How To: Pick locks with DIY padlock shims
In this video we explain how to make and use Padlock Shims. Padlock Shims are used to unlock spring latch Padlocks.
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How To: Make and use a muslin
It’s called a "muslin" because a muslin material is commonly used to create this first sample of your pattern for tailoring. In this video, Sarah, a Maryland sewing instructor, fashion designer and author, demonstrates marking techniques and explains how to use a muslin to get an exact fit from any pattern. Make sure to click the RealPlayer or Quicktime link to start the video.
How To: Design an African spur-thighed tortoise habitat
Join Host Israel Dupont with herpetologist Hillary Dupont as they discuss creating a habitat for your African spur-thighed/G. Sulcata tortoise. Hillary explains the tortoise's natural geographic location, its environmental requirements. And she and Israel begin designing the habitat with the substrate (bedding) and décor/enrichment elements.
How To: Use the basic principles of lighting in photography
Mark Wallace explains the basic principles of light and how it relates to photography.
How To: Do a Krav Maga one handed defense against a gun attack
Jarret Waldman explains why Imi the founder of Krav Maga uses a single handed defense instead two in other systems for gun from the front attack.
How To: Teach fast break play responsibilties to a center
This basketball video explains the responsibilities that the center has to take on during a fast break play. Great instruction for center position players and coaches alike.
How To: Practice Pound Board & Put Back basketball drills
Pound board and put back is a great drill for developing arm strength and lay-ups for post play. This video explains how to practice this basketball drill.
How To: Make a wallpaper-sized abstract vector in Photoshop
A tutorial explaining how to make a wallpaper-sized abstract vector.
How To: Do linoleum reduction printmaking
This video clearly demonstrates how to make and print a lino reduction print. Every step is explained and registration is discussed. This is a great lesson for beginning printmakers.
How To: Play soccer golf
Play soccer golf by yourself or with a friend in order to work on your passing skills. This video will explain the game.
How To: Master the major scale on the guitar
Check out this video from Berkleemusic.com and watch as Larry Bayone, Chair of Berklee's Guitar Department, explains how to find the notes of the guitar scale from memory by practicing the major scale in a variety of different positions and registers on the fret board.
How To: Play blues guitar like T-Bone Walker
Check out this video from Berkleemusic.com and watch as Associate Professor at Berklee College of Music, Michael Williams explains how to spice up your rhythm guitar playing and get that T Bone Walker sound by adding chromatic approaches to the chords in your favorite blues guitar progressions.
How To: Play minor blues progressions on guitar
Check out this video from Berkleemusic.com and watch as Associate Professor at Berklee College of Music, Michael Williams explains minor blues progressions for the rhythm guitar in the style of BB King's "The Thrill is Gone" in this Berklee guitar lesson.
How To: Scratch on a CDJ turntable
Can you scratch with a CDJ turntable,( YES!) are CDJ turntables as good as vinyl turntables? Not yet. This video explains some important differences
How To: Secure a USB thumbdrive using TrueCrypt
This video tutorial will explain you how to secure a USB thumbdrive (or flashdrive) using the free, open-source encryption software TrueCrypt.
How To: Temper and store chocolate
Jacques Torres explains why it's important to temper chocolate when you plan to use it in molds or candies and demonstrates how it's done.
How To: Handle an aggressive, pushy boss
This video explains the "player" type at the office and gives tips on how you can handle this type of boss.
How To: Mill lumber, joint edges, and flatten faces
This video explains one of the most critical and fundamental aspects of woodworking: milling lumber. The Wood Whisperer reviews his 4-step milling process, which requires some big tools. Since many folks don't have a fully outfitted shop, he also presents numerous alternative methods for jointing edges and flattening faces. The jointer's jumpin'!!!
How To: Do the Shabbat Kiddush prayers and Havdalah
This video explains how to do the Shabbat Kiddush (Jewish sanctification prayers) and Havdalah.
How To: Meditate properly
A great video that explains about meditation and how to do it properly.
How To: Play suspended chords on the piano
A suspended chord (or a chord suspension) is usually made by holding one of the tones of a chord a tone higher, then resolving it to its resting place. This video explains what a suspended chord is and how to play them on the piano.
