When fancy kicks started making their way into the indie scene, the art of custom leather shoe painting exploded. If you want to custom paint some kicks to show you creativity in this high-visibility area, watch this video for an in-depth guide to prepping any leather (not patent leather) shoes for painting by using Acetone, cotton balls, and other basic materials.
Starting a fire is one of the most important things you can do in a survival situation, but doing so is seldom as easy as you'd like. This video will teach you all sorts of ways to light fires, including making firestarters out of cotton balls and petroleum jelly, using natural tinder, and using the old spinning stick and string method.
In this video tutorial viewers learn how to make a raw pad Thai salad with kelp noodles. The ingredients required for this recipe are: 2 tbsp of almond butter, 1/3 cup of coconut oil, 1 tbsp of soy sauce, 1 tsp of coriander powder, 1/2 of jalapeno, 2 tsp of lemon juice and 1/3 cup of water. Add all those ingredients into a blender and blend the ingredients together. Now pour the mixture onto the kelp noodles and add in 1/2 cup of basil and greens. This video will benefit those viewers who enj...
For this project, I sacrificed some of my kids' clothes and a can of tuna to make some high-quality fire starter! Here's how to make a great batch of char cloth to add to your emergency survival kit.
Learn how to clean a cassette player. Cassette players may be outdated, but if you've still got tapes, you're going to want to keep them in good condition.
Going hiking in the rough cold? You might want to watch this video first. Your toes are the most vulnerable part of your body when it comes to the cold. Keep them – and the rest of your feet – toasty with these steps.
Write a secret message with invisible ink using these simple household items. Step 1: Put lemon juice in bowl
Find out how mouthwash can multitask for you. Use that mouthwash for more than bad breath. Uses include: clean cuts and burns, tone your face, make your own hand sanitizer, banish dandruff, extend flower life, sanitize your toilet, neutralize smelly hands, and prevent underarm odor.
From the creators of the Diet Coke and Mentos experiment, EeepyBird show us how to have fun with sticky notes. Glue together stacks of post it pads. Write whatever you like on the side of the stack. End result has a cool Jacob's Ladder effect. Fun paper trick!
In this automotive maintenance tutorial you will learn how to service the brakes on a Volkswagen Fox. Servicing the brakes involves changing the brake pads and checking the fluid. If your Volkswagen Fox isn't stopping as well as it should, watch this video and learn how to service your front brakes.
Lots of girls want to know how much padding they should use and what kind to use. If you are one of them and need tips for your pointe shoes, check out this video!
Mark Donovan of HomeAdditionPlus.com shows how to install Stair Tread Pads on a staircase.
Everyone knows that using your phone and driving is illegal, and rightfully so. Tons of people die on the road everyday due to careless people texting or calling someone. Everybody knows that it's wrong, yet everyone still does it anyway.
Whether you’re headed for a half-pipe or your driveway, always be safe. Wearing protective gear and taking a few precautions can help prevent you from landing in the ER. Watch this video to learn how to practice skateboarding safety.
Building a fire in the wild is key to survival. A simple way to get the job done is with a piece of charcloth (carbonized cotton fiber). Charcloth makes for a highly effective piece of tinder to ensure you'll have a warm fire tonight. You'll need your hardened steel, your sparking stone, dry leaves or sticks and of course your piece of charcloth. Get cooking!
You don't have to frolick naked and spray tanned in artificial cotton candy clouds and wear whipped cream squirting bras to replicate Katy Perry's sexy candy-themed look for "California Gurls."
Ear muffs are handy for snow days (or in L.A., cold-ish days) and for eskimo dress-up days at school. Learn how to craft your own ear blankie with this tutorial, which shows you a cheap way to make ear muffs out of a coat hanger frame.
To wax a snowboard you will need an iron, board wax, a flat scraper and a buffer pad. First, use the iron to melt the wax. The iron should be hot enough to cause the wax to quickly drip but not hot enough to produce smoke. Iron the wax onto the snowboard by using small concentric circles to melt the wax evenly. Go over spots several times, if necessary. Be sure to use wax that is appropriate for your riding conditions. Scrape the excess wax off of the board. Use a buffer pad like the rough si...
In this tutorial, we learned how to get rid of your acne. First, when you wake up use Sea Breeze astringent to clean your face and use a cotton ball to put it on. Use a separate cotton ball for each of the different areas on your face. This contains salicylic acid, which will prevent your face from getting oily during the day. At night, you can use ProActiv Renewing Cleanser, or any other type that has 2.5% benzoil peroxide. You can also use the Neutrogena Fresh Moisture before you put on you...
It can get pretty chaotic when you're gaming. When you're playing a fast-paced game like Black Ops, frustration, urgency, and confusion will lead to a sudden loss of control, i.e. a panic attack. There's an enemy at your six and you try to spin around, but it's too late—and that sudden rush of adrenaline will tear your controller to shreds. It's a step beyond mere button-mashing, because it's not really intentional—you just put a little more force on that thumbstick than needed. And now you'r...
