As kids, we had dreams of becoming a fighter pilot, menacing enemies and saving the day with our stealth fighter plane. Needless to say, our pipe dreams kind of went bust, but that doesn't mean we still don't dream of piloting one of those things!
Veggies don't have to be boring. If your conception of eating veggies is still the baring and tasteless steamed kind, then you're missing out on a whole world of flavor. Don't believe us?
Think all crochet projects produce yuppy granny squares and are only done by elderly cat ladies who live alone? Think again. With stars like Amanda Seyfried proclaiming that knitting is their favorite hobby, crocheting/knitting is once again becoming hot stuff, kind of like designer cupcakes or pilates.
Think all crochet projects produce yuppy granny squares and are only done by elderly cat ladies who live alone? Think again. With stars like Amanda Seyfried proclaiming that knitting is their favorite hobby, crocheting/knitting is once again becoming hot stuff, kind of like designer cupcakes or pilates.
Pompadours sound kind of, well, pompous, and look rather prosh. With a literal "I'm above you" upward beehive bump that towers over your own head and others, a pompadour is a hairstyle with 'tude, and while before people that it was too ostentatious to wear, starlets like Jennifer Lopez and Rachel McAdams have worn the style on the red carpet to much acclaim (and copycats).
If your yard is lacking any kind of furniture, adding chairs to the landscape can be a great way to fill any void. Buying one can be easy, but making it yourself can be a great way to use some of your tools and be a fun project to tackle.
If you want to bring a spa like atmosphere to your bathroom, the shower is the best place to start. There are so many ways that you can do this and one way is by installing a power shower in your bathroom. There are many different kinds that you can choose, depending on your style and what you can fit.
If your son or daughter is planning on making a diorama for a classroom project or just because, making a cool water feature can be a great idea. Using real water may be fine and all, but if you want to prevent any kind of mess from happening, you can build one using materials that give a water like feel. So in this tutorial, you'll be finding out how to make a diorama waterfall from scratch. It's great for dioramas and is sure to be a much better fit than actual water. So good luck and enjoy!
In this video, we learn how to buy a can of soda. First, you want to find a soda machine that accepts dollar bills or change. After this, you want to find the soda that you want to purchase and see how much it costs. Next, you want to insert your money into the machine and press the button for the desired kind of soda you want. Now, wait for the can to dispense out of the bottom, then collect any change that comes out as well. After this, you can open your soda and enjoy drinking it as a grea...
In this video, we learn how to kill bed bugs with bed bug dogs. There are now upcoming kinds of K9 dogs that are specifically trained to smell the scent of bed bugs. This is a great tool to use to detect early on if your room has bed bugs in it. If you don't have bed bugs already, you can get them at any time just by touching something or someone that has them, then transferring them onto your bed. You can find these dogs through the website Bedbugdogs and see if there are any available in yo...
Installing a backsplash in your kitchen is a great way to add a certain sense of style to the space. It can also prevent any kind of stains of taking place on the walls as well and it's easy to clean up.
If you own an RV and are having a hard time with putting your slideout back, then this next video tutorial may help. In the video, The RV Doctor talks about possible reasons why a slideout may be so hard to put back in after it was easy to take out. There are a couple of reasons for it, and the video describes what kind of problems you may be facing and what you may need to do. So good luck, be safe, and enjoy!
If you have two kids, but only one bedroom for them to share, problems are sure to arise. Having two bedrooms might get rid of any kind of fighting, but if that's not an option, then making a room divider might be a better idea.
In this tutorial, we learn how to catch more crawfish. First, you will need to have a crawfish trap that is long and has a large door on it. Some different kinds of bait that you can use include: blue gill, shell crackers, red ears, perch, and any other fresh water fish. Take the bait and place them into a hook on the outside of the trap. You will want to hook them through the eye and place as many as you can on the hook. Now, you can place the trap into the water and close the trap up. Now, ...
