How To: Replace an interior door with This Old House
Watch this video from This Old how to learn how to install an interior door. Steps:
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How To: Install a low cost lawn sprinkler with This Old House
Watch this video to learn how to install a low cost lawn sprinkler systerm. Steps:
How To: Join steel and copper pipes with This Old House
Steps: 1. Turn off water and power to water heater.
How To: Refinish exterior lights
Are your exterior lamps looking totally out of place? Bring them back into the fold with a simple spray paint face lift. As every fashion-conscious gal knows, accessories make all the difference. The same is true for your house: the decorative touches, accent pieces, and color schemes can make the difference between a house that looks all together or altogether tacky. Exterior lights are a perfect example: do your lamps match your home like the perfect pair of earrings match your outfit? If n...
How To: Make Art Out of Everyday Objects
After taking a beginner’s art class at my local community college I realized two things: one, art supplies are extremely expensive, and two, I am not talented at painting. Although my painting skills are comparable to those of a five year old, I still enjoy art and being creative. Therefore, I began to look for ways to be creative that didn’t require much skill or too much money.
How To: Get Dark, Sultry Lips
How to Get Dark, Sultry Lips with Adriane In this video Adriane shows you how to create dark, sultry lips with a few of her favorite products. She takes you through each step to help you create one of this year's hottest looks.
How To: Create a Valentine's Day heart card with iris folding
If you're new to iris folding, then let this beautiful Valentine's Day project be your introduction to this complexly layered yet easy to do paper folding style. Iris folding is based on the iris, or opening, of a camera, with multiple layers folding on top of one another until you get to the opening in the center.
How To: Turn decorated cookies into holiday ornaments and party favors
Got lots of pretty cookies to share with friends and family during the holidays? While it's true you could hand them off in tins as is, it's so much more fun to experiment with packaging and favor ideas.
How To: Make Spanish-style pinchos (spikes) on skewers with shrimp and veggies
Try this Spanish recipe straight from Barcelona! They're called pinchos, and they're similar to tapas, except with pinchos, they're served with little skewers, which act as a ways of billing at restaurants. In this video recipe, you'll learn how to make your own Spanish pinchos (Spanish for spike or thorn).
How To: Make a butterfly puppet
Grab your glue and glitter because puppeteer John Kennedy is going to show you how to make a beautiful butterfly puppet in this how-to video! You will need one sheet of colored poster board, a coat hanger wire, pipe cleaner, sequins, colored markers, scissors, wire cutters, a pen or pencil, glitter glue, glue, and a plastic plate. Watch this video activity tutorial and learn how to build a butterfly puppet. Make a butterfly puppet.
How To: Conceal a USB Flash Drive in Everyday Items
Technology in computers these days are very favorable to the semi-knowledgeable hacker. We have TOR for anonymity online, we have SSDs to protect and securely delete our data—we can even boot an OS from a thumb drive or SD card. With a little tunneling and MAC spoofing, a decent hacker can easily go undetected and even make it look like someone else did the hack job.
News: Math Craft Inspiration of the Week: The Curve-Crease Sculptures of Erik Demaine
Erik Demaine is a Professor of Electronic Engineering and Comp Sci at MI, but he is also an origami folder who has had work displayed at the Museum of Modern Art in NYC. He makes some beautiful models and intricate puzzles, but in my opinion the really inspirational work is the curved creased models. In Erik's own words describing the above models: "Each piece in this series connects together multiple circular pieces of paper (between two and three full circles) to make a large circular ramp ...
News: Math Craft Inspiration of the Week: The Intricate Sonobe Art of Meenakshi Mukerji
Last week Math Craft admin Cory Poole demonstrated how to make three of the platonic solids from Sonobe units: the cube, the octahedron, and the icosohedron; but where was the dodecahedron? I was pushed to find out how to make a sonobe dodecahedron from this beautiful picture (below) that Rachel Mansur posted on the corkboard.
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News: UK Man Chokes 13-Year Old Boy Over Call of Duty: Black Ops Trash Talk
The UK seems to have become an international hotbed of gamers going wild on society. Last week a British Navy sailor killed his superior officer, which parts of the tabloid media blamed on Grand Theft Auto. Today, a more concretely video game related tale of real life violence comes to us from The Daily Mail.
A Beautiful Death: 1,000 Melting Icemen
First, I have to apologize—this is really old news. But when it comes to Nele Azevedo's Minimum Monument project, it's well worth digging into the archives. It's one of the most amazing street art installations I've ever seen.
