How To: Make an Electric Firebolt
A lot of my hacks use salvaged parts from an old microwave, with the microwave oven transformer (MOT) being the most useful component.
A lot of my hacks use salvaged parts from an old microwave, with the microwave oven transformer (MOT) being the most useful component.
Living in Los Angeles has given me the opportunity to attend a bunch of really cool events. I've been to Dodgers, Lakers, and Clippers games, a few concerts at the Staples Center, and a plethora of smaller joints.
When it comes to your smartphone, you don't have to be a cheater to want a little privacy. I don't even like people playing Temple Run on my mobile because I don't want anyone beating the achievements I've been working on getting myself.
Being lost sucks. There really is nothing worse than going to a huge event with a bunch of friends or family and then getting separated. Instead of partying with the bros, you get stuck next to this lame couple who keeps seriously making out every ten seconds. SMH.
The most recent update for Android's Jelly Bean has some pretty cool new features, like better panoramic photos, gesture typing, and wireless sharing. From a security standpoint, though, the best new feature is the ability to add multiple users to one device. You can create up to 8 different accounts on Android tablets like the Nexus 7 or Nexus 10, so besides saving time hiding or protecting sensitive data, it could also save you some money. You can share a device with your family, kids, or s...
Your closet is an area that holds important things such as keys, glasses, clothes and shoes. However, for some reason, it's always messy. Why is this? I know my closet is messy because I don’t have a lot of time to sit down and organize every little thing in there. I have never really even given much thought into organizing it.
Making cookies is one of the best things in life, especially around the holidays. There is nothing better than getting together with friends and family and bonding by baking cookies.
Learn how to choose the rabbit that's best for children. There’s probably not a kid out there who wouldn’t love a pet bunny, but rabbits and children can be a tough combination. To make the match a happy one, follow these steps.
You have paisley ties, you have striped ties, now try a duct tape tie. Duct tape comes in a variety of colors and with the help of one of your boring old ties as and outline, you can have an imaginative new tie that you can be sure no one else has.
In this video series our expert will demonstrate a wide variety of knots to use during camping adventures, rock and mountain climbing trips and much more.
The following technique is very different since it doesn't involve folding the shirt to make concentric circles patterns in tie dye clothing.
If you made a resolution for 2020 to get healthier, it's essential to concentrate on your mental health just as much as you do on physical fitness. Running and exercising is great, but a sound mind is integral to a healthy and balanced life, and you can improve your emotional and physiological well-being with your smartphone.
Watch this video tutorial to learn how to color your hair at home. You'll save a bundle using a coloring kit instead of heading to the salon every six weeks. Plus, dyeing your tresses at home has never been simpler.
Tying line to line knots in fly fishing. Learn about fly fishing knots, equipment, and techniques in this free video.
Line to hook knots in fly fishing. Learn about fly fishing knots, equipment, and techniques in this free video.
In this video, we learn how to build a tipi. First, measure poles to make sure they are the same size, around 23 feet long. After this you will use a rope to tie the poles together so they are flat. To build the tipi, use the middle wooden pole to prop up in the very center. Make sure the rope is woven through the poles tightly and they are spaced apart. After these are secured together, you can bring them up into the air and set them against other poles to stand up. From here, decorate and u...
The holidays mean two things to us: Delicious, sugary holiday cookies and a great deal of hustle and bustle from shopping, parties, and meeting with friends. But with all this on your plate it's easy to get overwhelemed and not know how to fit everything in.
This ain't your mother's long hippie skirt from the '70s. While a few months ago we would have never thought we'd wear a dress longer than our knees, fall fashion is dictating that the long skirt - and by long we mean down to the ankles - is back in style.
