Whitney shows a quick way to make a bag out of t-shirt sleeves. This bag has so many household uses and is easy to make. You'll need a sleeve, safety pins, scissors, scrap fabric, pins, thread, an iron, and a ruler. Start by cutting a 1 inch wide strip of fabric and any design you'd like. You can make the bag as large as you like. Cut your rectangle using the ruler. Position your design to the fold. Sew around the design you choose, refold your rectangle and pin. Sew along those two lines. Tu...
In this Electronics video tutorial you are going to learn how to hook your phone up to your computer using Bluetooth. Keep only one phone around the computer while doing this. On the phone go to options, discovery mode and ensure discovery mode is ON. Then go to ‘horizon’ > menu > settings and tools > Bluetooth menu > add new device. Now on your computer go to Bluetooth and ensure discovery mode is ON. Then click on ‘set up Bluetooth device’. Now select ‘mobile phone’ and click ‘continue’. Pu...
Jennifer Pompa, from the Hairtalk TV Show, describes, "Pop", the company who makes the "StyleMaker" who has the great new "Put on Pieces", which is made of a lot of gorgeous hair on a rubber band that is strong and durable.She says "It's a heat friendly synthetic fiber that you can wear it straight or curly, you can blow dry it to accessorize your look and treat it like your own hair."For a chignon, you can twist your hair into a pony-tail and use the POP as a lovely chignon by twisting it ar...
First of all you need roll of wire around 1 or 1.25 millimeter thick. Now take the roll of wire and using a round nose pliers bend the wire about 5 cm. now take a flat nose pliers and the hold the ends and bend it round to make a hook. Now taper off the end and then straighten the wire. This shall be the top portion of your pin. Now take round nose pliers and then wrap it in a complete circle and then repeat it two more times. This shall produce three loops and you can also adjust the length ...
sumaps2 describes how to sharpen a knife using a triple oil stone. The stone itself consists of three stones: a coarse stone, a medium coarse stone, and a fine stone. First, you must place the stone in a reservoir which has been filled with oil. In this example, transmission fluid is used because of its ability to keep metal from binding to the stone. However, you must be extra careful in washing the knives afterwards. All your knives can be sharpened with the triple oil stone, from your pari...
In this how-to video, you will learn how to groom your dog. Grooming is important for any kind of dog. It is important to find a groomer if you cannot do it yourself. Hair under the arms should be trimmed, otherwise it will become dread locked. It is also important to brush your dog's teeth on a regular basis. You can feed your dog with a brand that is good for teeth care. Purchase and use a brush specially designed for dogs. This will help keep your dog's hair from becoming matted. Teach you...
Making your own Mondrian-inspired cushion cover is demonstrated in this clear and concise crafting video. Materials required are a plain cushion cover( preferably in a tight weave such as canvas or cotton; water; medium size, firm, flat edge paint brushes; scissors; one inch wide masking tape; a sturdy piece of cardboard , saran wrap and 4 jars of textile paint - one color should be black or graphite. You may choose plain or glitter paints. Cut the cardboard about one inch smaller than the si...
Fetch is an FTP program for Macs (Smart FTP can be used if you don't have a Mac). These can be downloaded from Download.com
This art and craft video shows you how to create a bunny head out of polymer clay. You start it by creating a round ball for the bunny head. You can then make it into a bead by using a small screwdriver (if you wish it to be a bead). You then take some additional clay and shape it into flat ears, fold them over to make them look floppy and attach them onto the round ball (head). The presenter then shows you how to add eyes, by pressing beads onto the face of the bunny using a needle. You can ...
Garden of Imagination shows you how to make a miniature polymer clay tomato cane to slice and place on top of a doll house hamburger. First, a thin layer of brown clay is rolled flat through a pasta maker and cut into the shape of a cane or long rectangle (with excess clay discarded) and the canes rolled tightly lengthwise. It is rolled by pressure of the fingers to a very small diameter, then cut into one or two inch lengths, and put aside. Next, red clay is mixed with translucent clay to ma...
