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How To: Step Up Your Yard's Game with These Concrete NES Stepping Stones

In the mid-80s, the Nintendo Entertainment System was released, and it not only revitalized, but also revolutionized the video game industry. With games such as Super Mario Bros., Legend of Zelda, and Metroid, the NES went on to become the best-selling gaming console of its time. Even though the console is several decades old, it is immortalized in the world of gaming and will forever be known as the standard for gaming consoles. As if that isn't enough, Instructables user fungus amungus has ...

HowTo: DIY Lady Gaga Hair Bow

The best thing about going Gaga for Halloween is the variety of possibilities. Lady Gaga's wardrobe is vast and colorful: the Meat Dress, her trippy Anime Eyes, the scantily clad Caution Tape look, the Soda Can Hair Rollers, the light up Gothic Crown, the Cigarette Smoking Glasses, and, of course, the classic Hair Bow from Poker Face. It's my personal favorite, and the following illustration is easy to follow. If you don't feel like messing with your own hair and have a wig around the house, ...

How To: Draw and color landscape scenery

In this video, we learn how to draw and color landscape scenery. First, draw your starting point, making a horizontal line. After this, draw other reference points on the paper, then start to draw in lines to see where your structures are going to be. After you do this, make trees on the paper, then start to fill in details of plants and flowers around the trees. Draw in buildings and stairs, making mountains and hills in the background. Add as many detail as you feel needed, and then start t...

How To: Get Carmen Electra or Playboy playmate smoky eyes

In this video, we learn how to get Carmen Electra or Playboy playmate smoky eyes. First, apply a primer to the eyelid, then apply a shimmer gray shadow to the entire eyelid with a brush. Brush the shadow so it makes a wing at the edge of the eye. Next, apply a darker shadow to the outside of the eye, building it up until you have the darkness that you prefer. Apply a matte black shadow on the outer v after this, then apply a skin tone color shadow and brush into the top of the eye to blend ou...

How To: Make Ritz peanut butter cookies

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...

How To: Choose and use a walking stick

In this tutorial, we learn how to choose and use a walking stick. Find a large and firm stick that you find, then make sure it's dried out. Next, you will shave down the wood so that it doesn't give you blisters on the inside of your hand. After this, you will use hot air to bend the stick so that it is straight instead of crooked. Cut the stick to the size you need depending on how tall you are. The top of the stick will be jointed and have a cover over it so it's comfortable to grab. You ca...

How To: Play a B.B. King-style blues lick on the guitar

Want to play guitar like the great B.B. King? This free video guitar lesson will get you started. Regardless of your preferred style of music, if you want to be great, you'll need your head and hands on the same page. And there's no better way to get your head and hands on the same page than to practice. Happily, the Internet is awash in video tutorials like this one.

How To: Make super easy baked salmon

In this tutorial, we learn how to make baked salmon. To start, cut the skin off of the salmon. Now, grab some aluminum non-stick foil, garlic oil, and McCormick salmon grill mates. Cut your salmon into two even portions, then place the salmon to the foil with the oil and other seasonings. When done seasoning, roll the top of the foil, then roll it down and roll the sides over it. Place this in the oven at 350 degrees and cook it for 20 minutes or until it's finished. Place on the center rack ...

How To: Play Gary Moore-style blues licks in the key of B

Learn how to play blues rock guitar licks. In this video, you'll see how to play a couple of Gary Moore licks in the key of B. Regardless of your preferred style of music, if you want to be great, you'll need your head and hands on the same page. And there's no better way to get your head and hands on the same page than to practice. Happily, the Internet is awash in video tutorials like this one.

How To: Fine tune a piano

In this tutorial, we learn how to fine tune a piano. When you move the pin, the speaking length of the string should move as well. When you're done it should stay stable. You should have a meter hooked up to your piano so you can see which notes are flat and which are pitching correctly. Sometimes you will be able to fee movement in the piano and then change how you want it to play. You will be able to hear if the pitch it soft or flat as you continue to listen to the notes that are being pla...

How To: Install and use your PS3 controller on the PC

When it comes to playing video games, many people prefer using controllers like the Xbox 360 and PS3. Their sleek, easy to use, and look pretty cool as well. For some, when it comes to gaming on the PC, it can be a bit annoying having your hands away from each other and using both to control two different things. In this tutorial you'll find out how to avoid that, by using a PS3 controller on your PC. It's easy to do and will make your gaming experience more enjoyable.

How To: Cut layers into your own hair

The video looks at how to trim your own hair to keep it looking stylish because you know exactly how much you would want to cut off. Your top hair should be pinned to the top of your head. Sections should be cut off by first wetting the comb and running the comb through the section of your hair you want to trim. A handy Hair Shaper Razor is used. Take a section of hair and jerk the razor slowly downwards at the preferred length. Do it on both sides - making sure that both sides are even. Take...

