French braids are undeniably the older, more put together and elegant sister of regular braids. This makes French braids a beautiful alternative to normal braids for times when you want to look gorgeous with minimal effort.
This is a great method to use squash as an alternative to pasta. Take spaghetti squash and slice it in half. Scoop out the inside and discard. You now season the two sides with butter and want ever other seasonings you like. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. In a baking dish place the squash upside down and add an inch off water in the bottom. Bake the squash for one hour. It will now be soft and the middle is easily scooped away from the skin. Just add some spaghetti sauce and Parmesan cheese...
When you think of burgers you probably picture a bun topped with a beef patty, ketchup, mayo, lettuce, and a slice of tomato, but there are so many different types of burger toppings you can try that you've probably never thought of!
Looking for a solid alternative to MS Windows' default Device Manager? This clip will teach you everything you'll need to know. It's easy! So easy, in fact, that this home-computing how-to from the folks at Britec can present a complete overview of the process in just over six minutes. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, take a look.
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to dress to flatter their body shape. The female body has three key physical inflection points. These points are: the chest, waist and hips. There are four basic body types. These body types are: apple, pear, hourglass and banana. The apple shape has a full face, broader shoulders, fuller breasts, undefined waist, narrow hips, flat rear ends ans shapely legs. The pear shape has slender neck, narrow shoulders, narrow back, small or medium bust, defined...
Gentleman Bunny takes his viewers through a polymer clay breakfast preparation that combines the best of both worlds: visual appeal and no calories! He starts off by making a croissant out of a strip of clay. The clay is rolled between the fingers and then twisted to resemble a light and flaky croissant. While this is "baking", the polymer clay egg is made. A piece of white clay is formed into a round, similar in look to a fried egg white. A dot of yellow is then placed over the white and a p...
Cityslipper shows you how he uses the cleft grafting method to make a less appealing green apple tree produce better tasting red apples. 10-12 inches long scion wood is collected from the good apple tree while it is dormant. Care is taken not to let the twigs dry out. Selected scions should not have spurs rather they should have leaf buds that lay flat against the twig. A good host twig on a healthy-looking branch should be selected. A clean cut should be made with the fine teeth of a grafing...
Maybe one of the hardest jobs you can do around the house is cleaning the gutters. When cleaning the gutters by hand, you have to constantly keep moving the ladder to get to the various spots of the gutter which contain a mess. If not done properly, the gutters can get clogged, which will not help the appeal of your home. This video explains a simple and easy way to clean the hassle-prone gutters. The powerful leaf blower makes cleaning the gutters simple and easy. Just make sure to keep your...
Renting is only half the battle – setting up an artist’s studio demands patience and preparation. Learn how to set up an artist's studio with this how to video.
This chess tutorial from Grandmaster Alexandra Kosteniuk is a perfect example of Retrograde Analysis.
Most shampoos and conditioners contain chemicals that are counter productive in your quest to grow longer, healthier hair. Learn a natural alternative to washing your hair.
Learn about some alternative stick ideas to use when playing the drums. Rather than using a traditional drumstick, you can try one of these examples! Alan Schechner shows you the tricks. He does not lie. Take his advice. You won't regret it.
Solid-state LiDAR is cheap, robust, and compact in size — this is why the device is seen as the LiDAR of choice for future high-volume production of level 3 and level 4 cars.
When you're a vegan, meals must be pre-planned in order to ensure you're not using animal products of any kind. Make your next cookie recipe a little bit easier by learning what sorts of things you can use to substitute eggs.
A sweet yet tart accompaniment for early morning tea, blueberry pancakes are a lovely alternative to your standard dough and maple syrup pancakes. Served up with your favorite syrup, a fresh bowl of strawberries, and some Earl Grey, these pancakes will pique your appetite and set a wonderful tone for the rest of the day.
No matter how much you might love tacos, you're bound to get a little tired of the same old combination eventually. Why not mix it up at home with this awesome alternative to traditional tacos? Tilapia is one of the easiest pieces of fish to cook and goes great inside a tortilla with arugula. This video will show you how to cook tilapia tacos.
Buttermilk is a great thing to have around in your kitchen. Unfortunately, most of us don't have buttermilk on our regular grocery list, so those buttermilk pancakes will have to wait for another day. Think again! You can easily make tasty buttermilk alternatives with common refridgerator items. This video will show three easy ways to make a buttermilk substitute.
Here's a short video on how to make an atlatl for getting Turkey's during the Thanksgiving season. This version is not meant for general use, but rather as a hunting alternative for those who are lost in the forest, or who just want to have some fun with a weapon that's over 20,000 years old.
AntiPolygraph.org's George Maschke speaks with Nick Frost about how to fool a polygraph (lie detector) test in episode 5 of the tongue-in-cheek 2003 television series Danger: Incoming Attack. Note that the anal sphincter contraction, discussed as a polygraph countermeasure, while effective, is no longer recommended by AntiPolygraph.org, and alternative techniques such as mental countermeasures or tongue-biting are to be preferred.
