How To: Identify a copperhead snake in your garden
If you live in Maryland, there are certain things that you need to be aware of when out in the garden. One of them being snakes.
If you live in Maryland, there are certain things that you need to be aware of when out in the garden. One of them being snakes.
Though it's not typical for idrawgirls to focus on the male gender, don't count this tutorial out if you're looking for good instructions on how to draw a zombie. This male zombie is being drawn in MS Paint, and you can watch the drawing take place while listening to the commentary on what's being done and what needs to be done to create the living dead. But don't fret, there is a wonderfully drawn woman right next to the horrific zombie, so it's not that far of a departure for drawgirls.
If you are actively involved in the XBox Live community, then you might be one of the few people who is actually concerned about their XBox 360 gamerscore. Do you wish that yours was higher, but lack the desire to complete all of you games to get those points? Well this video is here to help. It will teach you how to take apart your XBox 360 hard drive, attach it to your computer, resign saved games, and put them on your hard drive, making them your own and giving you all of the associated po...
Ryan teaches us how to make a trapeze spring snare to catch small game in this video. You will need: finishing line, a knife, paracord, and natural living wood. the trap will have two snares built into one mechanism. Start off by gathering all your wood and then place a stake down into the ground. Make a notch in your anchor to place a stick through it, then tie paracord down into a "y" shape tied down onto the stick. When you pull the string, there will be a lot of tension. Tie the center so...
What do you get when you comebine graffiti, a spray can, and a lean and mean street urchin? Well, according to graffiti artist Wizard, you get a very gangsta looking spray can with an arrow-shaped goatee.
If you live in an area where moss or algae is a common theme on most people's roofs, it's important that you get this removed soon. Over time, the moss can grow larger and potentially damage certain parts of your home.
In order to make cuttlebug cards, you will need the following: cuttlebugs, ribbons, two sided tape, a trimmer, and cardstock.
Lots of gals like to play with makeup, and who doesn't want to have the ability to look her best at her own whims? While makeup is a way of life for many women, for makeup artists it's how they make a living.
Paper houses don't make very sturdy shelters for those living inside, but paper jewelry boxes make excellent storage boxes for keepsake jewelry. Using the right method (ie. the one presented in this video) you can create a very sturdy jewelry box out of paper.
Is your roommate's food always in the fridge longer than it should be? Is their meat rotting, forcing you to take care of it? Living with other people can be a pain, especially when it comes to the one place that you all share— the refrigerator. Keep your sanity and senses by transforming your funky smelling fridge into a pleasant aroma of charcoal...
Hordes of women live and die by their Clarisonic brushes, which they claim speeds up their cell turnover rate and decreases hyperpigmentation as well as old acne scars, creating fresh, youthful skin. But Clarionic newcomers may find this vibrating brush to be a little intimidating.
When playing the game Oblivion, it can take hours and hours to beat, but there are ways that you can beat the game without having to spend a great amount of time. In this next tutorial, you'll be finding out what it takes to help beat the game in under ten minutes. It's easy to follow, can be done in a small amount of time, and makes live easier for you in your quest to beat the game. Good luck and enjoy!
Protecting your home from water sounds like an easy enough task. It's only water, right? Well wait long enough and you'll find out that water always wins. Whether it builds up in your walls or in your basement, some sort of damage will arise due to the wet substance. But there are ways to hold back the water in order to protect the very space you live in.
If you're living in the U.S., you're probably wondering who the hell Cheryl Cole is, and whether or not "X Factor" is some sort of porn star competition. Well, "X Factor" happens to be the UK version of "American Idol," produced by our lovable teddy bear Simon Cowell.
Living organically and eco-friendly can be chic if you know how to play your cards. If you're a magazine reading fiend who has more issues now than can fit in Carrie Bradshaw's closet, then you can craft an environmentally friendly magazine bag to hold all your stuff.
The only thing women have requested more than Carrie Bradshaw/Sarah Jessica Parker's wardrobe (and AH-mazing closet) is her lush, plump curls. The barrel-curled hairstyle is a look she's worn since day of of "Sex and the City," and it's lived on as an iconic style almost as popular as her character (and with as great a following).
