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How To: Arrange an effective home bar

This is a straightforward and easy to follow guide on how to create your own home bar for any type of home get-together. It gives simple tips on the best wines to buy for your home bar, what drinks are good to have already mixed up for your guests, exactly how much alcohol you should buy for your party, and other additional bar supplies such as ice and mixers.

How To: Transpose triad chord progressions

"I was wondering if you could take the triad Harmonic Analysis lesson you had done a step further and cover the concept of Transposing chord progressions into other keys?" Before you begin you do have to know some background information about your key signatures, knowing major, minor and diminished steps in triad analysis, and seventh chord harmony. The idea of transposing is that your take a set of notes and change they key it is originally played in. Andrew will walk you through all the ste...

How To: Get rich quick with feng shui at home

Feng shui helps to create positive energy at your home. It drives away the negative energy from your home. Eventually the people living in that home will get good thoughts. Thoughts make a person good or bad. Thoughts can make you rich or poor. You can change your life by making some simple changes at your home. This space lift can do wonders for you. In the energy map, wealth area is at the far left hand corner of the house. dry flowers bring negative energy and losses to your home. Therefor...

How To: Take apart the Xbox 360

If you've ever wondered how to safely disassemble your Microsoft XBox 360 gaming console for modification, Johnny McKinney of Console Discussions will walk you through the basics. All you need to get started are a T10 Torx screwdriver, a small flathead screwdriver, and an XBox 360 console. Johnny gives you a step-by-step tutorial of which screws to remove, and the order to remove them in. The first step is to remove the sides of the case, as well as the venting grills. After all of the side p...

How To: Get rid of pimples quickly and easily

Let's face it; we've all been there. A pimple pops up and you have a big event in a day or two. What do you do? Misses Wonder is here to save the day with a few tips and tricks for quickly and easily getting rid of those pesky pimples. Simple household items can be used to try to eliminate zits. Some methods include using toothpaste, and making homemade face masks with fruit, as well as methods for how to combat dryness from the treatments. Even if you think you've tried it all, give this tut...

How To: Tie a double windsor knot, ascot, and more

Have you ever wondered how to tie a bow tie or an ascot? Well, everydayascots has a video for you detailing it step by step. In the video he shows you different styles of wearing an ascot for different neck sizes and comfort levels. Then he shows you a quick demonstration of tips, like buttoning the top button of your shirt and making the right side of the tie slightly longer than the left before beginning. This is followed by a quick cross of the left over the right, making a bow with the ri...

How To: Draw Disney's Cinderella

There are few animated characters more iconic than Disney’s Cinderella. Her tale is one of wonder, and her likeness is easy to recreate through a simple process. This video tutorial demonstrates how to draw and color Cinderella. Start with a basic line sketch of the princess herself, making sure to include puffy dress sleeves and a large pleat in her gown. In a new layer, trace over her figure with more definite lines and draw on her facial features. Color in her glorious ball gown with vario...

How To: Understand how helicopters work

Ever wonder how helicopters work? Gather a piece of paper, a ruler and a pair of scissors. Take the ruler and draw 3 lines of 10cms on a sheet of paper. Then place the ruler in the middle and draw 2 lines of 14cms in length. Then cut the lines with the scissors and fold the slides in the opposite direction. Get one paper clip and put it on the tail end of the helicopter. The flight of the helicopter depends upon the size of the wings. It will help you to learn the dynamics of a helicopter.

How To: Create rounded-corner rectangles in Xara Xtreme

One must have often wondered how to create rectangles with smooth rounded corners. Open Xara Xtreme and create a rectangle on the stage. To change it to rounded corners, click on 'curved corners'. Then one can edit how much curve is required on the rectangle. If we scale the rectangle, then it will lose the curve path. So it should be converted to 'editable shapes'. This will maintain the curves, even if scaled from one angle. This will be helpful to create those party fliers.

How To: Understand how sodium nitrate burns

Ever wondered how science could turn out to be fun? Here's how: take a piece of paper with a mixture of sodium nitrate and sugar. When heated, sodium nitrate releases oxygen and burns sugar. Sugar alone cannot burn fast. If you want faster results, then take sodium nitrate with sulphur and some reactive metals. Add some coal to it for a faster result. This will help you burn some useless pile in quick time.

