Want to take the push up position to the next level? Push ups are excellent for toning your arms, but if you do push ups every day your body will become adjusted to the exercise within a week, meaning you'll soon hit a plateau in muscle gain and weight loss.
As we've all seen and laughed at in Ben Stiller's comedy "Meet the Fockers," meeting your girlfriend's parents for the first time is not a pleasant experience. In fact, you're lucky to come out of it with just lowered self-esteem and a hurt ego.
Unlike its name suggests, beachy waves aren't an easy, carefree hairstyle you can achieve simply by hitting up the beach for a day and letting the sun and surf do its work. In fact, if you did just that you'd probably end up with fried, damanged, and dry hair that doesn't look the least "beachy" and pretty.
These days, faucets are incredibly easy to install (removing old faucets is the hard part). And if you have a Delta brand single handle kitchen faucet with DIAMOND seal technology, this video will show you the steps to installing it. This is also very similar to other brands of single-handle faucets. This video from Lowe's and Delta will help you with your installation. You'll need a screwdriver, adjustable wrench and allen wrench.
Have you ever tried to erase the background on an image so you can use the object image to layer with another document? You can do it in Adobe Photoshop, but if you don't know what you're doing, it could take hours… days to extract that image you want. But with Photoshop Elements, there's a handy tool called Magic Extractor that helps you get some of the dirty work out of the way, so you can concentrate on the finer details. Watch this video to see how it's done.
In this video, we learn how to adjust to being alone after a divorce. Adjusting to life after divorce is difficult, but you can use solitude to help you. Each day, take some time to be completely alone, at least 15 minutes. Journal, paint, draw, or meditate to be alone. Pay attention to your inner self and give yourself the groundwork for success. Care for yourself and you will thrive. There will be life after a divorce, you just have to find your inner strength and start to build a new life....
In this Home & Garden video tutorial you will learn about Phantom Insecticide for bed bug control. You cannot buy this pesticide over the counter. You will need a license to purchase this. It is very effective in bed bug control. While evaluating a pest control company, check out whether they use this pesticide. It can take seven to fourteen days to kill a bug after it is exposed to this pesticide. So, if you are bitten by a bed bug after applying the pesticide, don't think that it is not wor...
Compared to ladies of the '40s and '50s, we are damned lazy ladies today. Most of us wouldn't flinch to pull on some sweatpants to go the grocery store or even to go to school. And while we totally dig comfort, which is a good thing, it's nice to "put on your lady face" every once in a while an dress up a bit before you go out.
Victory rolls may not sound like a familiar term these days because almost no one does them anymore. But you'd sure recognize them if we showed you some photos from the 1940s and 1950's: Actresses like Rita Hayworth and Katherine Hepburn loved wearing them, and as they did so did the rest of the nation who looked to them for beauty inspiration.
For both the bride and groom and the guests, beach weddings are a little messier to deal with. And when it comes to dressing and getting your hair and makeup ready, there are the additional considerations of practicality (you're going to be trotting on sand, after all) including how to do your hair so the wind won't whip it into a frizz cloud and how to apply makeup so it won't all slide off before the "I Do."
The prank is one of the most cherished traditional forms of expression around the world, from Japan to the Middle East to the good ol' US of A. Without them, how would people settle their disputes with one another while having a good laugh at the same time? Every time a new phenomenon enters our lives, new pranks emerge that can be performed with it. We at Wonderhowto love pranks as much as anybody, and to that end we've scoured the internet for videos demonstrating the proper setup and execu...
If you're interested in taking on a woodworking project that's fun and unique, this next video tutorial is an option. With this video, you'll be finding out how to build a sea chest.
In this tutorial, we learn how to polish your boots to ROTC standards. You will need: Kiwi black shoe polish, scissors, and an old t-shirt or cloth. First, take your scissors and cut out a section of the t-shirt to make it the size of a wash cloth. Next, rub some shoe polish onto the cloth after flattening it and wrapping it around your index finger. Now, place your shoe on the table next to you and start to shine it over the entire shoe. Make sure you dip the cloth in water before and after ...