How To: Play minor scales on the piano
Minor modes use the same set of key signatures as major modes; whichever signature corresponds to the step pattern of the natural minor scale is considered the key signature for that minor mode. Here, Pete Sears explains how to play minor scales on the piano.
How To: Set up a DJ mixer easily
Learn how to set up your Mains, Gains, PFL (prefader) lights & Faders. This explains all the different lights and dials on a mixer.
How To: Cross-link your websites
Explains the strategy of cross-linking your websites in order to increase traffic and SEO (search engine optimization).
How To: Play the bass like Flea from Red Hot Chili Peppers
Finbar Taub explains how to play the bass guitar like Flea from Red Hot Chili Peppers. Part 1 of 2 - How to Play the bass like Flea from Red Hot Chili Peppers.
How To: Sound like Slash from Guns N Roses
David Taub explains how to get the same tone as Slash from Guns N Roses on an electric guitar. Part 1 of 2 - How to Sound like Slash from Guns N Roses.
How To: Sound like Jimi Hendrix
David Taub explains how to play the same tone as Jimi Hendrix using his popular guitar chords.
How To: Sound like Dave Murray from Iron Maiden
David Taub explains how to get the same tone as Dave Murray from Iron Maiden. Part 1 of 2 - How to Sound like Dave Murray from Iron Maiden.
How To: Use presenter notes in Keynote '08
This tutorial explains how to use the presenter notes feature in Keynote '08 to add comments to your presentation. The notes are only visible to the presenter and will not affect the presentation so you can use them for reminders and other hints.
How To: Make zafrani pulao (safron rice)
Zafrani pulao (safron rice) is rice cooked with safron and nuts. Chef Sanjay also explains how to get that perfect safron color for this Indian side.
How To: Make spring rolls with Chinese chef
Spring rolls are a holiday treat and popular snack for entertaining. Chef Sanjay shows you how to make spring rolls and egg rolls for spicy tounge buds. He explains how this Chinese snack differs from egg rolls and of course, gives his version some Indian flare.
How To: Make rasam
Rasam is a famous South Indian food that goes great over rice. This video explains how to make a very basic rasam and then add your own tastes to it - get creative!
How To: Seperate egg whites
This video explains how to separate egg whites from the yolks in three different ways. Once you see how it's done, you'll realize how easy it is!
How To: Make the basic drone sound on a didgeridoo
In this lesson we explain how you can make the basic drone sound on a didgeridoo. We then show you how your drone can be further refined.
How To: Execute suruchin hojo-undo
This two-part video explains the basic moves (hojo-undo) of utilizing the suruchin as a weapon. This demo uses a soft "safety" version instead of the more dangerous original rocks-tied-by-rope.
How To: Select a tonfa
This tutorial explains the history of tonfa and helps you get started by choosing the right one. Tonfa are Okinawan weapons.
How To: Preserve your hydration bladder or Camelback
Is your hydration bladder collecting mold? Here are 3 new solutions for common backcountry drinking problems--as explained by Backpacker editor-in-chief Jon Dorn. Learn more from Backpacker's Gear School in the March 2007 Gear Guide, and at www.backpacker.com/video.
How To: Fit a hiking backpack correctly
Finding out your torso length is half the battle. Backpacker's Gear editor Kristin Hostetter explains all the strategies to you need to find a good-fitting backpack--from how to simulate a fully-loaded pack, to what to look for in hip belts and shoulder straps. Learn how to find your perfect pack at Gear School - straight from the pages of the March 2007 Gear Guide.
How To: Measure your torso length for pack fitting
Knowing your torso length is crucial to finding the best-fitting backpack for your body type. Don't estimate a pack size using the clothing standbys of tall, medium, and petite: a 6-foot guy can have a shorter torso length than a 5'10" woman. Backpacker's Gear editor Kristin Hostetter explains the correct way to measure your torso length. Learn more important skills with Backpacker's Gear School videos - straight from the pages of the March 2007 Gear Guide.
How To: Build a tent footprint
Backpacker magazine shows you how to build a plastic footprint for your tent--a skill taken from the Jan/Feb 2007 issue. Associate editor Jason Stevenson explains the nine steps to create a footprint, including how to cut webbing and punch grommets. Learn more Skills at www.backpacker.com.