Getting the perfect shot is difficult, so when you finally get that perfect picture of yourself, you want to enhance it as much as possible. But if this perfect picture took place in a humdrum location like the bathroom or your living room and you want to glorify your face even more by surrounding it with, say, an island paradise, you can transplant your head (and body) using Photoshop.
We've all come up with lame excuses for not working out: Gym memberships can get really pricey, you don't have enough room in your living room to follow a workout tape, you're too tired, etc. But have you ever considered simply hitting up your local high school track field?
Creating realistic trees in Maya is hard enough without the leaves, but when you add the lively green leaves onto the branches, the difficulty level doubles. An animated leaf needs to mimic a real life, living leaf, which is intricate, to say the least. So, if you've been having problems with making tree leaves in Maya, this two-part video tutorial will show you the tricks to success. But it's only the beginning of what you can accomplish in Maya.
The film "Avatar" has captivated the world and the Na'vi people were just beautiful. If you would like to create a Na'vi like appearance but do not want to leave your home covered in blue paint, check out this tutorial.
"Baywatch" babe Pamela Anderson is famous for big, sultry smokey eyes and plush, nude lips. In this tutorial you'll learn how to achieve an utterly gorgeous purple-based smokey eye that's perfect for a night out club hopping with your posse. It's a beautiful makeup look that'll get you noticed even if, like Pamela Anderson, you live in a town full of A-listers.
Most people think of compost as something you make out of garden waste, but in this video we learn how a smaller amount of it can be made out of your daily kitchen waste. If you drink coffee and cook at least one thing a day using vegetables, than this video will help you turn that waste that stinks up your trash can into a helpful, eco-friendly gardening aide. And you get to have worms in your kitchen without feeling like you live in a fraternity house in the forest!
Live on the edge and kick up your beauty routine a notch to create a look that will drive your parents crazy! Create an edgy, rock 'n' roll makeup look with help from this makeup tutorial hosted by Goldie Starling. Stop hiding behind a boring and safe makeup routine and take your face to a brand new level! Products used to complete this look include the following:
If you happen to live somewhere where grapevines are prevalent or know someone who does, you are one step closer to making a truly unique piece of home decor.
In this how to video, you will learn how to dismantle an Xbox 360 vision camera. First, take off the sticker on the bottom with a knife. Next, unscrew the the screws on the bottom. You should note that the sticker is really easy to place back on. There will be two screws revealed once the sticker is off. Unscrew these to access the inside of the camera. The bottom plate will come right off now. There are two more screws holding the inside of the camera. Unscrew these to entirely dismantle the...
In this tutorial, learn how to make delicious homemade sauerkraut. Sauerkraut is a tasty tradition, and no summer picnic is complete without this classic topping.
In this tutorial, we learn how to grow pineapple almost anywhere. First, buy a pineapple and cut the top off of it. Let the top of this dry out for around a week. Now, pull off all the dried up dead stuff from the bottom of the pineapple head. You will now need a large pot with soil and you will dig a hole in it. In that hole, place your pineapple head inside of it and place dirt around it, but not covering the leaves of the top of the pineapple. Now, water your pineapple and let it grow. Alt...
Friends are people who play an important part of many people's lives. They are there for you when you feel sad or lonely. Share secrets that nobody else would know except both of you. Having friends is also a great way to build healthy lasting relationships. So why not thank them for everything they've done by making a cool friendship bracelet. And not just any friendship bracelet, but a rasta bracelet. They'll sure to love it. Enjoy!
Orchids are amazing flowers to grow, but you have to do it just right. If your orchid is starting to wilt or is no longer growing properly, check out this tutorial and get useful tips on how to revive it. In this video, Tom and Joani Maccubbin show you the best ways to re-pot and clean up orchids to keep them living for years. So, before you add this lovely flower to your garden or home decor, make sure you check out this advice, so you can enjoy them for a long, long time.