This video explains how to create a pair of Swarovski crystal earrings. You will need a tooth headpin, two pear-shaped crystals, two spacers, two diamond beads, and sterling silver ear hooks. First, slide the pear-shaped crystal onto the head pin. Follow with a spacer, a bead, then use a pair of pliers with a side-cutting edge to cut the wire and bend at a 90 degree angle. Use round-nose pliers to then create a circle at the end of the wire, then 'squash' a bit with the other pliers. Then ope...
This is a very useful instructional video on how to use Skype to call anywhere in the world. You can go to Skype .com and click account and open a new account with Skype. Now log on Skype using your user name and pass word. now you can click the free calls button and you can call any one from any country across the world. You can also call mobile phones in the USA and Canada by paying a nominal fee. However you can talk with any one for unlimited time. It is very easy to use Skype. Your priva...
Laura Bateman, of Extreme Fitness Now, demonstrates how to wrap your hands for boxing. Wrapping is important for protecting your wrists and knuckles from injury. Mexican hand wraps are longer than the typical hand wraps. Place the looped end of the wrap over your thumb. Be sure to position the wrap the right side down. Next, wrap it around your wrist three times. Feed the wrap under your thumb, under the palm and up to the knuckle of the index finger. Wrap the knuckle two times. Cross down to...
This video explains how to make authentic French toast when entertaining guests. The recipe requires some preparation to be performed the night before the guests arrive, as well as some baking the morning of the event. This recipe really captures the essence of French toast by using nutmeg, cinnamon, freshly baked French bread, milk and eggs. While ideally designed for entertaining guests, this recipe can also be modified to feed a family for breakfast. In the video, the recipe feeds about 12...
Create a photo frame out of an origami paper or any art paper in minutes! 1) Lay the paper down on a flat surface. 2) Fold the paper in half with the shortest ends together. 3) Fold in half again so that you get quarters. 4) Unfold step#3 and with the first fold at the top, fold the top corners down along the center fold. 5) Unfold the corner flaps, open up the original fold and fold the corner flaps inside, now close the original flap. 6) Fold the lower edge up as far as it will go, do the s...
Butternutsage offers her technique for tying a perfect bow in a ribbon for use with cards or gift wrapping. You will need a length of ribbon four times the area you're going to cover. First, make a loop and pinch it with your fingers. You should "pucker" the ribbon as you pinch it, to achieve a smooth knot. Take the other end of the ribbon around your loop, as if you're tying your shoes. Push the tail end of the ribbon through your ribbon to create another loop, just like tying shoes. Pull on...
1) Make sure the paper used to make the origami water lily is a true square. One can use the paper one happens to have on hand, but anything heavier than lined notebook paper is best. 2) Work on a flat and hard surface so that all creases and folds are precise. 3) Place the paper square on the flat, hard surface so that the edges are facing in every direction. Be sure to have the colored side down if the paper is two sided. 4) Fold the paper in half from top to bottom. Crease the fold then un...
Becca from Amazing Paper Grace demonstrates how to make crepe paper flowers. The supplies needed are a roll of crepe paper, scissors, a ruler, and a sewing machine or needle and thread. Measure a yard of crepe paper and trim it narrower if you want a smaller flower. Use the sewing machine to sew a straight stitch along one edge with the longest stitches. Pull the thread to gather the paper so it curves around to form a flower shape. Layer the curves around in a spiral to form the flower. Feed...
Is it getting to that time? When the strings on your bass need changing & you're not sure how to replace them? Don't take it in to a guitar shop and pay a string changing fee... Learn how to change bass strings yourself! In this two-part video tutorial, learn step-by-step how to replace old bass strings with brand new ones.
AHHHHH!!! The Red Ring of Death! Fortunately there's a solution. This straightforward and incredibly helpful how to video will breathe some life into your XBox 360.
How many times have you locked your key inside your car and had to pay those outrageous locksmith fees? Ever worked for an hour or sometimes longer trying to coax a coat hanger in through a window, all the while wishing there was an easier way to unlock your car door? Well, there is, and this video will show you how. You can pop that lock open in a matter of seconds with something as simple as a tennis ball. Check it out!
