Eric McClure
wikiHow Staff Writer
Eric McClure is an editing fellow at wikiHow where he has been editing, researching, and creating content since 2019. A former educator and poet, his work has appeared in Carcinogenic Poetry, Shot Glass Journal, Prairie Margins, and The Rusty Nail. His digital chapbook, The Internet, was also published in TL;DR Magazine. He was the winner of the Paul Carroll award for outstanding achievement in creative writing in 2014, and he was a featured reader at the Poetry Foundation’s Open Door Reading Series in 2015. Eric holds a BA in English from the University of Illinois at Chicago, and an MEd in secondary education from DePaul University.
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How to
Test Continuity with a Multimeter
To test continuity, all you have to do is stick 2 terminals on your multimeter against 2 ends of an electrical current. Testing continuity in a wire, current, or fuse is a good idea if you’re installing or repairing an...
How to
Unlock a Washing Machine Door
If the power went out, your handle broke, or your door is simply jammed, you may need to open your washing machine door to grab your clothes before they get moldy. To start, lay down some towels and a bucket or pan to ca...
How to
Use a Rawlplug
Wall plugs, commonly referred to as "Rawlplugs" or "rawl plugs" after the company that invented them, are small plastic fittings capable of gripping and holding screws when installed in hard walls. These plugs can be use...
How to
Hook Up a Pool Vacuum
While there’s nothing wrong with using a handheld device to vacuum your pool, hooking a vacuum up to your pump, skimmer, suction port, or filter can make the cleaning process a lot easier and more thorough. To hook up ...
How to
Get Rid of Thistles
Thistles are one of the most stubborn weeds out there. They’re so invasive and obnoxious that it’s even illegal in some places to not remove them. They can be really tricky to kill, but you can definitely get rid of ...
How to
Do Laundry at a Laundromat
If you’ve never used a laundromat, don’t worry—the process is fairly simple and you’ll get the hang of it in no time. To start, get a cloth laundry bag, as opposed to a hard plastic or metal basket, since the clo...
How to
Kill Raccoons
If you’ve got a raccoon digging around your trashcans or scratching its way into your drywall, you may be tempted to kill it and put an end to the annoyance. There are a variety of factors to consider though, and there...
How to
Build a Dry Well
A dry well is an excellent way to divert water runoff from your roof away from your home and yard. Essentially, a dry well takes the water coming off of your home when it rains and drains it away from your home to a tank...
How to
Put Freon in a Refrigerator
Adding Freon to a refrigerator is a tough task. If you add too much Freon, use the wrong kind of Freon, or don’t accurately install the bullet-piercing valve, you’ll risk damaging your refrigerator permanently. Freon...
How to
Hang Plants Without Holes
While plants are a great addition to any living space, they can start to look a little boring after a while if you don’t display them in unique ways. One of the best ways to mix it up is to hang your plants from the ce...
How to
Get Rid of Bed Bugs
Discovering you have bed bugs can be a scary experience. It may be hard to get a good night’s sleep with the knowledge that there are tiny pests crawling all over the place. While they’re certainly a pain to get rid ...
How to
Keep Spiders Away While Sleeping
If you’re trying to keep creepy crawlies out of your bed at night, we’ve got good news for you—spiders want nothing to do with you at night either! People move around while they sleep, and even the movement of your...
How to
Increase Water Pressure for Sprinklers
Fixing weak water pressure may feel like it’s going to be a headache, but it’s actually pretty easy so long as you can diagnose the problem. There are three potential sources of your issue here: the sprinkler, your h...
How to
Fix a Shaking Washing Machine
A shaking washing machine can be quite concerning. It may feel like the floor is about to collapse underneath your machine, and the sound can make it seem like the entire building is falling apart. Fear not! The odds are...
How to
Get Rid of Birds
While some birds are beautiful to look at and enjoy, others are downright pesky and destructive. There are a ton of options when it comes to dealing with birds, and you can mix and match a variety of solutions to ensure ...
How to
Get Rid of Aphids on Roses Organically
Aphids are small, sap-eating insects that are attracted to roses. While most plants can handle a few aphids without suffering any permanent damage, you may need to take action against aphid infestations if they’re dama...
How to
Remove a Scratch on Glass Cooktops
Glass cooktops have a lot of benefits. They’re slicker and easier to clean than traditional metal cooktop. Unfortunately, glass cooktops do tend to get scratched from time to time. The good news is that this is usually...
How to
Get Rid of Static Cling
Static cling is the result of electrical charges that build up in your clothes due to dryness and friction. There are a few tricks that will get rid of static cling quickly, but you may need to change the way you wash an...
How to
Adjust the Fill Valve on a Toilet
A fill valve, also known as an inlet valve, is the tall plastic piece inside of your toilet’s tank. It pulls water from the supply line into the tank and uses a ball float or line to automatically cut the water off whe...
Musty Smell in Clothes: What Causes It, How to Get Rid of It, and More
If you’ve ever forgotten to bring a change of clothes with you to the gym or you’ve accidentally left a load of damp clothes in the washing machine overnight (and let’s be honest, who hasn’t?) then you know that ...