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How To: Create an environmental sketch in Photoshop

Mastering Adobe Photoshop is quiet challenging and artists can find the transition from brush and canvas frustrating. Learning how to transition your artistic skills to the electronic arena can really offer a vast array of opportunities. Follow our artist as he takes us through the steps of creating a mountain landscape using the common tools in Photoshop. You will be amazed as our expert Photoshop artist creates an attractive mountain landscape in less than ten minutes, taking the viewer thr...

How To: Install window blinds with Lowe's

This video, brought to you by Lowe's, a leader in the retail "do-it-yourself" industry, hosted by Lowe's home improvement expert Mike Kraft explains, in detail, how to install horizontal window blinds in your home. Once you've measured and obtained your window blinds, you will also need a drill with bits, screwdrivers, tape measure, pencil, and a level. The video also suggests some other tools you may need to complete your project, as well as links to Lowe's website, for complete instructions...

How To: Sharpen knives with serrated edges

Having trouble with sharpening your serrated knives? Wayne Dolik, an expert sharpener from www.sandiegocutlery.com tells you how. In this video tutorial, Wayne explains the essential tools of serrated knife sharpening and where to get them. Wayne also offers great tips and advice on sharpening safety, how to minimize the chances of damaging your expensive knives, how to make the job as easy on yourself as possible, and how to get the best overall results. You don't have to struggle in the kit...

How To: Replace or sharpen lawnmower blades with Lowe's

Do you want to know what's the secret to a great looking lawn ? Then you have to watch this video in which Lowe's home improvement expert Mike Kraft explains how to sharpen or replace a Lawn Mower blade. Mike will share with you all the tips and the secrets of this simple and yet crucial operation. From the tools required to the safety measures, everything will be explained to you in this video with all the steps actually executed and filmed right in front of you.

How To: Use a scallop trim corner punch with Stampin' Up!

In this video, Dawn, an arts and crafts expert shows you how to work with stamping and stenciling. She goes through two different styles that can be created with stamps/stencils. The first is a "scallop trim border" on card-stock paper. She takes you through various steps to complete this. She then goes on to show you how to make a "scallop trim corner punch" with stamps. The process is quick and easy, you need card-stock paper, various stamps, and stencils.

How To: Deal with polynomials or "giant fractions"

Do the polynomials, or "giant fractions" in your high school math homework have you puzzled? Let Doug Simms, an expert tutor from free math tutoring, walk you through some easy to follow chalkboard examples. He addresses common snags and challenges in the equation simplification process, as well as some great advice about the kinds of problems that you are likely to see on your math exams. There is no reason to go it alone when Doug Simms is waiting to help you in this free video!

How To: Drum an easy swing beat for a beginner

For anyone who is new to the drums or is an aspiring professional drummer, this video will show you a simple beat that could help you build rhythm--the swing beat. Jonathan, the drum tutor in this video, demonstrates how to perform the easy swing beat using the cymbal, bass drum and snare. First, Jonathan shows you the how to hit the cymbal three times--only not in a consecutive manner. You have to hit the cymbal once and then two more times closer together. Then Jonathan demonstrates how to ...

How To: Set up a Windows 7 HomeGroup network

Want to access files from multiple computers at work or home? An expert from PC Remedies explains how to set up a Home Group network on Windows 7 systems. Includes a how-to of setting up your location, and managing the set-up wizard. Finally maximize your current resources by networking your work and entertainment files, as well as hardware such as printers. The excellent video gives you an exact snapshot of what you can expect to see on your own Windows 7 system. Includes advice on setting u...

How To: Defend against the right hand

In another installment of its boxing series, Rival Boxing Gear experts show, how to defend and counter-punch against a right hand punch. This video shows viewers three basic techniques for defending against the right hand punch: the parry, the block, and the slip. It also demonstrates effective counter-punches (right hand, right uppercut, and left hook) to throw and describes when each counter-punch is best used. This 6 minute, 20 second video makes good use of repetition and multiple camera ...

