Gophers are one of the most common and annoying pests that plague gardeners across the country. This video features a gardening expert explaining how to use cinch traps to kill the gophers in your yard and allow your garden to flourish once again. Do what Bill Murray could not do in Caddyshack after watching this video.
You can find a humane squirrel and rodent trap at most all-purpose stores, this video recommends Home Depot and will cost about thirty-five dollars. To bait it you will need some peanut butter and crackers. Take out four crackers and break them in half. Spread some peanut butter on one side of each piece. In the middle of the trap there is a trigger that is raised when active. Place two pieces of the cracker behind the trigger deep in the cage. Next place two pieces upside down on the trigger...
In this video, a man answer questions sent in by viewers, about various plants. First he covers how to braid a ficus tree trunk. To do that you must grow the trees close together, then trim off the bottom limbs, and braid the trunks. Next he talks about growing miniature roses indoors. Miniature roses must be carefully watches for mold, insects, and over-exposure to sunlight when grown indoors. Then he answers a question about carnivorous plants. He covers the Venus fly trap, and demonstrates...
This is a short how-to for making a humane mouse trap with a plastic bottle and some tape.
This is the drink we could see Dexter coming home and mixing up by the sink after a hard day's work at crime scene investigations. Called the Serial killer, it's made from copious amounts of rum.
Demons are nearly impossible to defeat in Dwarf Fortress, but there are ways. This video will show you how to trap them under the floor and kill them in one hit with a ballista shooting adamantine bolts.
Deafall traps are the type of trap most familiar to the American public, largely due to the efforts of Elmer Fudd to catch Bugs Bunny on Looney Tunes. In real life, they tend to work quite a bit better than they did on the show. In this video, Wilderness Outfitters presenter Crier demonstrates how to construct one type of deadfall trap, the Ojibwa Deadfall. Knowing how to make traps like this will make you much are able to survive if you are stranded in the wilderness with no food.
Removing wires from a 'trap door' switch can be a bit tricky to do and of course you don't want to just yank them out. If you get yourself a thin pick to fit into the holes and just circle the wire to hit a spring you need to push down in order to release the wire.
How to Make Anything demonstrates how to make a humane mouse trap from a paper towel tube. If you have a pesky mouse that you would like to catch alive, make a tube mouse trap in a few easy steps. First, put something delicious in the end of the tube. Then, balance the tube on the edge of the counter top. Below the tube, place a mouse catching receptacle like a trash can. The mouse will crawl into the tube to get the treat, tip the tube off the counter and be caught in the trash can. You can ...
This video tutorial shows you how to install a glass vessel sink or countertop. First you need to make sure that the glass vessel sink or countertop has all of the pieces needed and that none of the pieces are scratched or broken. You then need to place the mouthing ring on the countertop where the sink is going to go. Make sure that the rubber side is facing down. Then carefully set the sink on the mouthing ring. You must then take off the tail piece of the pop up drain. Take off the ridge a...
Is your shower draining slowly? In this home plumbing tutorial, you'll learn how to clean and unblock a shower waste trap. For detailed, step-by-step instructions on the rather unpleasant business of clearing blockages in your shower, watch this how-to.
If you are new to Trapster, and wish to help your fellow users by submitting a speed trap, check out this quick clip. In it, you will learn how to submit a trap to the application so everyone in your area gets an alert. This app depends on users helping other users, so stay informed and join the Trapster revolution.
If you're out in the wilderness, need food, and any sophisticated equipment like guns, catching food can be a very difficult proposition. In this video, we learn how to make a trap called Doug's Deadfall, a very simple but effective deadfall trap. It was culled from Les Stroud's book Survive. No word on who Doug is, but we owe him many thanks.
This video explores the Magnus Smith Trap, coined after the three-time, Canadian Chess Champion, Magnus Smith. It's a trap that white can play in the Sozin (also known as Fischer variation) of the Sicilian Defense.
This is a trap in the Torre Attack (1.d4 2.Nf3 3.Bg5). It's a favorite in opening traps, so watch and learn. You'll need it someday.
These days, pennies are useless when it comes to buying things, and that's why Canada doesn't even have any anymore. But, there are a lot of cool things you can do with those worthless pennies, and what's better than a good old-fashioned prank?
What's new in Minecraft 1.6.? Maps and Trap Doors are brand new additions to the game. This video will explain what they are, how to build them, and how to use them. Learn while exploring the newest version of Minecraft beta.
This video will show you a clever strategy for creating a mob trap in the lava level of Terraria. By luring mobs into the lava you'll earn lots and lots of gold in very little time. This is so easy, you can watch a movie while you rack up the gold and silver.
