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How to Stop Your Hair from Getting Frizzy After Washing It
Wondering why your hair gets so frizzy and how to tame it every time you get out of the shower? You're not the only one! Hair has an outer layer called the cuticle, which resembles a series of protective roof-like tiles. When these microscopic tiles lie f...
How to Register a Utility Trailer
When you get a utility trailer new or used, you usually need to register it with your area’s Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) so it’s legal to use on the road. While each area’s regulations may vary, they all need required paperwork, such as registratio...
How to Woo a Scorpio
If you met someone you know is a Scorpio, you may want to know how to date them. There is not empirical evidence that indicates someone's star sign affects their personality, so it's important not to use astrology to make assumptions about a potential mat...
How to Winterize a Boat
When the sun sets on another boating season, it is time to get your boat ready for the cold winter months. Taking the necessary steps to winterize your boat will safeguard the vessel and its motor against the elements, so it is ready to use when the warm...
How to Fit a Door
You’ve decided it’s time to replace an old door in your home, but how do you make sure the new one is the right size? Thankfully, fitting and installing a new door is a straightforward process that beginning home improvers can do successfully. We’ve put t...
How to Solve Square Root Problems
While the intimidating sight of a square root symbol may make the mathematically-challenged cringe, square root problems are not as hard to solve as they may first seem. Simple square root problems can often be solved as easily as basic multiplication and...
How to Make Fossils Using Plaster of Paris
Making fossils is a great way to get your child involved in science and history in a creative, fun fashion. It's cheap and easy to create your own replicas with a minimum of skill and material. Here's how to get started.
How to Make a Pictograph
Pictographs are a great way to interpret data. In a presentation, report, or to illustrate a point, pictographs provide a visual representation of information and numbers. Creating a pictograph is an easy way to add color and fun to data.
Don’t Panic! What to Do When You’ve Locked Your Keys inside Your Car
There's no feeling more helpless than locking your car and slamming the door only to see your keys sitting there inside. But you're not helpless—you've got wikiHow! Keep reading for tried-and-true solutions that will get you back in your car and back out...
How to Install a Car Alarm
Car alarms are an effective way to insure your investment and give you peace of mind. While many cars come standard with some kind of alarm system, some do not. It is no surprise that many people want to install an aftermarket alarm system either because...
How to Activate Airprint
With iOS 4.2+ you can print from your mobile device to a printer on your local network by way of AirPrint. Although some new, wireless printers are immediately accessible by AirPrint, you can also activate older printers that are plugged into your compute...
How to Water Trees
Trees are a great addition to any yard. They can last for decades when properly cared for, and they will reward you with ample shade. Depending on the type of tree, you may even get flowers or fruit! Knowing how to water your tree properly is important. E...
How to Freeze Blackberries
Delicious, delectable blackberries are one of summertime's sweetest treats. However, because their natural growing season is so short, it's tricky (if not impossible) to get good blackberries throughout the rest of the year. Make the most of your summer h...
How to Propagate Roses
Roses are flowering perennial plants prized for their beautiful flowers, which are made up of delicate and layered petals. One of the best ways to propagate new roses is to take a cutting from an existing plant and grow it into a whole new rose bush. When...
How to Partition a Thumb Drive
As USB flash drives get larger and larger, you may find it useful to partition them into distinct drives. This can make it easier to organize your files, or allow you to boot from one partition and keep essential tools on another. This wikiHow article tea...
How to Pour a Concrete Patio and Make It Look Professional
Patios can be wonderful additions to any home, but homeowners generally have to weigh the benefits of having a patio with the expense of having someone do the construction. To save on this expense, however, consider making a concrete patio one of your nex...