In this video, we learn how to cut large format glass tiles. First, measure out where you want the cut to be on the glass, then cut it with a sharp X-acto knife. After this, use a glass cutter to cut the bottom of the glass and create a crack what will go down to the cut that you just made. After this, break the two sections apart and you will have two piece of tile out of your large one. You can do this on any kind of tile and it takes just a few short steps. When you're done, sand down the ...
In this next video tutorial, you'll find out how to remove the rotors on a motorcycle. If you need to find out whether or not it's bad using your fingernail is a good way to test it. Switching the rotor is important for ensuring that your bike will last for a long time and that you'll be safe of any kind of injury. It's easy to follow and doesn't require a ton of work. So check out the video, pay attention, and enjoy!
In this video, we learn how to make crayon resist watercolor background sheets. First, draw a pattern onto a piece of paper with crayons. You can make any kind of pattern that you want. After this, add some water color paint to the picture and use a credit card to push the paint around the picture. You will see that the crayon resists the paint and the paint sticks to the paper instead! Let this dry, then you will see that the crayon is still resisting the watercolor ink. After this, enjoy yo...
In this tutorial, we learn how to make a festive Christmas garland from fresh greenery. You will need: fresh greenery, wire cutters, floral wire, pruning clippers, and gloves to do this. The base should be made of holly, and then you can use different firs that you can find. You can arrange this garland however you wish, placing them onto the wire and then cutting the wire when everything is hooked together. The great thing about this is that you can be creative and use whatever kind of green...
Nowadays, most ranges come equipped with a self clean option. This is great for those who don't have the necessary time need to clean their appliance or have any kind of health problems.
This is what we'd call a hybrid craft if we've ever seen one. Using a rubber stamp on a cake does sound kind of strange (they usually go on paper, right?), but as long as these stamps are new and unused, they actually function really great for decorating on fondant.
In this tutorial, we learn how to meet women at Whole Foods market. If there is a woman standing alone and drinking a drink from the food area, ask her what is inside of the drink. This can start a conversation of what each of you guys like and what kind of fruits and vegetables you prefer. Make sure to challenge the girl when you are talking to her, so she is intrigued to keep talking to you. Keep up this approach and you can meet several women in Whole Foods within just an hour or two! This...
In this tutorial, we learn how to prepare for a navel piercing. First, know how much the piercing will cost, so you are prepared to pay for it. Next, do your research on how to clean and care for your piercing. Cleaning it with salt water and a cotton ball will help keep the piercing clean and infection free. You should also know what kinds of piercings to avoid. You can get a larger gauge for your belly button, which will cause more pain depending on how large you go. Also know that the pier...
In this tutorial, we learn how to draw a simple cartoon dinosaur. Start by drawing a rectangle and give it eyes on the upper right hand corner, then nostrils. Start drawing a body that has a jelly bean shape. Now, create small arms on the side of the body, that are smaller than the rest of the body. These arms should have a cylinder kind of shape to them. Now, draw some legs onto the bottom, using large cylinder shapes and little pointy toes. There should be adequate space in between each of ...
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 tutorial, we learn how to make your first graph in Microsoft Excel. First, open a new graph and enter in your data. Click and drag down from the original date you enter to have the other dates automatically entered in. Enter the rest of your information, then highlight all the data. Go to the menu and click "insert", then "chart". Now, go through the chart wizard to select what kind of chart you want to make. When you are finished entering all your preferences, change your values so t...
In this tutorial, we learn how to make a beaded Viking knit bracelet. First, pull a craft wire through a draw plate in the largest hole. After this, you will have a knitted weave bracelet. Now, place a hook in the loops at the end of the bracelet, and twist it down, then cut the end of the wire off and place an end cap on. After this, attach different beads and jewels to your bracelet, using wire to keep them in place. These will be one of a kind jewelry pieces that you can't buy in any store...
Reptiles come from a variety of biomes, but certain reptiles, like snakes and lizards, do prefer a wet, tropical environment with lots of tree and bush cover. Because they feel more at home in this kind of environment, you must try to simulate their preferred surroundings when you take one home as a pet.
