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Measuring organic matter, or the remnants of organic compounds in the water, can help you track the health of your waterbody and the organisms living within it. If you have access to lab equipment, you can measure the total biodegradable dissolved organic...

Tying a knot in a single strand after you've threaded your embroidery needle is helpful when you're starting a new project. There are two main ways to tie the knots, and all you'll need is a needle, thread, and scissors. Make a simple knot for an easy met...

Getting a cool new bow is a lot of fun, but figuring out what to do with it afterward can be confusing. If you’re tempted to lean it in a corner of your room, you risk causing permanent damage to it. Fortunately, storing a bow really isn’t that difficult...

There’s nothing more frustrating than taking off your screen protector just to see that all the adhesive has been left behind, creating a sticky, smeary mess. It can make it hard to use your phone and it doesn’t look good! Taking care of leftover glue and...

If you see an error that says your Microsoft Excel clipboard is full, you'll need to delete some things. This wikiHow will teach you how to clear the clipboard in Excel if you're using Microsoft Excel for Windows. If you're using Excel for Mac, the clipbo...

Quality watercolor paper is sold in standard-sized “Imperial” sheets, which measure 30 in (76 cm) x 22 in (56 cm). This size is ideal for ambitious artists looking to paint their next masterpiece, but for those who are interested in painting more modest s...

Whether you're running your own science experiments at home or you want to save a little money in your lab, start mixing your own agar medium. Agar is a gel-like material that's made from algae or animal proteins and you can use it to grow bacteria for yo...

Your office chair should lean back for comfort, but there’s a definite problem if it’s leaning to one side or the other. In most cases, the culprit is either a broken caster along the floor or a loose or bent seat plate beneath where you’re sitting. Flip...

High levels of acid in your mouth can erode the enamel on your teeth, leading to cavities and other dental problems. If you're concerned about your mouth acidity, work to decrease the acid in your diet as well as protect your teeth from the dangers of aci...

The muscles in your lower back can be tough to target with ordinary stretches. Luckily, one common yet invaluable piece of fitness equipment can take the difficulty out of your stretching routine—a pull up bar. Simply hanging from a bar or similar surface...

Whether you use LinkedIn strictly for your personal brand or you manage a business profile on LinkedIn, it can be tricky to get the levels of engagement you want on the platform. Part of the reason for this is that LinkedIn is not considered as “fun” as o...

Wool is an incredibly versatile material to work with. This natural fiber is known for its durability and absorbency, which makes it great for outerwear. It can also be thick and fuzzy so it's perfect for appliqué projects where you want to add a little t...

Short circuits can occur in your home for a number of reasons, including worn out and damaged wiring or using too much electricity on a single circuit. Short circuits are dangerous because there is always the chance that they can cause an electrical fire....

You might not notice it, but the Earth never sits still. It’s always traveling around the sun in a circle, along with the other planets in our solar system, like a giant merry go round in space! You can make your own planet merry go round with a paper pla...

This wikiHow will teach you how to change or set the default font in Outlook using the desktop client for Windows and macOS, as well as the Outlook.com on the web. There is no way to change the font in the mobile app version of Outlook.

Are you plagued by calls from private numbers? This wikiHow will teach you how to block private numbers on your iPhone by using Do Not Disturb Mode, by blocking specific numbers, and by using the new iOS 13 feature to Silence Unknown Callers.