John continues his introduction to Google SketchUp with a third installment. In this episode we look at how to change the look/view in SketchUp using the styles and section plane to manipulate a pre-made house.
Watch this video to learn how to make creamed spinach without the cream. It is a steak house style recipe that is much healthier than the original recipe.
Time to bring in your indoor plants before the frost gets them. Here are some tips to get them ready for the transition.
Watch this video to learn how to replace your Nokia 7373 cell phone LCD screen. This method can also be used to change the top housing or fascia.
Watch this video to learn how to take apart your Nokia N73, to either change the housing or the LCD screen.
So you play house and the other dj before you is playing soul for example. How do you go from the one genre to the other. In this video i give you a few ideas.
Planning to be out of the house for an extended period of time? Dave tells you how to ensure that your houseplants survive your absence.
Watch this video to learn how to install baseboard trim.
If you're sick and tired of the same old look, try a little dye for your skates. Customize your skates with things you have around the house.
Have you ever lost your house or car keys? Kipkay will show you how to make a backup copy of your keys just using a scanner.
Mr. G plays with chemicals and fire (what a surprise), for a really cool demonstration. An experiment you'll want to try, and probably can try immediately, as all materials (vinegar and baking soda) are likely in your house already. Exothermic reaction and gas displacement at its best!
A house wife shows how to install pergo floor. Using a hammer and a little patience, viceo shows how easy it really is to install. Watch video for best results.
Garden of Imagination shows you how to make a miniature polymer clay tomato cane to slice and place on top of a doll house hamburger. First, a thin layer of brown clay is rolled flat through a pasta maker and cut into the shape of a cane or long rectangle (with excess clay discarded) and the canes rolled tightly lengthwise. It is rolled by pressure of the fingers to a very small diameter, then cut into one or two inch lengths, and put aside. Next, red clay is mixed with translucent clay to ma...
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...
If you’ve always wanted to make a gingerbread house for the holidays but have been intimidated here is your chance. This video will take you though the process and it’s so much easier than you thought possible. You can use more complicated template but if this is your first one then try this simple template for an easy and fun time.
This video describes how to prepare for and execute painting your home. To begin, you should power wash your house to remove any dirt, dust, cobwebs, etc. These would prevent the paint from setting properly, unless it was new wood. If it is new wood, you should put on a beige coat first. However you begin, you should let either method dry before moving to the next step. After it dries, you should apply a weatherproof and paint-over caulk to the cracks to keep out moisture and insects. After t...
Looking to get an FHA loan? The Federal Housing Administration, FHA for short, provides mortgage insurance on loans made by FHA-approved lenders throughout the U.S. Here's how to get your FHA-insured loan. Learn how to get one with help from this video.
Worried about your baby or toddler either wrecking or wrecking themselves in your home? Baby proofing time! Make sure your house is safe and secure for your child when they start exploring their turf.
Breaking a lease is almost always considered a legal breach of contract, even if a tenant has a good excuse. Here are some exceptions to the rule
Keep your possessions safe from thieves with these tips. You Will Need
Learn how to decorate your graduation cap. Customizing your graduation cap is a way to stand out among the sea of identical, ill-fitting graduation robes.
If you see a mouse in your house, don’t kid yourself—his entire extended family has moved in with him. Reclaim your home, once and for all. Check out this Howcast video tutorial on how to get rid of mice.
Board up a window for protection against strong storms and hurricanes. Learn how to board up a window.
Learn how to play "Let The Flames Begin" by Paramore, an acoustic guitar tutorial. Follow along with this demonstration, lyrics here:
Learn how to play "All Summer Long" by Hit Master, an acoustic guitar tutorial. Follow along with this demonstration, tabs and lyrics here:
Your dog travels all around the house all day. Here are five places to remember to keep clean. Watch this how-to video as the Dog Channel offers five places your dog encounters that are important to clean regularly. Remember he always travels to his toys, crate and bed.
Nosebleed or the official term is epistaxis is bleeding from the nasal cavity. Nose bleeds are very common and are often caused by dry air, illness, or trauma. Learn more about the causes, symptoms and treatments of nose bleeds in this medical how-to video.
For the christmas incoming, how are you going to decorate your house or what kind of present would you like to make for your children. This video show you how to simply make a snowman from basic things: socks, rice..
G'day, Knuckleheads, and welcome to Episode 20 of my Owner Builder Series! In this Episode, we look at installing the Wall Wrap which goes on before the cladding is installed. It's a vapour membrane that protects the frame and internal linings from moisture damage.
This video has some tips how to make your youtube videos quality better. It is great for someone who has an entry level dslr or a mirrorless camera in their house, but don't have a microphone. I will give you tips on lens settings and a great diy audio tip.
With April 1st fast approaching, you'll need to start thinking about what kind of pranks you're going to pull off and on who. Well, here are 5 silly household pranks you may consider for April Fool's Day.
Painting can be a little tricky at times but it can be made easier if you know some of the tricks and tips. This house painting video shows some of those tips. Hopefully you'll find one or two of them useful.
This video will show you how to remove an old exterior door on your home and replace it with a new one.
This video tutorial shows you how to make a simple pop pop boat (putt putt boat) out of house hold items. Very simple and easy to do.
Learn how to make your own slime with ingredients you can find around the house. It can even glow under a blacklight!
Rina and I invited homemade soap master over to our house.She showed us how to make our own very special honey soap. its a great idea for Christmas/Holiday gift. Martha Stewart's gonna be freaking proud of Rina.
Tim Carter shares some insights about vapor barriers and how to install them on your next project. This easy-to-understand video will show how to install new water infiltration barriers which will protect your house.
Apple doesn't want you to know how to do this - at least not by yourself - because they can't earn any moolah off of it. But with just a few basic tools you probably already have lying around the house you can remove the back cover of your iPhone 4 easily and then replace the cover with another one of your choosing.
We've all heard about lipstick ladies who would rather die than leave the house without their warrior red lips painted on. Red lips, they know, instantly pull your look together and make even the dullest complexions look bright and glowy.