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How To: Fix a running old style fill valve toilet

This Home & Garden video shows you how to replace a running old style fill valve toilet with something more modern. Shut the supply line to the toilet and flush to remove the water from the tank. Then remove the supply line. Now take a wrench and loosen the plastic nut of the old fill valve located under the tank. Then lift the old valve and keep it aside. Take a 'flow master', which is a new type fill valve, place it in the same spot and hand tighten the nut under the tank to hold the flow m...

How To: Line behind the bail on a spinning outfit

Fishing may seem like an easy hobby, but things can go wrong really quickly if people don't know what they're doing. One things that can happen is the set up of the spinning reel. This needs to be taken care of correctly and not doing so can result in damage to the rod and can ruin your day. So in this tutorial, you'll find out how to line behind the bail on a spinning outfit. It's an easy fix and will make your fishing experience much better. Sit back and enjoy!

How To: Repair the agitator on a washing machine

If you're having a problem with the agitator on your washing machine, this video should be able to help. Many people may not realize it, but the agitator on a washing machine, is supposed to go back and forth and not just one way. This can easily be fixed by removing the agitator and replacing a couple of pieces. Check out the tutorial above to see what you need to do in order to repair the agitator on a washing machine. Enjoy!

How To: Change the headlight 2010 Kia Sportage

If you own a 2010 Kia Sportage, it's important to know how to replace things on the vehicle. Doing so will not only improve the look of your car, but make it perform longer as well. One thing that you must know how to fix is the headlights. If your bulb goes out at any time of the day, you can actually get a ticket, and that's no fun. So in this quick tutorial, you'll find out how to change a headlight easily. So good luck and enjoy!

How To: Identify clutch bleeding in your car

It never a good sign whenever there is any kind of bleeding ir leaking of any fluid in your car. Gas, oil, brake all lead to one thing: there is a problem with your car. So in order to fix that problem, you'll need to know how to do so. In this tutorial, you'll find out how to identify clutch bleeding in your car and what some of the possible solutions may be. Good luck and enjoy!

How To: Create a modern pin up girl makeup look

Like the classic pin up look but tired of the fact that it's done the same way, with the same colors but just about everyone? Toss your beige eyeshadows and red lipstick tubes (not into the trash, but back into your makeup bag!) and try out some more modern colors for this look.

How To: Make a bootable system repair disc in MS Windows 7

There may come a time when your computer just won't boot. With a bootable system repair disc you can access and perhaps fix your computer. This guide will show you how to create a boot disk for Microsoft Windows 7. It's easy! So easy, in fact, that this home-computing how-to from the folks at Butterscotch can present a complete, step-by-step overview of the process in just over two minutes' time. For detailed instructions, and to get started creating your own system repair discs, watch this f...

How To: Put the replacement cable in a rear derailleur

The cable that connects your rear derailleur to the shifters on your bike may seem too long, delicate, and complex to fix yourself. You may be right, but if you have some bike maintenance experience and want to try then this video is for you. It walks you through the whole process of replacing the cable in your rear derailleur. It is a long process, and elaborate, but will dramatically improve your shifting performance if your cable is old and worn.

How To: Remove router bearings on a Bosch 1611 and 1615

Knowing how to use a tool and how it works, is important for any handyman or contractor. This is important, because if anything happens, they'll be able to diagnose what the problem is and find a quick solution for fixing it. In this tutorial, you'll find out how to remove the bearings to a Bosch 1611 and 1615 router in case you need to. It's a tough project that requires you know how to remove certain parts and then know how to put it back together again. So good luck and enjoy!

How To: Highlight your mouse pointer in Camtasia 7

If you're into screencasting, then you know all about Camtasia. But there might be a few things you're not well-versed in, like the mouse pointer. That little arrow could be constantly eluding you in Camtasia, but you can fix that! This video will show you how to highlight the mouse pointer for better visual representation.

