How To: Help your friends and neighbors save money on energy
Spread the word: It's easy to reduce energy consumption! By sharing these tips, you'll help friends and family use less energy and save money.
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How To: Stop pipes from freezing by applying insulator and caulk
About a quarter of a million homes sustain damage from broken pipes every winter. Here's how to avoid a similar fate. Watch this video to learn how to prevent pipes from freezing.
How To: Lower your electric bill
Many ways to help the environment are costly, but using less electricity is one measure that will save you money. Learn how to lower your electric bill with this how to video.
How To: Clean green
Learn how to clean green. Forget the industrial cleaners and acids: a few household basics are all you need to breathe fresh air into your home.
How To: Get a deeper voice with sulfur hexafluoride gas
Sulphur Hexafluoride is actually heavier than air, leading to some very amusing phenomenon such as changing your voice. Try this little experiment at home with sulfur hexafluoride gas from a balloon, and then try it against regular air. What's the difference.
How To: Shoot cards into the air
This kid has great instincts for teaching magic or card tricks as he instructs with multiple camera angles the best methods for shooting cards in the air. He also has different finger and grip techniques for multiple cards and different spins.
How To: Become a better boffer fighter with a foam sword
Becoming better at boffer combat is not a matter of mastering fancy sword moves, it's about being able to force an opening in your opponent's defenses and taking advantage of it without leaving yourself open for a counter-attack. This tutorial shows you precisely how to create these situations and take the most advantage of them.
How To: Take defensive charge with Shane Battier
Shane Battier teaches you how to take a charge, and how it can help to stop superstars like Dwyane Wade and Lebron James. This inside skill drill from Shane Battier gives you the right perspective from an NBA star. Get basketball advice from the pros on how to improve your basketball game. Shane Battier is the authority on defense!
How To: Master jump shot with Ray Allen
Ray Allen teaches you how to master a jump shot. Jump shooting is important for getting a leg up on the defense. This TNT NBA Fundamentals shows you how to get your knees bent, follow through and consistency. You should get lift on every jump shot whether you are wide open or behind a 7 foot defender.
How To: Practice post moves with Carlos Boozer of Utah Jazz
Carlos Boozer teaches you how to master your post moves. Starting with getting good and deep post positions, posting up a defender, making use of basic post moves, giving defense a different look and passing out the post....Hope you learned something! And use it in your game! Carlos Boozer is showing you how to get to the post and score.
How To: Practice 1v1 Tracking Square Australian rugby drill
1v1 Tracking Square drill in Australian rugby is a great drill to get you on defense and offense as well as get players fit.
How To: Practice side on tackle variations in Australian rugby
Practice Side On Tackle variations in from Ford Rugby Academy in Australia. The side on tackle is a good defense move in rugby.
How To: Serve in tennis
Check out this instructional tennis video that demonstrates how to serve in tennis. There's basically three types of serves: the kick serve, the flat serve, and a slice serve.
How To: Do a kickboxing axe kick
Check out this instructional kickboxing video that demonstrates how to do a kickboxing axe kick. The axe kick is a kickboxing staple maneuver. Learn the skills of kickboxing in this video on competitive kickboxing moves.
How To: Change character stats in Mugen
This tutorial teaches you how to manipulate character stats in Mugen - the custom PC game engine - including how to adjust a character's health, defense, attack, and change their name.
How To: Defend with your back against the wall with Jiu Jitsu
Learn some Jiu Jitsu self defense for situations where you find your back against a wall - a simple option of rotating yourself off the wall that uses trapping,leverage, and blocking principles.
How To: Escape a head lock using Jiu Jitsu
Learn to escape a basic head lock (a wrestler's headlock) using Jiu Jitsu for self defense.
How To: Do the Jiu Jitsu Banana Split grappling submission
Learn to perform a Jiu Jitsu Banana Split leg submission. This is a submission for grappling not self defense. It attacks the groin by pulling the muscles apart.
How To: Fix a stuck labtop key
You are typing along and you notice one of they keys on your keyboard isn't responding like it should. It is common to get a stuck key and you won't need to take your keyboard to fix this problem. You can do it right at home.
How To: Clean an RC vehicle kit, engine and air filter
If you call yourself a hobbyist or a kid at heart, you know that remote-controlled vehicles are more than just fun. If you're a serious R/C man, you'll know all about doing everything to your model truck or car, like fixing wheels, vamping the pinion gears, waterproofing, troubleshooting, electronic diagnostics, setting up, programming and finally... racing. As much as you know about these remote-controlled vehicles, it will never be enough, you'll always be looking for more...
How To: Construct an Air Horn
Air horns are extremely loud. That's why they're used by truck drivers, fire trucks and ambulances to clear the way in a hurry. This video will show you how to make your own air horn, using stuff you've probably already got in a junk drawer.
How To: Kill players that are jet camping in Battlefield 3
Tired of jet and helicopter campers in Battlefield 3? This guide will show you a surefire way to kill them before they can even get in the air, stopping them from becoming a nuisance later on. Learn how to camp the BF 3 campers.
How To: Replace the coolant temperature sensor in your Volkswagon automobile
This guide walks you through the replacing of a coolant temp sensor on a Volkswagon by showing you step-by-step instructions using a 2.8L Volkswagon Passat with a 6 cylinder engine. Start by removing the plastic engine cover, disconnecting the electrical connection, and removing a large hose so that you can gain access to the air duct.
