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How To: Do the one leg circle pilates exercise

The one leg circle is an original pilates exercise that challenges stability of the pelvis in neutral to strengthen the core and flatten the abdominal muscles. Pay attention to the modifications we mention so that you can choose to bend one or both knees as necessary to make sure you get the most out of this exercise. Though hamstring flexibility is important, it isn't the goal here. Watch this how to video and you will be toning your body with the one leg circle pilates exercise in no time.

How To: Determine your skin tone

In this editon of Tip Tuesday from Pursebuzz we are shown how to determine your skin tone. This tip is a pretty simple way to determine if you're a warm or a cold tone, and if you are pink-based or yellow-based. That's the first question you're asked if you go to a counter and you're trying to figure out your foundation colors or your blush colors or shadows, or what will work for you. The first test is the fabric test. You don't even have to buy this fabric. You could just go to a fabric sto...

How To: Do pushups on your coffee table

Rick Pitts takes us through how to do a push up using a coffee table. First, he starts by doing a push up for shoulders and triceps. You do this by placing your hands slightly wider than shoulders with fingers pointing forward. Keep your elbows near body as you lower yourself towards the table.

How To: Wash your car with the two bucket method

Every time people wash their car paint can easily be scratched off on accident. To avoid that CarCareProducts (CCP) demonstrates how to clean your car in a safe and efficient way using the two bucket method. In the first bucket add a small amount of PH Neutral wash shampoo and in the second bucket should be filled with clean, clear water to refresh your mitt as you wash your car that way all the dirt is collected into that bucket and not the one with shampoo. The first step to cleaning your c...

How To: Safely drive a manual car

Before driving your car make sure that you put your seat belt on. There are three peddles in a car with a manual transmission. The first one on the left is the clutch. The next peddle is the brake. The peddle to the right is the gas peddle. The next thing you need to understand is the shifter. The transmission will have a number of gears, usually 4 or 5, with reverse. Make sure you study the gear pattern on the shift knob so that you know where each of the gears are when you are shifting as y...

How To: Avoid common mistakes when gripping a golf club

In golf the grip is the key essential feature and this video shows you the most common mistakes. It is intended for a right handed golfer - left handed players should note that the opposite applies. Let your hands fall to your sides and let your fingers fall to the grip. The video shows a weak, neutral and strong grip. The strong grip shows a V shape formed by the left thumb and forefinger pointed to the right shoulder. The palm of the right hand should face the target. You should let the fin...

How To: Wear a boyfriend-style cardigan

Anna Saccone, from The Style Diet, teaches you how to wear a boyfriend cardigan. Since the boyfriend cardigan is loose and big, you should wear them in a casual or slouchy style. You can also pair a boyfriend cardigan with boyfriend jeans that fit loose too for the full effect. Also, rolling the jeans or wearing ripped worn jeans will add to the full effect. You can wear a simple plain white tank top under the cardigan for simplicity and for a relaxed look. You can also accessorize with brace...

How To: Replace a GFI outlet & how it works

GFI stands for Ground Fault Interrupter and is used in areas that have water. The first thing you should do before replacing anything electrical is shut off the power in the area you are working. When you remove the old outlet, you will notice a series of wires going into the bottom of the outlet and a series of wires coming out of the top. What is happening here is that the power is coming in from the bottom and then going out through the top. The reason for this is if something trips the fa...

How To: Create a blue ocean eyeshadow look

This video demonstrates how to create an ocean inspired makeup look. Apply primer to the eyes, first, as a base. Darken the base with a dark neutral powder. Brush it on with a eye shadow brush. Add a little green eye shadow to the inner 1/3 of the upper lid. Use a violet blue eye shadow to fill in the rest of the lid. Add a lighter blue to the middle 2/3 of the eyelid. Add your neutral brow bone color to fill in the upper 1/3 of the eye. Brush a little blue eyeliner underneath the eye.

