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How To: Create a metallic black & white portrait in Photoshop

This video tutorial explains how to use Adobe Photoshop in order to create a unique metallic black and white effect. This simple technique (accessible to both newbies and experts) allows one to easily make photographs appear metallic. This technique requires minimal prior knowledge, walking viewers through the steps, from the application of filters (such as high pass) to the introduction of a black & white gradient. Finally, a subtle sepia tone completes the effect. This technique is useful f...

How To: Make a lemon battery

VieDo expert Alan Puccinelli shows us how to make your own battery with a simple lemon. You might think it's impossible, but if you follow the instructions in this tutorial, you will find out that it is actually really simple. The video gives you a lot of information about electricity and about the way this lemon provides energy, so you will easily understand not only how to do it, but how does it work. Even though it's a very interesting experiment, such a lemon only gives you about one volt...

How To: Measure and install window and door blinds with Lowe's

Host Mike Kraft, a Lowe's home improvement expert, demonstrates how you measure windows and doors, so that you can properly install new window and door blinds. You will learn what tools and materials you need to complete this do-it-yourself home project, as well as how to decide whether you need to use inside or outside mounting blinds, and how to measure and lay out your measurements in both cases. Knowing how to correctly measure your windows and doors for new blinds will aid you in choosin...

How To: Fold an excellent origami snapping dinosaur

Let the origami expert show you how to do it the right way and create eye-popping work! This video will show you how to create an excellent snapping dinosaur that actually does a biting motion! All you need to pull this off is a square piece of paper, your hands, and a healthy dose of patience. Make sure to follow the exact indications, otherwise you might end up with the wrong origami. Have fun and enjoy creating an snapping dinosaur!

How To: Trim shrubs and prune hedges with Lowe's

This is another great video from Lowe's, which shows you how to trim shrubs and prune hedges. This video shows Lowe's Home Improvement expert Mike Kraft sharing some tips and tricks on how to make your garden even a better place. This Lowe's do-it-yourself video shows you step-by-step instructions on how you can trim the shrubs in your garden and prune the hedges in your garden. A good video for those who care how good their garden looks.

How To: Prepare a concrete subfloor for flooring with Lowe's

Lowe's home improvement expert, Mike Kraft, demonstrates how to prepare your concrete sub-floor for the installation of hardwood or laminate flooring. Brought to you by Lowe's, a leader in the home do-it-yourself retail industry, Mike details the steps, tools, and techniques you will need to complete this step of your project so that you may enjoy your new floor for a long time to come. After you have properly prepared your sub-floor to receive your new flooring, the video provides you with i...

How To: Change oil in a lawnmower with Lowe's

Lowe's home improvement expert, Mike Kraft provides a step-by-step method for changing the oil on a walk-behind lawn mower. From assembling the proper tools and supplies you will need to complete the task, through disconnecting the motor for safety, through the proper drainage technique and finally refilling the crank case this video gives complete instructions for any mower maintenance. Changing the oil on your mower will extend its life. Following the steps in this guide will provide you wi...

How To: Weed in hard-to-reach spots

One of the most challenging, arduous parts of gardening is weeding vegetables that are close to the ground. Cabbage, for instance, leafs out near the earth and can be fiendishly tricky to weed. In this Growing Wisdom gardening tutorial, you'll learn about some of the tools that can help you weed those hard-to-reach spots without breaking your back in the process.

How To: Make a flaky Thanksgiving pie crust

Pie crust can be one of the most infuriating and disappointing part of the pie-making experience. If you must insist on making your own pie crust for Thanksgiving, you should at least get some expert advice. CHOW shows us how to make a delicious, flaky, pie crust that's perfect for any Thanksgiving pie, whether it's pumpkin pie or pecan pie.

How To: Manage a kitten and cat in the same home

The Kitten Connection Video Series from Purina will help you welcome your new kitten into your life with confidence! Board Certified Veterinary Behaviorist and pet expert Dr. Karen Sueda shares her best tips and advice in these 13 exclusive Purina Kitten Chow videos. Watch them now to get your new relationship off to a healthy, happy start.

How To: Strip insulated copper wire for electronics

This video tutorial explains how to strip insulated wire the right way. You'll learn how to adjust your wire strippers to make the process easier. Some people don't even use wire strippers, they use a knife or maybe even their teeth, but this causes nicks in the copper. To get the insulation off with ease and without gouges in the copper wire, use the proper sized wire strippers and adjust them right to fit the gauge of your wire. It's as simple as that. You don't need to go to vocational sch...