This is a quick tutorial on how to create kind of a cool looking color splash on your videos using Sony Vegas Pro 9. Choose a certain color to stand out in the video all while the rest of the video is in black and white. Whether you're completely new to Sony's popular nonlinear editor (NLE) or are a seasoned digital video professional simply looking to pick up a few new tips and tricks, you're sure to be well served by this free video software tutorial. For more information, including detaile...
In this tutorial, we learn how to make a triple decker peanut butter and jelly sandwich. First, take three pieces of bread and seal your bread bag up again. Next, grab your favorite kind of jelly and peanut butter. Use a spreader to spread the items on the sandwich instead of a butter knife. First, spread a layer of peanut butter onto one of the slices of bread. Next, stack another piece of bread on top of the peanut butter, and spread the peanut butter jam on top of that piece. After this, p...
In this tutorial, we learn how to increase hair elasticity. A great mixture that will help increase your hair elasticity is honey and water. When your hair is wet, it can stretch up to 50% longer than it is without breaking! If you have low elasticity, your hair will not curl well and the heat will not keep your hair curly. There are many products out there that will give you more elasticity to your hair. Putting moisture in your hair will also help. The last tip is to see your doctor and ask...
In this tutorial, we learn how to teach kids not to hurt others. Tell them if someone were to hurt them or hit them, that would be hurting them on the outside. Tell that that it is not kind to do this sort of thing. Tell them that if someone says something not nice about them, that hurts you on the inside. This hurts their feelings and that is not nice. Let them know to say sorry for hurting someone's feelings or physically hurting them. Make sure the other person says that they forgive them,...
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to make paper footballs. Begin by cutting a straight strip of paper. The wider the width, the larger the football will be. Then fold the edge into a right triangle shape and continue folding the strip in the right triangle pattern. Once you have reached the end of the strip, tear off the end at an angle and tuck it in the side of the football. This video also shows viewers how to play a game with the paper football. This video will benefit those viewe...
Dan and Jennifer tell us how to deal with passive aggressive behavior with relationships in this video. Being passive aggressive is not really being open with what your feelings are, this ends up ruining the relationship. This will create a growing distance between people, because they won't have a way to talk about it. To get rid of this behavior, recognize that you have a problem. Then, recognize that you are feeling angry. Own your anger and then come up with ways to talk to your partner w...
In this tutorial, we learn how to do hair and makeup for going out. Begin by applying your favorite foundation, along with bronzer and blush. Next, apply eyeliner to both the top and bottom lashes. After this, brush on a layer of dark eyeshadow onto your eyelid, going up to the crease. Next, use a white eyeshadow to brush on the inside crease of the eyelid. When finished with this, use a black eyeshadow on the outer edge of the eye, then blend all the colors together. To finish the makeup, ap...
If you find yourself out in the wild and need to find a way to keep yourself free of any moisture or animals, installing a hammock is s good idea. Not only does it give you a place to lay, but it can keep you safe from small critters and any kind of moisture from the ground.
If you want to protect your garden from pests, the sun, or even the harsh winter months, then applying a row cover is a great idea.
In this video, we learn how to perform a color changing card trick. To do this, you need to take a card and put it in the palm of your hand. If your hands are smaller, use smaller cards than poker size cards. Now, bring everyone's attention to the deck of cards that's in your opposite hand. Bring the hand with the card in it over the deck in the other hand, and quickly replace it, so they think it magically changed what kind of card was in your hand. Make sure they can't see the card in your ...
The LED's mounted behind the big X button on the XBox 360 are not very bright and kind of a bland vomit-like color. Why not replace them with a royal blue or perhaps fire-engine red set? This video will show you how to mount whatever new LED lights you wish on the control board inside an XBox 360 controller. This will give it some much-needed flair and make your controller distinguishable from those of your friends.
When it comes to ceramics and mastering throwing, master potter Simon Leach belives that "spaced repetition" is a great way of learning.
Personally we think fake flowers - whether they're the kind you buy in bunches at Michael's for your vases, crochet flowers, or paper flowers - are better than real flowers. Why? Real flowers are sure pretty, but what exactly does handing your date a bunch of dead flowers say about the longevity of your relationship?