How To: Install a bottom mounted power supply in a PC tower case
Most PC tower cases have the power supply mounted near the top of the case in the back. However, if you want your PSU to run a little cooler, watch this video to learn how you can mount your PSU on the bottom of a tower case, allowing it to draw cooler air from the bottom of the case rather than the hot interior of the case like a top-mounted traditional setup would.
How To: Collect all three Star Coins in New Super Mario Bros Wii World 1-2
Just like the original Super Mario Bros, New Super Mario Bros Wii begins with an open-air grassy level followed by a subterranean level with amazing background music. This video will show you how to get all of the Star Coins in World 1-2 of New Super Mario Bros.
How To: Trick someone with a bottle cap, an empty bottle, and air
Are you the kind of person who's always looking for a new way to scam people into buying them beer with one-sided bets? Then this is right in your wheelhouse. Watch this video to learn why it is impossible to blow a folded bottle cap into a bottle from it's rim and how you can use this to trick bar patrons and partygoers.
How To: Reach Fort Nellis Air Force Base in Fallout: New Vegas on the Xbox 360
In Fallout: New Vegas, you will eventually end up having to check out the other factions and tribes in the game. One of them happens to be the Boomers over at Fort Nellis Air Force Base, a clan of old vault dwellers who took over the base and have been making use of their heavy artillery to keep intruders away.
How To: Do the "Euro step" move with Manu Ginobili
If you want to get to the rim more consistently in basketball, you couldn't ask for a better teacher than Manu Ginobli, an absolute king of getting to the rim off the pick & roll. Watch this video to learn how his eurostep move can get you past three defenders to the basket.
How To: Fix a flat with a CO2 cartridge
In this tutorial, we learn how to fix a flat with a CO2 cartridge. Start out by grabbing the bag that is underneath your bag, which has everything you need to fix your flat tire. After this, take the wheel off and find out where the hole is located. There will be a hissing sound coming from this spot where the air is escaping. First you will remove the tube from the wheel, then replace it with a new one. Once you're finished, use a CO2 tube to fill the tire back up with air. Replace this back...
How To: Make a pole camera
In this tutorial, we learn how to make a pole camera with John Park. You can take some amazing pictures by just using a pole to mount your camera onto and take pictures with. Most cameras will work with a general pole as long as they have a tripod mounting pole. To help you press the shutter button the camera while it is up in the air, you will need to create a rig that will press it when you trigger it to press. After this, you will need to build an inner frame that tilts up and down to take...
How To: Make pneumatic dust system for blood and dust hits in film
Have you ever wondered how all of the blood and dust that flies from wounds and bullet holes in Hollywood films gets shot through the air so convincingly? The answer is a pneumatic dust system. This video will show you how to make one yourself for almost no money, allowing you to achieve all sorts of cool special effects without any expensive digital technology.
How To: Make a water thrusted rocket out of a plastic bottle and other basic materials
If you like the idea of building rockets that will soar through the air like angels but don't want to bother with operating high explosive, it's possible to build pretty darn powerful rockets out of water. This video will show you how to do so very easily out of junk that you probably already have.
How To: Color match and apply Luminess Air airbrush makeup
Photo retouchers can do a lot with Photoshop, from making a so-so gal look like a model to virtually applying makeup and cleaning up ugly cellulite. But don't you wish you could look perfectly airbrushed at the first take?
How To: Make chroma key blood and a golden Desert Eagle
For the first part, make chroma key blood: Ingredients: glue, flour, mix with water like papier mache, three drops of green and two drops of yellow food color. This combination gives more of a fluorescent chroma key look.
How To: Shoot a plastic bottle cap high into the air
Plastic water bottle caps are more than just a massive strain on the environment. They can also be used to perform this cool party trick! All you do is hold the cap in your fist and then pound said fist from the bottom with your other hand. If you do it right, the cap should launch high into the air with a nice little pop. This is sure to impress the guests at your next party or puncture the cornea of one of your enemies, depending on what you aim the cap at.
How To: Bleed brakes on a 2008 Ninja 250R motorcycle
In this video, we learn how to bleed brakes on a 2008 Ninja 250R motorcycle. To do this, you will need: brake fluid and a Phillips screwdriver. To start, remove the bracket around your brake system, then spin the top of your brake reservoir open. When bleeding the brakes, you will need a plastic pump to remove the fluid. You can purchase this at any auto parts store. Next, open the valve to the fluid and insert your pipe into it and allow it to leak into the bottle. If the fluid has air bubbl...
How To: Perform a video game style double jump in thin air
Check out this tutorial and learn how to jump off of..nothing! This trick is the kind you see in a lot of video games and now you can learn to do it in real life. The double jump takes some practice but once you get the hang of it this illusion is sure to impress. Jump over anything like a video game hero with the double jump!
How To: Install weatherstripping on a door to save energy
There are many ways that you can save money and energy in your home. One of the most obvious takes place at the entrance of your home: doors. Weatherstripping a door is a smart and simple way to help ensure that the outside air stays out and the inside air stays in.
How To: Use a fireplace insert to keep your home efficient
A fireplace is a great tool to use during the cold winter months. It can be used to help set a mood or just to keep you and others warm. But when the fire is out, it's important to close off the entrance to prevent any cold air from coming in and any warm air from leaving. The best, and cheapest, way to do this is by creating a fireplace insert.
How To: Perform the "Ferris Wheel" Zippo lighter trick
In this clip, learn how to perform the "ferris wheel" with your Zippo lighter. You will learn how to toss an unlit Zippo into the air and spin it, and then catch it lit. You will fully rotate your lighter just like a ferris wheel and look totally rad, from now on, everytime you light a cigarette.