Having an epic base in Minecraft is one thing, having an epic moat, much more awesome. But let's up the stakes, a moat that also doubles as a way of killing those nasty zombis, spiders, creepers and more and then transports all their loot right into a little holding area that you can claim them from. In this two part video series you'll learn how to construct the moat itself, although he does it for a 6x6x6 building you can do it for larger, it will just require more materials.
Ryan teaches us how to make a trapeze spring snare to catch small game in this video. You will need: finishing line, a knife, paracord, and natural living wood. the trap will have two snares built into one mechanism. Start off by gathering all your wood and then place a stake down into the ground. Make a notch in your anchor to place a stick through it, then tie paracord down into a "y" shape tied down onto the stick. When you pull the string, there will be a lot of tension. Tie the center so...
In this tutorial, we learn how to build a backyard patio. First, determine the location keeping in mind other buildings and landscape features. There should be a retaining wall around the patio so measure out all the different dimensions. Position a cap block at the highest center location. Then, use a level to transfer the patio height over the proposed location. You will then have to figure out how many blocks you need. When you calculate your digging depth, take into account your foundatio...
The Gardening Guru demonstrates how to prepare and lay pavers in a multi-level adjoining area. First, get a garden stake use it to measure the evenness of the terrain and to set the height. Put the leveling tool on top of the pavers to even out the dirt. Then, lift out the rails. Once the rails are removed, you can then set the pavers directly on the dirt. If you prepare your area correctly, you will save a lot of time when you execute the actual project. This technique is useful when dealing...
After receiving your dahlia tuber in the mail, dig a hole where you want the flowers to bloom in your garden. It should be big enough to place the whole tuber into and be completely covered by dirt. Before planting your tuber, you need to find where the head is. Find where the stalk was last year. When placing it in the ground, make sure the stalk is pointing up. After planting, your tuber should be flowering in about 4 weeks. Because the wind and rain can be tough on your flowers, it's a goo...
Nothing says fresh and delicious like a ripe tomato from your home garden. This horticultural how-to will walk you through the fundamentals of container tomato gardening and present you with a list of the basic materials you'll need to get started growing your very own tomatoes.
Simon Leach teaches you how to do ceramic trimming and sealing. You wet the top of the pot and place it on the wheel. You push down on the bottom, sealed side, when the wheel is spinning. You use the trim tool to cut into the base side. You do this at an angle and make sure you hold the trim tool like a stake knife, not like a pencil. You empty out the leg until you are pleased with it. You round off any sharp corners and you have to put the last piece, the seal. On the bottom you take a piec...
You never know when you'll have to defend yourself against one of these bloodsuckers, so be prepared to bring a vampire to his knees. While you may not believe in vampires, there are those that do. In any case, prepare now for a hypothetical attack from the un-dead and you won't have to kick yourself later. You will need garlic, a cross, rice, grain, or seeds, holy water, a wooden stake, an axe, matches, and some water. Watch this video survival training tutorial and learn how to fight off a ...
Achievements in Minecraft are a pretty recent addition to the game. A welcome one, if you ask me, as it gives you some decent goals to work towards.
The canned digital drum sounds that emerge from a digital synth are not usually very satisfying. If you want to make them thump and form a decent beat for your tracks, you're going to have to use drum processing. Watch this video to learn how drum processing works in Reason 4 and how it can improve your beats.
Playing the drums can be pretty easy, all you need is a drum set, a decent sense of rhythm and a lot of practice. In this how to video you can learn how to get a better sound out of your bass drum. This will help your bass drum from sounding too echoed. Watch this how to video and you will be able to get a better tone from your bass drum.
Watch this ceramics tutorial video to learn how to throw a squashed vase using clay and a pottery wheel. This how-to video offers detailed instructions that are not geared for beginners--a decent amount of experience is needed for this project. Intermediate potters will be throwing squashed vases in no time thanks to this instructional video.
If your dad loves beer and chicken, then he will love this roasted chicken recipe. All you need is a chicken, a tall can of beer, your favorite seasonings, and a decent grill.
Having trouble with those baggy shirts? Can't find a decent pair of jeans that fit? This week we answer a viewer's question and solve some size issues, plus how to make a duct tape body form with Anda Lewis.
Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game is surprisingly hard for either Xbox 360 or Playstation 3. If you have the PS3 version, this video will show you a great trick for leveling up and getting nearly infinite money quickly.
Some dresses we just never get around to wearing. Like that hideous one our mom gave us with a decent tropical print but hemlines that go down to our ankles. Cute...if you live in the Pennsylvania Dutch Country. We're sure you probably have an ever accumulating stash of similar dresses that you know you'll never wear but don't want to toss either.
If you enjoy spending your time outdoors, but hate that you don't have a decent place to sit, this video may be for you. In this tutorial, you'll find out how to build a southern pine garden bench from scratch. It's perfect for the front or backyard and will give you a nice place to sit. When tackling this project, make sure you're careful when working with power tools. So check out the tutorial, be careful, and enjoy!
MAKE magazine never fails to amaze. And this time, John Park tackles a DIY wind-powered generator—and he shows you how to do it! Before you start watching the video tutorial, make sure to download the PDF of this project for reference.
The quickest way to get a gorgeous lawn is to lay sod, uniform patches of grass-covered soil held together by matted roots. It will go more smoothly if you know a few landscaping tricks. Learn how to lay sod for a perfect lawn with this how to video.
Build a tree string noose trap Materials needed: five feet of rope, knife, various size sticks and a sapling tree.
Wearing layers and layers of makeup during the day is just asking for disaster, especially now that the humidity is soaring and temperatures are climbing up higher and higher.
