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How To: Keep cake moist

A great way to make frosting and layering a cake easier is by painting on some simple syrup over the surface. This will keep the area moist and prevent the cake from crumbling when you are cutting, manipulting or trying to frost the surfaces.

How To: Stitch a EZ cross stitch frame

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to use the Stitch EZ Cross Stitch and Needlework Frame. This frame is designed to provide hours of stitching enjoyment without pain to the hands or damage to the fabric. It simply is held under the edge of your leg. It allows users to work with both hands, allowing users to stitch much faster. It has a magnetic needle holder and it can flip over. The panel is also removable and has 3 adjustments for the height. This video will benefit those viewers wh...

How To: Keep a dust mop clean

If you’ve gone through one too many dust mops then you might want to try preserving your new dust mop. By placing a stocking over the mop portion you will be able to keep this mop looking newer for a longer amount of time.

How To: Crochet chain stitches to start rounds on a beanie cap

Learn how to make crochet chain stitches to start rounds on a beanie cap with the help of "Shred Betties" Things you need: hook and yarn. Instructions: To start round 2 you need to chain 3 now. Insert your hook into the last loop you made making the yarn placed over. Pull yarn through the loop. Repeat the steps (yarn over, pull yarn through). Make sure the yarn hugs the hook comfortably. Pulling it too tight will make small stitches, making it too loose. It causes unwanted bagginess. Repeat t...

How To: Crochet a left handed seed stitch scarf

Teresa Richardson from the crochet-mania blog will be teaching us how to crochet a left handed seed stitch scarf. In her video, she is going to be guiding us through the process of crocheting single and double seed stitches as well as providing us with step by step instructions on how to make the scarf. Teresa designed this tutorial with beginners in mind, so newcomers are more than welcome to utilize and learn from it as well. Be sure to have a crochet needle and some yarn handy prior to wat...

How To: Crochet a circle to square

Are you old enough to remember crocheted Granny Squares? If not, tjw1963 shows left or right handed crafters how to create a unique square that starts as a circle. The viewer can click the video to change the orientation, from left handed to right handed, to view the presentation piece worked from either hand. The closeups provide the viewer a detailed look at all of the crochet moves necessary to make the piece. She also provides links to many of the wonder pieces and designs that are contai...

How To: Understand your body to grow taller

Growing tall is considered to the one of the many goals of both men and women. But some of you might not be genetically designed to be tall, while some might be blessed with genes that enable them to grow much more taller. If you want to grow a bit taller, you should start eating as healthy as possible, do some stretching and special growth exercises, and try to get as many hours of sleep as possible.

How To: Coil a cable correctly

Get your electronics gear in order! Keep those wires folded correctly, for easy use later. Check out this video tutorial from the Good Idea Guys at Good Buy Guys to learn how to coil a cable correctly. Extension Cord Elmo shows the correct way to keep your microphone cables, audio cables, and extension cords neatly coiled in "How to Coil a Cable". A great helpful tip for cable storage.

How To: Deal with a runny nose

The worst part of having a cold is the runny nose. You keep using tissue after tissue, to no avail. Well, help is here. Check out this video to learn how to deal with your runny nose and keep the tissues to a minimum. Stock up on decongestants and antihistamines.

How To: Make a wallet out of duct tape

Make something sensational with duct tape! Or maybe just make something practical. Watch this two-part video tutorial to learn how to make a wallet out of duct tape. Make sure you get the right measurements when making this duct tape wallet. For more information and designs, go to: http://www.ducktapeclub.com

How To: Water trees and shrubs in a nursery stock

Plant nurseries have thousands of trees and shrubs in stock. To keep them from drying out and dying, it is important to water them on a regular basis. This how-to video will show you how to water thousands of trees and shrubs. Learn to test the soil around the plants and about irrigation systems that will help you keep you plants alive

How To: Use the XML Schema tools in NetBeans 6.0

Watch this video tutorial to learn how to use the XML schema tools, which enable you to create, visualize, and edit XML schema in NetBeans 6.0. With these tools, you can visualize relationships between schema elements and use queries to find usages. You will also learn how you can easily create XML schemas by example. You will see how to navigate large schemas in the Design View, and you will learn how to visualize and edit multiple file schemas.

How To: Fold an origami sprinkler

The sprinkler origami is a simple modular paper design, which definitely suits the beginners! Made by Paula Versnick. The modules only need 8 creases and the assembly is really straight forward. You can do as many modules as you want and assemble them differently, the video shows how to fold a module, how to connect it to another one and some examples. The modules can also be sinked, it’s a really good model for practicing that move.

How To: Paint homemade fingernail stickers with nail polish

Instead of buying stickers for you fingernails— make them! This video will show you a method of making your very own fingernail sticker creations using nail polish and a plastic bag. You basically slop the nail polish on the plastic bag, into a small design of your choice, and let dry for six hours. Then, they're ready to be applied to your nails.

How To: Stack a simple wedding cake

The best wedding cakes are tall and regal. In this tutorial, learn how to stack a traditional wedding cake. Use this technique to create tiers and levels for your cake, and make it really stand out. Whether you are making the cake for yourself or designing for someone else, make sure you watch this video first for information on how to stack a simple wedding cake and impress wedding guests, no matter what!

How To: Make a cake decorating cone

In order to decorate your cake you will need to create a cone. This cone is easy to make and will help you pipe designs onto cakes more easily. Check out this tutorial and learn how to create a cone for use with your buttercream.

How To: Design and put together a scrapbook layout page

This video demonstration shows the process of putting together a scrapbook layout page. Demonstrator Debbie's theme is "Being Grateful." While replicating this exact page might be difficult, watch this video scrapbooking tutorial to pick up some ideas for painting, inking, sanding, lettering, and generally decorating scrapbook layouts.

How To: Fry potato wedges

This is a video about how to fry the potato wedges. First we have to take the potatoes and clean it well. Next we have to cut the potatoes into pieces. Next take one napkin. Next we have to keep all the potatoes in that napkin. Then the napkin will absorb all the excess water from the potatoes. Then it will be easy to fry. The potatoes will fry easy quickly. Next we have to take the potatoes and put them all into one mesh. Next we have to keep that mesh into the heating oil. Next fry the pota...

How To: Design a tropical basket arrangement

Flower arrangements are lovely.. and why not put together a tropical one for summertime? This bouquet is so lovely that it will brighten even the dreariest room. So, bring it out in the summer, or make one in the winter to inspire a little sunshine.. whichever suits you best. This tutorial is here to show you the step by step you need to make your own tropical basket.