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Four cylinder engines are among the most versatile in modern vehicles, but you may be disappointed with the power they produce. Fortunately, there are a number of ways to pull more power out of the four-cylinder motor in your car or truck. Depending on...

Cleaning a blender is easy if you clean it right after you use it! You can scrub it with a sponge for a deep clean, or you can blend water with dish soap for a quick and efficient clean. If you can't clean the blender immediately, then at least fill it wi...

To do a full twisting layout, you have to do a back layout while twisting all the way around in the air so that you land facing the same direction you started from, just as you would while doing a regular back layout. To complete this advanced gymnastics...

Microsoft Word 2007 is relatively new and improved from earlier versions. Maybe you're used to the older or newer updated versions of Microsoft Office Word? This article shows you how to use this particular edition of MS Word.

If you have a love note, a diary, or another secret object you want to keep away from nosy parents, siblings, or roommates, you’ll have to get creative. Avoid obvious hiding spots and make sure you keep track of the spots you choose. Common items, like pi...

Wikipedia is a free encyclopedia project, written collaboratively by volunteers. Many people view Wikipedia articles every day, but don't contribute. This how-to will show you what you can do to constructively edit Wikipedia.

Are you a romaine lover, or more of an iceberg person? Regardless of the variety you choose, lettuce is a hardy crop that grows well in most regions. The seeds are started indoors and planted just after the first frost. With luck, you'll be able to make a...

Synchronizing a Wii remote with a console allows the remote to be able to communicate with the console, either temporarily or permanently. The controller you get with the system is already synchronized, but if you use any new controllers, you must synchro...

September 19 is the "International Talk Like a Pirate Day." Any seadog worth their salt knows that to talk like a pirate, ye must know their lingo and adopt a scurvy pirate accent. Talkin' like a pirate is more than just yellin' "arr" whenever ye feel lik...

A titration is a technique used in chemistry to help determine the concentration of a reactant mixed within an unknown solution. The process involves adding a known solution to the unknown solution until a reaction occurs. Most often, this reaction is a c...

In today's society it is hard to be accepted as an obese or even overweight "attractive" female, but there are certain steps you can take to make yourself feel more attractive and consequently for other people to be attracted to you.

Bonfires provide a great atmosphere for outdoor events such as parties or Halloween celebrations. And as long as they are conducted safely and comply with any local or governmental regulations, they are relatively easy to organize. Just don't forget your...

Cricket bats are prone to cracking, especially if they aren’t strengthened properly before use. To harden your cricket bat, you’ll need to apply linseed oil to the bat first. Then, you can harden, or knock the bat in, by flattening out the wood fibers in...

If you forgot to wear sunscreen after a long, sunny day outside, you’ve probably developed a farmer's tan on your arms, face and neck. These tan lines are unwanted and are known to stick around for the rest of the summer, leaving it hard to wear certain c...

A sugar rocket is a simple home project that uses potassium nitrate or KNO3 and powdered sugar as fuel. While it’s easy to make a sugar rocket, it’s also very dangerous, so use caution throughout your project. To build your rocket, you’ll need to make a r...

You can get shocked if the dryer is plugged in. It's simple to change, all you need is a screwdriver and/or a 6.5mm socket.