In this video we learn how to make Rice Krispie treats vegan style. You will need: 1 c light corn syrup, 3/4 c sugar, 1 tbsp soy margarine, 1/2 tsp French vanilla extract, and 6 c Rice Krispie Treats. To start, melt all of the ingredients except for the vanilla and the cereal over medium heat in a pot. Once this is all boiled together, add in the vanilla to the bowl. From here, pour this into a bowl with the cereal and use a spoon to mix all of this together. When it cools eat it and enjoy it...
In this tutorial, we learn how to attach the strap to a knitted felt tote bag. Using a knitted cast on, cast on 35 stitches to where you want the strap to be. After this, use a crochet or knitting needle to pick up working yarn through the sts. Continue to work on your strap until you have reached the desired length that you would like it to be. Once you are finished with the last row, you will need to cast on four more stitches to finish it off. Tie it off at the end, then you will have a st...
In this tutorial, we learn how to make a dual-colored line friendship bracelet. Start by creating knots in the strings going from left to right. After you have covered all of the strings on the bracelet, you can start to braid. Make sure the strings are clipped at the top to keep them in place. When you start to braid, take the two to strings on the left, and braid them in with the others going from left to right. Then you can continue to do this process until you reach the end of the strings...
In this video, we learn how to make lightning with a spoon and a balloon. First, you will need to gather a spoon and a balloon. Once you have these, blow up the balloon then tie it on the end so it's sealed. After this, rub the balloon on your hair and then slowly move the spoon towards the balloon. Turn the lights out and watch what happens. You will see sparks of electricity start to appear between the balloon and the spoon! This is great to do with children or as a quick experiment to show...
The wonderful tastes of jello and yellow cake combine forces into a dessert that packs a powerful punch of flavor— a jello cake. Using yellow cake mix and a box of jello (any flavor), you can create a wonderful dessert the whole family can enjoy. Plus, it's two desserts in one! What could be better than that?
In this video, we learn how to do a single crochet going through back loops only. First, do your foundation crochet, then start doing single crochets. With the chain, there is two loops, the back and front. To the back loop, you would go through these with your crochet hook, then pull on the yarn to continue to crochet. Make sure you find the difference between these so you know which loop to go through. Start to do back loop crochets and continue until you reach the end of the line. Make sur...
In this video, we learn how to do some easy hairstyle for school. To do an easy bun, take a hair tie and put it in the hair in a side twist bun. Let some of the hair stick out, then take bobby pins and stick them in the bun to secure it, then you're done! The next look requires you to take your bangs and braid them together. After this, pull the braid behind your head and secure it with a bobby pin. The next look requires you to braid a section on the side of your hair, then put it into a pon...
Daal Chawal is an Indian dish that originates from Gujarat. This Daal Chawal is made of lentils and rice and is usually served with broth because it is so thick. This traditional Indian dish, which is both healthy and delicious, also happens to be easy to make.
That's right. Just three ingredients are needed for this creamy pesto sea scallops treat from Woman's Day Magazine. They sure now how to make a simple, easy to clean up dinner for the whole family. You'll need about 1.5 pounds of sea scallops, 1/3 cup of prepared pesto, and 2 tbsp of heavy cream. That's it. Watch and learn.
In this tutorial, we learn how to make Ritz peanut butter cookies. You will need: almond bark, peanut butter, and Ritz crackers. First, take your crackers out and place peanut butter on one side of them. Next, place another cracker on top and make as many peanut butter crackers as you can. After this, cut up your almond bark and melt it in a double boiler, you can add food coloring if you prefer. After this, drizzle the almond bark on the top of your Ritz crackers. When this is finished, enjo...
In this tutorial, we learn how to make a cheap wedding cake topper. You will need: Styrofoam, cling wrap, ribbon, and flowers. First, cover the Styrofoam with cling wrap. Next, clip an inch off the stem of your flower, and then press the flowers into the Styrofoam ball. Make sure the flowers are close enough together, to where you don't see the ball on the bottom at all. Once you do this, you can place it on top of the cake and decorate the rest of the cake. You can tie ribbons around the cak...
