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How To: Half-double crochet

Learn how to make the half-double crochet stitch in this tutorial about the basics of crocheting. You will need: crochet hook, yarn. Procedure: Make two chains. Turn your work, then go back across. Chain 2 is counted as a stitch so skip the first stitch, yarn over and insert your hook the next stitch. Draw up a loop, yarn over and draw through all three loops on the hook. Repeat the steps and do that all the way across. Follow these steps and you will be another step closer to your goal of ma...

How To: Lose belly fat through exercise and diet knowledge

Learn how to lose belly fat quickly and naturally, in less than eight minutes! Using cartoon clips and simple definitions, this video explains how fat cells work and details the risks of carrying around extra fat. It explains what happens as we age, and how muscle burns fat away. Simply put, the more muscle you have, the more fat you burn. It explains which cardio and abdominal exercises are best to help you achieve your goal of a fit and trim body.

How To: Solve a linear equation

This video explains how to solve a single variable linear equation. Keep in mind that your equation should be in the form ax + b = c. The goal is to solve for x. Isolate the variable. Begin by subtracting b from both sides of the equation. Look at your new equation. It should now be in the form ax = c - b. Solve for x by dividing both sides by a. Your expression is now in the form x = (c - b)/a. You have solved the expression for x.

How To: Get ripped abs by changing your mental perspective

Want to get ripped abs fast? Follow Vince DelMonte's fitness plan and you will soon find yourself with hot, irresistible abs. With cardio and a few changes in the way you think, you will be able to reach that goal of obtaining fit abs. Watch this video to learn more about his fitness regime that will get you the results you want, fast. These simple rules will get you where you want to be quick, and you will soon have abs.

How To: Get the proper width in your golf stance

The width could be your enemy, so pay attention... How many times have you been told to widen your stance to hit the golf ball farther? According to Devin Nolan, the proper feet width is determined by the hips, not the shoulders. See how to get the proper width in your golf stance.

How To: Keep solid, consistent chipping in your golf game

Chipping is a very important aspect of your golf game. It's nearly impossible score well if your short game is sub-par. To ensure this is not the case, Derek Hooper, PGA, from Lake of Isles in Connecticut, shows you the secret to solid, consistent chipping. See how to be more consistent chipping the golf ball.

How To: Improve your overall golf swing

Do you know what's real versus your feel? Very few players realize that what they feel during the swing isn't actual what's happening. Eddie Lee explains how to remedy this situation and improve your overall swing and golf game. See how to swing the golf club for what's real, not what you feel.

How To: Have tour-like spin on your golf wedge shot

Want tour-like spin on your swing? There are several keys to imparting tour-like spin on your wedge shots, including proper set up, a correct angle of attack, and quality contact. Tim Mahoney, Director of Education for Troon Golf, explains these keys and how you can make them part of your game.

How To: Drive the golf ball like Sean O'Hair

If you want to learn golf swings, Sean O'Hair is the main to learn from. One of the most exciting and talented young players on Tour, Sean O'Hair also has one of the best golf swings around. Check out his move with the 3-wood, which is nearly perfect, and you too can learn to hit it long and straight. See how to drive the golf ball like Sean O'Hair.

How To: How to tie an eye splice with rope

The eye splice might sound like some horrible procedure from the lab of Dr. Frankenstein, but it's actually a very useful skill to learn for camping or disaster preparation. Eye splicing is a way to secure different strands of rope together so they're stronger than a knot. In this tutorial, the guys at ITS Tactical show us how to do an eye splice.

How To: Tie a snell knot

The snell knot is a good knot for various uses, including tying fishing line. It's pretty simple to learn, and it's strong enough that those fish won't stand a chance. In this video tutorial, the folks at ITS Tactical show you how to tie a snell knot like the pros.

How To: Earn the Ghost achievement in Modern Warfare 2 (MW2)

This video is a quick and easy guide on how to unlock the Ghost achievement in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 in the Cliffhanger mission. If your goal is to get this achievement, it's recommended that you play the level on Recruit to make it harder to be detected. Remember: Stealth is the primary tactic needed for this mission.

How To: Prune tomatoes for stronger plants

Pruning tomatoes, though not required, will create stronger vines, which produce larger, fuller tomatoes during the growing season. Trim back a tomato plant in the winter with instructions from a sustainable gardener in this free video on gardening. No need to go crazy, even trimming the plant down by a third will give you a bigger, better tomato. Follow along with the tips in this gardening video and learn how to prune a tomato plant.

