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How To: Find the area of a square or rectangle in geometry

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to find the area of a rectangle. The formula for finding the area of a rectangle is: A= b x h. The base is the horizontal bottom lie of the rectangle and the height is the vertical straight line of the rectangle. Whenever working with area, users must square the unit of measurement. To find the area of a square, multiple the side of the square twice (square it). This video will benefit those student viewers who are struggling with math, and are in nee...

How To: Set up a tent when camping outdoors

In order to set up a tent, for a camping trip, you'll need to lay out all of the parts of the tent. Place the poles at the end of the tent. Work on opposite sides. Inserting the pole on both sides. It may be easier with two people. Once you insert the pole, then you'll need to snap it, fastening all the snaps. After you have completed this step, lay the fly over the tent. Snap it in place, in all four corners. Make sure that sides are below the mesh. Now, you can stake the tent. Staking the t...

How To: Make a floating illusion style necklace

In this tutorial, we learn how to make a floating illusion style necklace. You will need: beading wire, crimping pliers, wire cutters, beads (your choice), crimp beads, crimp covers (3mm), and a clasp (barrel clasp). First, cut your beading wire to the length you want your necklace, add 3-4 extra inches. Next, space your beads out on a beading board evenly, 1 1/2" apart. Now string a crimp bead onto your wire and take the end of the wire and string it through the crimp bead on the opposite si...

How To: Keep dust to a minimum in your home

In this video, we learn how to keep dust to a minimum in your home. First, keep an eye on your furnace and make sure that when you are doing home repairs, it doesn't get onto your furnace. Also, make sure your filters throughout the home are clean or replaced very often, especially while you are doing home projects. Also, keep windows closed, especially while it's windy outside, because this can let dust enter your home easily. You should also avoid extra aggressive sweeping, because this can...

How To: Color code your knitting loom to remember formations

We all know that color coding is important because it helps us to quickly organize things based on visual cues. As students in high school, we used differently colored page tabs to denote different subject matters, and some of us color code file cabinets for easier and faster access. The same principle goes for this tutorial, which teaches you how to color code a knitting loom.

How To: Make a "One Tree Hill" Peyton-inspired tank top

Are you a fan of the CW's "One Tree Hill"? Profess your love for this long-running television hit by creating this character-inspired tank top! Based on a reconstructed tank worn by Peyton during a fight with Lucas in the fourth season, this shirt is really lightweight for summer and you can layer it on top of another tank top if you need the extra warmth.

How To: Get rid of sewer smell venting into A/C

If you own a RV, you basically own a home on wheels. These huge vehicles are great for travel and can accomadate a pretty large size famly. Like with any home, there are areas where you can make improvements or additions. One being an extra air conditioner. But what if you sintall an A/C close to a sewer vent? Well if you check out this tutorial, you'll find out what happens and how to fix it. So good luck, hold your nose, and enjoy!

How To: Turn a t-shirt into a pillowcase

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to turn a t-shirt into a pillowcase. The materials required for this project are: a pillow, a shirt (that fits over the pillow), pin, needle, thread, decorative trim and a sewing machine. Begin by flipping the shirt inside out and slip in the pillow. Position the pillow to how you want it and pin down along the sides to hold it. Now stitch the shirt together along the pin points. Trim off the extra fabric, leaving a 1/2" at the seam. Fold the bottom a...

How To: Draw a cartoon dresser

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to draw a dresser. Begin by drawing a vertical rectangle to represent the font panel. Then add a long rectangle on one side to represent the side panel. Now add 4 pairs of legs under the dresser and add leg supports by drawing an arch between each 2 legs. For the drawers, draw 4 long horizontal rectangles on the front panel and add some doorknobs on each drawer. Finish by adding any extra detail. This video will benefit those viewers who enjoy drawing...

How To: Draw a bridal dress

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to draw a bridal dress. Begin by drawing the basic shape of the female figure. Then draw the arms wearing a long gloves. Now add the hair on the figure's head. Make the hair curly and glamorous looking. Then draw the basic form of the dress. Give the dress a lot of layers and frills by adding curved horizontal lines along the dress. Finish by drawing the bride's veil behind her head and back and any extra details. This video will benefit those viewers...

How To: Draw an anime school girl with sword

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to draw anime women with weapons. Users will needed paper and a pencil. Begin by sketching the basic form, how you want the character to stand. Then draw the weapons that the character will be holding. Now add in the facial features and detailed hair. Add some extra details, such as some accessories. Then give the character a uniform to wear. Finish by adding all the details to the entire character. This video will benefit those viewers who enjoy draw...

