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How To: Tile a diagonal cut tile

Tile RIGHT demonstrates how to tile a diagonally cut tile. First set the Measure Right Pro to the appropriate setting, extending it from corner to corner along your tile. Account for your grout line and the space up against the wall. Then, lock the tool. Next, place the tiles you're going to use on top of your set tiles. Slide the Measure Right Pro along the wall and mark the tiles. Place the sections in the appropriate place. Then, cut your tiles. Lay the tiles where you've previously marked...

How To: Make room for love with feng shui at home

Elizabeth Chamberlain, with Space Lift, demonstrates how to make room for love with feng shui at home. First, find your focus room with your energy map by laying the energy map on top of your floor plan. The love area is the far right corner from the front door, facing in. If the love area turns to be an outside area like a patio, clean it up. Remove the cacti and pointy plants to reduce arguments in the relationship. Clear out any unfinished materials and projects. Next, complete the area by...

How To: Make a Vodka gimlet for guests

Writer of 'How to Sew a Button: And Other Nifty Things Your Grandmother Knew', Erin Bried shows us how to make a Vodka Gimlet for those of us hosting guests. Don't struggle to remember how to make it, or exactly how much goes into the recipe for the drink, the clearly laid out instructions with accompanied video makes making this delicious drink a breeze. From the chilling of the water, to preparing the shaker, to each component ingredient such as vodka and lime juice, there will be no confus...

How To: Make broiled lobster tails au gratin

This clip comes from Nikki the Foodie and shows how to make lobster tails au gratin. The main tail is taken and 'butterflied' by cutting through lengthways and opening it out to extract the meat, while leaving it connected at the base and laying it along the top of the shell. A breadcrumb, parsley and parmesan mixture is bound together with melted but and seasoned ready for the gratin. The lobster is marinated with a special mixture and placed into the broiler for about five minutes. Be caref...

How To: Make a mosaic leather cuff bracelet

Alea Mosaic shows you how create a beautiful stone-inlaid jewelry bracelet. This video clearly and concisely lays out the steps. First, you affix a pattern underneath clear adhesive foil. Next, you peel the the cover off to expose the adhesive. You then place the stones according to the pattern, and fix a transparent foil on top. Once that is done, trim the plastic from around the stones. Then, you apply glue to the bracelet base, then place the stones inside.

How To: Set up a sleeping bags in a tent

Here Charlie will show you how to quickly set up a sleeping bad in a tent. To set up a sleeping bag in a tent, do the following: Decide on which direction you want to sleep in the tent. Remove the sleeping bag from the stuff sack. Lay it out and make sure it doesn't touch the edges of the tent. This may cause moisture that has seeped through, to dampen your sleeping bag.

How To: Scallops in garlic sauce

This video will show you how to prepare healthy scallops in a garlic sauce. To cook scallops in a garlic sauce you will need the following ingredients: 1 1/2 pound scallops, 1/4 cup vino seco or dry white wine, 1 tablespoon butter, juice of 1 lime, 1/4 cup olive oil, 4 tablespoons garlic, minced, 1/4 teaspoon oregano, pinch of cumin, salt to taste, dash of hot sauce, 1/4 cup parsley, finely chopped. Add all the ingredients to a hot pan, except for the scallops, and let it simmer. Now lay the ...

How To: Prepare broccoli

This is a quick and easy way to prepare healthy broccoli. On your chopping board, lay broccoli crowns upside down. Cut around the broccoli in its flower heads using a knife holding up the stem/stalk. (Set aside flower heads). Cut out the stem to get the edible white part of the stalk. (It's your option to include this with the flower heads.) Use this on your favorite dish.

How To: Perform the "Best Little Self Working" card trick

Mismag822 shows you how to perform the "best little self working" card trick. Get your mini deck of cards and count out 16 cards. Shuffle the cards out and lay them out in a grid. Select 4 cards over the deck. Then the other person selects a row and fold it over like a book. Keep folding till you have one deck. Spread out the cards 4 should be face down. The four cards that are left should be all aces.

How To: Make a halter dress

Watch this video to try out making a halter dress by yourself. Lay out the fabric you are going to use on a level surface. Afterwards sew it right side together with stitching pins. Once you finish doing so flip the fabric right side over. Sew up the ends of the fabric right sides together. This will create the hole in the dress where you will wear it as a halter. Flip the dress over and cut out some elastic to sew it on the bottom part of the dress. This will create a nice effect in the skir...

