How to of the Day 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 Sat, 26 Sep 2009 05:15:01 GMT 20 wikiHow 144 37 http://www.wikihow.com/Main-Page http://www.wikihow.com/skins/WikiHow/wikiHow.gif How to Tell if You're Watching TV in HD http://www.wikihow.com/Tell-if-You%27re-Watching-TV-in-HD http://www.wikihow.com/Tell-if-You%27re-Watching-TV-in-HD High Definition Television (HDTV) is a form of Digital Television capable of "near photo" quality images on an HDTV screen. Unsure if you're seeing an HDTV signal or not? Read on for help. Fri, 25 Sep 2009 20:00:00 GMT How to Oxidize Silver with Egg Yolks http://www.wikihow.com/Oxidize-Silver-with-Egg-Yolks http://www.wikihow.com/Oxidize-Silver-with-Egg-Yolks Oxidized chainmail braceletTo bring out the design on a piece of sterling silver jewelry, it is often desirable to darken the background. This is done by introducing sulfur to the surface of the sterling silver. You can use commercial solutions, or liver of sulphur to do this, but here's an easy, economical method to oxidize your sterling silver. Note that this method does not work on fine silver (.999 fine), but since most commercial sold silver jewelry is sterling (.925) or lower, that shouldn't be too much of a problem. Fri, 25 Sep 2009 08:00:00 GMT 10 Tips for Taking Care of an Alaskan Husky http://www.wikihow.com/Take-Care-of-an-Alaskan-Husky http://www.wikihow.com/Take-Care-of-an-Alaskan-Husky Alaskan HuskyIf you already have a Siberian or Alaskan Husky, or you are considering getting one, there are a few specifics that are important to know. Since these dogs were originally bred to go long distances in cold weather, they have unique requirements that should be considered. Note that an "Alaskan Husky" is a dog that has been bred for mushing, and is not a specific breed. They do not have to have origins in Alaska. A Siberian Husky, however, is a purebreed and can be registered. So, all Siberian Huskies are Alaskan Huskies (because Siberian Huskies were bred for mushing) but not all Alaskan Huskies are Siberian (because Alaskan Huskies aren't always purebred). Thu, 24 Sep 2009 20:00:00 GMT How to Bake Swedish Style Cinnamon Rolls (Kanelbullar) http://www.wikihow.com/Bake-Swedish-Style-Cinnamon-Rolls-%28Kanelbullar%29 http://www.wikihow.com/Bake-Swedish-Style-Cinnamon-Rolls-%28Kanelbullar%29 Ahhhh! Cinnamon rolls. Notice the pearl sugar.Swedish cinnamon rolls (Kanelbullar) typically contain the spice saffron, or its low cost alternative cardamom, and are not as sweet or heavy as other types of cinnamon rolls. They are traditionally topped with pearl sugar. This particular recipe omits the cardamom, but is still delicious! Thu, 24 Sep 2009 08:00:00 GMT 9 Steps for Planning a Grand Canyon Vacation http://www.wikihow.com/Plan-a-Grand-Canyon-Vacation http://www.wikihow.com/Plan-a-Grand-Canyon-Vacation When your family put you in charge of planning your Grand Canyon vacation, all you could say was "Help!" This article will show you how to plan a trip to the Grand Canyon. Wed, 23 Sep 2009 20:00:00 GMT How to Make a Charm Ring http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Charm-Ring http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Charm-Ring This easy project allows for a lot of creativity and individual expression. The cost of the materials can be very inexpensive if you use silver plated rings and glass beads. But you can find versions in jewelry stores using gold and semiprecious stones which sell for hundreds of dollars! Wed, 23 Sep 2009 08:00:00 GMT How to Make a Bright Outdoor Candle from Old Wax http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Bright-Outdoor-Candle-from-Old-Wax http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Bright-Outdoor-Candle-from-Old-Wax Tired of cheap candles not producing enough light and leaving half the fuel unburned when the wick runs out? This simple, inexpensive candle produces a lot of light, and its large twin wicks provide higher wind resistance than conventional cotton wicks. Tue, 22 Sep 2009 20:00:00 GMT 5 Tips for Breaking Your Fall http://www.wikihow.com/Fall-Safely http://www.wikihow.com/Fall-Safely Knowing how to fall safely (also known as "breaking one's fall") is useful for close encounters, such as street fights and sparring matches—or simply if you are clumsy-footed. Tue, 22 Sep 2009 08:00:00 GMT How to Make Flour Tortillas from Scratch http://www.wikihow.com/Make-Flour-Tortillas http://www.wikihow.com/Make-Flour-Tortillas