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How To: Fix the lead on a Dyson vacuum cleaner

Check out this home repair tutorial video that demonstrates how to repair a lead on a Dyson vacuum cleaner. After a long period of time, the lead will get metal fatigue within it and the machine will work intermittently. Follow the step by step instructions in this domestic appliance repair video to properly troubleshoot the Dyson vacuum's switch unit. Please note that all work should be performed by a qualified person. Make sure to take the necessary precautions to ensure a safe repair of yo...

How To: Simulate a gun shot wound special effect

Watch this short tutorial on how to make a realistic bullet hit to simulate an actor getting shot by a gun. Materials needed include a pressure sprayer, clear tubing that will fit on to the hose of the pressure sprayer, a small Translucent PVC elbow, fake blood, duct tape, a funnel, a shirt you don't mind damaging.

How To: Fold down the windshield of a Jeep Wrangler JK

This is a step-by-step video tutorial on how to fold the windshield of a Jeep Wrangler JK. You will notice there are three tools needed; a Phillips head screwdriver, a 13mm deep well socket w/ ratchet and extender, and a t40 torx. First you should remove the plastic covers on the A-pillars of the Jeeps windshield. Make sure you put all bolts back into the holes they came out of for safe storage. That will also keep dirt out of the threads as you drive your vehicle with the windshield down. Ma...

How To: Combat body odor

Offensive body odor can be a major problem for some people. If you need to reduce your body odor, there are several things you can try. It is important to realize that every person has a distinctive smell, and this is normal. The smell is caused primarily by our sweat as we perspire, because our perspiration gives off an odor. This odor only becomes a problem when the smell is offensive to others. If you sweat and the perspiration cannot evaporate freely, it is possible for bacteria to grow i...

How To: Do an egg in the door prank

The materials you will need for this rank are an egg, and a door, and a foolish person. You should pretend that you are doing a magic trick and then get them to hold the egg through the crack in the door. If all goes well, they will be stuck holding the egg for a long time. This is a great prank for family members. Use this as inspiration for one of your April Fools Day pranks!

How To: Make a clay pot look like an antique

One way for a middle-aged person to look better than ever is to sit on a patio surrounded by well-aged pots. Flaking, lichen-covered clay pots give the impression that they’ve been around a lot longer than you have. And because antiqued pots look expensive, everyone will think that your investments are doing well and your children have moved out. There are three methods of giving your pots the beauty of antiquity. Two of these techniques take minutes, and the other one takes months.

How To: Shut off your alarm clock with a light phaser

We'll base the project around a digital clock radio and a light gun for gaming; huge selections of both of these are available inexpensively second-hand, with many beautiful and well-designed examples. To enable our FPSI (First Person Shooter Interface), we'll outfit the gun with five tilt sensors, arranged at different angles on a small circuit board. A cable tethers the gun to the clock and carries your tilt and trigger signals to the clock's time and alarm control button contacts.

How To: Stop severe bleeding (British Red Cross)

Everyone gets cut every once in a while, but sometimes those cuts can be more serious than expected. It could turn into severe bleeding, and there's a certain way to deal with this type of bleeding in a victim. How would you treat someone who was bleeding severely?

How To: Design top-notch brochures in Microsoft Word: Mac 2008

Sure, not everyone will want to create brochures, but for some of us, it's the best way to get around paying a design firm— making them yourself in Word 2008 for Mac. The tools and templates inside Word 2008 make it easy to create visually stunning brochures for any occasion. The Microsoft Office for Mac team shows you just how to design a professional brochure in this how-to video.

How To: Create Avatar-style Navi'i irises in Adobe Photoshop CS5

In this clip, you'll learn how to create Navi'i-style eyes (with special attention paid to the irises and pupils) with Adobe Photoshop CS5. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular raster graphics editor or a seasoned designer looking to better acquaint yourself with the new features and functions of the latest iteration of the application, you're sure to benefit from this free software tutorial. For more information, watch this video guide.

How To: Detect strikes on a Carolina rig

If you're using a Carolina rig and don't have much experience with how to use it, then check out this next tutorial. In this video, you'll learn a couple valuable pieces of information that should be useful for you when you're using a Carolina rig when out bass fishing. These tips can help you catch something that you're sure to be proud of. So good luck, pay attention, and enjoy!

How To: Play kick the can

Here's a classic throw-back to times past with a timeless game of kick the can. Just because you don't need expensive equipment doesn't mean you can't have tons of fun. You can play this game just about anywhere.

How To: Know if a guy likes you

Benjemorawr has just the right advice to discover if a guy really likes you or not. He gives several tips, all of them easy to execute and really just common sense when you think about it. He tells us to note his body language, pay attention to his eye contact, and see if he's trying to impress you. By following the tips and advice in the video, one can become an expert in knowing just what's on your crush's mind.

How To: Safely buy items on eBay without getting scammed

eBay has been around for over ten years yet there are many people out there who are afraid to use it, or haven't had a chance to use it, due to negative hearsay. This video tutorial presents a guide to buying items successfully—and safely! There's a lot of things to consider when buying an item in an eBay auction, so make sure to pay attention to all of these four tips.

How To: Install an ice-maker or water dispenser valve

Maybe your fridge is old-fashioned or the old ice-maker or water dispenser just broke. Don't buy a whole new fridge, or pay for expensive repairs. With some help from this how-to video, you can do it yourself. Watch this video tutorial and learn how to install and ice-maker or water dispenser valve onto your refrigerator.

How To: Block unwanted text messages on your Apple iPhone

If you're among the throng of Apple iPhone users to refuse to pay $5 for a monthly SMS allowance, then each text message you receive, whether you like it or not, will run you $0.20. In this how-to, Gary Rosenzweig shows you how to prevent unwanted text messages by turning off the ability for someone to send you a text message via email. Learn also how to request that text messaging be turned off completely in this video.

How To: Clean a bear skull and make a European mount

Just got back from your bear hunting trip? Instead of paying a taxidermist, take a look at this instructional video and learn how to clean a bear skull and make a European mount on your own. To use this procedure, you'll need a knives, gloves, large pot, garbage bas, dishwashing soap, a large pail, 3-4 liters of 40 volume peroxide, and fast drying glue.

How To: Make a mini parachute

Watch this instructional video to form the structure of a mini parachute using a loop of string. Pay close attention to the hand motions, and weave the string into a knot. Do no be shocked when this string formation looks very similar to a mini parachute. You can then attach a plastic bag or thin piece of fabric to give your mini parachute a more permanent structure.

How To: Remove viruses from your computer

Look at this video tutorial to see how to remove viruses from your computer if you live in Charlotte, or anywhere else in the world. This will help you remove viruses from your computer yourself, without paying mega bucks to get it fixed. You'll see how to get a free virus scanner, for virus removal. This could take up to an hour or two, depending upon the data information on your PC.