Practical advice on how and what to do for adults and children

Last modified

7 Ways to Take Screenshots on Mac OS X

7 Ways to Take Screenshots on Mac OS X

2025-10-04 22:10

If you want to capture a funny chat conversation, show someone an error message on your computer, share instructions on how to complete a task, or even contribute to a wikiHow, screenshots are the ideal solution. With screenshots, you can show others what appears on your computer screen.

How to Use Twitter (with Pictures)

How to Use Twitter (with Pictures)

2025-10-04 22:10

This wikiHow teaches you how to use Twitter, including how to create an account and upload tweets. Step Part 1 of 7: Creating a Twitter Account Step 1. Open Twitter Visit https://www.twitter.com/ through your computer's web browser.

How to Create Icons Using Paint (with Pictures)

How to Create Icons Using Paint (with Pictures)

2025-10-04 22:10

This wikiHow teaches you how to create a Windows icon file using Microsoft Paint and Paint 3D in Windows 10. However, there are some limitations you'll find with the regular version of Microsoft Paint when creating icons. Therefore, you can use Paint 3D to create more complex icons if necessary.

3 Ways to Study for Tests

3 Ways to Study for Tests

2025-06-01 06:06

It's called a test/exam that thrives like weeds, right? You take one exam and there's another exam waiting around the corner. It's time to show those exams who's in charge: you're sure to get a lot of "A" and "B" marks soon.

How to Make the Most of Life as a Teen (with Pictures)

How to Make the Most of Life as a Teen (with Pictures)

2025-06-01 06:06

You may want to make the most of your teenage years. Living seriously in this time can help develop good habits for adulthood. There are several ways to improve life as a teenager. Set goals and desires, pursue success academically and in other areas, cultivate a sense of self-worth and image, and make sure you develop positive relationships.

Popular for the month

How to Make a Ghost Costume (with Pictures)

How to Make a Ghost Costume (with Pictures)

Does the thought of making a ghost costume make you shiver with fear? Don't be afraid to make your own costume. All you need are simple objects, and the help of a friend. If you follow these easy steps, you'll be wearing your latest ghost costume in no time.

How to Make a Hermione Granger Costume: 13 Steps (with Pictures)

How to Make a Hermione Granger Costume: 13 Steps (with Pictures)

While the trend of dressing like Harry Potter book characters is long gone, there's always a reason to emulate the style of your favorite book character! You can easily achieve the Hermione Granger look thanks to the right clothes, hairstyles and magical accessories.

How to Make a Cupcake Costume: 13 Steps (with Pictures)

How to Make a Cupcake Costume: 13 Steps (with Pictures)

Do-it-Yourself (DIY) cupcake costumes or homemade costumes rival even the sweetest Halloween candy. You don't need to take out a needle and thread – this costume can be made using just glue and staples. Make one for your kids to wear when they go trick-or-treating, or make one for yourself when you're invited to a costume party.

4 Ways to Make an Indian Costume

4 Ways to Make an Indian Costume

Many children and adults alike are fascinated by American Indian culture and want to wear costumes that reflect that interest. You can make an Indian-style costume with relative ease, even without sewing. You can also create costumes that reflect Indian fashion in South Asia too.

3 Ways to Make a Ninja Turtle Costume

3 Ways to Make a Ninja Turtle Costume

Ninja turtles have always looked cool since 20 years ago until now. If you need a costume for a Halloween party, a thematic evening, or an outfit for a Sunday trip, this is a great place to start making those costumes. Step Method 1 of 3:

How to Make a Frog Costume: 12 Steps

How to Make a Frog Costume: 12 Steps

Jeremiah is a big frog and now you too can be like him! Whether your child is participating in a school play or just needs a great Halloween costume, wikiHow has lots of ideas for creating and modifying a frog costume to suit your needs. Just start with Step 1 below.

How to Make an Angel Costume: 9 Steps

How to Make an Angel Costume: 9 Steps

Looks like you've decided to go all out for Halloween this year. Several ideas came up for the costume design – scary mask, sexy nun, latest movie icon – but decided to opt for another design, a lighter role this year: angel. You really want an impressive costume, but don't know how to start the process of creating the perfect costume.