News: Planetary Transforms Your iPad's Music Library into a Solar System
Browsing and displaying your music library on the iPad is a cinch with Apple's iPod app. But by no means would it be considered exciting. Thankfully, there's another option for sorting and playing your iTunes library. It's a unique iPad-only application for those of us who want something more visually stimulating, something otherworldly—something galactic.
How To: Knock a Holiday Out of the Park: Observing Mom the Homemaker Prepare for Easter
I confess, I’ve always wanted to put on an awesome holiday dinner in a big house that’s mine where I cook everything and it is AWESOME. Since I don’t yet have a house, I’ve only entertained in small ways (college parties notwithstanding, ahem), but watching Mom the Homemaker utterly tame Easter dinner this year gave me some great ideas for holiday entertaining. Check out the helpful tips I learned from watching her!
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How To: Make smoky and rich bacon-infused Bourbon
Bacon and cocktails. Not the likliest of food and beverage combinations when eaten together, and especially odd when a recipe advocates you MIX THE TWO into one bacon-y alcoholic drink.
How To: Add details to your moldings and door casings
Sometimes when it comes to existing moldings, they tend to be dull and lack any kind of style to them. But the best way to maximize their look without breaking the bank, is to add some detail to existing moldings that are already in place. This can help with the character of the room and even house. So check out this tutorial and find out if you got what it takes. Enjoy! Add details to your moldings and door casings.
How To: Make quick & easy breakfast bars with fruits & nuts
Breakfast bars are great for on the go people who never have time to make a complete breakfast. You leave you house without eating and you get those hunger pains soon after you reach you destination. This recipe for quick and easy breakfast bars will provide you with a wholesome and complete grab-n-go meal for those early morning run outs. This video will demonstrate how to make these quick, easy, and delicious breakfast bars for you early morning breakfast skippers. Enjoy! Make quick & easy ...
How To: Sound like the Rolling Stones on acoustic guitar
Popularized by artists like Son House and Skip James, Delta blues is not only one of the oldest forms of blues music, it is among the most stylistically distinct and technically rewarding to play. In this video guitar lesson from YouTube user deltabluestips, you'll learn how to adapt Delta blues-style technique for Rolling Stones style right-hand playing. While this lesson is geared more toward intermediate and advanced guitarists, this means beginning players merely have all the more to lear...
How To: Play Robert Johnson's "Kind Hearted Woman Blues"
Popularized by artists like Son House and Skip James, Delta blues is not only one of the oldest forms of blues music, it is among the most stylistically distinct and technically rewarding to play. In this video guitar lesson from YouTube user deltabluestips, you'll learn how to play Robert Johnson's "Kind Hearted Woman Blues." While this lesson is geared more toward intermediate and advanced guitarists, this means beginning players merely have all the more to learn. Get started playing "Kind ...
How To: Care for baby corn snakes
Follow Mark Amey's step by step guide to looking after your corn snake as a baby and watch it eat a mouse whole. Corn snakes are placid, non-poisonous snakes and are good pets if you haven't owned a snake before. You will need a heat mad, thermometer, tank approximately 35cm x 18cm (14in x 7in), and a thermostat. This video will teach you about housing and bedding, handling, diet, cleaning, exercise and play, and health so that you are prepared to take care of your new exotic pet. Care for ba...
How To: Take care of rabbits
If you're interested in owning a rabbit, or perhaps have one or two already, follow London Vauxhall City Farm's step by step guide to caring for your rabbit. Information is provided on the proper housing and bedding, handling, and diet for your rabbit. Also, learn what rabbits need and enjoy, such as how long and often they should exercise and play. The video also shows how to clean out your rabbit's hutch or home, groom your rabbit, and check your rabbit's health and what abnormal signs to l...
How To: Map electrical circuits in your home
If you are planning to add any new outlets, lights or appliances, it is helpful to have a map (or schematic drawing) of your electrical circuits. This will help you determine if you can tap into an existing circuit or if you need to run a new circuit from the breaker panel. In this tutorial, you will learn how to map out your houses electrical system, which will help you plan for future needs or possibly alert you to an existing circuit overload. Also, many municipalities require that your ci...
How To: Knit the Bamboo Stitch
The bamboo stitch is a beautiful, versatile stitch that can be used for lots of different kinds of projects. I especially love using it for baby blankets and scarves. It is an easy, reversible stitch. Both sides aren't the same, but both are very nice looking.
How To: Knit the Tunic Stitch
The tunic stitch is another one of those real easy patterns that looks more difficult than it is. It's a strikingly beautiful pattern. Although both sides are not the same, they are both attractive so you can use either side. The picture below is of the right side.