Aren't these snow bunnies (the real kind of snow bunnies, not the cute blond ones with puffer jackets on the slopes) simple adorable? We honestly don't know what's cuter than a bunch of fluffy white rabbits scurrying with the wee cotton tails in the snow.
Don't waste money on pricey mechanics! Doing your own vehicle repairs can save you tons of dough, but just because you're avoiding the mechanics, doesn't mean you can't learn a thing or two from them. In this video, a professional shows you the quick steps to changing out the front brakes on a Ford Escape. After taking of the front wheel, you'll have to deal with the calipers and the brake pads, along with a few other things. But don't worry. Any do-it-yourselfer can change brakes. And the Fo...
Get started in the world of crochet? Get educated about the triple treble stitch with help from this video! This stitch is very very high if you crochet it in thick wool... It's best to be used with fine cotton.
In this video, we learn how to make pad thai and stir fry. First, take a hot skillet and add in vegetable or canola oil, shallots, garlic and shrimp. Fry this with beaten egg and add in rice noodles and cook for 2-3 minutes. The pan should be very hot, but do not burn the noodles or shrimp. Next, add in a fish sauce then finally add in your choice of vegetables. Cook this until you see the shrimp is pink all the way through and the vegetables are tender. You can add more seasoning as you wish...
Sick of throwing out old CD's? Annoyed with using up all your toothpaste and fruit to temporarily fix your albums?
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to hand-write on an HP Touch Smart computer. The HP Touch Smart is a touchscreen all-in-one desktop computer. The input panel allows users to hand-write or type text right on the screen. There are 3 different writing modes in the input screen. The modes are: writing pad, character pad and on-screen keyboard. It can be used in many HP programs such as the calendar and notes. This video will benefit those viewers who have an HP Touch Smart computer and ...
In this video, Danny Lipford will show you how to make a punching bag with trash found at a construction site. First, a circle of plywood is cut out about one foot in diameter (in this video, a bucket is traced in pencil over the plywood). This is for the base of the punching bag. A large piece of PVC pipe is used for the center of the punching bag, which carpet padding is wrapped around to makeup the main part of the bag. Finally, duct tape is wrapped around the whole thing. Out of these ver...
Want to scare the socks off your friend? Give them a bloody finger in a box for a gift... your bloody finger! To complete this prank you will need a small jewelry box, a cotton base, scissors, and ketchup! This trick is great to add to a spooky Halloween party... or: your little sister's birthday.
Is it possible to glue an ice cube? You have to see it!
How were you supposed to know your computer can't swim? Isn't it called a laptop? You will need paper towels or lint-free cloth, cotton swabs, a towel, lots of luck, and professional help. Warning: liquids and electricity don't mix. Please make sure your hardware and all points of electrical contact are completely dry before plugging them in.
Quick video on how to best care for your paintball apparel. I recommend washing all of your gear in cold water, on delicate cycle.
No more q-tips! No more alcohol! No more blowing in your cart! Did you know alcohol actually damages the carts? This is a much more effective, safe and long term way to restore the connection.
This four-part video tutorial will show you how to make a basic boffer sword for full contact padded weapons fighting and live action role-playing.
Learn how to adjust the trackpad sensitivity on your BlackBerry Curve 8520. This clip will show you how it's done. Whether you're the proud owner of a BlackBerry smartphone or are merely considering picking one up, you're sure to be well served by this video guide. For detailed information, including step-by-step instructions, take a look.
The helmet is the most important part of football padding and safety equipment, especially in light of recent research into the prevalence and lasting effects of concussions on football players. This video features an explanation of how to properly select and fit a helmet for young football player. As it says, the most important thing is proper tightness, as a loose helmet is a leading cause of concussions.
Of all the hand embroidery stitches that exist, one of the most beautiful, when done well, is the satin stitch. It does take a little practice to get the hang of satin stitching, and it is true that it is not a very "forgiving" stitch. Watch the video from Needle 'n Thread to see how it's done.
Update: After playing around with our new iPhone 6 and 6 Plus over the last couple weeks, it occurred to me to see if my DIY stylus would work with these new devices. I'm happy to report that it does, just as expected.
"Scene" bangs is just a fancy way of saying cool-looking, hipster bangs. You can't rock the hipster trend the way it was meant to be rocked if you only have the skinny jeans, loose organic cotton top, and bangles, right?
One of the great things about polyester is that it doesn't wrinkle as easily as cotton and other natural fibers. It still can though, and you can't iron it, so watch this video to learn how to get the wrinkles out of any polyester item.
Towels get wet more regularly than any other type of cotton clothing, and mildew can easily get all over them and make them stink. Watch this video to learn how some vinegar and your washing machine can get that smell out of your towels.