This tutorial shows you how to get through the laser traps you'll encounter in Chapter 7 of Dead Space 2. The game in this walkthrough has been set to Normal difficulty, and also shows you where to find the logs on this level.
This tutorial is compatible with the Halloween update, and shows you how to construct a lava trap in Minecraft. You'll need lots of stone, glass and water. You might also want to plant a few cacti to kill off the spiders.
For this tutorial, you will need the stapler you intend to booby trap and then a few paper party snaps. Open the stapler and put one or two party snaps inside. Then just sit back and wait for someone to come by and use the stapler!
If you're going to survive in the wild you're going to need something to eat. This video shows how to build what's called an Asian monitor trap, ideal for catching small animals. With a few tree branches, some cord and bait, you could be dining on squirrel tonight!
Killing bugs used to be the domain of fancy chemicals that, it turns out, hurt us as much or more than the bugs. If you have a flying pest problem and need a green way to control it, watch this video to learn how to make a DIY wind tunnel trap for your insect nemeses.
In this tutorial, we learn how to set a spring loaded snare trap. First, find a sapling with a larger tree next to it, then bend the sapling down and wire on a stick to this. This stick will have a small nub on it that will hook onto a stick that you will prop up on the back of the tree. When the rabbit comes along, it will follow the trail and walk through the wire. The feet will go into the wire and it will tighten up, releasing the spring to ensure the rabbit stays trapped. This is a simpl...
Instead of hiring a professional plumber, get free advice from one in this video presented by Fine Home Building. Follow a professional plumber as he shows you how to replace a kitchen sink trap. You'll learn how to layout, cut, and cement PVC pipe.
With rainfall comes unwanted plant growth in the form of weeds. Here's how to identify and control them. First is Nutsage which has a glossy green leaf, triangular stem and the rhizome sends up new plants whenever you cut away at it. Next is jungle rice which is an aquatic weed, from areas where there is a lot of moisture. It can be identified by it red/purple chevrons. Use herbicide to take them out before they get too large. Next is pigweeds, to get rid of it you can use weed killer or a ho...
Dwts7sdbt5 teaches you how to avoid the curveball trap when throwing a curveball in baseball. This is mostly seen in young pitchers, aged 12 and younger. The curveball trap is when a pitcher learns to throw a curveball and then uses it almost all the time to strike out a hitter. The hitter might be inexperienced. This is not a good long term strategy for health or effectiveness. You should sacrifice a little success now to have more success later. You should learn other types of pitches and s...
Do you have a problem with flies and you're not sure how to get rid of them? In this video, learn how to make a homemade fly trap to get rid of those pesky insects with wings! If you have too many flies buzzing around your house, here's a quick way to make an inexpensive fly trap.
Paiute Deadfall is a useful trap that employs sticks, string, and a rock. Whether you are venturing on a rugged camping trip, or simply want to brush on your outdoor survival skills, this video will come in handy. Learn how to create a paiute deadfall when out in the wild.
Brazilian jiu jitsu is a martial art stemming from Japanese jujitsu, judo, with a focus on on floor grappling and chokeholds. This how-to video will help you to improve your technique or work on new skills, depending on your level. Watch this video jiu-jitsu tutorial and learn how to do a jiu jitsu arm trap triangle.
Annoyed by summertime wasps? This how-to video will show you how to assemble a humane wasp trap in under one minute using marmalade, water, a disused plastic bottle and a pair of scissors.
This how-to video explain how to get a golf ball out of a sand trap. This is extremely helpful, especially when stuck in a sand bunker.
Here is a combination of Troitski's play. See how to outsmart Black by using the knight to trap the queen and win the game.
This is an introduction to the use of live traps that can humanely catch raccoons, foxes, coyotes and other backyard pests that threaten your gardens and smaller pets.
Learn how to use the weak side guards to create a hole for the quarterback in this trap block play.
Learn how to develop good trap blocking technique for playing football.
Need a more effective and efficient mouse trap to cure your home of a rodent infestation? Here's a trick. Really all you need is some duct tape!
This is a discussion of a trap in the Ruy Lopez, Steinitz Defense. This is an important trap to know, because it shows what happens if Black tries to hold the center in the Steinitz.
Battery drain is one of the biggest issues with Android phones, but with proper power management it is possible to do something about it. Advanced Task Killer is a free app with customizable settings that shuts down apps that are no longer being utilized. This informative video takes you step by step through the different configuration settings.
There's something so eerily creepy about clowns. We know they're supposed to be the center of children's birthday parties and are meant to be jesters, but their snarling mouths, bulbous red nose, and creepy eye makeup make us shiver.