How To: Make homemade Christmas cookies as tree decorations / yummy favors
When you're baking your cookies this holiday season with the children, try something that's both beneficial to your family and your guests— cookies that also act as sweet party favors. Dani tells you what to do in order to transform your Christmas cookies into beautiful holiday treats— tasty, take-home ornaments. Decorate your centerpiece with them before having guests take their favorite home for an easy, affordable way to be an innovative holiday host! Make homemade Christmas cookies as tre...
How To: Make a light bulb vase
In this video, we learn how to make a light bulb vase using any old light bulb. This is great for helping recycle old light bulbs to turn them into something beautiful! To start, you will remove the top of the light bulb with your tweezers and throw it away. After this, you will break the glass from the base, so you have somewhere to stick the flowers into. After this, discard any of the glass that comes out and then you can push the metal up on the bulb. Fill this up and then put it in somet...
News: Rollercoaster Puke fest
Have all of the jackasses and me do the "milk challenge" (where you drink a gallon of milk it makes you puke every time) before going on a roller coaster. while going down the big hill we all gag ourselves and puke. since were going down the hill all the puke will fly backwards and hit everyone behind us. All the jackasses will be bathed in puke and the passengers will get hit too. Getting puke on them will make them puke too. It will be a beautiful vicious circle of puking!
How To: Carve a watermelon into a party centerpiece
What's the perfect party platter for summer? Watermelon. But you have to present this party centerpiece in a beautiful manner to impress your guests, and this video will show you how to turn a simple watermelon into a stunning centerpiece with just one simple but sharp paring knife. It's amazing what you can do with a few twists and turns and a little patience. Great for a party or a special night at home. Carve a watermelon into a party centerpiece.
How To: Make homemade cherry pie from scratch
How come every time you go to an old diner or truck stop, there's always a perfect and nicely shaped cherry pie sitting in a display case? It's because it's an American classic. The perfect pie for any dessert craving. A lattice-topped cherry pie may seem like a daunting task, but young Chloe Rosen makes it all very easy. From pitting the cherries, to weaving the beautiful lattice crust, Chloe shows how to to make an all-American classic.
How To: Make an orchid corsage for wedding or prom
In this tutorial, we learn how to make an orchid wedding corsage. First, take some orchids and combine them together into a small bouquet. Next, take some leaves and place them on the back of the bouquet so they are surrounding the back of the flowers, not overpowering them. Next, you will nee to tie a green ribbon around the stems of the flowers to make sure they are all firmly placed together. After you add in the leaves, tie a white ribbon around the entire bouquet, then add in decorative ...
How To: Easily build a nantucket bench
Whether you live by yourself or with others, there's no harm in having an extra seat or two for guests. Buying one is simple and easy to do, but making your own can be much more satisfying and fun. In this video tutorial, you'll find out how to make a nantucket bench for you or others. It's an easy to build project that will result in a beautiful looking bench. So check it out and good luck! Easily build a nantucket bench.
How To: Make a tile-top craftsman table easily
If you're looking for a tutorial that will challenge your woodworking skills, this video may be it. In it, you'll find out how to make a great looking tile-top craftsman table. This is a great looking table that is sure to help with the look of any room. The simple, yet, beautiful design requires a mortise with tenon joinery, two methods that are easy to use and easy to learn how to make. So if you're up to the challenge, check out this video. Enjoy! Make a tile-top craftsman table easily.
How To: Make a lamb's tongue chamfer
If you are trying to create a lamb's tongue chamfer, then you must know that extra detail is important. Doing this can be hard and time consuming, but in the end it results in a beautiful looking piece. It's a detail that has been traditionally used throughout time and requires a steady hand. So check out this tutorial on how to make a lamb's tongue chamfer today. Enjoy! Make a lamb's tongue chamfer.
How To: Make a great inlay using a router
Creating a wooden inlay for any piece of furniture can help add a beautiful accent that will be admired by all. In the past, making inlays was a difficult task that required time and patience and was a tough challenge for any woodworker. Nowadays, technology is so advanced, that making these inlays can be an easy task, especially when you use a router. Check out this tutorial on how to use a router in order to create a great inlay for you table, dresser, or whatever you want. Enjoy! Make a gr...
How To: Use a router to make a bowl
There's nothing like the sweet satisfaction of making something using your own two hands. It can give you a great sense of pride knowing that you were able to make something that you and others can use. If you're interested, check out this video tutorial on how to make a bowl using a router and other tools. It's easy to follow and will result in a beautiful bowl that anyone can use. Enjoy! Use a router to make a bowl.