How To: Seal a leaky RV roof with EternaBond tape

In this how-to video, you will learn how to seal a leaky RB roof with EternaBond tape. First, you must have EternaClean to remove any old dirt or grime around the roof. Spray it and remove with a piece of cloth. Cut the tape into the sizes you may require. Lay them out and prepare the surface using EternaPrime. Place the EternaBond tape where you want it, as it will not come off once placed. Rub bubbles or creases out. Wider tape may be considered for bigger jobs. By viewing this video, you w...

How To: Attach a fold over crimp to organza ribbon

Christina of Bright ling Beads explains how to use a fold over crimp to finish an organza ribbon necklace. First, fold down the ribbon approximately an eighth of an inch. Then, fold it down over once again. Make perpendicular folds bringing each fold towards the middle and making the end of the ribbon as wide as the crimp bed. Lay the folded ribbon inside the crimp, leaving a small piece of the ribbon sticking out of the top. Use flat nose pliers to hold the tab of the crimp and hold the ribb...

How To: Crochet the half-double stitch

Crochet the half-double stitch with these easy steps and achieve that beautiful design you've been longing for. Insert your crochet hook to the two loops found at the end of your cross stitch. Yarn over your stitch and make three loops wrapped around the crochet hook. Always count the number of stitches that you do and continue step number 2 to the rest of the yarn. Skip the first loop at the end of every row and insert your hook on the second loop. repeat the process until your desired desig...

How To: Create a brochure in CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X4

Roger Wam will show you how to creating a brochure in CorelDRAW graphics suite X4. Begin by changing your page to A4 and the view to landscape. Create a page frame and then divide it to thirds. Add a second page for a double sided print job. Remember to number pages. Cleaner brochures look better, don't change fonts all over page, and use color. Import your file to CorelDraw. After files are imported start laying them out on your brochure. Just by using a few simple tools you have created a b...

How To: Make delicious sangria

Everyone loves sangria on a hot summer day and in this how to, we learn it's incredibly easy to make. With Rebecca Brayton, from watchmojo.com, we are taken through a few simple steps. Helpfully listing every single item we will need, from the wine through all the juices and concentrates and fruits that will be added, to the final topper of sliced oranges, lemons, and limes, it's all laid quickly and efficiently. By merely mixing all of the listed contents together and chilling, you'll have y...

How To: Draw a quick demonic head

If you need to draw a demon monster in a hurry then watch this video to see how you can sketch one up in a flash. The great thing about sketching is that you can just sort of etch out the form, refining it until you have the scary demon you are looking for.

How To: Perfectly fray & destroy your jeans

Denim guru Paul Dillinger shows viewers how to take a pair of inexpensive jeans and give them a celebrity inspired makeover. You will either need to own a dremel tool or borrow one in order to properly complete the technique shown. You use the dremel to give your jeans the perfect fray and help them achieve a more laid back, worn-in look. Jeans like these at boutiques and designer stores can cost hundreds of dollars but you can spend $20 on a pair of jeans and make them look up to date for al...

How To: Make custom buttons out of paper & clear buttons

In this video, Marion shows you how make your own custom buttons. She first picks-out a piece of scratch paper, a clear button, and glue (glassy accents). You then apply some of the glue onto the button and lay the button onto the paper and let it dry. Next you would cut the paper around the button as close as you can with precision scissors. You would now use a file to sand the edges of the paper down. That is how Marion shows you, how to make a customized button.

How To: Install laminate flooring in a home

This video demonstrates the installation of laminate flooring. He shows which side of the board is the top, and shows how the tongue and groove enable the boards to snap together. The tools he uses are a tapping block, a metal pull bar, a hammer and a measuring tape. The flooring is installed by laying the boards down and tapping them into place. The video goes on to show two guys installing the floor in a living room in real time. This is a good do-it-yourself project that doesn't take very ...

How To: Play Pearl Jam's "Black" on electric guitar

Marty Schwartz teaches novice guitar players how to play Pearl Jam's "Black." Whether you can read sheet music or not, this is a great video for those who are trying to master playing the guitar. Marty moves slowly through the song, giving chord by chord finger instruction; you will never feel lost during this tutorial, and Marty's laid back persona will help you feel completely comfortable and confident while learning to play this fan favorite song that you will soon be able to play for all ...