How To: Replace and install a kitchen sink with Lowe's

In this do-it-yourself home improvement video, brought to you by Lowe's, home improvement expert, and host Mike Kraft will lead you through the process of replacing and installing a kitchen sink in your home. Mike lists all the tools and materials you will need to complete this project at home, as well as leads you through all the procedures, step by step, to get the job done right. He also provides some useful tips on how to do certain steps, eliminating the chances of creating an unnecessar...

How To: Add two digit numbers

Addition got you down? An expert instructor from Khan Academy walks you through the mysteries of adding two numbers together by breaking it down into easy to understand terms. Fun animated chalkboard examples make it easy for kids and adults alike to learn how to add. Also demonstrates how to add using the number line. Introduces the concept of numbers less than zero. Includes addition of both large and small numbers, and how to carry over the numbers on more complex problems.

How To: Share media onto your PS3 using Windows Media Player

This is a tutorial on how to share media onto a PS3 using the Windows Media Player. Media sharing expert Tony Terry takes the viewer through a step-by-step process in configuring and enabling media sharing from a Windows-driven PS to a PS3. The PC and the PS3 have to be first synchronized, and the user ID. on the PS3 should be registered with Windows. Once these simple steps are taken, the Windows Media Player automatically shares media onto the PS3.

How To: Solve rational inequalities (intermediate level)

Struggling with math homework? An expert instructor from Khan Academy helps you work your way through the challenges of solving more difficult rational inequalities. Provides fantastic animated examples that demonstrate helpful tips, overcoming common problems with inequalities, and "simplifying" the problems of inequality simplification! Covers tricky complications such as swapping inequalities, understanding constraints, working with negative numbers, and working with zeros in equations. Po...

How To: Install bifold doors with Lowe's

Let a Lowe's expert show you how to install bi-fold doors. Learn how to install bi-fold doors that you can add to you closets. Get your drill, doors, tape measure and other tools together so you can be ready to complete your project. Measure your closets so you know what kind of door you need to fit your projects. If you need to paint, paint before you add to the door. Mark all your spots and measure before you add your pieces.

How To: Use the quick selection tool in Photoshop

Photo editing expert Chad Troftgruben teaches the viewer how to effectively use the quick selection tool in Adobe Photoshop. In Chad's opinion, the quick selection tool is quite similar to the magic wand tool in the same software, except for one major difference: one can select a particular object, even in a complex picture, simply by holding down the left key of the mouse and moving the pointer over the object. Chad also points out that the quick selection tool saves a lot of time and is ver...

How To: Create a worm farm

Don't know what to do with your your dinner scrapes or garbage? This video shows you how to create and care for your very own worm farm. Using coya fiber, a proper bin to help maintain about two thousand worms, dirt, and your garbage you'll have your very own worm farm in no time. This is a quick and easy to follow tutorial from a worm farm expert. Remember, to water your worms, and cover there home for strong, healthy worms.

How To: Spin wool

In this episode of Growing Wisdom, Dave Epstein and fiber sculptor Susan Barrett Merrill discuss how to spin wool. Barrett Merrill demonstrates the spinning wheel and explains how wool is transformed into yarn. She also shows some of her own work and explains her artistic process.

How To: Spiff up your driveway with street print

Your driveway can make a big difference in the appearance of your house. As nice as it would be to have a brick, slate or cobblestone driveway, those are expensive options that not everybody can afford. In this episode of Growing Wisdom, you'll learn how to use a comparatively inexpensive process called street printing to really class up your driveway by creating the illusion of brick and other textures.

How To: Use a three-bin composting system

Every day, the average American throws away about four pounds of trash. But a lot of your daily trash could actually be very useful in the garden, as composting. In this episode of Growing Wisdom, Dave Epstein shows you how to use a three-bin composting system.

How To: Extract seeds from tomatoes

If you've grown tomatoes from seed, perhaps you've wondered how the seed company extracts those seeds. In this episode of Growing Wisdom, Dave Epstein walks you through a process known as sluicing. Using sluicing, you can extract vegetable seeds yourself.

