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How to Distill Hibiscus

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Hibiscus is one of the most widely used essential oils, long respected for its healing properties and fragrant aroma. The hibiscus flower produces an oil so versatile it is used for everything from medicinal and culinary purposes to scenting ... more »

How to Distill Plants

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The most common and simplest way to extract essential oils from plants is to distill them. The distillation process is centuries old yet still used due to its simplicity and reliability. Making your own essential oils at home can be quite simple ... more »

How to Do a Misty Flip

By Soren

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Broken down, the misty flip is essentially a front flip with a spin, and the spin can be anywhere from a 540 to a 900. It is predominantly thrown on a snowboard, but for everyone living in warmer climates it can be done on a trampoline instead. ... more »

How to Do a Wheelchair Wheelie

By Soren

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Even if you're laid up for a month with two broken legs, there are still plenty of fun ways to endanger yourself while simultaneously getting exercise. The wheelchair wheelie is relatively easy to learn, assuming you have the time, and it is the ... more »

How to Do Around the World with a Yo-Yo

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Around the World is a yo-yo trick that combines the Sleeper, the Forward Pass and some looping, which causes the yo-yo to do a circle over your head. The trick looks great if it is done correctly. Follow these steps to perform the Around the World... more »

How to Do Fancy Script Calligraphy

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Calligraphy comes from the Greek words "calli," which means "beautiful," and "graphein," which means "writing." You can perform this script style with a regular pen or pencil in your own natural penmanship... more »

How to Do Karoke (Without Sucking)

By KTMg

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Read this eHow article to learn how to get up there and rock the crowd when you sing karaoke... more »

How to Draw a Medieval Rose

By robertsloan2

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A medieval rose drawing did not look like the tight tea-rose swirling with petals that we're used to on everything from facial tissue boxes to wedding cakes. It's a very formal design, and takes a little construction with a protractor to get the ... more »

How to Draw Human Hair

By TammiR

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One of the most challenging human features to draw is hair. While hands and feet retain the prizes for the most difficult, many artists find flowing locks to be just as intimidating. There are some techniques that can be used to help make the ... more »

How to Drive a Tank

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As a civilian, driving a tank is not usually a skill you need on a day-to-day basis. However, there are some infrequent occasions where this skill can be a huge advantage. For example, presidential candidates have encountered "photo-ops" where ... more »

How to Earn Horseback Riding Lessons for Free

By mtntrekker

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Many who have an interest in horses and desire to learn how to ride think that the only way to learn is to find an instructor and pay them for lessons. However, dedicated horse enthusiasts will love earning free lessons. Here's how to do it..... more »

How to Explore Abandoned Buildings

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Abandoned buildings can inspire both poetry and dread because they are stories waiting to be discovered. While you can research why a building has been abandoned, actually entering and exploring the building gives you a much stronger connection ... more »

How to field strip an AR-15

By Wiggles

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A lot of people when purchasing they're first AR-15 decide to purchase a complete rifle. When first looking at a complete AR-15 its easy to see how someone could be confused on how to disassemble it. Some brand new firearm owners might even ... more »

How to Find a Screenplay Agent

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You have written a script and you have polished it until it shines. Now, you need to find an agent to help you sell your screenplay to a publisher or producer. Follow these steps to find a screenplay agent... more »

How to Gather Vegetarian Food in the Wild

By CatsEyeEditing

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Is it possible to survive in the wild on a vegetarian diet? Sometimes it is a hunt just to find vegetarian friendly food at the grocery store. The staples of the vegetarian diet (fruits and vegetables) have been a part of mankind’s history since ... more »

How to Get Free Stuff

By FabHelper

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If you're short on cash and long on time try some of these ideas to get free stuff... more »

How to Get free stuff from Corporations

By LaZuppa

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This is a way to get stuff absolutely free by writing letters. This includes anything from potatoe chips from Frito Lay to shoes from Nike... more »

How to Give New Life to Old Ornaments

By twbigdogsgirl

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Do you hate throw out all those old ornaments, but they are just to shabby to actually use? Here is a great way to display them... more »

How to have fun in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

By Ali A. Bashiti

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Here's what I could think of as part of my top 10 things to do in Riyadh (I've decided that it would be too difficult for me to arrange in any particular order, so here they are as they came to mind):.. more »

How to Jaywalk Without Getting Hit

By Ryn Gargulinski

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Anyone who is in a hurry, being chased by a murderer or just too lazy to walk to the nearest crosswalk can benefit from the fine art of jaywalking. You’ll want to know, however, that no police are around to ticket you and how to jaywalk without ... more »

How to Learn Conversational Sign Language

By eHow Culture & Society Editor

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American Sign Language (ASL), the fourth most commonly used language in the United States, is a complex visual-spatial language that is used by the deaf community in the United States and English-speaking parts of Canada. It is the native ... more »

How to Learn Snowboarding Techniques

By Wildscribe

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Snowboarding is fun and exciting, and it can be incredibly scary as well. Learning new techniques is as easy (or as hard) as practice, practice, practice... more »

How to Make a Balloon Teddy Bear

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Balloon modeling has been enjoyed by children of all ages for years; however, this art is as fun for the artist as it is for the audience. Twisting and transforming balloons into fun shapes and characters is a fantastic way to exercise your ... more »

How to Make a Barrel

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Make a wooden barrel for storage or as a conversation piece. Wine makers can even build their own barrel to store their precious brew. Use French oak--typically sought for wine making--though any type of oak can suffice for a wooden barrel. With ... more »

How to Make A Cherry Bomb

By EKKPyro

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In this article you will learn about making a cherry bomb... more »

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