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You’re cruising along when all of a sudden you notice your engine making a terrible racket, accompanied by the distinctive odor of exhaust. When you get home, you pop the hood and, after doing a little digging, discover the source of the problem—there’s a...

Grease and oil can make quite a slippery mess. Cleaning the oil up is pretty straightforward, but you need to know what products you can and can’t use on your particular floors to keep them in good shape. You may already have the products you need in your...

While some crimping tools are self-adjusting, others need a quick manual adjustment so you can get a neat, secure crimp. Our guide will show you how to open the tool, adjust the force, and close it again—all with just a Phillips head screwdriver. We'll sh...

It's natural to want to keep your shower glass clean, and there are several easy things you can do to keep your shower in great shape. It only takes a few minutes to keep your shower from getting dirty in the first place, but if your shower is already dir...

A lava lamp can lend a relaxing glow and a look of retro fun to just about any space. After a while, though, you may notice that the “lava” in your lamp isn’t flowing the way it used to, or that clumping or clouding are taking away from the lamp’s aesthet...

If you’re struggling with an unfortunate breakout or are simply hoping to try out a new look, you may want some options to cover your forehead without having to commit to bangs. Thankfully, you’re not alone and lots of people have been experimenting with...

Soft-close toilet seats work because they have a special type of hinges that make the toilet seat close on its own very slowly and quietly. Some soft-close toilet seat hinges can be adjusted to make the seat close more slowly. However, not all soft-close...

Most classical guitars don't have pegs for a strap like electric and acoustic guitars do because they're not designed to be played standing up. However, if you prefer to play your classical guitar standing, you'll benefit from having a strap to help keep...

No day at the greyhound track is complete without a racing form to consult—especially if you plan to make some bets! Racing forms are jam-packed with numbers and abbreviations that can make your head spin at first, but they’re pretty easy to navigate once...

Young children, ranging from toddlers to those who have just started school, are all different in their own way. That's why you as a parent, guardian, relative, or babysitter play a crucial part in their development. Not only are you helping their fine, g...

When you think of the The Great Gatsby, you probably think of the classic 1920s flapper makeup that the women characters famously wore. Smokey eyes, bold lips, and smooth skin define the style of this era. If you’d like to copy the characters’ looks from...

Toads are often highly beneficial to your yard and garden, eating tons of insect pests such as flies and mosquitoes. But sometimes they can be an invasive nuisance and need to be removed. There are actually a lot of simple changes you can make to your yar...

Damaged tiles can be a little nerve-wracking, but it’s really not as big of a deal as it may seem at first. While you can certainly remove the tile and replace it, this option requires a lot of preparation and work. The best way to deal with small holes i...

When you make an icon on your Windows desktop, you'll see an arrow over it that represents that you've created a shortcut. This wikiHow will teach you how to remove shortcut arrows on your Windows shortcut icon by changing a few things in the Registry Edi...

This wikiHow teaches you how to turn in your homework using Google Classroom on your computer, phone, or tablet. Once you get the hang of submitting different types of assignments, you'll be able to submit your homework assignments in seconds.

Most newer Whirlpool washing machines come equipped with Lid Lock technology that prevents them from being opened while in use. This feature seems pretty handy—until it malfunctions and you need to look inside the washer while it’s running. While there ar...