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How To: Plant blueberries in a container

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.

How To: Make cute candy cane covers

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!

How To: Import and export in Microsoft OneNote 2007

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.

How To: Create an abstract business card in Photoshop

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.

How To: Choose a narrative theme for a photo series

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.

How To: Set your power amp

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!

How To: Exercise in your 40's

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.

How To: Use LayOut in Google SketchUp

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!

How To: Tie a Winch Pole Hitch

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.

How To: Make a 3-D heart pouch with Crayola

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.

How To: Make a fast breakfast wrap

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.

How To: Make quick pizza with Rachel Ray

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.

How To: Understand main skips and cross weaving on the racket

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.

How To: Organize and gather information in OneNote

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.

How To: Learn EQ techniques on the turntable

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.

How To: Create a fireball in After Effects

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.

How To: Read a tarot card lay out with Peter John

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.

How To: Make double-walled and donut pieces

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.

How To: Make a tie-on beaded fringe necklace

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.

How To: Make a Cup a Soup holder

This video tutorial will show you how to make a super cute holder for your Campbell's Cup a Soup. This soup holder will get you compliments at the office or at home! Get your card making supplies ready, because this is a wonderful arts and crafts idea.

How To: Make a picture frame

This tutorial video will show you how to make a cute picture frame. This super-sweet picture frame is a great idea for birthdays and holidays. It is made from various stamping and card making supplies, so get ready for some fun arts and crafts!

How To: Make a cute envelope

This video will show you how to make an easy and quick envelope for holding cards and seed packets. This is a great idea and super-cute. Your family and friends will absolutely love receiving this wonderful envelope that you made.

How To: Make a Peek-A-Boo card

Store bought card can sometimes seem impersonal and rushed, and it's always so hard to find the right one. But, handmaking a card for someone can show them how much you care. This video tutorial will show you how to create something that we at WonderHowTo think is a super cute card idea.