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How To End A Letter
Dear Sir or Madam, If you begin a letter with Dear Sir or Dear Madam, it should end Yours

How To Blow A Bubble Gum Bubble
Some people seem to have the knack to blow huge bubbles with any piece of gum while others have

How To Hypnotise Anyone
All hypnosis is essentially self hypnosis. This means that the subject, whether that is yourself

How To Calm A Screaming Baby
First, check all the obvious things: Hunger, thirst, comfort, temperature, nappy. Check there

How To Get Free Digital TV Channels
If you are in the UK and have just brought one of the Pace digital TV adapters and can't get it to

How To Make A Wasp Trap
You can make a wasp trap by filling a jar a third full with jam, water and a little washing up

How To Find A Famous Quote
If you're looking for a quotation, whether for a competition answer, or perhaps for an essay, it

Fun Halloween Facts
Here are some fun facts about Halloween for you: - it goes back over 2,000 years - The Celts

How To Remove Superglue
To remove super glue from metal use very hot soapy water and within a few applications will be

How To Relax
When you're facing something painful or daunting, such as a trip to the dentist or an injection,

How To Find Cheap DVDs
To find the cheapest DVDs, try www.dvdpricecheck.co.uk - works all over the

How To Disguise Scratches, Make Easy Money And More...
How to: disguise scratches on furniture Mix instant coffee with water until you get a sort of

How To Juggle
People spend lots of time learning to juggle, and some get it and some don't. You don't really

How To Get Free Magazines
Thinking of subscribing to a publication but want to try it first, but of course without the

How To Beat The Bullies
If you are being bullied in school or in the workplace do something about it and don't just leave

How To Beat The Bookies
One sure fire way to have a chance of beating the bookies when it comes to horses is through

How To Get A Free Table
Student or first home buyer? Here`s a quick, and cheap, table! Beg some orange boxes from a

How To Boost Your Childs Confidence
How to help boost your child's confidence and learning. How? By using sign language! Yes, odd

How To Find A Lost Item
If you have lost something around the house, it can be very frustrating working out where it could

How To Tell If Someone Is Lying
How to tell is someone is lying. If someone makes any of the following statements they are almost

Change A Hot Lightbulb
It can be difficult to unscrew the the plastic parts of a hot lightbulb when it becomes necessary

How To Get Free Harry Potter Stationery
So, your kids, and you for that matter(!) are mad about Harry Potter. There is lots and lots of

How To Arrange A Meeting Of Old Friends
To arrange a meeting of old school friends, first of all select the friends you want to invite. If

How To Get Free Harry Potter Stuff
So, your kids, and you for that matter(!) are mad about Harry Potter. There is lots and lots of

How To Get On A Gameshow
Cash in on your ability to answer the questions on daytime quiz shows, by doing the following:

How To Get Free Books
Selection of free ebooks on offer can be found at several web sites: simply search with

How To Keep Away Flies, Test Baking Powder And More!
Keep away flies - Grow Basil on your windowsills Test if your baking powder is still fresh -

How To Get Cheap Sunglasses
I've found this great site selling good quality sunglasses at the best prices I've seen, so I

How To Hide The Signs Of Crying
If you've been crying and your eyes are red and sore, stare out at the sky (ideally a blue sky, not

How To Get Out Of Quicksand
When walking in quicksand terrain, carry a stout pole as it will help get you out should you start

How To Close A Curtain Easily
How to make a curtain close easier - Just rub a candle on the curtain

How To Make An Earring Box From An Egg Carton
Use sticky coloured labels to cover the lid and then put cotton wool in each egg space for the

How To Empty The Bin
When you empty the pedal bin, or any bin in which you have a liner (tip within a tip - use

How To Cut Flying Costs And Get Rid Of Old Paint
How to: cut the cost of flying Ask your travel agent about code sharing. If a flight is, then

How To Make Your Own Tumble Dryer Sheets
If you have run out of tumble drier sheets, use a baby wipe instead. It has the same

How To Reduce Your Appetite, Impress People, Reduce Fridge Costs, Remove Stress
How to: stop that hungry appetite If it's hard for you to diet because you are always hungry,

How To Get Cheap Sewing Kits
An old film cartridge makes an excellent "case" for an emergency sewing kit to carry in one`s

How To Find Any Quotation
If you have been looking for a quote, without any success, then this service can help

How To Stop The Bathroom Mirror Steaming Up
To stop a bathroom mirror steaming up rub a small amount of shaving foam onto the mirror, then wipe

How To Get Through An Automated Telephone Switchboard Quickly
When given different options on a automated phone line, press 0 and you'll get put straight through