In this video, we learn how to make homemade chicken and dumplings from scratch. Cook your chicken the night before so it's ready to go the next day and is already torn apart. Next, make your dough by mixing in eggs, milk, flour, pepper, and salt. Mix this together until dough forms, then roll out the dough onto a surface powdered with flour. Now, roll the dough up and cut it into small balls that will make the dumplings. Now, place the dumplings into a pot that is filled with chicken stock a...
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to survive in the woods. When camping in the woods, users should always think about bring the essentials: water, food and clothing. It is recommended that users have a water bag store a large amount of water. Bring one or more coolers to preserve food and/or keep drink cool. Make sure to plan the foods that you will eat for the day. Bring a small portable grill to cook food. Dress in layers of clothing to endure hot or cold weather. This video will be...
In this tutorial, we learn how to rock an emo hairstyle. First, blow dry your hair with a round brush, then place the top section down and to the side of your hair. Next, take small sections and spray your hair with heat protector. Now, straighten your hair in each of the different sections until it's pin straight. next, take heavy gloss and work it through the ends of the hair to add texture. Make sure the bangs are covering the front of the face, and the hair looks messy. This will give you...
Dina teaches us how to do the Turkish get up exercise with a kettlebell in this tutorial. You want to start off on the ground dong stretches to get your body prepared for this. After you are ready, you will grab the kettlebell and start to do various exercises that work all the different parts of your body. You will need to make sure you maintain control of your muscles while you are doing this, so you have the best results when you are finished and you don't pull a muscle. Do different arm a...
In this tutorial, we learn how to style your hair messy and scrunchy. First, grab your hair and place it into a bun in the back of your head when you get out of the shower. After this, let the hair dry, then pull down your hair and add in scrunching gel into your hair. You can also use mousse if you prefer that. Scrunch this into your hair while pushing it up. When finished, your hair will have a dry and messed up look. You can also apply hair spray to your hair if you want to keep the look g...
In this tutorial, Laurie Lee-Partner teaches us how to renew a US passport. First, you can only renew your passport if you have the current one and it expired less than five days ago. You will first need government form ds-82 and remember to sign it in black or blue ink, then send it in. Next, you will have to send in your passport that has already expired or is going to expire. Next, you will need two identical passport photos that have been taken in the last six months. They must be in colo...
In this tutorial, we learn how to turn eggs into bouncing balls. You will need: hard boiled eggs, vinegar, and a jar to make these. First, fill your jar up with vinegar and then drop your egg inside of it. After this, let the egg sit inside of the jar for a couple of days. After this, take the egg out and peel the membrane of off the outside of it. Now, you will be able to use your egg to bounce off of anything. When peeled apart, the contents of the egg will be rubbery as well! This is an in...
In this tutorial, we learn how to sew and measure elastic. First, place the elastic over your waist and think about what you are making. Decide if you want it to be comfortable or if you want it to be tighter if you are wearing it out during the day. Also take into account what type of fabric you are going to be using so you know how much elastic is needed. Fold the elastic and mark the inside and outside of the fold, now do the same thing with your fabric. Now you will know if you need to ea...
Seems like everybody's blogging on the web these days. If you don't want to be the last one to the party, CNET shows you how you can get started with your own blog. If you know how to use a web browser, you should have no problem! Most bloggers use blogging services like Blogger or WordPress. Other sites like MySpace also let you blog. Or if you want, you can set up a blog on your own server. Learn all about getting started.
In this tutorial, we learn how to use a straightening iron to get soft and sexy curls. First, start out by brushing your hair out so there are no knots in it. Next, take a section of your hair, Next, add in heat protector to the hair. After this, heat up your straightening iron and take a small section of our hair. Twist the hair up and then run the straightening iron through it. When it comes out, you will have a very soft curl. You can also place the iron onto the top of the section and pul...
In this video, we learn how to scream sing properly through your stomach. A great method to do this is to fill your stomach with air and practice making a deep throat sound while you are breathing out. Make sure you are in the right mindset, then open up your throat and make a deep sound on it. You want to use the power of your voice and work hard at making the scream as deep or as high as you want it. It's hard to do this, so don't expect to do this over just one day. It takes several months...
Brown paper bags aren't only for storing your PB&J sandwich for lunch. In fact, in the craft world they're heralded and used frequently because they're cheap and give projects a whimsical homespun feel. Just take this kraft paper bag album, for instance.