How To: Choose a shade tree

When you head to your neighborhood gardening center to find a shade tree for your garden, the variety of choices can be pretty overwhelming. There are so many kinds of trees, and each of those trees has its own varieties. In this clip, Dave Epstein from Growing Wisdom will help find the best shade tree for you.

How To: Use soil block makers to start seeds

A soil block maker is a cool device for starting your seeds. All you do is fill a container with soil and use the block maker like a cookie cutter. Then you'll have little blocks of soil to plant your seeds in, and you can easily transfer the block to your garden. Now stand back and watch your plants grow!

How To: Use vinca (or periwinkle) flowers in your garden

The vinca, or periwinkle, is a hearty flower that adds a lot to any garden. It comes in a variety of colors, and grows in the sun as well as the shade. But they're so hearty that you have to watch them, or they'll start springing up where they're not supposed to. In this video, Dave Epstein from Growing Wisdom walks you through using periwinkles in your garden.

How To: Make hoops for your low garden tunnel

With low garden tunnels you can protect your plants from frost and insects, and you can overwinter your crops. In this episode of Growing Wisdom, host Dave Epstein will look at how to build a garden low tunnel. He'll focus on using the Quick Hoops Bender for the project.

How To: Deep fry club soda battered sole fish

Aida deep fries sole strips in a light club soda batter. Follow along and learn how to make this sole batter from scratch. This cooking how-to video is part of Ask Aida show hosted by Aida Mollenkamp. Cooking expert Aida Mollenkamp will prepare delicious dishes while solving Food Network viewers' culinary conundrums in her new interactive cooking show, Ask Aida. From recipe and ingredient issues to advice on kitchen machinery and tools, Aida will even offer guidance for impromptu parties, fee...

How To: Make baked eggs for a weekend brunch

For brunch, Aida bakes eggs with spinach, Canadian bacon and aged cheddar. Baked eggs make a great meal for a weekend brunch. This cooking how-to video is part of Ask Aida show hosted by Aida Mollenkamp. Cooking expert Aida Mollenkamp will prepare delicious dishes while solving Food Network viewers' culinary conundrums in her new interactive cooking show, Ask Aida. From recipe and ingredient issues to advice on kitchen machinery and tools, Aida will even offer guidance for impromptu parties, ...

How To: Bake a perfectly flaky pie crust from scratch

Aida shares her technique for making a perfectly flaky piecrust. Follow and learn this recipe to make tasty pies every time. This cooking how-to video is part of Ask Aida show hosted by Aida Mollenkamp. Cooking expert Aida Mollenkamp will prepare delicious dishes while solving Food Network viewers' culinary conundrums in her new interactive cooking show, Ask Aida. From recipe and ingredient issues to advice on kitchen machinery and tools, Aida will even offer guidance for impromptu parties, f...

How To: Massage groin strains

Groin strains are painful and can take a long time to heal. However a few massage techniques can help aid in the recovery of groin strains. Get expert tips and advice on massage and other treatments in this how-to video.

How To: Soothe shin splints with massage

Shin splints are a form of inflammation and they come when you are probably running or doing some kind of physical activity too aggressively. So really, truly, the best thing for shin splints is rest. Ice is also another good way to get some relief from shin splints. And usually it is this area of the shin that is going to be bothering you the most. If you do want to try some massage techniques that can really help as well. Get expert tips and advice on massage and other treatments in this ho...

How To: Use massage to help with leg cramps

In this how to video we demonstrate some techniques to help with leg cramps. These are similar to some of the techniques that we have used already for massage, some of them are and some are not. One basic rule of thumb with leg cramps is sometimes just resting is sufficient. Leg cramps are painful involuntary contractions of the muscles in the leg. Get expert tips and advice on massage and other treatments in this how-to video.

How To: Massage the quad muscles

The quads are an important muscle to stretch and care for. Those get kind of tight sometimes. And one thing you really want to do when you have somebody laying on their back is you want to put some kind of pillow or bolster under their knees. Get expert tips and advice on massage and other treatments in this how-to video.