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How To: Fill out the child tax credit worksheet

If you have children who are still your dependents and have been living in your household for at least half of the year, and have their own social security number, you can actually get a major tax credit with a simple worksheet. In this video you will learn the requirements for the tax credit and also how to fill out the worksheet and calculate your credit.

How To: Use makeup to hide pimples perfectly

Pimples are the bane of many teenagers social lives, and covering them up is big business, especially for girl for whom the tools to cover zits are more readily available. This video will show you how to use exfoliator and concealer to hide zits completely.

How To: Open a stuck jar lid

Everyone has been daunted by a stuck jar lid at least once if their lives. If you're sure that you aren't dealing with a crossed thread and need a little extra grips to get that jar lid open, this video will show you how a rubber band can help you out.

How To: Build a couch with Legos

What's a house model if you don't have a couch in the living room, right? Where would the minifigures sit to watch TV? Can't be on the floor! In this video you will get a quick glimpse of the different bricks that you will need to complete the model as well as a detailed tutorial on the construction process all the way into a finished couch!

How To: Defeat the level 5 boss in Castlevania: Harmony of Despair

If you recently purchased the Xbox Live Arcade game, Castlevania: Harmony of Despair, this next tutorial might be very helpful. In the video, you'll find out how you can beat the boss found on level 5 of the game, Death. This boss is a very common staple to the video game series and isn't too difficult to defeat. So check out the tutorial and good luck!

How To: Use the CoPilot navigation application on an iPhone

Need some help figuring out how to use CoPilot Live North America on your Apple iPhone? This clip will show you how it's done. It's easy! So easy, that this video tutorial can present a complete, step-by-step overview of the process in about a minute and a half. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this video guide.

How To: Relax and enjoy your wedding day

It can be difficult to remember to relax on your wedding day. All of the stress from planning and the excitement of the day can really get in the way of you actually enjoying this amazing step. Take a deep breath and check out this video from Fine Living for some helpful advice on how to stay in the moment on your big day.

How To: Connect a Line 6 Toneport to speakers

The Line 6 Toneport is a powerful series of recording boxes that you can get for guitar, bass, and vocals. They can connect to a computer with USB, but you may want to connect them to speakers or amps as well so that you can use their effects live or while recording with a mic. This video talks about what sorts of speakers you can hook your Toneport up to and how to hook them up to each different type.

How To: Preload geocache data to improve your vacations

Geocaching is one of the many fun ways that internet technology has improve our lives, allowing people to leave essentially buried treasure anywhere in the world, then post GPS coordinates on the internet to allow other travelers to find it. This video offers a tip for geocache enthusiasts traveling with their families: download the coordinates for geocaches near your vacation destination before you leave, so that while you're on your trip you can geocache to you heart's content without havin...

How To: Use a "chuck" strumming pattern when playing ukulele

There's no getting around it: if you want to get good at playing the ukulele or any other instrument, you'll need to practice. Fortunately, the Internet is awash in free uke lessons, like this one from Ukulele Live, which make the task not only easy but fun. This clip, in particular, demonstrates how to chuck when playing the ukulele.

How To: Insulate pipes in your home for the winter months

If you live in an area where it gets really cold during winter, you may or may not know the importance of protecting your pipes. Not covering them with proper insulation can result in frozen pipes that are a pain to fix and can cost you a lot of money. So in this tutorial, you'll be finding out how to properly insulate your pipes for the winter months. Good luck and enjoy!

How To: Use spinnerbait to get reaction strikes when fishing

There are many different kinds of bait that can be used when bass fishing. One thing that is used is spinnerbait. Although it's not live bait, it's still something that will attract the attention of the fish very fast. Find out more about spinnerbait, why it's good to use, and how to use it in the tutorial above. Enjoy!

How To: Put new pads on a Hayes caliper brake

If you mountain bike, and are lucky enough to live somewhere that has enough water to support civilization without major civil engineering, then your brake pads are probably going to wear out a lot faster than your dry-climate comrades. Fortunately for you, this video features instructions for how to replace the pads of a Hayes caliper brake for a mountain bike.

How To: Use an iPad as a midi controller

The Apple iPad is one of the biggest and most popular pieces of technology in recent years. It sold millions of units in an amazingly short amount of time and can be used for a variety of different jobs. In this tutorial, you'll learn about one of them. This video shows you how to use an iPad as a midi controller Ableton Live. So sit back, pay attention, and enjoy!

How To: Easily make a hydroponic garden using a pvc pipe

If you live in a small apartment or condo unit, you have a very small amount of space to grow or enjoy plants. If you're looking for a good solution to adding some green to a balcony or window seal, this video may be for you. In this tutorial, you'll find out how to easily make a hydroponic garden using a pvc pipe. Check it out, good luck, and enjoy!

How To: Get the Armory of One achievement in Left 4 Dead 2

It's time to lock, load, and prepare to kill some zombies. In this Left 4 Dead 2 tutorial, you'll find out how to easily unlock the Armory of One achievement. In order to get it, you'll need to find and drop an ammo crate for your teammates to pick up. They spawn from explosive ammor to fire ammo and can be used to help end those zombies lives.

How To: Replace the AC condenser on a Nissan Altima

This video demonstrates how to remove the air conditioning condenser from a Nissan Altima. If your air conditioning isn't working, especially if you live in a hot, traffiky part of the world, your life is probably pretty miserable. This video will help you to rectify the situation yourself at home without having to pay half of your monthly salary to a mechanic.

How To: Play the Miley Cyrus song "The Climb" on piano

Miley Cyrus has already far surpassed the musical fame and talent of her father Billy Ray. For her legions of fans, this video tutorial is here to teach you how to play her song "The Climb" on the piano, based on the AOL live recording of the song that features a more prominent piano part than the recorded version. Practice, and learn how to be like your favorite Disney star!

How To: Build an "invisible" bookshelf

This video tutorial will walk you through the process of building an "invisible" bookshelf. Just take one book, add some glue, and a bracket or two, and you're well on your way to making a cool wall decoration. Make your living room look stylish and elegant with this cool accessory! It's easier than you think!

How To: Use three way switches properly

Three way switches are a great way to control one set of lights or a light in two different areas of a home or room. They are great for hallways, enormous rooms, and even living rooms. So in this tutorial, you'll find out how three way switches work properly. It may help you install one in your own home. Enjoy!

How To: Get rid of ants using safe methods

One of the most annoying insects out there would be ants. Not only are they small and tiny, but when you find one you'll more than likely find a great big colony. They're annoying to deal with and when not taken care of, can live inside your home for many years to come. So in this tutorial, find out some safe methods to getting rid of ants. Enjoy!

How To: Share iTunes with your friends

Sharing iTunes with your friends is easy to do and makes living together a lot more fun. Forget about burning CDs and wasting all that time and money. You can hookup your computers and listen to each others' music all the time. This video will show you how to share iTunes with your friends.