How To: Perform the magic card trick "fire and ice"

The goal of this video tutorial is to teach you how to perform the magic card trick "fire and ice". This instructional is to help anyone wanting to be a magician, helping you understand technique and presentation of simple but effective illusions. These card tricks are pretty easy, but with time, practice and patience you will be able to amaze your friends and your family. Learn the fire and ice magic card trick, just like David Blaine and Chris Angel!

How To: Use efficient power to crush a golf ball

Want to crush the golf ball as far as you can? Four-time Long Drive Champ Jason Zuback knows all there is about how to crush a golf ball. Listen to his advice and in no time you'll add yards and tear up the golf course. Learn how to use efficient power to crush a golf ball.

How To: Achieve solid impact with a golf iron and driver

It's time for some golf! Doug Hammer, PGA, from Talking Stick Golf Club in Scottsdale, Arizona says, "Making solid contact is the key to hitting the golf ball farther. But a proper impact position with an iron is significantly different than that of a driver." Learn how to do both correctly. See how to get good impact on your golf clubs.

How To: Load the right side to create power in golf swings

What exactly does load the right mean? Take a hint from 2003 long drive champ Clayton Burger, and learn his keys for absolutely smashing the golf ball. Tee that golf ball high and let it fly! In order to get more power out of your golf swing this video will teach you how to load up the right side as you go through the swing.

How To: Hit a golf ball far with lower body help

Fire that golf ball! Long drive competitor Vince Howell demonstrates his technique for hitting the golf ball a long way by firing his lower body. To hit the golf ball farther means you have to manage your upper and lower body. Just watch to see how to hit a golf ball far with lower body help.

How To: Make a Halloween Scarecrow prop with usable mask

This do it yourself video demo shows how to create a scarecrow prop with wearable mask. With Batman bigger than ever, any of the characters from the movies are sure to be a hit costume. This scarecrow costume mask is easy to make, and can be used as just a Halloween prop decoration or in a haunted house. Check out this video tutorial and learn how to make a spooky and wearable Scarecrow costume.

How To: Perform jumping jacks

Jumping jacks can enhance any aerobic workout routine. While simple to master, jumping jacks can help you meet your fitness goals. Learn how to perform jumping jacks in this exercise tutorial. Start with legs together. When arms go up, jump with legs out, when arms go down, jump with legs in. Modify to change fitness levels. With this how to video you can do jumping jacks for a more effective workout.

How To: Install a pre-hung exterior door

Getting you, your family and your friends in and out of the house is not the only thing an exterior door is about. When you install a door you want it to swing smoothly, latch tight, seal out the weather and be secure. You can get a big head start on reaching these goals by choosing the right set-up to begin with, and this usually means buying a pre-hung door. In this DIY video tutorial, you'll find step-by-step instructions for installing a pre-hung door in your own home. For more, or to get...

How To: Do the one leg circle pilates exercise

The one leg circle is an original pilates exercise that challenges stability of the pelvis in neutral to strengthen the core and flatten the abdominal muscles. Pay attention to the modifications we mention so that you can choose to bend one or both knees as necessary to make sure you get the most out of this exercise. Though hamstring flexibility is important, it isn't the goal here. Watch this how to video and you will be toning your body with the one leg circle pilates exercise in no time.

How To: Do the Seal pilates exercise

The Seal is an original pilates exercise that increases core strength and balance while delivering a fun exercise. The goal of clapping the feet like a seal claps its flippers is to stabilize the torso against the movement of the legs and increase the time your suspended on each side of the movement by just a second or two to develop ab strength and balance. The Seal exercise is probably our favorite exercise as it always makes clients smile. Watch this fitness how to video and you will be st...

How To: Do the Saw pilates exercise to increase flexibility

The Saw is a classical pilates exercise that increases the flexibility and strength of the core. Be careful not to turn this into a hamstring stretch. The goal of the exercise is to use the abdominal muscles to rotate the spine, then flex the spine over the leg scooping out the abdominals. If you have tight hip flexors or hamstrings, start sitting on a small cushion so you can begin the exercise in upright alignment. Watch this how to video and you'll be performing the Saw pilates exercise in...