How to Train Your Dragon!

Finally, a step by step guide for those of us out there who have all these dragons lying around, but can't train them to do anything constructive!
A Step By Step Guide On How to Train Your Dragon.

St. Patrick's Day

Happy St. Pats to all!
Wish I could offer some green-themed articles, but here is my eclectic offering:
How to Cook with a Cast Iron Pan - the trick is in the seasoning....
How to Save Money Doing Your Taxes - this one just helped a homeless guy I know, it can work for you!
How to Paint Stairs - Like a Pro!

How to Watch Avatar - Anyone can do it!
How to Use an iPad - Now is the time to learn, before you get one in a few weeks...
Thanks! I will be sure to return the st. Patrick's Day love!

How to play video games for free

Here are my thoughts on a few completely unrelated topics:

How to Play Video Games for Free.

How to Get Dressed

How to find the Top Requested Articles on eHow

How to Be a Player

I know what you're thinking. What does this guy know about being a Player? He writes how to articles all day. We'll you're dead wrong.

I know all about How To Be A Player.

I play card games and board games all the time. I even win sometimes.

How to play the Card Game Red Dog

One of my favorite card games of all time,

How to Play the Card Game Red Dog

Now I'm getting all misty-eyed thinking about those Santa Cruz mountains.....

How to Learn CPR

Learning CPR is an absolutely fabulous skill that I think every person should know. It's a lot easier than it used to be, and they have made it much more user-friendly to remember.

How to Learn CPR

How to own a Mac Computer

Everyone should get an Apple Computer, but does everybody know the tricks to owning one?

How to Own a Mac Computer


"I'm an average person, and so is Windows 7."

How to Sing in the Shower

Now here is a skill I can pass on to my fellow readers. A valuable skill. An important skill. A critical skill!


How to Sing in the Shower.

Now, you too can experience that specific joy.

How to Wake Up

When you open your eyes, how to you wake up? Screaming? Laughing? On the floor?

Here is my guide on How to Wake Up in the Morning.

How to LIVE!

Everybody is alive, but not everybody knows how to truly LIVE!

Here is my guide on How to Live.


With lots of thanks and nods to Donald Miller.

Changing the Spark Plug Wires on a Subaru

I recently changed the wires on my 1997 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport.

Here is How to Change the Spark Plug Wires on a Subaru.

How to Sell or Buy a Car on Craigslist

I recently sold our old car on Craigslist and bought a new one from the same site. Here's my guide on How to Craigslist a Car

How to use Craigslist

A lot of people don't know how to use craigslist, but here are a few tips.

How to Use Craigslist.

How to Use the Library

Everybody, I repeat, Everybody should use their library more fully.

Here's how to Use the Library

How to make Perfect Eggs

I'm not bragging. I just happen to know how to cook eggs to perfection. It's really the only thing I can do. So check it out, and learn how to Make Eggs.

Quarters Magic Trick

I love magic tricks, especially ones designed to amuse kids. Here is one of my favorite Magic Tricks with Quarters.

How to stop a Child from Crying

It may sound heartless, but most times when a child cries, there is nothing wrong. They just want your attention. Here's how to give them love without spoiling them or hurting them in the long run.

How to Stop a Child from Crying

How to study for a Biology Test

I have had the hardest time adjusting to taking science tests, biology especially. But now I have learned how to study for a biology test.

And it has made a world of difference.

Change the Air Filter on a Subaru

I recently changed the air filter on my 1997 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport.

Heres how to Change the Air Filter on a Subaru

Lower a high cellphone bill

Our cellphone bill a few months ago was over $200. I talked to them on the phone and lowered it down to $120.

Here's how to Lower a High Cellphone Bill

Get out of those bank fees

My bank billed me $180 a few months ago. I was really sad about it, until I talked them out of all the fees. Total cost = $0!

Here how to get out of bank fees

How to store flour effectively

Everyone knows how to store flour, right? That's what I thought until I lost an entire bag to mold.

So here's my instructions on how to Store Flour.

Change Spark Plugs on a Subaru

I recently changed my own spark plugs on my 1997 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport.

Here's how: How to Change the Spark Plugs on a Subaru.

Play the Card Game Yaniv

Here is a guide to playing the Card Game Yaniv.

Earn $300 During Every Chicago Election

If you want to earn $300 working one day for each Chicago Election for the rest of your life, read this:

How to Earn Money During Chicago Elections.

I have been doing this for years....

Great Dates in Chicago!

Here's my guide to having a great cheap date in Chicago....


Good Cheap Dates in Chicago

Sell that Car on Craigslist!

Selling and Buying a Car on Craigslist is hard....

Get some advice from someone who has done both.

Buying and Selling a Card on Craigslist.

Free Airfare? Who isn't interested?

Here is my new article! It works, too.

How to Fly Anywhere for Free

My family does it and I can vouch for it - not a scam.

Good Cheap Candle Wicks & Containers

Want to buy your wicks for candlemaking? Me either! Here is my favorite way to make your own Good Cheap candle wicks, as simple/cheap or as fancy/expensive as you want them.

And of course, then you need... to find Good Cheap Candle Containers!

Making your own Good Cheap Candles

Why pay for candles when you can make an almost unlimited supply? Want to make your own candles without buying anything (almost)? If you like melting wax, and are thrifty to the point of unbearability, this is the hobby for you. Learn how to make Good Cheap Candles.

Welcome to the Good Cheap Blog

Hopefully, this blog will live up to its name...