In this video, we learn how to make ginger cardamom chai tea. First, grab a sauce pan and add 1 cup of water and turn it on over medium heat. Next grate 1 tsp of ginger into the water. When the water is almost to a boil, add 1 cup of milk. Let this come to a boil, but keep stirring. Once it comes to a boil add 2 tsp of tea lives and 1/2 tsp of ground cardamom powder. After this, bring it to a roaring boil and turn the heat off. Now, cover the saucepan and let it steam for 3-4 minutes. Next, p...
This video illustrates the method of Removing Ubuntu Linux installation and the GRUB Loader. The process is composed of the following steps -Step 1Insert the Ubuntu Linux Live CD. Boot from CD and select the install option.Step 2Click on install button and wait until the next screen appears. Now , you would be presented with two options that would enable to either "Uninstall Ubuntu" or "Install it again".Step 3Choose the Uninstall option and check the Remove GRUB loader option. Also check the...
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to start and set up a free blog. Viewers will learn how to setup a free blog for a charity, make a blog entry, edit and customize a blog and share a blog with their network. A blog is a online journal that provides the reader with regular posts on various topics. Three of the most popular blogging sites are: Blogger, Word Press and Live Journal. When creating a blog, keep the posts short and meaningful. Try to engage the reader. Update your blog regul...
Facebook is a wonderful website where you can connect and keep up to date with your friends. Facebook has some useful features like chat. Facebook chat can be used to chat in live with your online friends. The chat also supports smileys. Using different character combination you can create different smileys. To create the happy smiley type :). To create sad smiley use :(. Use :P to show a funny smiley. These are the basic smileys. There are many more smileys present like the one showing teeth...
When using Adobe Photoshop being able to crop and resize an image is essential. This live demonstration shows you step by step directions for these useful functions. To crop, select a certain area and hit enter, everything not selected will be deleted. If you mess up you can undo. This is a great way to take a large picture and only use the parts you want to concentrate on. Video also shows how to resize picture using width and height or mega pixels. Gives tips on how to keep your picture fro...
In this video, we get tips on how to get into shape and add fitness into our lives. One alternative to get fit is to just add fitness into your everyday routine instead of having to add in a specific work out regimen. Something you can do is take the stairs instead of the elevator and park further away from the store. You can also place things to keep active at your desk including weights and doing leg exercises. While on breaks, you can also do exercises with co-workers. All of this exercise...
Robert Scott shows us in this video how to remedy stretch marks. Stretch marks can be caused by excess of weight gain, muscle building or anything that occurs over a short period of time and breaks down the fibers in the skin. They are not really curable but they are treatable. They can be minimized by a few different treatments. Laser treatment can be done in an aesthetician or physician's office, depending on which state you live in. This builds up the collagen and rebuilds the dermal layer...
This Software video tutorial shows how to organize images in Lightroom with multiple cameras. Kerry Garrison will explain how to do this by adjusting the time offset of all of the images from one camera. You can take a shot in the beginning and synchronize the rest of the images. There is a tool in Lightroom to accomplish this. Select the live drawing mode, then go to the grid mode and the meta data bar should be displayed on top. The different cameras used in the shoot are listed there. If y...
There are many new features which will make you more comfortable in doing your work in PowerPoint 2007 which will force you to switch from PowerPoint 2003 to PowerPoint 2007. There are number of new features in PowerPoint 2007.
This video teaches you a simple and easy way to make corn dollies. For those of you that don't know, corn dollies are the homes for the spirits of corn that have lost their homes during the harvest. The spirits will live in the doll throughout the winter and will be returned to the fields the forthcoming spring. To make these you will need corn husks, Sharpies, a pair of scissors, and ribbons of your desired color. These corn dollies are a fun project for kids and will be sure to help create ...
In this video tutorial, viewers will learn how to create their own Apple Loops in Logic Pro 9. Logic Pro is a hybrid 32/64 bit digital audio workstation and MIDI sequencer software application. In this video, viewers will learn how to make any regular audio file into an Apple Loop that can be searched in Logic's Loops browser. This video focuses on setting up a workspace, recording with both live performers and digital instruments, editing and arranging, and mixing and mastering a composition...