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How to Read House Plans
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It's tough to read house plans when they're thick with seemingly cryptic symbols. How can you interpret their mysterious language?
How Adoption Works
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Adoption unites children who need families with loving parents. Learn about adoption, adoption agencies, international adoption, foster care and more.
5 Carrier Pigeon Stories
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Read the greatest stories of the pigeons who have served as invaluable to people who need to send important messages over long distances.
Can You Match the NFL Team to Their Stadium?
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Every NFL team has a home base. These stadiums are built like the colosseums of ancient Rome and Greece. So fitting for the heated competitions that take place within each of them!
Does Traditional Homeowners Insurance Cover Airbnb Rentals?
Most homeowners insurance won't cover your home if you're renting it via sites like Airbnb. HowStuffWorks looks at insurance policies that will.
How Media-center PCs Work
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What is a media center PC? Find out what makes a PC a "media center," how it fits into a home theater and what you can do with a media center PC.
How to Use a Multimeter
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A volt-ohm-milliammeter, or VOM, is typically used for more serious electrical troubleshooting and repairs. Find out why to add a VOM to your toolkit.
What's the Difference Between Modem and Router Functions?
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In order to understand, and fix, your glitchy home WiFi, it's helpful to know what makes it work. So what's the difference between your modem and your router?
8 Surprising Things Your Homeowners Insurance Doesn't Cover
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If you own a home, you most likely have homeowners insurance, but how sure are you about what is and isn't covered? HowStuffWorks takes a look.
'Nightingale' Floors Served as Security Warning System in Ancient Japan
In 17th century Japan, wealthy citizens built homes with "nightingale floors" that squeaked, warning them of intruders. In fact, the floors squeaked louder when the steps got lighter.