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to create high definition videos in iMovie. Begin by importing the video into the program. Click on Share and select Export using Quick Time. Set the Export to Movie to Quick Time Movie and then click on Options. Under Video, select Settings. Change the Compression Type to MPEG--4 Video, leave the frame rater at Current, Key frames to Automatic and Quality to the Best. Click OK and then click on Size under Video. Set the Dimensions to 1280 x 720 HD. T...
Unless you're actively going for that caveman look, it's a good idea to keep your beard in good trim. Otherwise, good luck finding a decent loincloth and club these days. . . You will need a beard in need of trimming, a mirror, a pair of barber's scissors, a wide toothed beard comb, an electric beard trimmer with guard attachment, a razor and some water. If you are using the beard trimmer, you don't need the comb - just set the trimmer's guard attachment to cut the least amount of hair possib...
In this tutorial, we learn how to fireproof a balloon. Usually, if you bring fire to a balloon it will pop, but there's a way to avoid this! First, get your balloon and place it around the nozzle of your sink. Then, fill it up with water until you have a decent amount of water. Now, blow some air into the balloon and tie at the end. From here, put your balloon to the test! Place a lighter underneath the balloon to see how it reacts. It should not pop like it did before. The water will absorb ...
In this tutorial, we learn how to make a neck knife survival kit. This is good to have so you can use it for eating and making shelter as well as protect against wild animals. The neck knife should be a small kit and able to hide underneath a shirt. It should be adjustable with a paracord knot so you can make sure it doesn't snag against something. The knife should be a simple one that has a decent point on it. Make sure the pouch that the knife is in is thick enough not to let the knife poin...
In this tutorial, we learn how to craft a duct tape wallet. First, tear out a 7 inch piece of duct tape and fold it so there is a sticky side just overlapping it. Next, tear out another piece of tape and fold it just over the sticky side of the other piece of tape. Continue to do this for around 10 pieces of tape, or until you have enough to make a decent sized wallet. When you reach the end, fold the bottom over itself, then cut off the sides and seal with another piece of tape. Then, measur...
This video shows how to crochet a chevron stripe pattern using stitching techniques. The instructor shows you to make a patterns of three loop stitches to create the chevron stripe pattern. The instructors shows that after six standard stitches you decrease your stitches to create the waving design in the creases. This pattern is done many times until the you will see the waving formation in the stitches appear. at the peak of the waves you are instructed to do another decrease. Following the...
It's easy when Jamie-B from Total Recall Films takes an in-depth look at filming and editing techniques you can easily use to make your next film look and feel professional using a well know technique called "tricking the camera" -- and the viewer. Watch to see how to make a one-camera shoot look like multi-cams.
Ex-Uber CEO and founder Travis Kalanick's bad and likely illegal behavior aside, his vision of not wanting to pay "the other dude in the car" has lead to a ground-breaking driverless test fleet.
Vodafone India has merged with telecom company Idea Cellular to become India's largest mobile player this week.
Thanksgiving dinner doesn't have to be a nightmare. If you have a decent-sized grill, you have the perfect platform for a delicious turkey feast. But there's one more thing you'll need— beer. It's called a beer can turkey, but you can substitute the beer can for just plain water and spices.
Okay, we're going to be honest here and let you know up front that the eagle yoga pose ain't no walk in the park. In fact, unless you've already been practicing basic yoga for a while and have gained a decent amount of flexibility and strength you probably shouldn't even attempt this pose for fear of falling down.
There are many people out there who spend most of their time downloading torrents or trying to find a way to download them faster. In this tutorial, you'll find a possible solution to donwloading torrents much faster than before. The video shows you how to make uTorrent 1.8.2 download faster on your computer. In order to do this, make sure you have a decent amount of seeders. So good luck and enjoy!
SpongeBob Squarepants has been a popular cartoon character for some time, but how do you draw him? This speeded up film accompanied by rock music shows, you will know exactly how to draw the character from start to finish. There is no narrative as the film is really self-explanatory. All you need is a pencil, an eraser, and a piece of paper and probably lots of practice. It looks as though the presenter has drawn this many times. If you follow what he does to the letter you should be able to ...
Interested in jockeying discs? If so, you'll need a decent pair of DJ headphones. While big, closed-ear phones are the standard, in-ear-canal headphones can be a smart choice to the extent that they don't need to be turned up as loudly as other phones and so can protect your hearing. For more information on using in-ear-canal earbuds while DJing, take a look! And remember: always watch the output level on your headphones!
Playing the drums can be pretty easy, all you need is a drum set, a decent sense of rhythm and a lot of practice. In this how to video you can learn how to play a basic rock groove using the hi hat and the snare drum. This basic rock groove is a pretty common drum rudiment. It is necessary for the beginner drummer to learn this basic rock groove with the high hat. Watch this how to video and you will be able to play a basic rock groove with a high hat on the drums.
Watch this instructional poi spinning tutorial video that describes how to start spinning poi isolations. This video is intended for those beginning poi spin isolations, not for those beginning poi. A decent aptitude in poi is recommended, but move-wise, there are no other prerequisites.
This is an instructional video for and by a beginner ukulele player. It goes over the tuning, chords, and strumming pattern for one possible way to play "Keep the car running" by Arcade Fire.
If you want to make some money from catching bugs and are sick of pentesting Facebook, Google, and Microsoft's products, Uber may be your new favorite playground.
Snowboarding: Hit the Slopes With Style There was a time when simply riding a snowboard made you the extreme guy on the slopes. But now, with more people strapping on a board instead of skis, the stakes have been raised. Fortunately, we've lined up this video tutorial to keep you on the cutting edge. See how to perform a manual on a snowboard.