In this tutorial, we learn how to make a book without glue. First, you will need two thick pieces of cardboard paper, the paper for the book, scissors, duct tape, tape, and a pen. First, punch holes in all the papers and cardboard. Now, assemble the book and tape the duct tape around the holes in the book. Roll the tape around and tie it together, do this to all the holes. Now, place the tape around the edge of the book and tape the edge together like the binding of a normal book. Now, write ...
Alicia Keys is gorgeous so she'd look good bald and wearing a trash bag. Knowing this, she revels in taking risks on the red carpet and tends to really push the envelope with her fashion, makeup, and hair.
Leek's are related to the onion family. They are sweet like onions when they are cooked, but unlike onions make your eyes water when you cut them, they have long straight white stalks with tough green leaves. Select white fresh stalks with bright looking green leaves, and avoid damage. To prepare the soup cut the stalk of the green leaf and reserve them to make stock and trim the surface of the base.Under running water cut the leek for two halves and wash thorughly between the layers. Slice t...
This video from Family Fun shows how to make football cupcakes. You will need some cupcakes that you have already baked, some green frosting, white decorating gel and icing, fruit leather, pretzel sticks and chocolate covered almonds.
Facebook is the most popular social networking websites that can be used to stay in touch with friends and family. Using facebook you can look up your friends and even see the photos they have uploaded. You can also tag photos in the application. To do this go to your editor page and scroll down to photos. Now click edit settings inside it. At the bottom select 'Allow all fans to tag photos' option and save it. Now when you go to your home page and open the photos section you can tag them and...
Jack takes you throught the steps of creating a plant light. Begin with a large sterolight container, all thread,bolts, nuts and washers, and a power strip with tie wraps to hold it togethers You'll use flourescent lights and two pieces of plywood. Two nuts are used to hold this together and its painted white. The plywood reinforces the lid because it isn't very sturdy. This allows the seeds to grow faster because they're in a controlled temperature. The sterolight is waterproof so you don't ...
Mark the Shark demonstrates how to bait a fishing line with a lure for deep sea fishing. Use a three to four foot 50 pound test leader when deep sea fishing. First, put the line through the lure and tie on the hook. This technique is good for high speed trolling when the boat is moving fast because the lure will look like it is live bait. You can also use live bait like herring with a single hook. Thread the hook right through the nose of the fish so that the herring can stay alive all day. L...
This video shows how to make a "Dreadhawk," which is a mohawk made of dreadlocks. This is a unique hairstyle that provides a very different look. The instructor begins by separating his front section of hair from the rest, and making a ponytail with it using a rubber band. He continues in this manner, making five more ponytails with sections of hair. You can then tie ponytails together, restricting their movement and keeping the Dreadhawk more intact. This hairstyle can also be done with regu...
In this video tutorial from The Flower God, learn how to design a flower bouquet for a bridesmaid. You will need two colors of roses (or whatever flower you are using, fern, and baby's breath. This tutorial uses red and white roses. Take a lighted candle and hold the flame close to the bud to speed up the budding process. Take one of the red roses and surround it by about four of the white roses. Then, add additional red roses in between each white rose. Frame this arrangement with the ferns ...
Kiwua How demonstrates making a diamond patterned friendship bracelet. She starts with eight strands of string tied in a knot at one end. She has the knotted end clipped to something so that it doesn't move easily. The diamond pattern is created with a series of simple knots rotating across the strings. The direction of the knots is rotated from left to right and right to left among the screens. She does a great job demonstrating pulling strings out of the way as needed and showing which stri...
DaBartist teaches you how to braid hair extensions into your own hair. Start off with hair in the front of your head, as it's easier to control. Grab a strand of hair and then wrap the braid around it once. Your hair should be in the middle now. Twist all the strands once and start going to the left and on top, then to the right and on the bottom with the hair. You can do this until you reach the end of the fake braid hair. Then pull it back and tie it to other strands on your head.