How To: Gain weight like a sumo wrestler

Have you ever wondered how sumo wrestlers are able to obtain and maintain such massive figures? Joseph Stickland, an applied clinical nutritionist, will explain to you exactly how a sumo wrestler is able to do this. Joseph will also explain the health detriments and the dangers to this type of lifestyle. Joseph explains that sumo wrestlers will skip breakfast, exercise, eat massive amounts of calories, (10,000 calories at least) for lunch, take a nap, and then have another mega calorie meal f...

How To: Make a brochure in Microsoft Word

Have you ever wondered how to make a brochure in Microsoft Word? Is your job requiring you to learn how to create a brochure in Microsoft Word? This tutorial will teach you step by step how to find templates online, transfer them into Word, and how to open the blank template in Word. This will enable you to create a successful brochure with a highly professional look to give to your clients. This step-by-step tutorial is guaranteed to tell you everything you need to know about creating brochu...

How To: Make Mario Party themed Jell-O shots

Wondering how to make Mario and Luigi Jell-O shots for a video gamers party? Using small Mario and Luigi paper cups, tequila, and Jell-O mix you can easily create this fun party drink. Showing that you would use a red Jell-O for Mario and a green Jell-O for Luigi to match their traditional game colors make for a fun party drink. To make this more of a gamers party and as an added extra this video illustrates how to make a cup holder with different characters from all of the Mario series games.

How To: Draw graffiti with color

Have you always looked at graffiti and wondered how they got such perfect lines and great color with just a spray can? Watch this video tutorial set to funky music and learn how to create a sketch of the finished product. Draw it on paper first and, with this easy to follow guide, learn how to make the finished product "Exode" with just a set of markers. Each picture shows the progression of the piece, from just a simple sketch to the fully colored product. In almost no time you will be makin...

How To: How to make a box friendship bracelet

Ever wonder how to make a box friendship bracelet? Want to make one for a good friend? Well, this video provides a detail step by step explanation as to how to make a box friendship bracelet. The video is very detailed and thorough with its instructions. The video also shows the viewer exactly what to do at each step. Therefore, most viewers should be able to make their own bracelet by the end of this simple and yet, helpful video.

How To: Understand lying

Have you ever wondered if someone was being dishonest with you, but you weren't for sure? Watch this video and you will gain some great pointers of what to look for when trying to detect a dishonest answer. There are certain things a person might do when they are not telling the truth. Things like changing their posture, hesitating or not answering your questions, and repeating the question that you asked. These are a few of the non- verbal actions you will learn about in this video.

How To: Do a basic balloon twisting

Ever wonder how clowns or magicians make all those balloon animals? This video shows you a very basic balloon twisting technique. You'll learn how to hold and twist a balloon quickly and easily. Mr. Floyd, takes you through every step from inflating your balloon, to properly holding your balloon to achieve the best possible balloon animal. After watching this and with some practice you'll become a balloon artist in no time. This is perfect for beginners, or just looking for a refresher course.

How To: Delete all data from your iPhone SIM card

You know how it goes - every year they've got new and better technology available and you're left wondering how you're going to afford it. You could always sell your current stuff, of course, but how do you sell your iPhone without selling all your friends' information? In this video you'll learn how to reset your iPhone to wipe its SIM card which will also delete your contacts from it. If you're feeling extra paranoid, you can even go ahead and remove the from the phone. Now all you have to ...

How To: Contour, highlight and apply blush with Coastal Scents

Wondering how to contour, highlight and apply blush to your cheekbones to give you a natural but defined look? In this makeup tutorial, TiffanyD shows us the ins and outs of how to use Coastal Scents Contour & Blush Palette. Be sure to purchase a quality brush; thin, cheap brushes can often times leave a face chalky and cake-y.

How To: Extract seeds from tomatoes

If you've grown tomatoes from seed, perhaps you've wondered how the seed company extracts those seeds. In this episode of Growing Wisdom, Dave Epstein walks you through a process known as sluicing. Using sluicing, you can extract vegetable seeds yourself.

