Watch this video tutorial to learn how to prevent swimmer's ear. Don't let this painful infection of the ear canal keep you out of the water! A few simple precautions can combat the excessive moisture that causes bacteria to fester.
Learn how to get out lipstick stains. It's not just lipstick on your collar; your favorite shade can turn up anywhere! That's why you need a battle plan.
Try these simple fixes to salvage your specs. Learn how to fix your eyeglasses with this helpful guide.
Keep foods fresher longer with these tricks. Learn how to make your food last longer. You Will Need:
Do you watch women with sleek and shiny hair with envy? Now you can transform your frizzy hair into a silky smooth style. This isn't magic and does take a little more time than toweling dry. But with a few products, a blow-dryer and a little extra time in the morning you can achieve this look.
Shucking an oyster is something we usually leave to our significant other to do (Sharp knife combined with a supertight oyster shell opening? BAD idea for someone with sausage fingers). But after watching this video we're convinced it's easier than we think.
In this video, we learn how to reduce shoulder injuries with stabilizing exercises. This will not build your muscle, but it will help prevent you from hurting your shoulder, which will cause you not to work out. The first exercise you can do is to lay on your side and place a folded towel underneath your elbow. After this, relax your body and prop your head up with your other hand. Now, grab a small weight and lift from the ground to slightly higher than horizontal. The next exercise you can ...
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to fix the E74 error on an Xbox360. Begin by unplugging all the wires on the console except for the power cord. Then turn the system on. Now wrap the Xbox360 with 1-2 towels and let the system heat for about 30 minutes. Make sure that there is no disc in the hard drive. Then unwrap the system and turn it off. Let the console cool for 15-20 minutes. Finish by plugging back the cables and turn on the system. This video will benefit those viewers who hav...
In this tutorial, we learn how to wash your hands the correct way. First, let the water run for a few seconds until it gets hot or warm. After it's done warming up, run your hands through the water, make sure to get your wrists wet as well. Next, apply a quarter sized amount to your hands and scrub through your fingers as well as underneath your fingernails and around your wrists. When you are finished scrubbing, rinse your hands with the warm water and then pat dry with a towel. If you are i...
This quick Blender 2.5 video tip demonstrates how to replicate objects with an array modifier in the same way that the Spin Duplicates function works. This techniques maintains the objects edit-ability even after spinning. a while back i posted about having a nasal voice that needs taming (i sound a bit like bob geldolf). 2 suggestions were the beyer m500 and the EV re20. i borrowed a friends re20 and found it very dull sounding. so dull i immediately threw in the towel. duller then my sm57 o...
In this tutorial, we learn how to replace a bathroom faucet. Tools you will need are: faucet, adjustable wrenches, bucket, towel, safety sponges, pliers, and plumber's putty. First, turn off the water supply and turn off the faucet to remove any excess water. Next, use a wrench to remove the nuts that are holding the faucet in place. Next, apply putty onto the pre-cut sink holes and insert your new sink. On the other side, secure the new faucet and nuts with a wrench. Now you can turn on your...
In this tutorial, we learn how to poach an egg in under four minutes. First, fill a pan 2/3 of the way full with water and bring it almost to a boil on high heat. Once the heat is almost boiling, turn the heat down to medium heat. Once you've done this, pour a splash of white vinegar into the pan. Next, crack your egg into a small cup and gently let it ooze out into the water. Don't touch the egg, or the yolk will break. once the egg whites are set, you can take it out of the pan. This will t...
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to make crispy rice noodles. Begin with a 6-8 oz package of vermicelli rice noodles and soak them in water for 20 minutes. Then drain the noodles into a colander and let the dry. Now add 2-3 cups of peanut oil into a wok and heat it on high temperature. Then add in a handful of the rice noodles and let it cook for 3-5 minutes. Now remove the crispy noodles and place them on a paper towel to remove some of the oil. This video will benefit those viewers...
In this how to video, you will learn how to spike your hair. You will need hair spray, a comb, and a blow dryer. You will also need a mirror that you can set up on the floor. First, wash your hair. Next, scrub it with shampoo. Once it is rinsed out, dry it with a towel. Comb out all the kinks in your hair. Now, generously apply hair spray to your hair. Next, utilize gravity by hanging your head over above the floor. This will create perfect spikes. Use the blow dryer on your hair while doing ...
