How To
How to Clean the Needle on a Record Player
If you love the sound of a record player, you're not alone! It's great to put a record on and get that deep, full sound. However, if your needle or stylus isn't clean, it can affect the quality of that sound. The simplest way to clean your needle is to us...
How to Mix Mortar for Laying Tile
Mortar is a blend of water, cement, sand, and additives mixed into a strong but sticky adhesive. It is used in all kinds of masonry, such as for holding brick, stone, and even tile together. Tile work involves using a thinner type of mortar called thinset...
How to Measure a Dog for Clothes
Dog clothes are cute, and they can also be super functional. From sweaters, coats, and hoods that keep your pup warm in cool weather to harnesses to keep them safe on walks, it's important to get your dog's measurements right. Clothes that are too tight c...
How to Help a Dog in Heat
Depending on the breed, unspayed female dogs start going into heat when they’re around 6 to 12 months old. Lasting at least 2 to 4 weeks, the cycle occurs 1 to 2 times a year and involves a range of physical and behavioral changes. Fortunately, there are...
How to Feel Better After Oversleeping
If you're really tired, it might sound tempting to snooze for more than nine hours. However, oversleeping can disturb your body’s natural rhythms, and it can actually make you feel more tired and groggy the next day. Additionally, if you’ve overslept, you...
How to Measure Your Bust for a Dress
To get an accurate measurement of your bust, you don’t need to go to a professional. It is a very simple task you can do at home either on your own or with a helper. Whether you’re shopping for a dress yourself, having one custom made, or sewing your own...
8 Tricks to Hit Pure and Consistent Shots Using Golf Irons
Hitting an iron pure in golf means hitting the ball squarely with your club to make a long, straight shot. By maintaining the perfect stance and controlling your club, your iron shots will go the furthest toward your target. If your ball doesn’t go far or...
How to Tie a Belt on a Trench Coat
Whether you’ve opted for a classic belted trench or a sleek, modern style, there are plenty of ways to tie the belt and personalize your look. You can create a variety of attractive knots and bows to define your waist and keep the belt tails neat. Alterna...
How to Get Dust Out of the Air
Dust in the air of your home can cause breathing and allergy problems for all of your family members. There may be a few reasons for dust in the air of your home, like your air filters becoming worn out or dirty fans circulating dust. Fortunately, there a...
How to Show Margins in Word
This wikiHow teaches you how to display the margin lines around your text in a Microsoft Word document. You can show the margins on PC and Mac, but the mobile version of Word doesn't allow you to do this.
How to Send Large Video Files on WhatsApp
The WhatsApp messaging service can be useful for staying in touch with friends, but its 16MB size limit on videos can be frustrating. If you have a file larger than 16MB, you'll need to split it into smaller parts to be able to send it via WhatsApp. This...
How to Group Message All Your Friends on Facebook
This wikiHow teaches you how to send a group message on Facebook using a computer, phone, or tablet. Although Facebook limits your messages to 150 people, you can create multiple group messages containing the same message until you've reached all of your...
How to Curl Ribbon with Scissors
Whether you’re wrapping a gift, putting up party decorations, or working on a craft project, a bouncy bundle of curled ribbon can be the perfect finishing touch. To create one, you’ll just need a few strands of plastic curling ribbon and a pair of craft s...
How to Tie the Sides of a Shirt
Tying the sides of your shirt is an easy way to give old shirts a fun, new, snazzy and jazzy look. Use the cutting and tying technique to create a frayed effect down the sides of your shirt. Alternatively, experiment with tying the sides of your shirts at...
How to Pack Without Wrinkling Clothes
Opening your suitcase or duffel bag and finding your clothes wrinkled is a real bummer! Fortunately, there are several solutions to this common problem. You can try using packing folders, garment bags, or even tissue paper to keep your clothes wrinkle-fre...
How to Use iCloud on iPhone
iCloud is used by Apple devices to back up files on the cloud. By backing up files to the cloud it allows you to protect your files and keep all your Apple devices in sync. This wikiHow shows you how to set up iCloud and backup your photos on an iPhone.