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How to Scan a QR Code from Photos
Do you need to scan a QR code that you've already saved to your Android, iPhone, or iPad? While you can use your camera to scan QR codes that aren't on your phone, you'll need to install an app to read QR codes from existing pictures. Fortunately, the bes...
How to Reduce Static Noise in a Microphone
There’s nothing more frustrating than setting a microphone up for an event or recording session only to find out that there’s some strange white noise crackling through the speakers. There a handful of reasons that a microphone will emit static sounds. Th...
3 Easy Ways to Prevent Wood Slabs from Splitting
Wood slabs come in all shapes and sizes and can be used to make a variety of items, such as furniture, countertops, or decorations. However, it can be a real pain when the perfect wood slab breaks apart or develops an unsightly split. When you first cut a...
How to Identify Baroque Architecture
Baroque architecture flourished during the 17th century in European countries like Italy, Spain, France, the Netherlands, and England. Baroque style brought dynamism to design through the use of depth, shadow, texture, and indications of movement in stati...
How to Identify a Black Walnut Tree
Black walnut trees are some of the most widely-grown trees in North America. Just like the name implies, they produce walnuts, making them very valuable plants. You can usually find them in forests stretching from the east coast of the United States to th...
How to Remove the Hood from a Hoodie
If you're tired of that hoodie you've had forever or just want to update the style, cut off the hood. Once you remove the hood, you'll have a sweatshirt with a simple round or crew neckline. That's it! If you'd rather make a sweatshirt with a collar, leav...
How to Grow Ivy on a Brick Wall
Covering a brick wall in ivy can give it a unique, classy look—there’s a reason many of those universities with old brick buildings on campus are called “Ivy league” schools! Growing ivy on a brick wall is really quite easy and can be done without any exp...
How to Contact Lisa Sanders
Dr. Lisa Sanders is a physician and Associate Professor of Medicine at Yale School of Medicine. An accomplished doctor, Dr. Sanders also writes the popular Diagnosis column for the New York Times Magazine, where she discusses intriguing medical cases. In...
Which Season Are You? Finding Your Color Palette
Trying to figure out what colors look best on you may seem tricky, but it’s actually easier than you may think! Everyone is unique, but we all tend to fall under 1 of the 4 seasonal color palette categories: Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter. Where you f...
How to Measure Distance in a Photo
Did you know that you can take a picture of the layout of an object, then later get its measurements? This wikiHow will teach you how to measure distance in a photo using Adobe's Photoshop on your computer.
How to Remove Creases from Dress Shoes
When you have the perfect pair of shoes for special occasions, creases are an unwelcome surprise. You might be thinking that your stylish and potentially expensive footwear is doomed to stand out for the wrong reason, but creases are fixable. There are se...
How to Shrink a Silicone Bracelet
Silicone bracelets are a fun way to support a cause, show off your favorite logos, or just add a pop of color to your look. They’re often mass-produced and come in only a few sizes. If you have a smaller wrist but still want to wear your favorite colorful...
How to Determine if a Louis Vuitton Wallet is Real
Louis Vuitton (LV) is a French luxury fashion company that has been producing high-quality products since the 1850s. Louis Vuitton wallets are known for pristine construction, so it’s natural that you’d want one for yourself. However, LV products are ofte...
How to Get Pink Hair Dye Out
Pink hair can be fun until it's time for a change. While you might be tempted to reach for bleach, you can try a gentle vitamin C treatment to remove the surface dye. If there's still a lot of pink dye left on your hair, spread a color stripping product o...
How to Sew a Simple Medical Mask
You might want to wear a fabric medical mask to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Additionally, sewing and donating fabric masks is a great way to help healthcare providers who are on the front lines of the pandemic. Although fabric masks aren’t as eff...
How to Build an RC Track
Building a backyard RC track is a fun project when you’re tired of driving your RC car on the plain grass or around your neighborhood’s streets. Make sure you have a large, relatively flat and clear area that you can create your track on. Other than that,...