How To

Western musical scales are based on 8 notes and those 8 notes form an octave. In turn, you can break those 8 notes down into 12 half steps, represented on the fretboard of a guitar by 12 frets, the metal bars across the neck of your guitar. There are 5 oc...

Curve fitting is an important tool when it comes to developing equations that best describe a set of given data points. Curve fitting is also very useful in predicting the value at a given point through extrapolation. In MATLAB, we can find the coefficien...

Applying an adhesive bandage might feel like the last step of first-aid, but you've got to check that the bandage is on properly before you're done. Remember to clean a cut or scrape before you stick an adhesive bandage on it and check circulation. The mo...

It’s normal for the human mind to wander. There are so many different things filling your mind and pulling your thoughts in different directions. This isn’t always a bad thing, either. If you’re a creative person, a wandering mind can spark a new creative...

Buffers are an important part of most laboratory experiments, as they help keep mixtures between a 5.0 and 8.2 pH level. A Sorensen’s phosphate buffer is a non-toxic option for your projects and doesn’t contain any harmful substances, unlike a cacodylate...

Give your handmade garment a professional fit by attaching an invisible zipper. This creates a seamless look so there aren't gaps near the closure. As long as you use an invisible zipper foot on your sewing machine, it's easy to attach the zipper to your...

If you’re planning on installing solar panels, high-power appliances, or just have blown a fuse, it’s important to know whether or not you have a single-phase or 3-phase power supply. Generally, most residential homes use single-phase circuits and commerc...

Your vehicle’s temperature sensor is an important component of your engine’s cooling system, so if you’re having problems with your car or truck overheating, you may have a faulty sensor. Luckily, replacing a temperature sensor is as simple as plugging in...

If you’re a tried-and-true avocado lover, you may want to think twice about throwing those beautiful golden-brown seeds in the trash. Avocado seeds have an astounding number of practical uses, from purportedly making ordinary foods more nutritious to prom...

Most common citation styles, including Modern Language Association (MLA), American Psychological Association (APA), and Chicago style, favor placing in-text citations at the end of a sentence in which a source is quoted, paraphrased, or otherwise discusse...

Whether you're traveling or your washing machine is on the fritz, being able to wash your socks in the sink is a very useful skill to have. Unlike most clothes, socks are able to withstand a lot, so don't worry about not having the right detergent or scru...

If you’ve noticed lots of white specks on furniture or other surfaces around your humidifier, it’s probably white dust. White dust is the result of minerals like calcium and magnesium in the water going through the humidifier and into the air as a mist. O...

There are all kinds of reasons a car door lock can get jammed. For example, the tumblers inside the lock might be clogged up by dirt or rust. On the other hand, the mechanism could be jammed up inside the door. Either way, you can try a couple different m...

Chicken fillets are a dinnertime favorite for a reason. Fillets are thin cuts, which make them easy to season and fast to cook. If you'd like to save money or you can only chicken breasts, don't worry! All you need is a knife and cutting board to cut your...

It can feel like waxing your car takes forever, so it's easy to rush and get wax on the trim. Unfortunately, this leaves a cloudy white residue that's especially noticeable if you have black trim. The good news is that you don't need a lot of fancy tools...

Yard waste like leaves and branches can pile up pretty quickly. Luckily, if you live in any urban or semi-urban area, you probably have a local collection service that will pick up your leaves and branches. There are also many types of facilities where yo...