In this Math tutorial, you will learn how to convert a mixed number into an improper fraction. The narrator explains the process in a very concise yet simple manner that will make math problems involving mixed numbers so much easier to solve. The general idea is to multiply the whole number with the denominator and then add that to the numerator. The explanation and illustration in the video makes it easy to understand.
Back again with another great instructional video, Mike Kraft, a Lowe's home improvement expert, demonstrates how to properly sharpen or replace the lawnmower blades on a riding lawnmower. Mike provides tips on inspecting your worn lawnmower blades to determine whether or not your blades need to be replaced, or merely sharpened. This video will give you an idea of the tools you will need to complete this project, as well as the steps involved in both removing and re-installing the lawnmower d...
Joann of Emerald City Elegance is back with a new paper crafting tutorial. In this video, you will learn how to create a simple as well as chic looking folded note card holder. All it takes is some fancy card stocks and a few folding techniques. This is a great and innovative idea that can save you money on stationary storage supplies in the future.
This video tutorial from TutVid shows how to create a simple movie poster text effect in Adobe Photoshop CS4.
Cook book author, Susan McIntosh shares tips on how to get creative with grits and goes over different ideas for dishes that can combine grits with other delicious sides. Creamy Grits with Ham and Red-Eye Gravy, Pork with Mushrooms and Two-Corn Grits, Italian Sausage over Garlic Polenta, and Anniversary Shrimp and Grits are just a few available in her all-things grits cookbook: "Glorious Grits: America's Favorite Comfort Food".
ThreadBanger's Corinne visits with Luca of Lolibomb to learn how to make winter-inspired vegan beauty products in a DIY fashion. Way to save some money on gifts! In just fifteen minutes and a few easy steps, make an animal-friendly body butter for your best buds with these ingredients: cocoa butter, hazelnut oil, emulsifying wax, stearic acid, liquid glycerin, distilled water, and a vitamin E preservative of your choice. Add the body butter to a decorative jar and you have a great gift that m...
The popularity of masking is back and being used to create unique backgrounds for cards and scrapbooking. Watch this video tutorial to learn how to mask to create backgrounds for cards and scrapbook pages. These are some new ideas for masking. Everything new is old again!
Create an elegant space around your fireplace that's fabulously decorated, incorporates smart design ideas and makes good use of space. This is critical to designing a warm and welcoming space.
This swimming with the ball tutorial is a great lesson in moving with the ball in water polo. The idea is to keep it in front of you as you swim with your head up. Note the high leg kick to keep the drag low and create lots of white water to blind pursuing defenders.
Learn how to make your own sleeping bag out of roll insulation. This is a redneck or ghetto way of keeping warm without spending hundreds at REI. The industrial insulation will work better than down. This idea has been employed by homeless people and survivalists alike. Enjoy some snowy camping with this uber cheap sleeping bag.
Dave Wilson Nurseries, Ed Laivo shares ideas for growing blueberries in containers. You will need 1/3 acid based potting soil plus 1/3 peat moss plus 1/3 medium sized bark. For the best results, containerize your blueberry plants. We show you the proven way to do it.
A very quick and easy project to dress up some yummy candy canes. A great Christmas craft to do with kids. I 'cased' this idea from Marelle Taylor http://www.marelletaylor.com/ and thought they were cute and just had to give them a go! Watch the process and follow along with the text guidelines. These cute candy cane covers make a great party favor!
Microsoft Office OneNote 2007 is an incredibly versatile way to capture your thoughts and organize your work. It's far more than a sketchpad: its powerful import and export tools will create a central idea forum for you and your team. For detailed instructions on using the import and export features in Microsoft Office OneNote 2007, watch this video guide.
This image editing software tutorial shows you how to create a simple business card using an abstract background in Photoshop CS3. Using preset Adobe custom shapes, a background image and a clipping mask, you will learn how to create an interesting background for a business card without needing to leave Photoshop. The tutorial is designed for people that already know how to use Photoshop and are looking for creative ideas.
This instructional photography video provides some helpful tips on how to build narrative ideas surrounding body of photography work that you'll want to create. You can use these techniques when building a book, a web site or a series of consistent images for your story. You will not only make your photography work more interesting, but working with narrative will train you to become a better story teller.
Check out this instructional DJ video that shows you how to set your power amplifier. In this video, the instructor gives you an idea on what is going on inside a power amp using diagrams and colorful explanations. This tutorial has nothing to do with speakers, and deals exclusively with setting the power amplifier. Practice your DJ skills and have fun!
You can still exercise and stay in great shape during your 40s. Get to the gym with some great work out tips and ideas for your 40s in this fitness and exercise video. To do a workout that is safe for your 40's you should choose abdominal exercises, use a physio ball, work the obliques, and stretch. With this how to video you will be able to stay in shape throughout your 40's.
There are a million things you can do with text or type in Photoshop CS3. In this tutorial you will get another idea of how to edit and manipulate text in Photoshop. Watch and learn how to create a text within text effect in Photosohp CS3. This is a beginners level tutorial.