How To: Wear (and reuse) false eyelashes

Chantilliscious is going for a basic neutral look in this video, which means there isn't really any makeup to it. But if you are going to be wearing false eyelashes with makeup, you'll want to make sure you style your eyes and other makeup before putting on fake lashes. Always do the eyeliner afterwards, though, to cover up any mistakes.

How To: Creates a bright eyes makeup look for dark skin

Watch this instructional cosmetics video to create a flashy look with bright eyes and neutral lips that compliments women with darker skin. Use a berry colored eye shadow with a gold shimmer. Create a cat eye shape with darker eye shadow colors using a wet application method. Go back in with light pink highlights to emphasize the bright factor.

How To: Use active D-Lighting for your photo shoots

This instructional photography video explains step-by-step the features of active D-Lighting: what it can do and how it affects your images. Active D-Lighting allows you to photograph in various lighting situations for more neutral contrast results. Here is a basic explanation of the settings on a professional Nikon photo camera:

How To: The Easiest, Best Way to Keep Soft Herbs Fresh for Months

There are a lot of reasons for wanting to make sure your herbs last a long time. Maybe you know that your grocery store won't have decent parsley in the winter. Maybe you're taking a last-minute trip and don't want to throw away your perfect batch of basil. Or perhaps you're simply like me, and buy a dozen different herbs at the farmer's market, only to remember that you can't make it through all of them before they go bad.

How To: Draw and color a room with art markers

In this tutorial, we learn how to draw and color a room with art markers. Start off by drawing a basic room, using a vertical vortex as your map of where everything goes. Draw in the stairs as you see them, then draw the hallways, windows, picture frames, and more. Draw in the carpet that is on the floor, then add in any other details you may have in the home. After this, start to add color to your picture as you prefer. Color the walls and the floors in different colors that blend together a...

How To: Fix your golf grip to cure a hook shot

Golf Link demonstrates how to fix your golf grip to cure a hook shot. A hook shot often occurs because a player has a grip which promotes the hook. In a hook-promoting grip, the player has his hands too far to the right of the club. When carrying through with their swing, the club face closes and causes the hook. To align your grip, put a golf tee in between your left thumb and the first knuckle of your left hand. Repeat the process with your right hand. Adjust your grip so that both of the t...

How To: Bridge with an exercise ball

In this video from diethealth, viewers are shown how to perform a bridge with an exercise ball. The process begins with the user lying flat on their back, and having their legs positioned on the ball so that their knees are bent. Then, they must lift their hips so that their spine is in a neutral position, and then lowering it back to its previous position. Along with the lifting, they must inhale with the lifting and exhale with the descent, while tightening their gluts and shifting the weig...

How To: Use Urban Decay eyeshadow palettes

This video shows how to use Urban Decay eyeshadow palettes. You will learn how to use purple and blue together. Start by using a gel turquoise eyeliner as a base. Using a brush, apply evenly over the eyelid. From the Urban Decay Book of Shadows, apply the color Shattered over the eyelid. Now using the color Ransom, use a Mac #217 to the crease of the eyelid. To blend those two colors use a color called Fishnet, which is a hot pink. Use a highlight color from Mineral Magic to apply to the brow...

How To: Create a No Makeup Makeup Look

A no makeup makeup look is perfect for when you are rushed for time, don't want to put in a ton of effort but still want to look good, or just like the bare beauty look overall. It's a young, youthful and fresh look. Essentially, you are just enhancing your natural beauty. Shape and lightly fill in sparse areas on your brows, use a light eyeshadow all over the lid similar to your skin tone (in my case it's porcelain), line your eyes with a thin line as close to the lashes as possible...browns...

Ingredients 101: Selecting, Cleaning, & Storing Fresh Mushrooms

Eating vegetarian isn't just for vegetarians. There are plenty of reasons, health and economics-wise, to consider forgoing the meat for a meal or three. Rather than get deep into the world of fake meat (although there's many a tasty alternative to be found there, to be sure), you should consider getting to know your humble-seeming fungal friend: the mushroom. Thanks to their hearty flavor, cooks tend to treat mushrooms like meat, albeit one with its own unique characteristics. Mushrooms are e...