rescue. They want to know who to contact in their...

How To Care For a Fine Watch

 
 
 
 
 
January 25, 2008
By Nick Barr
This article provides some tips to help you care for your watch and to keep it working and looking its best.

How To Choose a Fine Pen

 
 
 
 
 
January 7, 2008
By Nick Barr
Fine pens are a great gift idea, especially for men. But with so much choice, which pen is right for your man?

How To Juggle Using Three Balls

 
 
 
 
 
December 10, 2007
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By Pedro Paulo Menezes
Juggling is quite easy once you practice for a while. In this article you'll learn how to juggle using three balls. But before you start with three, you must practice with...

How To Buy a Cigar as a Gift

 
 
 
 
 
November 21, 2007
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By Frank Hadley
The world of cigars can take a lifetime to understand, so it only makes sense that looking at this world from the outside can be overwhelming. If your man smokes cigars, buying...

How To Set Up a Group Motorcycle Ride

 
 
 
 
 
November 20, 2007
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By Robert Pease
Group motorcycle rides are becoming more and more popular as a means for raising money for a good cause, or just for enthusiasts to get together for a good time. But there are...

How To Prevent a Dog From Crawling Under a Chain-Link Fence

 
 
 
 
 
September 25, 2007
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By George Gilbert
Some dog breeds, and most puppies, love to dig. They tend to be very good at digging and crawling under chain link fences.

How To Be a Pirate Wench

 
 
 
 
 
September 14, 2007
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By Angelica Swordplayer
While your pirate heaves ho, you’ll be heaving your bosom. Here are a few tips on how to let your inner wench seize the day:

How To Collect Comic Books

 
 
 
 
 
August 28, 2007
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By William Watkins
There are several steps involved in starting and maintaining a comic book collection. This article will describe those steps in detail.

How To Make Maple Syrup

 
 
 
 
 
August 24, 2007
By Kenneth Asselin
All you need to make maple syrup of your own is some basic simple equipment, a little time and effort, and the sap from a few maple trees of course. Here is a hobby the entire...

How To Store Scrapbooks

 
 
 
 
 
August 20, 2007
By Amy Friedl
Preserving your memories shouldn't be lost in something as simple as storage. Following some easy tips will ensure that your scrapbooks are safe from damage!

How To Ride a Mechanical Bull

 
 
 
 
 
June 7, 2007
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By Brian McDonald
That last buck was a close one, almost sending you flying through the air. But this bull has no sympathy for you or anyone else. Your free arm flailing wildly, you’ve finally...

How To Choose a Calligraphy Pen

 
 
 
 
 
February 19, 2007
By Carrie Grosvenor
Calligraphy pens come in a huge array of sizes, shapes, weights and prices. It can be difficult to know just which pen is right for you, especially if you're a beginner to...

How To Play Table Tennis

 
 
 
 
 
January 24, 2007
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By Brian McDonald
The rules of table tennis will be different for a college table tennis tournament than they are in your basement during a raucous house party. For one thing, official games of...

How To Collect Hallmark Ornaments

 
 
 
 
 
October 21, 2006
By Tonya Sandersfeld
Hallmark Keepsake ornaments are one of the most collectible mementos of the holiday season. The Hallmark company first began producing Keepsake ornaments about thirty years ago....

How To Buy Police Equipment

 
 
 
 
 
September 29, 2006
By Staff Writer
Looking for badges, uniforms, firearms, holsters and other police accessories?  Maybe you're in the market for a reliable handgun, or perhaps your hobby is to collect vintage...

How To Use a Telescope

 
 
 
 
 
September 26, 2006
By Staff Writer
Sure, you've seen plenty of pictures on the Internet or on television of the moon's heavily cratered surface, Jupiter's massive red spot, and Saturn's dazzling...

How To Buy the Buffalo Gold Coin

 
 
 
 
 
September 8, 2006
By Staff Writer
American Buffalo gold coins are new to the gold coin scene - this is the first year they've been produced and made available to the public.  Like their American Eagle gold coin...

How To Buy a Gold American Eagle Coin

 
 
 
 
 
September 7, 2006
By Staff Writer
Here's an interesting fact taken from the U.S. Mint's website: all the gold mined in the world would only amount to a cube whose sides measure 20 yards!  A one-ounce gold American...

How To Sell Model Trains

 
 
 
 
 
May 24, 2006
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By Terry Bacus
The hobby of model railroading began in the late 1800s with clockwork mechanism trains made in Germany. These trains were large, made of metal, and brought years of enjoyment to...

How To Learn About Geneology and Family History

 
 
 
 
 
May 21, 2006
By Ashtyn Evans
Learning about genealogy opens the door to a rich history. From a practical perspective, it can also provide you with an enriched medical history dating back several generations....

How To Value Antiquarian Books

 
 
 
 
 
May 11, 2006
By Robin Shreeves
Antiquarian, or old books, can often be a difficult thing to value. There is no one book or association that has a list of old books and their exact worth. There is not even a...

How To Learn Glass Blowing

 
 
 
 
 
April 26, 2006
By Carrie Grosvenor
Glass blowing as an art form has been around for centuries. While modern conveniences have simplified the procedure somewhat, glass blowing is still done in much the same way now...

How To Create a Family Tree

 
 
 
 
 
April 16, 2006
By Carrie Grosvenor
Making a family tree can be a terrific learning experience, and is always a good way to find out more about your ancestry and family history. Family trees can be simple or very...

How To Pick Lottery Numbers

 
 
 
 
 
April 13, 2006
By Brian Lockhart
Picking lottery numbers can seem like a complicated and stressful affair if you think of the millions of dollars at stake. Nothing seems quite so stunning as cashing in your one...
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