How To: Play PC games without the CD

There are many PC gamers out there who enjoy killing badies and rescuing princesses on their high powered laptops. So, just like most of the major titles, you need a disc in order to play many of the games out on the market. In this tutorial, though, you'll be finding out how to play PC games without the need of the CD. It's pretty easy to do and is really convenient for those looking to travel without so much extra weight. Good luck and enjoy!

How To: Compare loans with a spreadsheet in Microsoft Excel

Whether you're interested in learning Microsoft Excel from the bottom up or just looking to pick up a few tips and tricks, you've come to the right place. In this tutorial from everyone's favorite digital spreadsheet guru, ExcelIsFun, the 45th installment in his "Highline Excel Class" series of free video Excel lessons, you'll learn how to perform debt analysis with the following input variables: % Down Payment, APR, Years, Points, Extra Fee. See how to calculate Amount to Borrow, Monthly Pay...

How To: Make a flower out of punches

Stampin' UP! punches make just as fun designs as their line of stamps. In this tutorial, learn how to fashion basic flowers out of punches. These flowers make great additions to your scrapbooking or greeting card crafts.

How To: Create an amortization table in Microsoft Excel

New to Microsoft Excel? Looking for a tip? How about a tip so mind-blowingly useful as to qualify as a magic trick? You're in luck. In this MS Excel tutorial from ExcelIsFun, the 515th installment in their series of digital spreadsheet magic tricks, you'll learn how to create an amortization table that will update when you pay extra principal so that loan is paid off early. See also how to make changes to a template, get into trouble, then trouble shoot your way out of it so that you can fix ...

How To: Draw DragonBall Z Goku

Anime is a very cool, fun form of animation. In this tutorial, learn how to draw one of the genre's most famous characters. This video will take you step by step through the process of drawing Goku, a character from DragonBall Z. This very cool Manga character is not too difficult to draw once you get the hang of it. Japanimation takes a bit of practice, because it is a much different style from more Western cartoons, but is not difficult to master.

How To: Modify a Nerf Big Bad Bow to shoot farther

In this Hobbies & Toys video tutorial you will learn how to modify a Nerf Big Bad Bow to shoot farther. Open up the front part of the shell by removing the screws. Make sure the spring on the launch piece stays together and pull out the barrel. Then dismantle the white restrictor piece and drill a hole in the center for more airflow as shown in the video. Now cut off the orange barrel as close to the wall as possible with a pipe cutter and sand it off. Take an extra piece of CPPC pipe and ram...

How To: Make a classic chicken pot pie with Nigella Lawson

Make some Chicken Pot Pie to warm your heart! Melt butter, add flour, and use a bit of chicken stock concentrate. Gives it a savory taste. Then whisk milk. This is the base. The chicken, ham, and peas should be mixed together in the base. Put it in your pie crust. Make a layer of crust to put on top. Cut off the extra dough and pinch it around. Slash it atleast four or five times so that the steam can come out. You can personalize with little batter cut outs. And splash with a little egg was ...

How To: Make a caramelized pear-ginger upside-down cake

This video shows a recipe for pear-ginger upside-down cake. First, brown sugar, butter, and corn syrup are melted together in a sauce pan. The mixture is removed from heat and vanilla is added before stirring; this mixture will serve as the glaze for the cake. The glaze is evenly spread into a cake pan. Next, chopped pecans and sliced pears are added to the cake pan. The video then makes use of a spiced cake mix that has been prepared according to the directions with the exception of the addi...

How To: Care for hibiscus plants

In this video, we learn how to take care of hibiscus plants. These can grow anywhere from 3-10 feet tall, so make sure to take care of these! Some extra steps to help are to: plant these in a well drained area and water it, let it drain and water it again. During the winter, mulch the flowers and it will survive. Make sure you pinch the flowers that are dead to keep your plant looking gorgeous and make sure you trim any dead branches that make the tree look dead. Doing these small steps will ...

How To: Burn CDs and DVDs on a Mac with the Burn application

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to burn a CD or DVD on a Mac computer with the Burn application. Burn is able to create data, audio and video discs. The Inspector window allows users to edit extra information about the disc. To open Inspector, press the Command and I button. It is also able to create disc copies. To burn a disc, name the disc and select a format. Them simply drag the file(s) into the program and click Burn. This video will benefit those viewers who have a file on th...

How To: Make a coconut chicken stir-fry

Are you looking for a delicious meal that is healthy too? A curry coconut stir-fry may be just what you need. First prepare the vegetables: the celery first, cut into diagonal slices; the the onions are cut in two different styles to give a mixture of textures in the stir-fry; followed by the red pepper which is cut into thin strips. The chicken is prepared next: cut along the bones and then into small chunks. The wok needs to be extra hot when you add the oil. Depending on your preference yo...

