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An induction motor is an electric motor that uses electromagnets, and they are typically used in appliances like fans, refrigerators, and air conditioners. If you notice an appliance’s induction motor vibrating or if the motor doesn’t work at all, it may...

If that loud ringing sound shooting out of your doorbell is giving you a headache, it may be time to take action. Unfortunately, most of those old school wired doorbells and intercoms do not have a volume control. Short of completely replacing the chime,...

Your Honda Fit is equipped with an odometer that tracks the total mileage that you drive, as well as trip meters that keep track of specific trips and distances that you travel. While resetting your car’s odometer is illegal, you can quickly and easily re...

Hockey socks are an essential piece of gear that you need to play hockey because they help hold your shin pads in place. They also form a distinguishing part of a hockey team’s uniform. Since hockey socks are baggy enough to fit over your shin pads and th...

Silver is a beautiful, valuable metal that’s used to make jewelry, household items, and decorations. However, it can be hard to recognize the purity of silver versus metal fakes. Most silver items have an etching on them, which makes it really easy to fig...

If you use a buffing wheel to polish jewelry, watches, hubcaps, knives, or wood, then polishing compound and dirt can build up on it over time. This build-up can actually damage the pieces you’re working on. Luckily, cleaning a buffing wheel is a quick pr...

Pipes are a necessary feature for every home, but leaving them exposed on a wall can take away from the overall aesthetic. If you want to cover your pipes, it can be hard to find a way without doing a whole room renovation. Fortunately, you can do a few h...

An air fryer is a nifty appliance that circulates hot air around your food to cook it and make it crispy without having to use the unhealthy oil of a deep fryer. They’re simple to set up and easy to use, so stopping your air fryer is a breeze. There are a...

Tiles around your home, garage, or workshop might accidentally get burned while you’re welding something. If this happens to you, don’t despair—you may be able to remove many minor and even more serious burn marks. If you’re unable to get rid of welding b...

Odds and Evens, also known as Morra, is a simple 2-player game that dates back to the Roman Empire.[1] X Research source It’s a great activity to pass the time on a long car ride or rainy day. Since Odds and Even is based entirely on luck, a...

Highlights create depth in your hair and can brighten up your style to add a pop of color to your overall look. However, if you’ve gotten highlights and they are too dark, you may not be happy with how they look with your features or skin tone. You can tr...

A brown scapular is worn by Catholics to show your devotion to a life of faith. It's essentially a necklace with two pictures on it on opposite ends, and it's said that anyone who dies wearing it "shall not suffer eternal fire."[1] X Research source...

Uconnect is an infotainment system and mobile app found in vehicles made by Chrysler, Fiat, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram. Uconnect controls your audio, navigation, and ability to connect to your smartphone via Bluetooth. This wikiHow teaches you how to register...

Catching crows is typically something that's best done by professionals, but if you really want to capture them yourself, there's a trap you can use to help you do it. Crows are a protected species, so it's important that you look up any rules or laws abo...

Pipes in your living space might be a necessity, but they don't have to be an eyesore. Whether the pipes are in your bathroom, kitchen, or living room, you have lots of decorative options for concealing them. Although painting pipes is a popular, inexpens...

If you’re noticing a lot of water pooling inside your dishwasher, then it might not be level. When a dishwasher isn’t level, it doesn’t drain properly between cycles, and the leftover water can even leak all over your floor. Fortunately leveling a dishwas...