How To: Get fuller sexy thicker hair

In this video, Sharon Connolly shows us hot to get fuller, sexier and thicker hair. First, add a heat protector to your hair and brush it through. Next, add your favorite mousse and spread throughout your hair mixing it in well up to the roots. Now, take your hair dryer and brush your hair in the opposite direction as your dry it. This will cause your hair to almost stand up, but create great volume. Do this for all sides of your hair including sides and front to back. Now, grab a round brush...

How To: Safely shave with a straight razor

This video starts with a man introducing himself and stating he will be demonstrating how to shave with a straight razor. The picture shows the items he will be using, a razor and shaving cream, brush and lotions. He gives a disclaimer that shaving with a straight razor is somewhat dangerous as it can cause cuts and irritations to the skin.

How To: Stay slim and fit

Isn't it everybody's dream to stay slim and fat? This video will help boost your self-confidence and will give you tips on how to stay slim and fit. Anne Saccone is of the opinion that green tea with lemon helps her to maintain and manage her weight. She has it about eight times a day. Other food that helps in weight management are cereal with semi-skimmed milk, wholemeal bread, natural yogurt, cottage cheese, boiled egg etc. She advises not to be obsessed with food and to count calories but ...

How To: Sharpen a dull knife

This video shows the proper way to sharpen chef's knives. Chef Leigh Hudson prefers using synthetic Japanese water stones. He shows how to soak three stones; the first a 400-800 grit stone, the second stone is a 1000 grit stone and the third stone is a 3000 grit stone. The 3000 grit stone is the final process and is as smooth as glass. He explains the different angles needed for the various stones and what the knife could look and feel like at each stage of the process. He also demonstrates a...

How To: Make an easy homemade cheesecake

In this video you'll learn how to make an easy and delicious home made cheesecake topped with some fresh kiwi slices. Easy and quick to eat for you and the entire family. This is a perfect desert to make for the next family function for everyone to enjoy. It's also to cook for those of you on a budget.

How To: Play "Help Me" on the harmonica in different positions

This how to video is overview of the same mode played in different positions on the harmonica. As you can hear there are better positions for the tune "Help Me" than other positions. For example the C harp in 4th sounds the worst because of the unstable root. Even though this tune is traditionally played in 2nd position (cross harp) I prefer to play it on a G harp in 3rd position because I think it offers more sonic options due to it's naturally occurring Dorian mode.

How To: Create a Cute Fishtail Braid in No Time

There are so many Hollywood actors who simply love the fishtail braid hairstyle. From Tamsin Egerton to Cheryl Cole to Nicola Mclean, everyone gives thumbs up to this cute braided hairstyle. A lot of them prefer wearing it with their lovely gowns at award shows such as Cannes. It's not surprising at all as to why these celebs love this look- it makes the crown area of the head look voluminous, it can be done even with hair that has steps, it goes with every attire, apt for any occasion as it ...

News: This LEGO Mindstorms Submersible Can Be Piloted by Your Xbox Controller

Making little robots with a LEGO Mindstorms NXT set is already cool, but putting one underwater? Now that's just crazy. That didn't stop this engineer, who built a LEGO submarine that can not only maneuver around his fish tank, but can also be remotely controlled with his Xbox controller. The craft has a sealed battery compartment, exposed Power Functions motors, and features real-time communication between it and a laptop using a NXTbee wireless module.

How To: Translate Webpages in Safari on Your iPhone

Yes, there's a way for you to get translations of foreign language websites on your iPhone using the built-in Safari app. Problem is, it's not super obvious. Actually, you'd never know the option was there if someone didn't tell you. But with a little setup on your part, you can have Safari translate webpages whenever you need it to.

How To: Customize the Back & Forward Skip Button Lengths in Apple Podcasts from 10 to 60 Seconds

Apple's stock Podcasts app in iOS remains my go-to for all of my podcast-listening needs, but skipping around during an episode can be frustrating. Scrubbing audio along the timeline is often an imprecise maneuver, which is why the skip buttons can be so useful and efficient. Without customizing skip lengths, however, you may find yourself tapping far more than you need to.

Gmail 101: How to Delete or Archive Emails with One Swipe

Throughout the day, I receive countless emails from various e-commerce sites who are trying to get me to spend money I don't have. Normally, I dismiss the notification on my smartphone, but when I open the Gmail app, I find all those unread messages waiting to be dealt with. Fortunately, Gmail has a way to quickly get rid of all those emails with one swipe.