How To: Read or decode the Intelligent Mail Barcode or IMB

Ever wonder what those black bars across your business letters are for? Together, those 65 black bars are called the Intelligent Mail Barcode (or, "IMB"). First announced in 2003, the IMB came into use in 2006 for United States mail and served as a way to increase the amount of information carried on letters and mail flats, expanding the tracking capabilities for mail carriers. Your IMB is divided into four parts: Ascender (A), Full (F), Tracker (T), and the Descender (D). This video teaches ...

How To: Jerk (dance) - "The Pindrop / Baydip"

How do you do that "thingy" on the dance floor where you fake drop on your knee and look cool? For those of us who wonder what it takes to bust a move, we luckily have Team ExClu$!v3 tutorials on how to Jerk dance. In this jerk dance instructional video, Team Exclusive give foot by foot instructions on how to do the "Pindrop", other times known as the "Baydip". This is an advanced jerkin' move, so be careful... You may break something!

How To: Jerk (dance) - "The LOL Kid$ Ject"

For those of us who wonder what it takes to rip it up on a dance floor, we luckily have Team ExClu$!v3 tutorials on how to Jerk dance. In this jerk dance demonstration video, the jerking masters start off with instructions on how to take the "Original Ject" to the "LOL Kid$ Ject". This is an advanced tutorial, so for those of you just starting out with your jerkin', make sure you get in enough practice before you make your jerk dance debut or you just might look like a jerk!

How To: Stock a bike repair kit

Ever wonder what basic tools you should have for all your bicycling needs? This how-to video covers some basic gear that will help you with frequent bike repairs. Tire levers will help change any flats. A multi-tool will keep you from needing to buy several different Allen keys. A bike pump will keep the tires inflated. A spare tube and a puncture repair kits can fix emergency flats. Oil will keep the chain running smoothly. Watch this video cycling tutorial and learn how to stock a bike repa...

How To: Ink a wolf drawing with tech or micron pens

Ever wonder how some one created that piece of art? Inking, as shown in this how-to video, is a common technique used in comics, but can be applied to any other fine art. You might want to use a copy of the original drawing in case of any inking mistakes. Watch this video drawing tutorial and learn how to ink a wolf drawing with tech or micron pens.

How To: Mix tracks in the right key

Want to mix and scratch like a professional DJ? To be a good DJ you need to understand the concepts of mixing tracks, adding cool effects, and of course you need a good sense of rhythm to line up the beats. This how to video explains how you can mix tracks in the right key. Ever wondered why the mix sounds a little dodgy even though it is perfectly beat matched? It could be because the two tunes playing are not in the same key or of a key that is suitable. Watch this two part DJ tutorial and ...

How To: Work with the X fade and EQ in the mixer

Wonder how to become a great DJ? To be a good DJ you need to understand the concepts of mixing tracks, adding cool effects, and of course you need a good sense of rhythm to line up the beats. This how to video explains how you can work with the X fade (cross fade) and the EQ (equalizer) in the mixer. To practice find two tunes, mix with them and get a feel for what's going on in the music. Watch this DJ tutorial and you can learn how to work with the X fade and EQ in the mixer.

How To: Know when to bring a second track in with turntables

Wonder how to become a great DJ? To be a good DJ you need to understand the concepts of mixing tracks, adding cool effects, and of course you need a good sense of rhythm to line up the beats. In this how to video we look at music structure and how by counting bars we can bring the next track in at a better place. This technique gives a better sounding mix. Watch this DJ tutorial and you can learn how to mix your tracks better by knowing when to bring the next track in.

How To: Cut breaks with turntables

Wonder how to become a great DJ? To be a good DJ you need to understand the concepts of mixing tracks, adding cool effects, and of course you need a good sense of rhythm to line up the beats. This how to video explains how you can cut music known as breaks with turntabless. This video demonstrates how to use the cross fade in a way in which you can go from one tune to the other in a motion known as cutting. This is a bit like mixing. Watch this DJ tutorial and you can learn how to cut from on...

How To: Mix different genres of dance music.

Wonder how to become a great DJ? To be a good DJ you need to understand the concepts of mixing tracks, adding cool effects, and of course you need a good sense of rhythm to line up the beats. This how to video explains how you can mix different genres of dance music. You must stick to two basic rules when mixing different genres of music. First, the tunes must sound good together. Second, the beats per minute must be at a constant for beat mixing purposes. Watch this DJ tutorial and you can l...