How To: Make an easy bean recipe for weight loss

Forget the beans jokes from childhood taunting - beans are among the cheapest and most excellent sources of protein. A great food for losing weight, beans contain 30g of fiber for each serving (compare that to 7g for cheese). They're low in calories and, because of the fiber, fill you up quickly and maintain satisfaction for several hours.

How To: Safely reset a frozen Apple iPhone

iPhones aren't perfect. They can have problems just like every other electronic mobile device. One thing that happens frequently with iPhones is freezing. If you're iPhone becomes frozen, how do you fix it? Best Buy has answers. The Best Buy Mobile team explains how simple it is to safely reset a frozen Apple iPhone.

How To: Fix a jammed garbage disposal without a plumber

If your garbage disposal is backed up and starting to smell, you will need to unclog it. In this tutorial, learn how to do this all on your own and avoid the hefty fee that comes with calling a plumber. Although this seems like a difficult task, it is really much easier than you would think. So, if you are having trouble getting food and water to flush smoothly down the disposal, follow this step by step lesson and clear up that clog!

How To: Create an elegant kitchen backsplash

In today's edition of the DIY Network, you will learn how to create an elegant backsplash for your kitchen. This backsplash looks lovely and is made from recycled glass tile - so it's eco-friendly! In this renovation tutorial, hosted by Fuad Reveiz and Paul Ryan, you will learn how to fix up that old kitchen and make it shiny and new!

How To: Replace a Nintendo Wii DVD drive

Replacing tech gear can be a bit challenging, especially when you have no idea of what you're doing. Sometimes opening things like video game consoles, mp3 players, etc. the warranties can easily be voided. In this tutorial, find out how to easily replace a Nintendo Wii DVD drive. But again, be aware that this may void your warranty and prevent you from getting it fixed from Nintendo themselves. Enjoy!

How To: Whiten teeth and enhance eyes in Photoshop

The white bits on a person's face are often what make them appear healthiest and happiest. In this tutorial, learn how to enhance someone's face by improving the white areas of their faces. In it, you will learn how to focus on the eyes and teeth of your subject to whiten and enhance them. With this trick, your subject will appear cleaner, healthier and more alert.

How To: Clean jaundiced plastic headlights

In this how to video, you will learn how to clean your plastic headlights. This is important if you cannot afford to replace the headlights of your classic or semi-classic car. Toothpaste works great as a rubbing compound to fix this. First, take a rag and rub the toothpaste into the headlights. Next, take the paste off with another rag. Use some water to aid you in this. Now, your once clouded lens will be fairly clear. You can then move on to the other side to finish the whole car. This vid...

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: Create a line chart with time as its x-axis in 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 284th installment in their series of digital spreadsheet magic tricks, you'll learn how to create a line chart from years and percentage change. See how Excel makes the chart wrong, but then see how to fix it.

How To: Repair a leaky faucet in the bathroom sink

If you can't stand that dripping sound any longer, have a look at this tutorial. In this video, learn exactly how to repair a leaky faucet in your bathroom sink. By repairing the leak yourself, not only will you save the time and money of hiring a plumber, you will also help the environment by conserving water.

How To: Get rid of the shine on your face with Photoshop

In this how to video, you will learn how to get rid of shine using Photoshop. This is useful if you took a picture using too much flash, causing shine to appear on the faces of those in the photo. First, open the image in Photoshop. Duplicate the background layer. Select the clone stamp tool on the left and select a brush with no hardness. From here, change the opacity to 80 percent. Click the option key on an area of cheek. Now, click on the dots of shine on the faces. This can be used on wr...

How To: Fix punky spiked hair like Twilight

In this how to video, you will learn how to create a spiked hair style for guys. You will need mousse, hairspray, a comb, and a blow dryer to do this. First, make sure the top of the hair is long. First, get some mousse and rub it into the top of the hair. Next, use a comb at the front of the hair. Keep on running your fingers through your hair until you are satisfied with the spikes. Next, take hairspray to hold the hair style in place. Lastly, dry your hair with a blow dryer. Your hair styl...