How To: Change positions on a surfboard

Changing positions on a surfboard is one of the hardest things to learn how to do. Get expert advice on surfing techniques in this video lesson. Take action: use proper foot position, shuffle feet to make minor adjustments, and remember that sweet spots are different for every individual. Mike Jones, the instructor of this how-to video, has been surfing since he was only six years old. He was lucky enough to surf the pro tour for a few years before starting his own surf shop and clothing bran...

How To: Go backpacking

Backpacking is easy with these tips. Get expert advice on backpacking, hiking, and the great outdoors in this video tutorial. Take action: keep weight off of shoulders, bring plenty of snacks and water, maintain healthy exercise, and consult a guidebook to determine an appropriate trail. John Flaherty, the instructor of this how-to video from Live Strong, has a great love for the outdoors. In 2003, John and his wife started Central Coast Outdoors in northern California. His company provides h...

How To: Do Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu arm bars

Check out this martial arts tutorial video that demonstrates how to do Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu arm bars. An arm bar is a type of submission in jujitsu. Get expert tips and advice on martial arts and grappling in this video. There are many variations of this, but this video provides instruction on a simple one from the guard position. Practice your Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu skills and techniques and improve your arm bars with this tutorial video.

How To: Do Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu chokeholds

Check out this martial arts tutorial video that demonstrates how to do Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu chokeholds. Choke holds are a Jiu Jitsu technique you can use to control your opponent. Get expert tips and advice on martial arts and grappling in this video. There are hundreds of variations of chokes, but this video provides instruction on a simple choke from the back. Practice your Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu skills and techniques with this tutorial video.

How To: Raise a hula hoop from waist to neck without hands

Hula hoops are not static, but that doesn't mean they're easy to move exactly where you want them. Don't resort to messy hand raises, which will ruin the rotation of the hula hoop, since there is a way to lift a hula hoop up from the waist to the neck using only the body. Safire, expert hula hoop dancer, walks through the simple steps of doing this stunt, breaking down each movement to exact body positions and also thoroughly explaining any of the hula hoop choreography terminology she uses. ...

How To: Hula hoop with multiple hoops

When one hoop just isn't enough, multi-hoop moves are the only way to cure hula hoop boredom. Spinning four rings around your body is no easy trick, but fortunately there are some tips to help you work up to multiple ring hula hooping. Safire, expert hula hoop dancer, walks through the steps of working your way up to multi hoop hula hoop moves, covering everything from how to practice to how to just get all those hoops on your body. Watch this video hula hoop tutorial and learn how to perform...

How To: Replace a CV Joint

If you've never replaces a CV joint in a front wheel drive vehicle, it may seem like an intimidating task. But it can actually be easy if you have a good place to perform the work and have all the tools necessary to complete the task. And some good instructions, of course. Watch below for all the tools you'll need to properly change CV joints on a car, then hit up the link below to see the rest of the videos in this free series.

How To: Trim Hakeme tea bowls with Simon Leach

Watch this instructional video with ceramics expert Simon Leach to learn how to trim and glaze Hakeme tea bowls. Leach uses a groggy, toothy clay which contains high iron content. He then adds a white clay slip with Hakeme grass brushes, which provides a thin layer of natural white clay texture, using a scratching technique. The white slip should be applied when the clay is still quite soft. The striking effect of Hakeme ceramics becomes more apparent as the clay dries.

How To: Create teenie tiny solar insect robots

Create teenie tiny solar robots with Bre Pettis of Make Magazine. Learn to make little teeny tiny robots called beambots that are powered by the sun! One of the great things about these little solar powered bots is that you can make them from scavenged materials. Use parts from broken electronics and bring them back to life as little robots! If you are not an expert in circuits, you will need books and pdf's to supplement this video.

How To: Identify signs of depression

In this video series, our expert will teach you how to identify signs of depression. If you suspect you, a friend or family member is suffering from depression, let our expert explain the various symptoms of depression and when you may need to seek professional help.

How To: Install a custom car exhaust

In this auto repair video series, learn how to install custom custom exhaust on your car from custom car restoration expert Doug Jenkins. Doug and his crew of mechanics and car restoration experts will demonstrate how to replace the exhaust system on a car and teach you safety tips for replacing an car exhaust system.

How To: Make jewelry using wire

Our expert Debra Windsong will show you how you can make your own jewelry. If you have ever been interested in jewelry making, let our expert show you how to make wire necklaces, chain earrings, bracelets, and even watch bands with simple materials you can find at any craft store. These are great projects for beginner artists, kids, or just people who love jewelry.

How To: Save a slideshow as a PDF in Microsoft PowerPoint for Mac 2011

Want to know how to save a PowerPoint for Mac 2011 presentation as a PDF file? This video will show you how it's done. Whether you're new to Microsoft's popular word digital slideshow application, new to MS PowerPoint 2011 or even an expert merely looking to brush up on the fundamentals, you're sure to be well served by this quality video tutorial from the folks at Lynda. For detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch the video.

