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How to Be A Successful Inventor

By Left-hander

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Many aspiring inventors make three mistakes: They try to invent the wrong things, don’t have the persistence (or patience) to stay with a good idea until it pays off, and they don’t go about selling their inventions the right way. And bear in ... more »

How to Become a Storm Chaser

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

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Storm chasing has become popular with cable networks like The Weather Channel and movies such as Twister spotlighting this dangerous hobby. Storm chasers need a great knowledge base of weather science to be effective. Here are some tips on ... more »

How to Become an Amateur Astronomy Hobbyist

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

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Amateur astronomy is the exploration by the general public of the night sky using binoculars or small telescopes. This type of astronomy feeds the curiosity of people for the seemingly limitless possibilities of space. Your interest in learning ... more »

How to Become an Elvis Impersonator

By NotInMyBooks

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Elvis. The greatest Rock N Roll star ever. Follow this little guide to be him.. more »

How to Begin the First Stitch in Knitting

By rkayne

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You see it all the time, someone takes two sticks and some string and *POOF* SOMETHING seemingly out of little more than nothing. A sock, a sweater, a scarf. How can you do it? How do you start? Here is a way to start Knitting!.. more »

How to Blow Smoke Rings

By Fossman

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Sure, it's popular to say that smoking is a disgusting habit. And, sure, it's not so great for your health. But if you're going to smoke, then by Jupiter, you might as well look cool doing it... more »

How to Buy Magazine Subscriptions Online

By Gump87

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This an article on how to buy magazine subscriptions online... more »

How to Calibrate an Electric Guitar/Bass Bridge

By Anthony Delgado

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If you find that when you play your guitar, some chords are in tune and others are not, you likely have one of two problems. Either your neck is warped, or your bridge needs calibrated. Each string requires a very specific distance between the ... more »

How to Carve a Bowl out of Purple Jasper

By Wildscribe

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The art of carving gemstones and rocks is known as Lapidary, and it is a challenging and rewarding hobby. If would like to learn how to carve purple jasper, a mentor is the preferable way to learn... more »

How to Chew Tobacco

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

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The act of chewing tobacco should not be confused with dipping. "Chew" comes in pouch or plug form while "dip" is cut fine like sawdust and is sold in small tins. The granules of "dip" allow more nicotine into the dipper's blood stream than ... more »

How to Choose a Calligraphy Pen

By Jennifer Walker

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There are basically two necessary tools for calligraphy: Something to write on and something to write with. The "with" is a calligraphy pen or brush. Each style of pen has its own benefits. Knowing what their strong points are will help you ... more »

How to Choose a Cigar-Cutting Method

By wjackson

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Part of becoming an expert cigar connoisseur is choosing which method you prefer to use to cut your cigars. To put it simply, how you cut your cigars influences how they will smoke and taste. New cigar smokers should try out various cigar cutters ... more »

How to Clean the Fret board and Frets on a Guitar

By Anthony Delgado

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Does your guitar have buildup from your hands around the frets? Give it a good cleaning. This technique with new strings will prevent your hands from turning black when you play... more »

How to Collect Autographs by Mail

By Judgeguy

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My autograph collecting began as a teenager when I would cut out magazine photos and send them to sports stars asking for their autographs. That developed into a life-long hobby. Today most of my requests are to favorite authors asking to have a ... more »

How to Color a Tattoo

By eHow Fashion, Style & Personal Care Editor

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You've found the perfect tattoo design and a competent tattoo artist to apply your new body art, but you still have another vital decision to make--color. Choosing the wrong color can turn a beautiful design into a nightmare, but there are some ... more »

How to Conquer the World

By BlackArrow

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Ever dreamed of ultimate power. Where you need no cash and can do what ever you want. Well inorder to do this you going to have to conquer the world.. more »

How to Create a Scrapbook of Your Twin Babies in Mommy' s Wedding Gown

By momoftwingirls

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Taking photos of your twins in your wedding gown is something they will eventually like to do each year of their life. If your twins girls are infants, than this is the perfect time to begin this tradition. I use a 3x5 scrapbook and beginning in ... more »

How to Create Graphic Shirts With Spray Paint

By Soren

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Do you have a great idea for a tee-shirt design but don't want to pay to have it silk- screened? Customizing a shirt with spray-paint is an easy, cheap way to create an original design that won't bleed when you wash it... more »

How to Distill Sage

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

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Sage is an astringent tonic herb that may relax spasms, stop perspiration and benefit liver function and digestion. It also has uses as an anti-inflammatory and anti-depressant. You can distill this herb for its medicinal benefits... more »

How to Do a Handstand in a Chair

By Soren

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Bored at a party? School? A funeral? A handstand on a chair is a great way to liven up a crowd while also demonstrating your ninja-like prowess. The best part is that even though it looks difficult, it's actually easier to pull off than just a ... more »

How to do a KILLER impression!

By JordanMSU

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Most impressions can appear better than they really are, even when attempted by amateurs!.. more »

How to Do a Kip Up

By Soren

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Picture this: You're walking down the street and you trip over the curb. From the ground you watch as the neighborhood laughs, passing cars laugh, even the homeless man on the corner wakes up long enough to laugh. Now you do a Kip Up, springing ... more »

How to Draw a Blind Contour Drawing

By Christopher Miller

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It might surprise you, but one of the best ways to improve your drawing skills is actually to try drawing without ever looking down at your hand. While it may be hard at first, this will enable you to achieve greater focus on your object of ... more »

How to Draw Halos for Religious Art

By robertsloan2

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Have you ever wanted to draw a saint, an angel or a Madonna in the style of beautiful old religious icons? Or tried to find a way to show that particular man with a flute in your drawing is Krishna? Here are several easy and dramatic ways to show ... more »

How to Draw Original Fantasy Maps for your Fiction

By robertsloan2

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Every year, over 40,000 novelists strive to write 50,000 words in November for National Novel Writing Month. Novelwriting is a fast-growing hobby worldwide--and many new novelists write fantasy. A map of any imaginary world can help keep ... more »

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