Prepare the eggs by rinsing off the shell under running water to remove any loose dirt or germs. Crack the eggs into a plastic or glass bowl, drain the shells, and put the empties into the trash bin. Rinse your hands after handling the shells and raw egg yolk. Season the eggs with a mixture of lemon-pepper seasoning and salt. Add a teaspoon of water to the eggs.
Do you want to learn how to make fire with a magnesium fire tool? Then all you need is a magnesium fire tool and this video. First of all, you need some kindling ready such as dry grass, small leaves, twigs, etc. Create a small pouch for the magnesium strips, then shave small pieces of magnesium into this pouch. Then, use your knife and move it against the flint side of the tool. This will cause a spark, which will catch on fire and the magnesium will assist in allowing this flame to grow. La...
Jeff White gives guidelines in this video about bed bug bites. The first thing is that bites will show up in clusters or rows. They feed at night and it takes 5 to 10 minutes to fill up on a blood meal. That is why there are rows of bites or a cluster.
Patti Moreno, aka “the Garden Girl” shows us how to make compost tea for your garden. You need to prepare compost tea and feed to the plant. To prepare compost tea, first you need to take coconut fiber soil, put it in a cloth, and tie it. Place in a 4 gallon of bucket of water. A little bit of compose may fall out, and slight bubbles gases may form, but this is not a problem. Keep it like this for 24 hours, and your compost tea will be ready. Take this mixture to where you keep your soil and ...
Who said the eighties were dead? Well, they might be, but that doesn't mean you can't still rock the hairstyles. Take your hair to new heights by ratting it, which is simply another way of saying backcombing.
If you've ever eaten a thinly sliced vegatable, there's a good chance that it was cut using a mandoline slicer! Learn how to use this utility effectively.
These elephant-shaped towels are so cute and easy to create that you’ll never want to use them for drying.
Africanized honeybees, also called killer bees, can be far more aggressive than other types. Here's how to survive when they're on the rampage.
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Banish the frizzies for good with these styling tricks. You Will Need:
Turning over your soil mixes the nutrients and makes the ground more suitable for planting. Watch this video to learn how to turn over soil.
Learn how to build a mini hovercraft. With a few items found in almost any desk or tool drawer, you can make your very own mini hovercraft capable of gliding over any flat surface.
Need to know how to tie a Bowline with a few ways of securing it? This way shows you how to secure it with a seizing so that it won't accidentally come undone. Included is a little variation of the bowline with a built-in seizing. If you don't have electrical tape to secure the bowline feed the bitter end back through the hole. It also makes it so you don't have a tail line dangling if you're towing something.
The Neelys are cooking up a feast big enough to feed the whole clan, including dessert. Watch as they make honey cornbread muffins. This cooking how-to video is part of Down Home with the Neelys show hosted by Gina Neely. Pat and Gina Neely and their family own and operate some of Tennessee's best, and devilishly delicious, barbecue restaurants. But when they are relaxing at home in Memphis, they love to create tasty dishes their whole family can enjoy. Now they're ready to share secrets from...
One important part of jewelery making involves properly attaching clasps. This how-to video jewelry making tutorial demonstrates the proper way to attach them. Begin by threading the crimp bead and the clasp onto the bead wire. Using chain nose pliers feed the thread around and loop it back around through the crimp bead. Use the pliers to hold the crimp bead tight. Crimp the bead down securing the wire and clasp.
This travel tutorial video explains the visa procedure for a tourist visa into Ghana. The process is simple. Visa costs include the following:
Check out this video on how to grind and shape rough opals with a grinder. You can grind and shape rough opals using basic homemade equipment. You will require a Bench Grinder, a cut down plastic bucket, a length of pipe for the water feed, and a green grit wheel, for a low cost.
Let's face it—batteries are Apple's only real downfall when it comes to their products, and the iPhone is no exception. If you're constantly recharging your iPhone's battery, it's probably time for a replacement (battery, not iPhone).
