Those discs you thought were done for because of scratches and years of use now have a second chance at working and all you need to do so is get some things together from around the house. You'll need toothpaste most importantly, some tissues, water and the actual CD you want to try and fix. Apply the toothpaste on the side of the disc which is to be read and the spread it around using your hands. Once its applied over the whole disc, use water to wash it all off. Then use the tissues to wipe...
Chris Giorni, Mr. Science with Tree Frog Treks, demonstrates how to make simulated frog skin. To make the simulated frog skin, you will need glue, water, borax laundry powder and food coloring. First, add a pinch of the powdered borax to water and dye it green using the food coloring. Next, water down the glue and place it on a plate. Add the borax solution to the plate. Mix the compound with your fingers. It will quickly form a long chain polymer or sticky frog skin. Frogs breathe through th...
Link shortening is the process of cleaning up the URL link which is long and converting it into a short URL. You can use bit.ly to do link shortening. Using bit.ly you can not only shorten the link but also track the users who are using those links. To use this service go to the http://www.bit.ly website. There in the home page you are provided with a text box. Enter your long link in the text box and submit it. Now the website converts the long URL and provides you with a short link which ca...
In this video, Tom Skowron introduces the use of 24p and several important editing techniques. Using 24p can make your film projects look like genuine films. Another way to improve the appearance of your film is to adjust the shutter speed. You should set the shutter speed at twice that of the frame rate. This will decrease the level of motion blur and give the film a clean and crisp appearance. If you use 24p and adjust your shutter speed to the appropriate level, it will look like you spent...
Students show how mercury thiocyanide or "rock from mars" burns. First and foremost, make sure you are outdoors and with a considerably large space. Spread a non-flammable material over the space you decide to work on and place a small fragment of the mercury thiocyanide in the center. Keeping a respectable distance from the "rock" touch the "rock" with a lighted match. Watch as a substance oozes out from the rock. Make sure that the process has ended or that no movement can be seen from the ...
There are a couple of limitations that Microsoft put in to Windows 7 upgrades that can prevent users from upgrading and ultimately force them to do a clean install. First limitation is that they won't let you to upgrade Windows 7 if you run Windows 7 release candidate that was released earlier this year, which they won't let you to upgrade to a download Windows edition. If you are running Windows vista ultimate you cannot upgrade windows 7 professional. We have to buy an ultimate edition then...
In Islam, the act of wudu is a cleansing ritual that is performed before prayer. This video shows us the basics of completing wudu, and the importance of being clean as a way of showing your devotion to Allah. Instructions are given as to the order of cleansing body parts, so that this ritual can be performed as thoroughly and perfectly as possible. Watch this video for more information on wudu
This Hurricane Stainless Steel Manual Wheatgrass Juicer video demonstration and review from Health Banquet will show you the different parts of this best manual juicer, how to assemble the Wheatgrass Juicer and how simply it juices wheatgrass and barley grass. With this durable, tiny, and easy to clean Hurricane Manual Juice Extractor, you will easily be pulling in this nutritious wheatgrass juice into your diet.
You can scare the hell out of your friends with the neat trick, or you can use it in your next horror-filled independent movie, to scare the hell out of your viewers. Watch this prank video tutorial to learn how to embed floss into your neck.
Matt Bigwood shows how to shoe a horse for proper fit. He concentrates on the trot to check for fit. His gait should be balanced and with no interferences on the horse from a shoe. The shoefitting is incredibly important for the horse's health. The imprint foot kit prepares the shoe. He uses an antibacterial to clean the foot, glue the shoe and then cool the shoe.
It's time to disassemble your V-Cube puzzle, so how do you do it? Panagiotis Verdes designed these puzzles just like Erno Rubik designed his Rubik's Cubes, only bigger and more challenging. Every once in a while it is necessary to take them apart, either for cleaning, lubricating or for replacing game parts.
It's time to disassemble your V-Cube puzzle, so how do you do it? Panagiotis Verdes designed these puzzles just like Erno Rubik designed his Rubik's Cubes, only bigger and more challenging. Every once in a while it is necessary to take them apart, either for cleaning, lubricating or for replacing game parts.
It's time to disassemble your V-Cube puzzle, so how do you do it? Panagiotis Verdes designed these puzzles just like Erno Rubik designed his Rubik's Cubes, only bigger and more challenging. Every once in a while it is necessary to take them apart, either for cleaning, lubricating or for replacing game parts.
It's time to disassemble your Megaminx puzzle, so how do you do it? These puzzles are meant to be solved, just like the Rubik's Cube, but every once in a while it is necessary to take them apart, either for cleaning, lubricating or for replacing game parts.
It's time to disassemble your Rubik's puzzle, so how do you do it? Erno Rubik designed these puzzles to be solved, but every once in a while it is necessary to take them apart, either for cleaning, lubricating or for replacing game parts.
It's time to disassemble your Rubik's puzzle, so how do you do it? Erno Rubik designed these puzzles to be solved, but every once in a while it is necessary to take them apart, either for cleaning, lubricating or for replacing game parts.
