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The “gauge” of a piece of wire refers to its diameter. On the American Wire Gauge (AWG) scale, gauge sizes run from 0000 (also written 4/0) to nearly 60. The larger the diameter of the wire, the smaller its gauge number will be. You can measure the gauge...

Ringworm is a fairly common problem in guinea pigs caused by fungus. It can be a painful condition for your pet, and it can spread to humans. Luckily, ringworm can usually be successfully treated with medication. If you suspect your guinea pig has a ringw...

Guppy fry are easy to keep, but their growth to maturity takes about three months and that can sound like a lot! They're not hard to keep, but you need to make sure you provide good nutrition and conditions so they grow well. There are some tips you can u...

Panty hose, tights, stockings, and the like may play a major part in your winter wardrobe. When you’re wearing hosiery several times a week, it can get dirty fast. Unlike your t-shirts and jeans, hosiery requires a more careful cleaning process. To keep y...

If you are on a seaside holiday or taking a day trip to the beach you might be worried about keeping yourself entertained. If you can't think of enough things to do, this article has some ideas and suggestions. You can try everything, or just take the ste...

Shirring is an effect that you can create using elastic thread and non-elastic thread together. The result is a stretchy finish that is great for sundresses, skirt waistbands, and cuffs on sleeves. Using shirring is easier than it might seem, but it does...

If you are good Tweeter, you'll probably get a lot of likes and retweets. Want to count your retweets and likes? Twitter Analytics (now X Analytics) can do just that!

With the release of Windows 10, Microsoft made the decision to discontinue support for Windows Media Center. If you still want to use Windows Media Center, this wikiHow tutorial will teach you a simple workaround for getting Windows Media Center back on y...

Knowing the proper way to load a tape dispenser can save you a lot of frustration during your next art project or packing marathon. Whether you’re working with a desktop office dispenser or a handheld packing gun, the basic idea is the same. Make sure the...

Any user can block you on X, formerly known as Twitter. If they do so, you can't see their Tweets. However, there is an easy way to work around this and view their Tweets anyway, if they don't have a private account.

Are you interested in a guy and want to let him know? You can use more than just your words! You may want to flirt nonverbally due to shyness or simply because you want to bolster your verbal flirtation. There are many ways to flirt without saying anythin...

Hawk headed parrots, also known as red fan parrots, are unique and beautiful birds with playful, energetic personalities. They are characterized by the fan of blue and red feathers around their heads, which they expand when scared or angry. Although hawk...

If you're conducting a large survey or questionnaire for a research study or paper, you need to pretest your questionnaire on a smaller scale to make sure it's going to work for your purposes. To pretest, or pilot, a questionnaire, choose a representative...

Zigzag edges are a great way to secure a hem, but they can also be helpful for preventing a piece of fabric from fraying. You can easily add zigzag edges to your sewing project using a sewing machine. No special equipment is required, but an overcast foot...

Activities like teaching your parrot how to speak are a great way to bond with it. Once you teach it to speak, having your parrot welcome you home with a warm "hello" is something you can look forward to every day! Start with simple words, enunciate, and...

Stone and brick patios make gorgeous additions to any home. That is, until they become infested with unsightly weeds. Unlike weeds in your garden that can easily be pulled out, the removal of patio weeds involves a bit more ingenuity. Although the process...