How To: Embed a video in a slide in Microsoft PowerPoint Mac 2011

Want to know how to add a video to a slide in a PowerPoint for Mac 2011 document? This video will show you how it's done. Whether you're new to Microsoft's popular word digital slideshow application, new to MS PowerPoint 2011 or even an expert merely looking to brush up on the fundamentals, you're sure to be well served by this quality video tutorial from the folks at Lynda. For detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch the video.

How To: Paste an Excel table into a PowerPoint for Mac 2011 presentation

Need to know how to paste an Excel table into a Microsoft PowerPoint for Mac 2011 presentation? This video will show you how it's done. Whether you're new to Microsoft's popular word digital slideshow application, new to MS PowerPoint 2011 or even an expert merely looking to brush up on the fundamentals, you're sure to be well served by this quality video tutorial from the folks at Lynda. For detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch the video.

How To: Create a custom theme in Microsoft PowerPoint for Mac 2011

Interested in giving your PowerPoint presentation a personalized look and feel? Try applying a custom theme. This video will show you how it's done. Whether you're new to Microsoft's popular word digital slideshow application, new to MS PowerPoint 2011 or even an expert merely looking to brush up on the fundamentals, you're sure to be well served by this quality video tutorial from the folks at Lynda. For detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch the video.

How To: Reply to and forward emails in Microsoft Outlook for Mac 2011

If you use Outlook for Mac 2011, one of the first things you'll want to know is how to respond to and share emails. This video will show you how it's done. Whether you're new to Microsoft's popular word processing application, new to MS Outlook 2011 or even an expert merely looking to brush up on the fundamentals, you're sure to be well served by this quality video tutorial from the folks at Lynda. For detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch the video.

How To: Insert and format a text box in Microsoft Word for Mac 2011

Interested to learn how to insert and format text boxes in Word for Mac 2011? This video will show you how it's done. Whether you're new to Microsoft's popular word processing application, new to MS Word 2011 or even an expert merely looking to brush up on the fundamentals, you're sure to be well served by this quality video tutorial from the folks at Lynda. For all of the details, and to get started using text boxes in your own Mac 2011 projects, watch the video.

How To: Set page borders in Microsoft Word for Mac 2011

Interested to learn how to adjust page border settings in Word for Mac 2011? This video will show you how it's done. Whether you're new to Microsoft's popular word processing application, new to MS Word 2011 or even an expert merely looking to brush up on the fundamentals, you're sure to be well served by this quality video tutorial from the folks at Lynda. For all of the details, and to get started using the Scrapbook tool in your own Office for Mac 2011 projects, watch the video.

How To: Use table styles in Microsoft Word for Mac 2011

Want to know how to style tables in Microsoft Word for Mac 2011? It's easy and this video will show you how it's done. Whether you're new to Microsoft's popular word processing application, new to MS Word 2011 or even an expert merely looking to brush up on the fundamentals, you're sure to be well served by this quality video tutorial from the folks at Lynda. For all of the details, and to get started using table styles in your own Office for Mac 2011 projects, watch the video.

How To: Reformat a document with Quick Style Sets in Microsoft Word for Mac 2011

With Quick Style Sets, it's easy to quickly reformat a Word 2011 document. This video will show you how it's done. Whether you're new to Microsoft's popular word processing application, new to MS Word 2011 or even an expert merely looking to brush up on the fundamentals, you're sure to be well served by this quality video tutorial from the folks at Lynda. For all of the details, and to get started using Quick Style Sets in your own Office for Mac 2011 projects, watch the video.

How To: Use the Scrapbook feature in Microsoft Office for Mac 2011

Need some help figuring out how to use the Scrapbook in Office for Mac 2011? This video will show you how it's done. Whether you're new to Microsoft's popular word processing application, new to MS Word 2011 or even an expert merely looking to brush up on the fundamentals, you're sure to be well served by this quality video tutorial from the folks at Lynda. For all of the details, and to get started using the Scrapbook tool in your own Office for Mac 2011 projects, watch the video.

How To: Navigate and use the Ribbon interface in Microsoft Office for Mac 2011

Need some help making sense of the Office 2011 Ribbon UI? This video will show you how it's done. Whether you're new to Microsoft's popular word processing application, new to MS Word 2011 or even an expert merely looking to brush up on the fundamentals, you're sure to be well served by this quality video tutorial from the folks at Lynda. For all of the details, and to get started using the Office for Mac 2011 Ribbon interface yourself, watch the video.