A lot of girly accoutrements we let go of in childhood: pigtails, Barbies, our beloved Easy Bake Oven. But there's something about bows that makes them eternally pretty, whether you're five or fifty. But these days, rather than putting bows in our hair, we're more about attaching them to cakes and cupcakes.
We enjoy crafting of all sorts (nothing better to take your mind off, well, everything, after a long day at work), but polymer clay holds a special place in our hearts. Unlike painting or building contraptions out of wood, using polymer clay gives us the God-like power to make anything we want, and make that thing look mindblowingly real.
Any successful blogger and business brand will tell you that social media is really the only PR you need these days. Whether you're tackling Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, or planning a takeover of YouTube, getting your product name out there - even if it's just your own name because you run a blog - is the number one absolute, most importan thing you can do to sell your brand.
This video tutorial belongs to the Beauty & Style category which is going to show you how to wear a wrist watch. These days not many people wear watches. They find out time with their cell phones. If you want to improve your image, wearing a watch will help. If you are going for a job interview or on a date, you should wear a watch. Because watches co-relate to responsibility and hence project a better picture of yourself. A solid stainless steel watch is universal and matches with formal as ...
In this tutorial, we learn how to do interval cardio training. Start off on the treadmill going at a pace that is easy for you. Increase the intensity of the treadmill every two minutes. After two more minutes go back to normal. Continue doing this raising your intensity each time you start a new two minutes. You can increase it by doing a higher speed, higher incline, or anything else. When you feel like you can't do anymore, log what speed or intensity you were at. Continue to do this exerc...
In this video, we learn how to do sit ups to lose love handles. First you will need to lay down facing the ceiling and cross your arms over your chest. Raise your body up using your stomach and try to touch your elbows to your knees. Continue to do this and remember to breathe while you are doing this. Do as many crunches as you can, and try to do different variations to change things up. When you are finished, do more exercises and stretch your body out. Doing these every day can help you lo...
What's the difference between Kim Kardashian and January Jones? Both are clearly gorgeous women who have men drooling over them wherever they go, but these two starlets have very different body types.
Fava beans have been around for about 5,000 years and continue to be grown to this day. They can be used in many different kinds of dishes and are relatively easy to grow.
In this video, we learn how to do deep screams in metal singing. You will take a high note and add to it by pushing your throat. This is like doing the vocal fry method. After you keep practicing, this will become a guttural scream. Put your tongue on the roof of your mouth and shape your mouth into a fish shape. Let the air flow steadily and the noise will come out really deep and out of your guts. This may take you several days or weeks to do, but don't give up easily! Once you get the scre...
In this tutorial, we learn how to style curly hair with basic beauty items. Using Garnier and Herbal Essences mousse can help keep your hair curly and lasting all day. Gels won't work as well, because they will make your hair crunchy and stiff. The mousse will make your hair wavy and soft. First, let your hair down and then work the mousse into the hair. You can work it into the hair by doing different sections one by one. When you are finished, let your hair back down and style your bangs ho...
In this tutorial, we learn how to make laundry soap. First, grate soap up into a large bowl. After this, pour the soap into a large pot. Add in 6 c water, then heat this up on medium heat for 40 minutes, not letting the soap boil. Next, add in washing soda and borax into the pot and mix together until well combined and dissolved. By now, the heat should be off so the mixture doesn't come to a boil. Now, dump your mixture into a large bucket and then add in 1.5 gallons of water. Over time, thi...
If you're a pale sister who just can't seem to catch a tan this summer but desire a gorgeous, lit-from-within glow that looks like you've been catching waves at the beach all day, then watch this makeup tutorial.
Walk into L.A. hotspot Kitson any day of the week and you're sure to find a teeming collection of celebrity endorsed jewelry, at least half of which are bohemian and breezy, made out of skilled wire wrapping and exotically colored gemstones. They're pretty, yes, but unless you have a celebrity's budget they're also hard to attain for the average person.
One of the most annoying things about installing a new car audio system is the constant rattle sounds your hear. Always driving around sounding like a car full of metal junk can be quite annoying.
There's nothing that says "I'm a present" than something wrapped in a bow. Whether you're gifting someone a gift bag or boxed good, adding a bow on top always makes that gift extra special and also pretty.