On Tastyfood TV the recipe is "Tuna Meatballs". They will take you through the process of creating this recipe. It uses two small tins of tuna, two small boiled potatoes, parmesan cheese, eggs, and some breadcrumbs. The tinned tuna is drained and put in a bowl. The boiled potato is peeled and mashed in a bowl, then the tuna is added, then finally the two eggs. A pinch of salt, a sprinkling parmesan cheese, and it is all mixed together, formed into balls, and dusted with breadcrumbs. After bei...
In this video Shawn shows us how to make homemade fried pickle chips. First, take a pickle chip and dip it in buttermilk. After this, dip it in a bowl of cornmeal and flour. Once you've done this, place the battered pickles onto a plate. Next, heat up a pan of oil (enough to completely soak the pickle chips into the oil) and place the pickle chips inside. They will start frying immediately. Once they are golden brown, remove them from the pan and place them on a paper towel to dry. You can us...
This shows viewers how to remove permanent marker stains using toothpaste. First, you will want to do this in a bathroom or kitchen. Fill up a cup just barely with water. This should only be about 1 cm deep or full in the cup. Next, you will need to different kinds of toothpaste, preferably one a gel and another the average paste. Now, put the toothpaste into the cup, about quarter size, and use your finger or any tool to mix this with the water. Next, you'll want to put this mixture onto the...
Pashmina are warm soft clothes to be worn in cold and comes out well with your dress during evening or night parties. Wear it around the neck. Accentuating the back with loosely holding it with both hands with ends towards the front is another way of wrapping it. It can be a casual towel over the shoulders. It can be draped to one shoulder with its end coming from the other side of the body. It can cover the front and both ends can hang at the back, by baring the neck area, or else closing th...
This video shows you how to make tortilla chips at home. First, you will need to preheat your deep fryer to 375 degrees. Slice tortillas into wedges or whatever size or shape you want. You may stack them and cut several at once, if that makes it easier for you. Prepare a plate for your tortillas, by lining a plate with paper towels. This will absorb the excess oil, and it will prevent your chips from being too greasy. Place 10-15 tortilla pieces into your fryer basket. Drop the basket in the ...
Saabkyle04 runs through the necessary steps it takes to clean your wheels so good, they will look like they are brand new! Having a little bit of brown on your tires and dirt collecting in the lug nut area can be fixed by watching and listening to this video. While any wheel cleaner will work, the person in the video uses ArmorAll. You should also have some tire foam, a brush, a toothbrush, a couple of assorted towels, and a brush for getting behind the wheel. First, rinse the wheel. Then, ap...
Did you know your fine furry friend can get Lyme disease too? Giving your dog a once-over tick check will not only protect him from infection, but can help keep you and your family safe too.
We're all for heaping piles of shredded cheese on our tacos, but what if all that cheese could actually be the taco shell instead? Since this was perhaps one of the more profound food questions we've had in a while, we wasted no time getting to the kitchen and tackling this cheesy challenge.
If you consider yourself a regular coffee, tea, or hot chocolate drinker, you probably have a kitchen cabinet full of stained mugs that refuse to scrub clean. Thankfully, there is a better solution that doesn't involve continuing to fight those stains with a sponge, bleach, and elbow grease. The answer to your coffee or tea stain problems is Cafiza: an awesome espresso machine cleaning product that is popular amongst professional baristas... but also doubles as an extremely effective ceramic ...
Many home chefs are deterred from whisk-intensive recipes such as mayonnaise because they seem to require more than two hands—which is obviously the maximum number we possess. One hand is required to stabilize the bowl, another must be whisking constantly... and a third hand is needed to pour a steady stream of oil.
There comes a time in relationships when two people decide to move in together, and when this happens, you learn two things:
Watch this video tutorial from the Polish Guy to see how to polish church appointments, like a chalice and candle. In this demonstration we use a Church Polish & Cleaning Kit that includes Simichrome and Flitz to polish a brass chalice and candle stick. The tutorial includes detailed work instructions and best practices.
In this tutorial, we learn how to scrunch hair. You will need: hair spray, Herbal Essences Totally Twisted Curl Scrunching Gel, and clips. First, take a shower and towel dry your hair for a few minutes. After this, apply the gel to your hair all over and scrunch it up. To do this, push your hair up and grab it with your hands, crunching it. Then, spray hair spray in your hair all over. From here, bring your hair into a messy bun on the top of your head. Next, you will take the hair down and i...
