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How To: Play Ping-Pong

Learn one of the world's most popular games. It's actually good exercise, too! Step 1: Decide who goes first

How To: Make Vichyssoise

This rich soup – served cold – combines leeks and potatoes to create a culinary treat for your tastebuds.

How To: Make an ant farm

Why buy an ant farm? It’s simple and fun to make one from a few items you have lying around the house.

How To: Flatter a boyish figure

A boyish figure is easy to dress: It's the shape high-fashion designers create for! Here's how to maximize the impact.

How To: Keep a baby calm on a flight

Reduce your chances of becoming the seatmate everyone hates by learning how to head off a screaming jag.

How To: Whiten teeth with a strawberry at home

Strawberries contain malic acid, which is great for removing stains on your teeth. You Will Need

How To: Make a nun costume

Whether you're a sinner or a saint, making a nun costume for Halloween requires no divine intervention.

How To: Stop an angora sweater from shedding

Angora sweaters can look oh so stylish—or they can make you look like a crazy cat lady. Here’s how to stop them from shedding.

How To: Pick the right clothes if you're top-heavy

Congratulations! You have the potential for a killer hourglass figure, if you know how to work it. You Will Need

How To: Get your kids out of bed and out the door

Does the morning routine in your household include temper tantrums and a mad rush to get out of the house? Follow this plan to keep everyone on track.

How To: Practice ventriloquism

You're standing right in front of us, but your voice sounds like it's coming from over there! Color your friends impressed by learning the fine art of ventriloquism.

How To: Keep an indoor plant alive

Do plants wilt at the sight of you? With these tips, anyone can keep a houseplant alive, even you! You Will Need

How To: Protect your garden from the elements and animals

When protecting your garden, you can stay green with some environmentally sound solutions. You Will Need

How To: Lose baby weight like a celebrity

Sure, they have personal trainers and chefs to help them shed their postpartum pounds. But here are a few of their other secret weapons.

How To: Get rid of bad breath with home remedies

If your morning breath lasts all day, it might be time to take action. You Will Need

How To: Make a basic apple pie

With this recipe in your arsenal, you'll be the envy of professional bakers. You Will Need

How To: Hold it in when you have to pee & there's not bathroom

Prevent yourself from peeing in your pants with these tricks. You Will Need:

How To: Tone your body during your commute

Lose weight while sitting on the bus, train, or in your car with these stealthy moves. You Will Need

How To: Read palms in the art of plamistry

Learn how to read a person just by looking at their hand using the ancient art of palmistry. Step 1

How To: Choose plant fertilizer

To grow beautiful flowers and plants in an outdoor garden, you need to feed your soil the right plant food – a fertilizer that will help your plants thrive. Watch this video to learn how to choose plant fertilizer.

How To: Lift a heavy object

Save yourself back pain and injury by learning the correct way to pick up heavy objects. Watch this video to learn how to lift a heavy object.

How To: Practice skateboarding safety

Whether you’re headed for a half-pipe or your driveway, always be safe. Wearing protective gear and taking a few precautions can help prevent you from landing in the ER. Watch this video to learn how to practice skateboarding safety.

How To: Reduce your chances of warts

Though most warts disappear eventually without treatment, it's still useful to know how to prevent these unsightly marks from ever popping up. Watch this video to learn how to reduce your chances of warts.

How To: Curb your appetite naturally

It's hard to lose weight if you're always hungry. Reduce food cravings naturally with these tips. Watch this video to learn how to curb your appetite naturally.

How To: Test eggs for freshness

It's easy to find out if your eggs can be scrambled, fried, or used in a recipe - or if they need to be tossed in the trash. Watch this video to learn how to test eggs for freshness.

How To: Play beach volleyball

Batting a ball back and forth while you're barefoot on the beach is a fun way to get some exercise. Get started with these basic rules. Watch this video to learn how to play beach volleyball.

How To: Make grilled potatoes

Next time you organize a cookout, throw a few spuds on the grill, too. Watch this video to learn how to make grilled potatoes.

How To: Caramelize onions

Learn how to caramelize onions. The sweet, mellow flavor of caramelized onions will enhance any soup or main course, and they also taste great as a side dish.

How To: Calculate your carbon footprint

Watch this video tutorial to learn how to calculate your carbon footprint. A carbon footprint is an equation that estimates just how much you, personally, are contributing to global warming—and all you have to do is plug some info into an online calculator. Figuring out how to make your footprint smaller, of course, is another matter.