How To: Not answer "How do you manage stress?"

This video teaches how to not answer the question "How do you manage stress?" The woman is interviewing for a journalism position. She begins her response by saying that she reads comic books that talk about being laid back. The video points out that you need to stay professional in your response. She says that others call her a slacker, which is not a good thing to say during an interview. She disregarded the importance of the company and position, which shows a lack of commitment.

How To: Figure out guitar tab

This video demonstrates how to properly read guitar tablature. The numbers in the tablature represent the fret number and the line the numbers are on represent the strings. For example, if there is a number 4 on the 3rd line from the top, that represents the note on the fourth fret on the G string (in standard tuning). Tablature is read as if the guitar is laying on your lap, with the low E string closer to you and the high E string facing away. Tablature is a simple effective way to read gui...

How To: Clean dirty old coins

Meta Cafe offers fast and easy tips on how to clean filthy and old coins. All you need is: baking powder, a small, empty bowl, and a glass of water. Start by putting some baking powder into the small bowl. Next put some of your filthy, old coins into the small bowl, laying them on top of the baking powder. Then layer the remaining baking powder over the coins in the small bowl. Finally, pour the water into the bowl and let it sit for 10-15 minutes. Remove the coins and dry them using a paper ...

How To: Build your own skateboard

A skateboard consists of three elements: the board or deck, the wheels, and the trucks, which connect the wheels to the deck. Craft your own sweet ride by putting them together. Learn how to build your own skateboard with this Howcast guide. It is laid out for you in 9 easy steps. The materials to building your own skateboard are as followed:

How To: Apply snow queen or winter themed costume makeup

Whether you're dressing up as a snow queen, maybe from Narnia, or just going for some sort of wintery look, this how-to video shows a way to make some stunning costume makeup. The cosmetics used to create this look are Coty Translucent Setting Powder, Matte Texture Cream, Sugar, Brows: Platinum Plus Pro Lash Mascara, MAC Pixel Paint, MAC Silver Fog Pigment, MAC, Dovefeather Eye Shadow liner, MAC Facsinating Eye Kohl, Dovefeather Eye Shadow, Platinum Plus Pro Lash Mascara, Makeup Forever White...

How To: Massage the quad muscles

The quads are an important muscle to stretch and care for. Those get kind of tight sometimes. And one thing you really want to do when you have somebody laying on their back is you want to put some kind of pillow or bolster under their knees. Get expert tips and advice on massage and other treatments in this how-to video.

How To: Customize Keynote printing options in Mac OS X

Let's say you're about to give a presentation and you want to print slides for your audience. Well, you probably want to customize your lay out so you don't waste ink, toner or paper. With Keynote, that's really easy to do. With your presentation open, go to File, the Print, and with the third dropdown menu, select Keynote. Here, you can customize your layout easily. For more, as well as step-by-step instructions for customizing print settings in Keynote, watch this video tutorial.

How To: Make a mantel shelf

While mantel shelves provide a big visual impact, their installation is very low impact. The first piece of information you need before you can begin laying out the pieces and parts for a mantel (or "mantle" as it's sometimes misspelled) is to know exactly where you want the finished shelf to go: left, right, up and down—and what its proportions are. If it's working as a mantel, you'll want the shelf and corbels to extend proportionally past the left and right sides of your hearth. As a rule ...

How To: Reconnect the hard drive in a 3rd generation iPod

Check out this electronics tutorial video to learn how to reconnect the hard drive for a third generation iPod. Getting the hard drive re-connected to the logic board inside a 3rd generation ipod can be a little tricky to do, but watch as a technician shows you how to do it. Try to connect the hard drive first and then lay it flat dowon on top of your new battery. This instructional video illustrates this simple process.

How To: Freehand embroider

In this video, we learn how to freehand embroider. Start by finding the image you want, then reduce it down to the size you want. After this, find dissolvable stabilizer and lay it over the drawing. After this, trace the picture with a Sharpie, then choose where you want the image to go on the fabric. Now, take blue Scotch tape and tape it over the edges onto the fabric. Now, grab a freehand stifling foot and place it on the fabric and start to sew the image around the outline. When you are f...