In this video, we learn how to activate Linux windows without losing selected text. To avoid losing the texts, you can just click on the title bar so that the highlighted part doesn't remove. If you don't want to do this, there is an alternative. Simply mouse over the text that you have highlighted and scroll with the wheel that's on your mouse. After this, right click on the text and then you can copy what you need to. Now, you can go back to the other window you have open and paste it in, t...
It's easy braiding your friend's hair into a French braid (if you, well, know how to do a French braid), but doing it on yourself is another story. For many gals, not being able to see how the hair is coming together makes it that much more difficult to French braid your own hair.
Learn how to use alternative coordinate systems in linear algebra. From Ramanujan to calculus co-creator Gottfried Leibniz, many of the world's best and brightest mathematical minds have belonged to autodidacts. And, thanks to the Internet, it's easier than ever to follow in their footsteps (or just finish your homework or study for that next big test). With this installment from Internet pedagogical superstar Salman Khan's series of free math tutorials, you'll learn how to work with alternat...
As Sarah Martin testifies to, breastfeeding can be difficult. Despite receiving lots of advice, after five unsuccessful days she decided she would not be able to breastfeed her son. Dr. Su Laurent suggests giving it two weeks before giving up on breastfeeding while making it clear that there is nothing wrong with bottle feeding. The breast bottle is introduced as a great alternative to mothers who want to breastfeed but cannot get the baby to latch. This bottle makes the baby work to get the ...
While Leap Motion has given makers a DIY solution for building their own augmented reality headset with Project North Star, a self-described "AR wonk" has taken the blueprints one step further by creating an untethered version.
Setting up Face ID is simple, but getting it to work correctly every time is a different story. While there are numerous tips for getting Face ID to work every time you need it on your iPhone X, XS, XS Max, or XR, Apple has added a better option in iOS 12 that lets you add an "alternative appearance."
Multistate outbreaks of Salmonella infection in humans have led the Centers for Disease Control to advise caution when interacting with poultry. A press release on June 1st mentioned eight multistate outbreaks connected to backyard flocks. As of May 25, 372 people in 47 states were reported infected with the outbreaks' Salmonella strains. That means this year could be as bad as 2016, a record year, for salmonella outbreaks with 895 people infected.
I've never met a person who doesn't love French fries. And, to be frank, I have no desire to meet such a person.
One of the many unique features that sets Android apart from other mobile operating systems is its live wallpaper system. Instead of the same old boring static image, this system lets developers create apps that provide dynamic home screen wallpapers.
Firstly, I'd like to say that I have nothing against iPhoto; it's a great application that works wonderfully in Mac OS X. Unfortunately, when you no longer have iPhoto on your MacBook—and you don't want to pay for it—looking for an alternative is a necessary endeavor. I could sit here and try to explain to you how I updated to Lion and then inexplicably dragged the iPhoto application into the trash—and proceeded to empty said trash. I could tell you guys that story, but I fear you might judge...
Hello! My latest interest is screenwriting. I would like to share a few hints I find quite useful. I am a newbie, so the following post will not be taken from the treasury of many years of experience. Just plain facts,.. Thanks for reading! Step 1: In the Beginning
This tutorial shows you how to replicate a popular Hollywood technique. It can be difficult to get the camera projection look with an actual camera, but Adobe After Effects has an easy alternative. Turn any 2-D still image into a dynamic 3-D clip.
Reflexology is a form of alternative medicine (read: no drugs involved) that involves applying pressure to strategic points on the feet and hand without lotion or oil.
Are you having a baseball playoffs party soon but are getting a little tired of serving the same storebought chips and dip and greasy slices of pizza? Opt for a healthier - albiet just as delicious - alternative by baking some soft pretzels instead. Check out this food video to learn how to make soft pretzels without lye.
Is there nothing better in your opinion than sipping some Earl Gray tea on a nippy Sunday morning and indulging in some cucumber and egg tea sandwiches? Then you'll absolutely die over this adorable cupcake.
This clip demonstrates the continental-style Norwegian purl stitch, an alternative method for purling that may save some knitters time when they are working ribbing. For more information, including complete, step-by-step instructions, and to get started utilizing this decrease in your own knitting projects, watch this free video knitting lesson.
These tasty pockets are the perfect alternative to traditional apple pie. These fried pies make tasty, hand held desserts and less mess. Add a dash of cinnamon and a bit of ice cream and soon you will have an amazing, warm and gooey dessert that your entire family will love.
You've made mashed potatoes before, but we can bet you haven't made them like Martha Stewart makes them.
Bono is such an avid and compassionate activist that we often forget that he makes good music, too. Learn how to rock his classic alternative rock anthem "One" by checking out this tutorial.
In the mood for a little digital decadence? Learn how to create red velvet drapes using the GIMP image editor. Whether you're new to GIMP or simply looking to pick up a few new tips and tricks, you're sure to benefit from this free video tutorial. For more information, including step-by-step instructions on how to get started creating your own digital curtains, watch this graphic designer's guide.
This recipe for corn, avocado and tomato salad is an ideal salad to serve in the summer at your next barbecue. It offers a lighter alternative to the piles of meat without leaving people pining for something hearty and filling. The corn and avocado are plenty filling and the tomato adds a great zest to the dish.