Turn your kitchen into a science lab with this egg-tastic science experiment, which turns a shelled raw egg into a bouncing translucent ball. It's one of the simplest tricks of all time, and all you need is a raw shelled egg and some vinegar.
Welcome to Obsessed Board Gamers! This video tutorial will give you and introduction to a fun board game called Jamaica, from GameWorks. You'll see what's inside the box of this lighthearted pirate board game, and you'll see how to play it.
It's easy to remove the old lettering from your boat before applying your new boat graphics. Check out this instructional boating video to learn how to do just that. Heat them with a hair dryer and slowly peel them off. When you have all of them removed, scrape off any remaining glue residue and clean the surface thoroughly using ordinary glass cleaner. Your new boat lettering is ready to be applied.
With Crayola Recoloritz markers you can color and recolor for endless coloring adventures! These unique wet-erase markers wipe clean quickly and completely. These markers are a great way to teach your children to color between the lines. With this how to video you and your children will learn to use Crayola Recoloritz markers.
Protect your most important investment with seasonal maintenance. A regular schedule of periodic inspections and maintenance of windows can help prevent the most common, and costly, problems before they occur. Organized by season, this workshop covers topics such as repairing walkways and steps, cleaning out gutters, and checking the heating, AC and plumbing systems--everything you need to maintain your home year-round. Discover tips for checking window seals to save on heating in this how to...
There is nothing better than grilled corn. In this how to video Chef Paul talks about corn on the cob and how to clean it. Keep watching and learn how to also cut off the corn kernels.
If you've been meaning to do something about all the clutter in your home, there's no better time than spring to get it done. So don't just spring clean this year, go one step further, and de-clutter. Get organized, and clear out all those "treasures" you no longer use. With a little know-how and the tips from this how to video, those items could put some easy cash in your pocket.
RC Car Action Magazine Editor Kevin Hetmanski shows you how to properly clean you tires before you glue. Glue won't adhere to dirty tires, and can make a giant mess. Watch this video tutorial and learn how to properly prep tires and rims on an RC vehicle for glue.
Just started cooking on a gas grill? Watch this how to video and let the Rookie Cook show you the basics of gas grilling. Learn how to clean, care, and cook on the grill.
Learn how to mix the king of cocktails--the Martini! The martini was originated in the middle 19th century.
This parenting tutorial teaches you how to bathe your newborn baby. Learn how to get the bath ready, how to hold your baby in the bath, how to safely wash your newborn's hair and safe products to wash your baby with. With the tips from this how to video you can get your baby clean and safe in the tub.
Box pleated fabric valances give your windows a great clean tailored look. Measuring and installation of fabric valances is easy. In this Home & Garden how-to video you will see just how simple it is to install a box pleat valance.
This instructional video shows you how to disassemble and clean up the Bob Long Marq paintball gun. It lists exactly what to lube and what not to lube, what to do incase the paint ball gun isn't working correctly, caution about over tightening certain parts, and what to look out for.
Oil can absolutely ruin a nice fabric with an unsightly stain. This tutorial video will teach you how to clean up an oil spill on a delicate fabric.
When you dissecting a human body, the second thing you probably want to check out is the vertebral column. This video tutorial will give you just that, an anatomical look at the back muscles and the spinal cord.
The Diet Coke and Mentos Explosion prank is one of those classic pranks that everyone should experience at some point. When combined the Diet Cola and Mentos become volatile, basting your victim in stickiness. Watch this video to learn how to make a Diet Coke and Mentos bomb, a simple, yet devious exploding prank. Next up: how to con your victim into cleaning up the mess. Use this as inspiration for one of your April Fools Day pranks!
Your car's radiator needs to be cleaned to be cool. As time goes on, a car's radiator builds solid deposits that can clog the cooling system. A quick, inexpensive radiator flush can keep the system in shape. This automotive tutorial video will give you tips on how you can flush and fill the radiator and cooling system of your car.
Do you have a Apple Might Mouse? After a few months, you'll notice that your scroll ball probably isn't working anymore. Well, check out this video to get that Apple Mighty Mouse scroll ball up and rolling. This involves a little disassembly, if you're worried about your warranty. There will be some Mighty Mouse cutting involved. But a dirty mouse is a bad one, so why not do what it takes to maneuver on your computer properly?
This how to video teaches you to handle a clogged drain. This great tutorial gives a step by step guide to cleaning out your drain and keeping it clear.
Learn how to make cleaning fun with this easy to make magic disappearing foam. Great for magic tricks or just to impress your friends.
In this video Bob Schmidt shows you how to take care of a smell problem common to all showers.
Your vacuum's HEPA filter traps fine particles which may rigger allergy and asthma symptoms. Keep your home safe for your child by keeping it allergen-free. Watch this video to learn how.
This video shows how to do a sea salt soak to help heal and cleanse your eyebrow or nipple body piercing (although the same techniques apply to other piercings).
Ready to clean out the clutter in your home and make a little money too? Learn how to organize a tag sale or garage sale and entice people to stop, look, and buy.