In this tutorial, we learn how to make buttermilk fried chicken wings. First, take your chicken and marinade it with paprika, salt, pepper, buttermilk, garlic salt, and onion powder. Then, bring some oil up to temperature in a pan or kettle. Once the oil is up to 350 degrees, it will be ready to fry. Now, you will place the chicken into a bag filled with flour. Shake this until the chicken is covered for all the pieces. Then, fry the chicken in the oil until it's golden brown on both sides an...
Want to create your own camera? The simplest one that you can create is a pinhole camera which can be constructed from everyday household items.
In this tutorial, we learn how to replace and install a toilet with Lowe's. To get started, you will first need to turn off the water to your home, then take measurements around the toilet. Next, remove the top of the tank, then flush the toilet and remove excess water. After this, remove the water from the bowl using a sponge or towel. When finished, disconnected the water supply line and drain the water into a bucket. Now, leave the tank connected to the bowl and remove the bowl caps. Loose...
The hardest thing about putting in a new bathroom or kitchen faucet is getting the old one out. For the most part that's true, only because today's faucets are so easy to install! Before you remove that old faucet, make sure you clean out the bottom area to prevent any unnecessary water damage. You'll need a paint tray, adjustable wrench, channel lock pliers, penetrating oil, putty knife, damp cloth and some old towels. This video from Lowe's is by Delta.
In this video, we learn how to make photo magnets. First, clean your glass with vinegar, make sure it's small enough for the magnet. After this, cut your preferred image to fit in the glass, then apply adhesive to the image. Apply the glass with the texture side down, then push it around to work out all the bubbles. Clean the glass off with a damp towel before it dries. Next, apply Diamond Glaze to the back of the magnet and then allow it to dry completely. When finished, attach a magnet to t...
In this tutorial, we learn how to make no knead bread with Mark Bittman. To start, combine 3 c flour, 1/4 tsp instant yeast, 1 1/4 tsp of salt with 1 1/2 c warm water. Mix this together until you have a dough. don't knead the dough, just cover it and let it sit for twelve hours. When the dough has sat for 12 hours, pat it and then fold it over. Then, put the seam side down into wheat flour and then cover with a towel and push it down, then place into a cast iron pot with a cover, and then coo...
In order to build a good chuck box, you will need to do a lot of planning in advance, in order to make sure that you have the essentials and keep the weight of your chuck box down.
In order to prepare Middle Eastern Vegan Falafel with Tzatziki Sauce, you will need the following ingredients: vegan sour cream, grated cucumber, lemon juice, granulated onion, granulated garlic, 2 15-oz cans of garbanzo beans, lemon juice, chopped parsley, oil, cayenne pepper, cumin, baking powder, roasted garlic, flour, oil, and salt.
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to grow tomatoes. Begin by some tomatoes at a supermarket. Then extract the seeds from the tomatoes and wrap them into a paper towel. Then place the seeds in between the pages of a phone book to quickly dry them. Now plant about 8-10 seeds into a small pot with soil. The seeds should be planted 25 inches deep into the soil. As the plants grow larger, change the pots to a larger size. This video will benefit those viewers who enjoy gardening and would ...
Okay, we're not going to lie: threading hurts. Like, not just an "ouch, I gave myself a papercut" hurt, but an "ouch, I just got a nipple piercing" kind of pain (okay, not really, but do get that the first few times do require you to bite down hard on a rolled up towel).
Is there anything worse than a leaky toilet? One minute you're flushing the tank and the next you're standing in a pool of water and ruining all your nice towels. In this tutorial, Tool Dude Tony walks you step by step through the process of replacing all the parts in a toilet tank including the fill assembly and flush valve. By following this video, you will be able to avoid a midnight call to the plumber and fix the pot yourself. Don't ruin your tile - or worse, the apartment under yours, w...
To remove the lexan paint, obtain a bottle of brake fluid. Make sure you read the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for its harmful effects, and put on a pair of gloves to avoid contact with the hands when applying the brake fluid. To remove a large area of paint, pour a little amount of brake fluid onto some paper towel, and rub the area in a circular motion until the lexan paint is completely dissolved and removed from the area. A Q-tip can also be used to remove smaller areas. Apply as muc...
Got frizzy or curly hair and are looking to get the hot new emo look? First start by washing your hair, once you get you hair dry by towel drying its time to start straightening it. Take your flat iron and turn it to the hottest setting, and begin straightening out your hair in sections. Now that your hair is straight its time to add the hair product. Take a small handful and begin to work it into your to give it the desired texture and finally put a beanie on and go to sleep. After a good ni...