4 Ways to Make a Mummy Costume

4 Ways to Make a Mummy Costume

Do you want to scare people by dressing up like a mummy at the Halloween party? It's easy to make cool costumes from simple materials you already have around your house, or that you can buy at a thrift store. Follow this easy guide to find out how to make a mummy costume for a Halloween party (or for an event next Friday, or tomorrow's office lunch, or really any occasion).

4 Ways to Make a Pocahontas Costume

4 Ways to Make a Pocahontas Costume

In theater or just for fun, Pocahontas is a wonderful character. Here are some suggestions for making Pocahontas clothes and accessories. This costume is suitable for all ages and can be a quick and inexpensive project you can do yourself one afternoon.

3 Ways to Make a Mermaid Costume

3 Ways to Make a Mermaid Costume

Making a mermaid costume is fun and easy. The right mermaid costume will make you look like a goddess from under the sea. If you want to know how to make a mermaid costume, just follow these easy steps. Step Method 1 of 3: Making a Mermaid's Tail Step 1.

How to Speak Klingon (with Pictures)

How to Speak Klingon (with Pictures)

If you want to wow your Star Trek fans (often called Trekkies); or simply looking to immerse yourself deeper into the Star Trek universe, consider learning the Klingon language. Perhaps traditionally, this language is not a “real” language; but this language is very real in the sense that it has its own grammar and structure.

How to Make a Zombie Costume (with Pictures)

How to Make a Zombie Costume (with Pictures)

Zombies are slow, gruesome, expressionless creatures that rise from the grave and are a popular Halloween costume choice. Luckily, zombie costumes are pretty easy to make. All you have to do is choose the type of zombie you want, and customize your outfit and body before you're ready to go to a party or show off your zombie walk.

How to Make a Superman Costume (with Pictures)

How to Make a Superman Costume (with Pictures)

Being a man of steel does feel difficult by wearing a Superman costume. Superman's appearance is iconic, which means that you have to make the costume as accurate as possible, following a few guidelines. The advantage of the Superman costume itself is that the design is quite simple, so you don't have to be a very experienced cosplayer (people who like to wear famous character costumes) to be able to create realistic costumes.

How to Make a Cheerleading Costume (with Pictures)

How to Make a Cheerleading Costume (with Pictures)

Want to look like a cheerleader for Halloween but don't have a costume yet? Or are you having a hard time trying to find the right costume and want something fun and easy? With just a few outfits from your closet and a little DIY, you can have a fun Halloween costume in no time!

4 Ways to Dress Up like a Vampire

4 Ways to Dress Up like a Vampire

Maybe you dress like a vampire just to attend a certain event, or just intend to apply the style permanently, whatever it is, looking like a vampire can be an embodiment of art. The vampire style looks cool, and you'll have a great time while you're at a costume party or wearing it as an everyday style.

3 Ways to Make Your Clothes Look Emo

3 Ways to Make Your Clothes Look Emo

Being an emo is actually more than just fashion, but by dressing, you can express your unique personality and musical taste, while also increasing your sense of belonging. The great thing about emo outfits is that you can change them as little or as much as you like - you can get an emo look just by adding a few accessories or you can dye your hair and modify your outfit.

3 Ways to Style As If You Live Forever

3 Ways to Style As If You Live Forever

Immortality is a characteristic commonly found in fictional characters, especially those in the fantasy or science fiction genre. If you're looking for a character to cosplay (style imitating a character, whether fictional or real), these traits can be interesting to try.

6 Ways to Make a Coat

6 Ways to Make a Coat

A coat can be used as a dress or as a costume. This is a fairly plain garment that has been used for centuries for warmth, or to enhance an appearance. From the Red Riding Hood to the catwalk, a coat looks great. This article tells you several ways to make a basic coat in a variety of styles.

How to Dress in 1950s American Style (with Pictures)

How to Dress in 1950s American Style (with Pictures)

After World War II, there were some major changes in the world of fashion. The silhouette of 1940's fashion had broad shoulders and short skirts, but the 1950's style resembled an hourglass shape (fitting clothes with small shoulders, small waist, full circle skirt).

How to Make a Ninja Outfit (with Pictures)

How to Make a Ninja Outfit (with Pictures)

Ninja outfits should be dark in color, disguised and comfortable - it's better to do your ninja moves. You can make headbands, belts, hoods, and pants protectors using just a few colored T-shirts. With your custom-made costume, you'll be ready to unleash your ninja moves - but only to those who deserve them.