Ever wonder what LayOut is? LayOut is part of SketchUp that allows you to organize and arrange views of your SketchUp design on the fly for a presentation. Watch this quick video to get a good idea of the key features that make LayOut such a unique and powerful addition to SketchUp. You'll never need to export your designs just to do a presentation again!
The pole hitch, demonstrated in this how-to video, is used on a marling spike or rack quite often but it is also a great way to tie off to a winch to bolster your mooring. The Winch Pole Hitch can be tied in the bight, meaning that neither end of the rope needs to be accessed in order to be tied, making it idea for tying up animals. Watch this video knot-tying tutorial and learn how to tie a Winch Pole Hitch.
Check out this great Valentine's Day craft idea from Crayola in this how to video. You can learn how to make a personalized 3-D heart pouch that is perfect for you or that special Valentine. You will need markers, crayons, school glue, colored pencils, scissors, colored paper, yarn or chenille stems and beads. With this easy to follow tutorial yu and your child can make this adorable 3-D heart pouch for Valentine's day.
Make a five minute breakfast. This instructional cooking video demonstrates how to make a fast and healthy breakfast burrito and a breakfast smoothie. It's also a good idea to keep Eggology egg whites in the refrigerator for a microwaveable, low-fat omelet.
Rachael Ray has quick and easy ideas for healthy snacks. Use wrap or flat bread. Use smoked mozzarella and a favorite sauce. The thin bread allows the pizza to cook in just a few minutes. Don't forget toppings like ham, arugula and olive oil.
In this Logic Pro 8 audio software tutorial you will explore the Piano Roll Editor (AKA Matrix Editor) and see how it compares to Logic Pro 8's Score Editor. Piano Roll Editor is one of the main MIDI editing windows in Logic Pro 8 so it's a good idea to learn how to use it.
This software tutorial will show you how to track a laptop if it gets stolen using free tracking software Adeona. Of course, it's a good idea to figure out how to keep your laptop from getting stolen, but if you lose it, you can use Adeona to find the location of your laptop.
Skittles is an old European target sport that is very much like bowling. Discover how to make home made skittles with just a tennis ball, glue, empty water bottles, water, paint, and newspaper. Watch this kids activities how to video tutorial to get ideas for a great rainy day kids activity.
So you just picked up a tennis racket. Have any idea what main skips are? How about cross weaving? These are two things you'll need to know if you decide to restring your tennis racket. Take a look at this instructional video and learn how to tell when to skip by counting the grommets. This tutorial also covers cross weaving.
Take a look at this instructional video and learn how to use a OneNote 2007 shared notebook as your brainstorming center. Now your team-members can add ideas and play off each other's thoughts no matter where they are.
STake a look at this instructional video and learn how to organize and gather information with OneNote 2007 from Microsoft. Microsoft Office OneNote 2007 is an easy-to-use note-taking and information-management program where you can capture ideas and information in electronic form. Insert files or Web content in full-color, searchable format or as icons that you can click to access.
This instructional turntable video shares some techniques for the aspiring DJ. EQing is an important aspect of mixing on the turntable. EQing filters out certain frequencies in your music. The idea is to have control over the bass, treble, high and middle frequencies, to create your own remix. Watch this tutorial to help you build a tune on the turntable.
Devin shows you how to create a fireball or energy ball effect in this After Effects tutorial. There are many ways to create a fire ball effect and this is just one of them. So watch the After Effects tutorial to get the idea then get creative with your own energy fire balls. You will need the Shine plugin from Trapcode for After Effects for this effect.
Peter John covers some basic ideas of a tarot card lay out. Using the face cards (the page, knight, queen, and king), he shows how to interpret a card as the person being read. He also demonstrates a few tarot card lay outs for predicting the future. Watch this video tutorial and learn how to set up a tarot card lay out.
Watch this ceramics video tutorial to learn how to make double-walled and donut pieces, especially teapots. This technique is trite, but can lead to better ideas. The detailed instructions in this how-to video are best for intermediate potters and will have you making nice double-walled and donut pottery in no time.
Watch this video to learn how to cut a circle on a table saw. The idea behind this technique is to create a pivot point for the piece of wood.
Pottery is a messy craft, and will be even messier without a decent cleaning station. A makeshift studio can be converted from a small space in the garage with a few innovative ideas. Learn how to make a pottery clean up sink in a garage studio by watching this video tutorial.
This tutorial video will give you tips and ideas on how to paint your nails for Valentine's day with a cute French tip. Your boyfriend will surely love what you've done with your nails.
In a recent episode of Gok Wan's Fashion Fix series, he used some beads to trim up the fringe on a sandal which gave us a great idea for a new take on fashion fringing: for a necklace! To make this project you will need cord and round glass beads. Simple! Learn how to craft this necklace by watching this video jewelry-making tutorial.
This tutorial video will teach you to make a lovely envelope/thank you card. This is a very cute paper craft idea that your family and friends will surely love. It functions as an envelope and a card!
This tutorial paper craft video will teach you how to make an exceptionally cute post it note holder that also holds a pen. This is a cute idea for the office or for at home, and your friends and family will surely be impressed by your skill with paper products.
This tutorial paper project video will show you how to make your very own greeting card holder. This card stand will keep your cards upright, and it's a great idea to have this on a desk or other surface.