How To: Run a full checkdisk

If your computer is acting funky, you may need to run a full Checkdisk or chkdsk. Chkdsk is a program that is included with your Windows operating system and is meant to find and diagnose any potential problems with your PC. Check disk will find errors in your boot sector and fix them, as well as point out any issues you may not be able to normally see.

How To: Break up with a man who loves you

Dan and Jennifer discuss the best way to break up with a man who loves you. First of all, do it sooner rather than later. Most importantly, be honest about your feelings and how the relationship isn’t working for you. If you make it seem like it is his fault, it will only make it that much harder. Be sure he understands that he did nothing wrong, otherwise he will try to fix it. He needs to understand that it is about you and your feelings. Let him know that you enjoyed the time you had tog...

How To: Remove people in Photoshop

This video teaches you how to use Photoshop to remove people from a picture but you can essentially use this method to remove anything you want from a picture. First, click on the lasso tool and highlight a figure you want to remove. Drag the highlight adjacent to the figure and copy the image. Now paste what you’ve copied over the figure you want to remove. This will work best and is easiest if the area next to the figure is similar to the background of the figure. If you paste the image a...

How To: Configure Windows Netmeeting

In this Computers & Programming video tutorial you are going to learn how to configure Windows Netmeeting. It is very easy to do. This video is from Fix PC Freeze. Go to start > all programs > accessories > windows explorer. Now click on SA(C:) > program files > Hewlett-Packard > Netmeeting > conf. On the NetMeeting installation dialog box click next and type in your name, email and other details and click ‘next’ twice. On the following box, select ‘local area network’ and click ‘next’ thrice...

How To: Style a slipknot (aka tie-knot) on micro braids

In this how-to video, you will learn how to tie a slipknot on micro braids. First, braid the hair to the desired length. It is good to braid it close to the end, unless the hair is permed. Now, hold the braid and fix it so that it can be nice and neat. Take a few strands of hair and tie it around the rest of the hair. Now loop it around the finger holding it and put your thumb inside. Make sure to tie it up. Do the same thing about three or four times. Once this is done, take part of the same...

How To: Make uTorrent downloads go faster

If you are a user of the system uTorrent then you know sometimes your downloads can take longer then they should or maybe longer then you want to wait. So, to fix this problem watch this video and find out how to get those downloads to go quicker in a few very fast and very easy steps. First, you want to right click on your download and then highlight "Bandwidth allowance" and from there click on "High". Now, in that same box go to "Set upload speed" and put it at 10 kb/s. Again, in that same...

How To: Repair 'red ring of death' without towels or tricks

This video is about repairing 3 Red Lights of Death Rrod X-Clamp Fix of XBox 360.The video begins with a warning saying that people need to careful while handling electronics and to use a proper size screw driver for the purpose and take it apart. Remove the old thermal paste and make use of come use of common goo removal stuff to clean the CPU and GPU. Finish the cleaning with alcohol to get shine on them. Make use of #8 washers from home depot and you can use smaller washers too. Put one wa...

How To: Fix sticky keys on a PC

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to turn off the stick keys on a Windows computer. Begin by clicking on the Start menu and select Control Panel. Double-click on the Accessibility Options and go to the Keyboard tab. Under Sticky Keys, click on Settings and uncheck the box that says "Use Shortcut". Then click OK. Users can also turn off the sticky keys by pressing the Shift button 5 times and click Yes to confirm. This process is very simply, fast and easy to do. This video will benefi...

How To: Change eye color in Corel PhotoPaint X3 with masking

In this Software video tutorial you are going to learn how to change eye color in Corel Photo Paint X3 with masking. Select your picture and the 1st thing you will do is to create a mask around the eyes. Select the standard paint brush tool. Adjust the picture so that it is large enough and both the eyes are visible. Now press Alt and hold down to select the entire eye. Do the same for the other eye also. Then go to subtractive mode and fix the outer edges of the iris of the eyes. Now select ...