How to tie a bow tie

Knowing how to tie a bow tie is one of those skills a woman should know, so she can help her man when the need arises. GQ style correspondent Brett Fahlgren shows Howdini's Jennifer Morris how it's done.

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How to break a bad habit in children

Thumbsucking? Nail biting? These are tough habits to break. How can you get a child to give up a bad habit? Answers on how to break a bad habit from Good Morning America Parenting Contributor Ann Pleshette Murphy.

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How to plant a tree

You don't have to have a green thumb to plant trees. Garden stores are filled with lovely saplings and young trees you can plant yourself with a little knowledge and a little muscle. Here's gardening editor Kristin Schleiter showing you how to...

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How to teach girls to be assertive

“Good” girls often have a hard time getting what they want because they’re not comfortable with asking for it. But, girls who drive hard for what they want can be seen as mean. Rachel Simmons shares how to teach girls to be...

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How to plan a winter vacation

If you're thinking about booking a vacation over the holidays, it helps to know some insider tips for getting the vacation you really want. Amy Ziff, Travelocity’s Editor-at-Large, has great ideas for how to plan a winter vacation.

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How to slice a ripe tomato

Sliced ripe tomatoes — the perfect accompaniment for burgers, sandwiches and salads. Marc Bauer, master chef at the renowned French Culinary Institute and its popular L'Ecole Restaurant, shows you how to cut a ripe tomato without crushing...

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How to tell when fruit is ripe

How can you tell if fruit is ripe or not before you buy it? Martha Drayton of Whole Foods Market says you need to use all five senses.

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How to buy fresh fish

Buying fresh fish can be a little scary, if you don’t know what to look for. Whole Food Market’s Martha Drayton shows and tells what you need to know with how to buy fresh fish at the market

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How to patch a hole in a wall

Master contractor and all around good guy Ed Del Grande demonstrates how to fill in a hole and leave a nice, smooth surface ready to touch up with a paint brush.

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