Plasti Dip coating is a rubber like coating that can be dipped or sprayed on. I first remember the coating available as a dip years ago. It was first introduced as a coating used to dip tool handles in to provide a grip. However, since then, the coating has became available in a spray can. It has also became popular on car parts, such as wheels, emblems, and even entire cars.
Here's a technique I used to whip up a batch of super cheap and easy to make smoke flares! WARNING: Ignition of an incendiary or explosive material may not be legal in your area, so check local laws before attempting. Use of this video content is at your own risk.
The reason Amazon's Kindle has become so popular over the past several years is due to the amount of digital books one can fit inside—over 1,000 for the smallest Kindle. Gone are the days of lugging around heavy books to school and the airport. Instead we can fit our e-readers snugly inside our bags and never worry about forgetting a book.
Here's a survival technique for making a fire with the most basic of resources—assuming you can find two sticks to rub together!
The new 007 film, Skyfall, comes out this Friday, and dreams of becoming a super-spy have taken over my mind. Only I can't afford any of James Bond's awesome gadgetry or amazing cars—and you probably can't either.
Touchscreens are all the rage these days, and it seems that the stylus has become a relic of the past thanks to newer and better fingertip responsive smartphone displays. But when it comes to phablets like Samsung's Galaxy Note line, the added S-Pen is definitely helpful for more accurate and precise actions (and a less greasy screen). Of course, there are disadvantages of using an S-Pen too, one being hardware issues. Unlike your finger, the S-Pen can malfunction and become a huge problem, n...
At the recent DefCon conference in Las Vegas, researchers opened many of the top commercially available gun safes with simple tools like a straw or a paper clip, and in one case, just by shaking it a bit. The investigation began after the researchers, Toby Bluzmanis, Marc Tobias and Matt Fiddler, learned that certain Stack-On safes, issued to some law enforcement officials to secure their firearms at home, could be opened simply by jiggling the doorknob.
Let's face it, pretty much everyone has an automatic dishwasher. They are super convenient and are becoming cheaper to allow the general public better access to them. With that being said, though, dishwashers are also becoming a lot smaller.
Poor alignment of cabinet doors will cause a kitchen to look run-down and may be embarrassing to the homeowner. Luckily, with a single screw driver and a little ambition, the door alignment can look brand new.
Everyone loves using their cell phones for everything except actually making phone calls. Whether it's watching streaming video, listening to music or playing video games, it would seem that calling people is almost an afterthought to cell manufacturers in this day and age.
This video shows you how to section an orange. For this you will need the following: an orange, a sharp knife, a bowl, and a pairing knife. To get started, cut off the top and the bottom of the orange with a really sharp knife. This will give you a flat surface. Cut away the hull of the orange with a pairing knife. Simply, work your way around the orange with your knife.
This video demonstrates a method of fixing the E 74 Xbox 360 error. In order to do this, you first must disassemble your XBox, which will void your warranty, so this is at your own risk.
Installing clutch shoes is very simple. What you need are the clutch shoes, clutch shoe installation/removal tool which costs about $5 or a flat tip screwdriver. First, line up the clutch shoe. Plastic shoes wear out faster. Aluminum last longer. With the screwdriver method you bend the spring out. Take the bent out spring and push it down. Push it straight down. This is not the authors favorite method. Using the clutch shoe installation tool, simply push the spring out and push straight down...
In case of emergency, learn how to open a combination lock using a bobby pin by following the steps in this tutorial. Take the bobby pin and shave it down so that it is flat. This can be used on any combination lock. What you will do, is take the bobby pin and insert it through the side of the lock (the part where the lock goes). Keep pressing it down, pushing against the lock inside the hole. You are basically pushing it out of the way and eventually the lock will unlock. You will hear a cli...
First you need a TR9 screwdriver. Take off battery cover and with a flat head screwdriver take off the little sticker in the bottom of the place where you put the battery. Take your TR9 screwdriver and remove all the screws from your controller, the last screw it's covered behind the sticker you have just removed. Take a screwdriver and press the back off your controller to remove one side of it. Don't press to hard or you will break the controller. Push the side you have pressed with the scr...
In this instructional video you will learn how the WWE choke slam is performed. Be sure to understand the stunts performed should not be done by just anybody but by professionals. Now, whoever the attacker is they want to place their right hand on the very top of the defenders chest, and once that happens the defender will take his left arm and hold the attackers arm like he's actually being choked. Next, the attacker will put the defenders right arm over his right shoulder and the attacker d...
Making a braid can be fast and simple. First start off with three pieces of string that are tied together at the top. Lay out the bundle of string flat so that all three pieces can be seen. Next, take the left string and move it over the center one so that the left string is the the middle string and the middle string is now on the left. After that, do the same with the right string and put that in the middle. Take the left string and put that in the center. Keep repeating these steps until y...
This moped customization tutorial shows step by step the removal of the old carb and putting on new Mikuni 28mm flat slide racing carburetor in a Honda Elite 50 DIOS scooter. If you want to get more juice out of your moped motor, watch this series and learn how to install a race carb.
Dressing Timber. In this episode, we are having a look at dressing timber so that it is flat/straight and square, ready for a project. In this case, we are using some reclaimed Jarrah from an old deck, but the principle is the same if you are preparing timber that is DAR (dressed all round) from a timber yard, or hardware supply shop, or even if you have prepared your own board from raw timber.
