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How to Choose a Wireless Router
This wikiHow teaches you how to research and decide on a model and type of wireless router.
How to Fix an Xbox 360 Error E68
If your Xbox 360 does not work and your rings on the console are red, this means that your Xbox 360 has a hardware failure. In this case you should read the error code on the TV screen. Use this guide to fix the following error codes: E67, E68, E69, E70,...
How to Get Into Columbia University
Located in New York City, Columbia University is a member of the Ivy League, and one of the world's elite institutions of higher education. Columbia is highly selective, and receives many more applications than slots available for its numerous undergradua...
How to Remove a Tree
Whether you need to remove a dying tree or hope to replant a tree somewhere else, it's important to remove it carefully. If a tree is removed incorrectly, it can become a hazard if they fall on a living thing, building, car, or electrical line. But if yo...
How to Marry a Divorced Man
If you have reservations about what you need to do to protect yourself in the event that you are preparing to marry a divorced man, know that there are questions that you can ask your potential mate and steps that you can take to protect yourself as well...
What to Pack for an Italian Vacation: Outfits, Accessories, & More
A trip to Italy can be a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and dressing like a local is a great way to immerse yourself in the culture. Italians are very fashion-forward and typically pay close attention to every person’s clothes. Therefore, the pressure’s o...
How to Install a Hot Tub
A hot tub can be a relaxing addition to your backyard. Because they are large, electrically complex systems, installing hot tubs can be tricky. Modern hot tubs tend to be self-contained, which means there is no plumbing involved in the setup. Even so, ins...
How to Fix a Treadmill
Treadmills are large pieces of exercise equipment that can take a lot of abuse over the years. They're designed to withstand repeated impact, but, like many complicated machines, they can malfunction in a variety of ways. Instead of buying a replacement w...
How to Kill a Mole
Moles are small, furry creatures that burrow underground, often creating tunnels and holes in lawns. Having a mole around can actually be beneficial to your yard, since they eat other pests, but they also cause lawns to look lumpy. While many lawn owners...
How to Juice a Softball Bat
A modification to a softball bat that aims to improve its performance is known as "juicing". Juicing your bat can help you hit harder and can boost your baseball game. The most common bat boosting methods have been shown to have real impacts, sending ba...
How to Learn Magic Tricks
For centuries, magic tricks have mystified and entertained people around the world. Magic tricks are a great way to socialize and make new friends, but you can also use these tricks to impress friends, family, and passersby. Performing magic tricks can im...
How to Sew a Hem
Unless you have an unlimited clothing budget that allows you to discard clothing as soon as it needs mending, at some point you may need to repair or hem an article of clothing. Hemming gives fabric a finished, clean edge and helps clothes last longer by...
How to Heat Press a T‐Shirt
A heat press is a special tool that allows you to press iron-on transfers and appliqués onto t-shirts. To use the press, heat it to your transfer paper’s specifications and adjust the pressure based on your shirt’s thickness. Then, place your shirt on the...
How to Connect Two Routers
Plagued by poor Wi-Fi performance in certain parts of your home or office? Or just want to allow more devices to get online at once? If you have a second router that supports WDS, you can "bridge" it with your current router to expand your network reach....
How to Fry an Egg on the Sidewalk
Is it true that you can fry an egg on the sidewalk? In order to an egg to start to firm up, it must be cooked on a surface that has been heated to at least 158 °F (70 °C). Even on the hottest summer days, sidewalks themselves don't get that hot. However,...
How to Treat and Preserve Wood with Oil So It Lasts Longer
Wood that has been converted from logs to lumber needs to be preserved or it will rot and decay. Preservation of wood will extend its life, increase its durability, and protect it from pests such as insects and rodents or fungus. Wood homes, wood furnitur...