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How to Be the Best
Do you want to be the best at what you do or become the best version of yourself? Striving to be the best is a great opportunity to work on yourself, develop new skills and master the ones you've already learned, and gain more confidence. If you're not su...
How to Interpret Echocardiograms
An echocardiogram enables the doctor to generate images of your heart in real-time using ultrasound. Ultrasound, or sounds higher than we can hear, are projected through your body and a machine reads the sound waves that are bounced back, and converts the...
How to Measure Fundal Height
When you're pregnant, one of the ways you and your doctor check whether the pregnancy is progressing normally is to determine the growth of the uterus. This can be done by 1 of 3 ways: via a sonogram, by palpating the uterus, and by measuring something ca...
How to Open a PHP File
This wikiHow teaches you how to open and edit a PHP programming file on your Windows or Mac computer.
Unjam & Treat a Jammed Finger for Quick Relief
Ouch! Jammed your finger? While it certainly is painful, the good news is that most jammed fingers can be treated at home. A jammed finger is actually a joint or knuckle sprain, which usually heals within a few weeks. In this article, we’ll tell you the b...
How to Do a Compression Test
Compression tests are often done to monitor the condition of a car’s engine, along with the valves and other internal components. If your car isn’t running as well as it should, the test can indicate that one of the components has begun to wear out. Perfo...
How to Clean Microsuede
Microsuede, which is also called microfiber, is a dense and tightly woven fabric composed of polyester fibers. The fabric is soft but durable, as well as stain-resistant and wrinkle-resistant, making it a great choice for clothing, curtains, towels, furni...
How to Build an Aquarium Stand
Having an aquarium stand can really raise your fish tank to a whole new level, in terms of both height and aesthetic. Pre-made stands bought from the store can be very expensive. Luckily, if you want to try to save a little money, you can actually make yo...
How to Write a Closing Argument
A closing argument is delivered by an attorney at the end of a trial, after all of the evidence has been presented, witnesses and experts have been questioned, and the theory behind a prosecution or a defense has been given. A closing argument is the last...
How to Make Tissue Paper Roses
Tissue paper roses are inexpensive to make, but the result is a handmade decoration that's quite beautiful. They can be used to decorate everything from a wedding reception hall to a wrapped gift. You can make them to resemble both open and closed flowers...
How to Exit Safe Mode
This wikiHow teaches you how to restart your computer, tablet, or smartphone normally after opening it in Safe Mode. Safe Mode is a mode in which your computer, tablet, or phone loads only the programs and information needed to run basic procedures, which...
How to Make Antler Lamps
Antler lamps are lamps made from the antlers of deer, moose or other horned animals. The antlers typically have been shed off the animal and can be used as a decorating accent. Follow these steps on how to make antler lamps.
How to Fix Hairline Cracks in Car Windows
Like windshields, car windows are highly susceptible to nicks, scratches, and hairline cracks. It can be tedious to repair a car window yourself, but it’s easy enough with the right gear and a few hours. Read on to learn everything you’ll need to do to ge...
How to Fix Dough That Won't Rise
You have it all planned: the dinner, the wine, that fresh-baked loaf of bread. Everything's coming together when you discover that your bread dough just isn't rising. Fortunately, this is a problem that's relatively easy to diagnose and solve. If your bre...
How to Start a Car Insurance Company
Since car insurance is required to drive in most places, and since driving continues to increase in popularity, demand for car insurance companies continues to rise as well. If you can come up with the investment capital, and are looking to get in the bus...
How to Start an Amusement Park
The amusement park industry has shown steady attendance and revenue growth over the past twenty years. But not all parks are a success. While a well-planned amusement park can generate steady revenues and enormous amounts of capital, a poorly planned one...