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How to Tell if a Car's Water Pump Needs Replacement
Your car's water pump is an important part of your vehicle. It is the part that continually pumps coolant to your vehicle's engine so that it doesn't overheat. A leak or a faulty bearing can cause serious damage to your car's engine. Puddles of coolant un...
How to Get to Machu Picchu
If the ancient Inca city of Machu Picchu in Peru is your destination, you'll have to navigate through the mountainous terrain by train or on foot. How much money and time you want to spend are the key factors affecting which route you choose to get to Mac...
How to Upgrade a Laptop: Replace Parts in Your PC Notebook
Tinkering with your laptop may feel a little nerve-wracking, but upgrading from home is actually a great way to improve performance for less than buying a whole new device. Typically, there are a few things you can upgrade on a PC laptop — RAM, storage, v...
How to Make a Tesla Coil
Developed in 1891 by Nikola Tesla, the Tesla coil was created to perform experiments in creating high-voltage electrical discharges. It consists of a power supply, a capacitor and coil transformer set so that voltage peaks alternate between the two, and e...
How to Pick a Realistic New Year's Resolution
On January 1st, New Year’s resolutions sparkle with hope and the promise of a better you. However, by the year’s end, you may find that many of those resolutions have been abandoned halfway or left completely unattempted. If this sounds familiar, don’t wo...
How to Edit a Scanned Document
This wikiHow teaches you how to edit the text of a document that you scanned into your computer. The technology behind turning visual representations of text into actual text is called Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software. You can use a website ca...
How to Cook with a Waffle Maker
Waffles are a tasty, popular breakfast. While you can always buy the frozen kind and pop them into the toaster, the homemade kind are so much better. Whether you choose to make them from scratch or with a boxed mix, you will need to use a waffle maker. Th...
How to Groom a Poodle
One of the most daunting aspects of owning a poodle is keeping it well-groomed. But if you learn to do this yourself, you'll develop a better relationship with your pet, and you'll save a lot of money in the long run. Grooming a poodle may seem hard, but...
How to Start a Dairy Farm
Dairy farms take a lot of money and capital to start up, way more than a meat operation does. Know what you're getting into and how you want to get into it before you decide to start a dairy farm. Even if you grew up on a farm, managing your own means sit...
How to Make Your Friends Think You're Rich
Want to appear rich despite not having a great budget? Here are some ways to save money, yet still appear wealthy to your friends.
How to Write a Thriller Novel
Thriller novels are written to keep the reader on the edge of their seat. Unlike mystery novels, thriller novels are about preventing a crime before it is committed. They should shock, intrigue, and keep the reader in suspense from beginning to end.
How to Obtain a Tax ID Number for an Estate
When a person passes away and the process of handling their estate begins, the first thing those responsible for the estate should do is determine if the estate needs a separate tax identification number for tax purposes. This federal tax identification n...
How to Be a Poultry Farmer
Poultry farmers are responsible for raising and selling the meat or eggs of different species of poultry, such as chickens, geese, and turkeys. To become a poultry farmer, it’s important to get work experience or a qualification first to make sure that th...
How to Reduce the Appearance of Scars from Your Face
Facial scars can be raised, sunken, or darkly pigmented. They may be itchy or painful. They can result from acne, injury, or surgery. There are many methods that can help you heal, diminish, and cover your scars. No matter what method you choose, keep you...
How to Scare Your Little Sister
Sometimes, there can be no greater joy than hearing your sister shriek with terror after you've got her good. As long as you don't test her limits, you'll be able to give your sister a good scare and to get a good laugh in the process.
How to Prepare for a Road Trip
Whether you’re heading to the mountains or the beach, road trips are a great way to explore the world around you without the added hassle of the airport. Don’t worry—these trips are easy to manage, especially if you divide your packing and prep into bite-...