Have you ever had a craving for those delicious tortilla shells you only normally have in restaurants? Below is an easy and quick way to make flour tortillas from scratch! Mon, 21 Sep 2009 20:00:00 GMT 6 Steps to Unclogging a Bathroom Drain (Without Chemicals) http://www.wikihow.com/Unclog-a-Bathtub-Drain http://www.wikihow.com/Unclog-a-Bathtub-Drain Has your bathtub drain clogged itself? Don't waste your money on a plumber if you can clear it yourself! If your bathtub has not completely stopped up, you may not need to utilize any drastic measures. Follow each step sequentially if the preceding step does not work. Mon, 21 Sep 2009 08:00:00 GMT How to Properly Use a Dash http://www.wikihow.com/Use-a-Dash-in-an-English-Sentence http://www.wikihow.com/Use-a-Dash-in-an-English-Sentence Do you use a dash a lot? What about a hyphen? Many people can not tell the difference between them. Some people even think they are the same thing. If you are one of them, check this out and master the dash. Sun, 20 Sep 2009 20:00:00 GMT How to Care for a House Rabbit http://www.wikihow.com/Care-for-a-House-Rabbit http://www.wikihow.com/Care-for-a-House-Rabbit Everyone's heard of rabbits; cute, energetic bundles of fun and playfulness. But the house rabbit is a fad that's only just started. It's the best possible way to care for your bunny - he will be treated like one of the family. House rabbits have a life expectancy of 8-12 years, whereas rabbits who live in outdoor hutches have an expectancy of 1-3 years. He can run around the whole house, and enjoy as much freedom and exercise as a cat or dog. But you have to do it properly, making sure everyone, including the bunny, will be safe, happy and healthy. This article tells you how to do just that. Sun, 20 Sep 2009 08:00:00 GMT How to Set up a Wireless Network in Puppy Linux http://www.wikihow.com/Set-up-a-Wireless-Network-in-Puppy-Linux http://www.wikihow.com/Set-up-a-Wireless-Network-in-Puppy-Linux This is a walkthrough of wireless (IEEE 802.11 also known as WiFi) home networking with Puppy Linux using the graphical networking wizard. Sat, 19 Sep 2009 20:00:00 GMT 9 Tips for Overcoming Loneliness, Even When Surrounded by People http://www.wikihow.com/Overcome-Loneliness-When-Surrounded-by-People http://www.wikihow.com/Overcome-Loneliness-When-Surrounded-by-People Are you one of those people that go anywhere and have someone talking to them within five minutes? But deep down inside still feel lonely? It can break your heart! Studies have shown that people (especially women) who feel lonely even in the company of others are at a much higher risk for heart disease.[1] Here are some ways you can tackle those feelings of loneliness so you can have healthier relationships, and a healthy heart. Sat, 19 Sep 2009 08:00:00 GMT How to Make Old Style Macaroni and Cheese http://www.wikihow.com/Make-Old-Style-Macaroni-and-Cheese http://www.wikihow.com/Make-Old-Style-Macaroni-and-Cheese Before macaroni and cheese came from the box, it was a delicious, homemade casserole. Here is a creamy, easy recipe that beats the box by a mile. Fri, 18 Sep 2009 20:00:00 GMT It's National Respect Day. How to Respect Yourself http://www.wikihow.com/Respect-Yourself http://www.wikihow.com/Respect-Yourself Having respect for others is difficult if you have no respect for yourself. The idea of self-respect is very closely related to self-confidence, but respect is more about what you do whereas confidence is about how you feel. The two go hand-in-hand. This article, however, will focus on how you can demonstrate respect for yourself. Odds are, when you do these things, you'll find your confidence increases as well. Fri, 18 Sep 2009 08:00:00 GMT Math Shortcut: How to Add 5 Consecutive Numbers Quickly http://www.wikihow.com/Add-5-Consecutive-Numbers-Quickly http://www.wikihow.com/Add-5-Consecutive-Numbers-Quickly Bet someone you can add five consecutive numbers faster than they can. You can use this as a bar trick, with your friends, or (if you are a student) impress your teacher! Thu, 17 Sep 2009 20:00:00 GMT 3 Ways to Make Towels More Absorbent http://www.wikihow.com/Make-New-Towels-More-Absorbent http://www.wikihow.com/Make-New-Towels-More-Absorbent Have you ever noticed that new towels seem to repel water, rather than absorb it? Usually, it takes many trips through the washing machine for a towel to get more absorbent, but these tips will help speed up the process. Thu, 17 Sep 2009 08:00:00 GMT