How To: Stamp & heat emboss on a card

In this Arts & Crafts video tutorial you will learn how to stamp & heat emboss on a card. First you rub in a powder on the paper on which you are going to emboss, because embossing powder is really sticky. Then you select the stamp that you want to emboss and apply sticky transparent ink on the stamp. Make sure you do a through job of this. This will make the embossing powder stick to it. Now stamp the card and press it evenly to ensure that the impression is complete. Then pour embossing pow...

How To: Set the defrost timer on a True Freezer

True's Owner Maintenance Video Series shows us how to set the defrost time clock on a True freezer, and also how to cut the shipping band on the compressors of all larger freezers. The time clock is behind the grill at the base of the unit, behind a gray box. There are instructions in the inside of the lid for setting the time clock and for setting the defrost settings, and the video goes through the entire process, as well. Next, the man shows how to remove the shipping band protecting the c...

How To: Make a spicy vegetarian tofu stir-fry

In this video, Bhavna shows us how to make tofu stir fry. You will need: 1/4 c soy sauce (low sodium), 1/3 cup chile-garlic sauce, 2 tbsp dark sesame oil, 14 oz extra-firm tofu (cubed and drained), 5 green onions (chopped), 1/4 c nonfat yogurt, 2 tbsp lemon juice. In a mixing bowl, combine soy sauce and sesame oil. Now, heat a skillet over medium heath. Grab your oil mix and dip the tofu into it, then place in the skillet and cook for 10 minutes, or until it's brown. Once finished, let the mi...

How To: Make an avatar for the internet

JakeWright.net shows viewers how to make and avatar for the internet. In order to do this, you need to first go to Yahoo.com. Here at Yahoo you should go to Yahoo Avatars. Here you can customize everything about you. You can choose your hairstyle, color, eye color and your clothes color! You can also even change extra things such as accessories and the background of your avatar. You can also change the size of everything you pick! There are so many various options that you can choose from. On...

How To: Make your own veggie burger

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to make a veggie burger. The ingredients that are required for this recipe are: 1/2 pound of firm tofu, 1 finely diced onion, 2 tbsp of soy sauce, 2 tbsp of flour and 2 tbsp of wheat germ. Begin by mashing the tofu. Once the tofu is mashed, mix in the rest of the ingredients. Users may also add in spices, vegetables, beans and nuts for extra flavoring. Now take the mixture and form it into a patty. Place it on a pan with oil and heat it over the oven ...

How To: Make your own duct tape dress form

In this Fine Art video tutorial you will learn how to make your own duct tape dress form. This video is from www.thunderlily.com. The materials you will need for this project are an old t-shirt, duct tape, strips of fabric to put around your neck and arms and a pair of gloves. Wear the old t-shirt and stand upright. Tape around the chest and waist to keep your shape as shown in the video. Add extra fabric around the neck. Then tape all over the t-shirt and cover the entire t-shirt. Then remov...

How To: Make a large hair bow

Hairbows are super cute style pieces. In this video, learn how to make one of your very own. The beauty of making your own bow is not just saving money, you can also personalize it and choose whichever fabric, style and size you prefer.

How To: Speed up a slow Mac

As the months & years of computer use, it is inevitable that your Mac will eventually slow down. In this video, Michael Sherlock gives his top ten tips on how to speed up a slow-running Mac and get running like new. Using one or more of the steps in this video will bring new life to your Mac, both new and old, giving you a little extra performance out of your machine. These steps can be applied to both notebooks and desktops and many are free of cost.

How To: Draw a panting cartoon dog

First you draw a triangle then you attach lips to the triangle then you go up and over to make his head. make two half circles to make two eyes. Draw two ears on the top of the little dogs head. Then from the head you draw down to proceed to make his body. You can make him a little fatter if you like fat dogs. Draw his tail. And for a little extra look you can add a spot over his eye. You can also draw a collar on him and if you draw a circle at the center of the collar you can even name him ...

How To: Make easy homemade bacon in the microwave

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to easily make homemade bacon. Users will need ham or salami. Put the ham/salami onto a plate and cover it with a paper towel. This will take out all the grease from the ham/salami. Then put the plate into the microwave and heat it for 40 seconds. Once finished heating, remove he plate from the microwave and let it cool. Then take off the paper towel and wipe any extra grease. This video will benefit those viewers who enjoy cooking and would like to t...