This 3D software modeling tutorial series shows you step by step how to create a suitable model for Google Earth within SketchUp. The series will start by showing you how to export data from Google Earth to use for reference, how to build and optimize the modle, texture it in Photoshop or Picasa and export and load it to Google Earth.
Watch this instructional video and make an origami hydrangea. It's many tiny pieces can be glued to a flat surface to decorate cards and letters. The video includes verbal instructions in Japanese, although the visual guide is quite clear. You will need a piece of colored origami paper for the flower blossoms and a green piece of origami paper for the folded leaf.
The rear window is by far the hardest to tint due to the curvature from side to side and usually top to bottom as well. But don't worry, this video will walk you through the tricks to getting that film to lay flat. NOTE: this strip method is older and will work but is rarely used today - there is a one piece shrink fit method used instead.
In this tutorial, we learn how to clean skateboard bearings. You will need: a socket wrench, a dirty skateboard with dirty bearings, super glue, rubbing alcohol, and an empty glass jar. First, use the wrench to remove the bearings from the skateboard. After this, pour the alcohol into the jar, then drop the bearings inside. You can also drop in other parts that need cleaning if they fit inside the jar. Now, place the lid of the jar on and shake it for about a minute. When finished, let the so...
This video demonstrates how to take apart the head set of an XBox 360. You will need two small screwdrivers - a flat head and a Phillips. First the head band is removed by pressing the lock hold. The foam is removed and set aside. The rim of the speaker is removed by pressing the locks and pulling it up. Now the speakers are exposed and the wiring is checked to see if it is connected properly if you cannot hear it properly. Now the transmitter boom is also checked for proper connection if tra...
Having a healthy lifestyle is very important. In this video, learn how to do a forearm stand with Tara Stiles in her "Let's Get Physical" Challenge. First, lay your forearms on the ground. Make sure your elbows are directly below your shoulders. Have the rest of your body in plank pose (your feet on the ground and your body flat.) After a little bit, walk your feet back up so that your body now forms an arch with your butt in the air. Walk back to your plank pose and stay there. If you're loo...
Create softly folded drapery panels with our universal tempo pleat tape. It's the perfect subtle look for flat panel drapes. Learn step by step how to sew on our universal tempo pleat tape to create soft folds by watching this video sewing tutorial series.
This how to video teaches you how to make a guitar pedal board. All you need is: 1. One piece of flat scrap board
This how to video is designed for people who wanted to start glowstringing but has never done it before. The tutorial starts by answering some of the most common questions such as how to tie the strings and how to hold them, then moving on to teach the Weave, Windmill, and Butterfly. All you need is a pair of shoelaces and a pair of 6 inch glowsticks (either used or unused) then you can start here. Some people like their shoelaces round and thin, some like theirs flat and thick. It doesn't ma...
Learn how to create a shimmery gold and green eyeshadow look with this how to video. This makeup tutorial uses the following products: water-based mixing medium, a soft white gold base (Gold Dusk pigment), an emerald green base (Emerald Green pigment), an emerald green eyeshadow (Humid eyeshadow), a white gold eyeshadow (Gorgeous Gold, Casablanca), a dirty gold eyeshadow (Rye eyeshadow), a cool mint green eyeshadow (Aquavert), a brow bone color (Casablanca), a black liner (Graphblack technako...
In this lesson, I will demonstrate how to play on the lyre, the traditional melody usually sang to "Adon Olam"(Lord of the World); one of the beautiful closing hymns sang at the end of a traditional Shabbat Service.
Get a new perspective on computing with an HP Tablet PC. HP's Tablet PCs are well-equipped personal notebooks, with a significant twist. The display turns around one hundred and eighty degrees, transforming your notebook into a flat tablet touchscreen PC.
The most important part of breastfeeding is getting the baby to latch on correctly. Find out the best breastfeeding positions so your baby can get the proper latch. The second part gives extra advice for women with flat or inverted nipples.
In a previous tutorial, we were able to measure horizontal surfaces such as the ground, tables, etc., all using ARKit. With ARKit 1.5, we're now able to measure vertical surfaces like walls!
With Adobe Photoshop on your computer, it's super easy to change or adjust the skin tone of somebody in a digital photo. The process uses some basic selection and color adjustment tools, and it's a fun way to make a friend's face nauseously green or lessen the effects of overly strong, sometimes even orange, makeup.
This quick video will teach you how to play the beginning of the song "Heart Shaped Box" by the band Nirvana on electric guitar. This song is tuned down to an e flat on the guitar.
Just about every household gadget we own runs on 1.5 volt batteries of one size or another. Wouldn't it be great if you could reuse all of those dead AA, AAA, and D batteries after they've passed on? It turns out you can make a simple circuit called a "Joule Thief" to reanimate the undead flesh of your deceased batteries and create a zombie battery.
It feels like every few months, some new feature is discovered in the Pixel's Camera app. By taking advantage of machine learning and the high-quality camera, Google continues to add hidden functions that improve your life even if they're a little niche.
For the average consumer, augmented reality is a fun way of dressing up photos and videos for social media. However, AR is also gaining momentum as a medium for storytelling, particularly in sharing powerful messages.
As phones' screens get closer to seven inches, now is the perfect time to take advantage of Android's split-screen mode. This feature has available since Android 7.0 Nougat and allows you to divide the screen into two halves, with a different app on each side.
If you're looking to save big on Apple AirPods, Beats, Bose, and other major headphones brands this Black Friday, look no further than Walmart. The store is hosting a number of sales on Black Friday itself, but you don't need to wait until Thanksgiving night to take advantage of the savings.
