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How to Identify Wasps
Wasps are one of the most misunderstood insects out there. In fact, most people picture one kind of wasp—the yellowjacket—when they think of a wasp! In reality, they’re one of the diverse groups of insects out there, and there are all kinds of different w...
Identifying Brown Recluse Spiders: Unique Characteristics
These shy little spiders are most known by their dark-brown violin markings, which is why they're also called "fiddle-back" or "violin" spiders. Although many people are afraid of them and they have a bad reputation, brown recluse bites are actually very...
How to Remove a Fish Smell from a Refrigerator
The key to getting rid of a fish smell in the refrigerator is to empty the fridge and clean everything thoroughly. Then, use deodorizing products like baking soda, fresh coffee grounds, and crumpled newspaper to absorb leftover smells and get rid of the b...
How to Open Linux Firewall Ports: Ubuntu, Debian, & More
Do you need to allow inbound or outbound connections to your Linux system? If you're using firewall software like Iptables, Uncomplicated Firewall (UFW), or Firewalld, you can easily open ports from the command line. For products like ConfigServer Firewal...
How to Get Download Games in the Background (While Xbox Is Off)
Downloading the bytes and bits of an entire game over the internet takes a lot longer than downloading a wikiHow article.[1] X Research source Naturally, your Xbox needs some time to get the game, but this could slow your connection during a...
How to Make Your Hair Look Gray for a Costume
There are several ways to temporarily color your hair gray if you are trying to go all in on a costume. For a quick solution, you can brush talcum powder or white face powder into your hair to coat it, then spray with hairspray to set the powder into your...
How to Draw Zebra Stripes
Zebra stripes can be used to decorate anything from a drawing of an Equus quagga to your next piece of artwork, and, you only have to stick to black and white if you're after accuracy. Patterns are fun to doodle, can add a touch of flair to an everyday it...
How to Have a Clean Face Without Cleanser
Regular face washing is a must for keeping your skin fresh and free of oil and dirt. If you’ve run out of face cleanser, or just want to give your skin a break from chemical products, you can keep your skin healthy and glowing--and save money--by using na...
How to Improve Your Emotional Intelligence
Emotional intelligence (EQ) is the ability to recognize, understand, and express your own emotions, as well as to perceive and respond to the emotions of others.[1] X Research source These skills help you manage your stress levels and commun...
How to Write a Reading Log
It can be easy to forget everything you read. Preserve your reading activities and your thoughts about what you read by keeping a reading log. A reading log is much like a journal, except that it describes every book or article you read. Sometimes a readi...
How to Remove Smell from an Old Leather Bag
Musty, stinky, odorous old leather bags aren't much fun and it's probable you're not keen to reuse such a bag. Before you resort to throwing it out, there are various ways that might just restore it to a respectable odor again.
How to Do a Self Piercing at Home
Body piercing is a beautiful and unique way to express your personal style and individuality. It's been around for over 5,000 years and your options are numerous.[1] X Research source Whether you're piercing your ears, nose, eyebrow, tongue...
How to Stop Harassing Phone Calls from Creditors
Phone calls are often the first step a creditor takes in pursuing an outstanding debt. Some companies handle their own collections while others sell debts to third-party collection agencies or law firms who then contact debtors directly. Whether you actua...
How to Calculate Your Final Grade
The method for calculating your final grade for a class depends on a number of variables. In order to carry out this task, you will need to understand how course assignments, tests, quizzes and participation grades are weighted when calculating your final...
How to Add Documents in Gmail
Need to send a PDF, Word document, photo, or other type of file to someone through email? Gmail makes it easy. This wikiHow article will show you how to attach files to email messages in Gmail on your computer, phone, and tablet.
How to Play RAR Files with WinRAR and Dziobas RAR Player
RAR (Roshal Archive) is the native archive file format for the WinRAR software that has a ".rar" extension. Files in RAR format can contain other files within them (such as video files) but their data is compressed, which is why media players such as Wind...