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How to Determine the Strength of Magnets
Magnets are commonly found in motors, dynamos, refrigerators, credit and debit cards, and electronic equipment, such as electric guitar pickups, stereo speakers, and computer hard drives. They can be either permanent magnets, made of naturally magnetic fo...
How to Remove An Indoor Carpet
Replacing your indoor carpet is a great way to update the look of your floors, whether you want to install new carpeting or hardwood flooring. Before you install anything new, you will need to remove the carpet that you already have. Paying someone to do...
How to Convert Acres to Square Miles
An acre is an area measurement that was originally defined by how much land an ox could plough in one day.[1] X Research source Today the definition of an acre is standardized, so that it is easy to convert between acres and other units used...
How to Love Cats
Cats are often misunderstood as standoffish, unloving pets, especially when compared with their canine counterparts. You need to understand that cats communicate differently than dogs and humans, but once you understand your cat’s world a bit better, you...
How to Catch Suicune in Pokémon Crystal
Suicune is a legendary Water-type Pokémon that is available in Crystal after you beat certain portions of the game. Suicune can be difficult to capture, and often puts up quite a fight. With the right team, however, you can make quick work of it. See Step...
How to Treat Sore Ab Muscles
After you work out, play sports, or simply start doing different chores during the day, you may notice sore stomach muscles. A lack of blood flow and muscle inflammation cause the sore muscles. If you’re trying to keep them from hampering your schedule, y...
Removing Blood Stains from Concrete: A Step-by-Step Guide
Removing blood stains from concrete seems to be a daunting task. Concrete is porous and stain would tend to soak into it on contact. That is why stain removal for concrete is really tough and needs special treatment. For effectively removing blood stains...
How to Control the Brightness of Your Computer With Windows 7
This wikiHow teaches you how to raise or lower your computer's brightness on Windows 7 laptop. Most desktop computers use an external monitor, meaning that the brightness must be altered by using the monitor's physically built-in buttons or brightness swi...
The Best Ways to Encourage Your Husband to Help with Chores
Dividing up household chores can often be a point of contention among couples. Often one person may feel like they end up doing more or all of the chores themselves without much help from their partner. This can lead to resentment and arguments. Having a...
How to Buy Multiple Windows Licenses
When you purchase Microsoft Windows from a big box retailer, such as an office supply store, that version usually carries a single license for use on one. If you need to use Windows on multiple computers, you could purchase multiple copies of the single-l...
How to Fill Out an FMLA Form
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a program regulated by the United States Department of Labor (DOL) that allows employees of employers covered by the Act to take an unpaid, medical leave of absence from their jobs. You may be approved for FMLA i...
How to Check a California Real Estate Broker's License
A real estate broker can be a big help when searching for real estate, but you only want to do business with legitimate brokers. To check if the broker has a valid license, visit California’s Bureau of Real Estate and perform a search. You can also file a...
How to Keep Wild Caterpillars As Pets
Caterpillars, although not a traditional pet, can still be an interesting creature to care for. Most caterpillars are easy to catch and can be kept in a simple cage. One of the interesting parts about keeping a caterpillar as a pet is watching it transf...
How to Do a Tricep Workout
Triceps are the big muscles in your upper arm that allow you to straighten your elbow. A triceps actually consists of 3 separate sections that need to be targeted in a balanced workout. There are many simple exercises you can do with dumbbells to target t...
How to Lead a Healthy Life
To lead means to take charge and guide. By deciding to lead a healthy life, you're deciding to assume command over your own habits and actions. Take care of the basics by eating, exercising, and sleeping. Build a system you can sustain by integrating heal...
How to Understand the 'Nadsat' Argot In "A Clockwork Orange"
A Clockwork Orange, written by Anthony Burgess, is a compelling novel about morality and free will. Unfortunately, it can be a difficult read, especially the first few chapters, as much of the book is narrated in the fictional argot known as Nadsat (the "...