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A pedigree, also known as a genogram or a family tree, is a chart that traces family lineage or how a specific genetic trait has been transmitted over generations. To read a pedigree you need to understand its symbols, layout, and where to find detailed i...

Ribeye steaks can make for a juicy, tender dinner entrée. The key is to make sure that they’re cut correctly.

Fireflies are magical little insects. They brighten summer skies in warm, humid regions (such as the eastern US and the south of France). If you’d like to attract fireflies to your yard, there are several steps you can take. By providing certain plants an...

Are you running low on storage space on your PC or Mac? If you use Dropbox to store files, you can use Selective Sync or Smart Sync to choose which folders save to your computer and which stay safe in the cloud. This wikiHow article will show you how to d...

While many communities on Reddit are public and easy to join, many other subreddits are actually private. You can still join a private subreddit, but you'll need to request permission from the moderators and wait until your request is approved. This wikiH...

While some people don’t mind or even embrace the look of nipples through clothing, many people prefer to keep them concealed. If you’d rather keep this part of your body private, making sure your nipples are hidden will let you feel more comfortable in yo...

Duct tape is a powerful adhesive that can leave behind a strong, sticky residue. Fortunately, you can use plenty of common household tricks and commercial products on metal, plastic, glass, leather, and fabric surfaces. In this guide, we'll teach you how...

If you have a minor abrasion or laceration, or a shallow cut that isn’t bleeding very much, you’ll likely be able to treat it at home with some first aid. However, if your wound is gaping or bleeding a lot, is deeper than 1⁄4 inch (0.64 cm), or was caused...

Imagine this: one day, you get home from a long day and your phone battery is pretty much dead, you go to plug it in, and to your horror, nothing happens, your phone won't charge! If you want to be prepared in case something like this ever happens, or if...

Whether you are transferring a pencil drawing to a canvas, ironing a picture onto a throw pillow, or sticking a custom vinyl on your water bottle, there is transfer paper that can help you. Transfer papers relatively easy to use, but different crafts requ...

Losing the key to your mailbox can be frustrating, especially when you have important mail inside you need to get to. Fortunately, you may be able to pick the lock on your mailbox using a couple of simple tools. Using tools designed specifically for lock-...

Kookaburras are native Australian birds and the largest in the kingfisher family. They are noisy and territorial, but their confidence makes them welcome and lovable backyard visitors. Kookaburras love native vegetation and in particular gum trees with pl...

This wikiHow teaches you how to block one of your Facebook Messenger contacts on an iPhone or iPad.

If you're moving to California, then you may be wondering what it will take for you to become a resident of the state. While the process for becoming a resident is relatively easy, there are a few requirements to establish a legal record of residency. Onc...

Glue can end up on your wood floor after a craft project or on your wooden countertops when you repair a household item. Dabs of glue can look unsightly on wooden surfaces and potentially damage them if they are not removed quickly and correctly. Use comm...

If you have a Master Lock "set your own combination" lock, you can change your combination whenever you like. You just need to identify what type of lock you have. The most common are the precision dial (which has numbers and letters on its dial), speed d...