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Rats are one of the most infamous, well-known, and hard-to-eliminate pests in the modern world. A rat infestation can be a serious problem can spread harmful parasites (like fleas) and illnesses (like Hantavirus, and, famously, the Black Plague.)[1] X...

If you've taken a screenshot on your computer, phone, or tablet, you may need to make some final edits before sharing it with others. Fortunately, it's easy to crop, resize, and annotate screenshots on any device. This wikiHow article teaches you how to c...

Medics are what keeps a team in the game during a Nerf war. Having one or two of these is a tremendous help in keeping your team ready for battle. This article will show you how to help keep you and your team alive and well in a Nerf war.

Real estate investors rely upon a variety of types information when negotiating for income producing properties - for instance, the desirability of the property's current location and/or any prospective changes in the neighborhood are two common factors....

The sabbatical was once limited to people working in academia, where the details are usually well-defined and structured by the university. Nowadays, some corporate employers have discovered the benefits of offering employees the opportunity to take an ex...

Henna is a flowering plant sold in powder form that some use as a hair dye.[1] X Research source Henna can be used to dye or touch up graying hair or roots. If you're wary of chemicals in mainstream hair dye, using henna in your hair may be...

Catmint, also known as "Nepeta mussinii,"[1] X Research source is not to be confused with catnip. While it is still attractive to cats, it also develops lavender-colored flowers along the tips, making it suitable as a border and filler in a...

Medical professionals order blood tests for a variety of reasons. From monitoring medication levels to evaluating your results in the course of diagnosing a medical condition, blood work can be an essential component of your health care. Specifically, blo...

This wikiHow teaches you how to calculate the Net Present Value (NPV) of an investment using Microsoft Excel. You can do this on both the Windows and the Mac versions of Excel.

Registering as a democrat is a relatively painless process, whether or not you’re already registered to vote. Even if you’d rather not commit to any particular party, you may find yourself wishing to support a specific democrat (or republican) candidate w...

Whether you lift weights for a living or you sit at your computer for eight hours a day, you're susceptible to getting those pesky knots in your back. These knots, also known as “trigger points,” occur when your muscle fibers cannot relax. They’re commonl...

Toddlers need to play and explore in order to learn, but keeping them safe while they do so can be stressful for a parent or guardian. You can't prevent every scratch and bump, but there are precautions you can take to improve toddler safety inside and ou...

Debian, like most other Linux distributions, is a free and open-source operating system for both desktop and server use, spawning several notable offshoots such as the Ubuntu operating system. This wikiHow tutorial teaches you how to install the latest ve...

Earnings per share (EPS) is a commonly used phrase in the financial world. Earnings per share represents a portion of a company's profit that is allocated to one share of stock. Therefore, if you were to multiply the EPS by the total number of shares a co...

Homemade scones are so delicious, but sometimes they turn out flat, seemingly for no reason. What gives? Don't worry—we're here to help you troubleshoot what went wrong with your scone recipe so it doesn't happen again. Check out the tips below to learn h...

If you are looking to install a DIRECTV satellite TV, you can either have a professional from the company install a new satellite for you or follow the installation instructions on their site and install it yourself. This wikiHow article will teach you ho...