How To: Resize a doorknob hole for a new doorknob
In this carpentry / woodworking video, Bob Schmidt shows you how to redrill an old doorknob hole to fit standard new doorknob using basic boring bits on your home remodeling project.
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How To: Cast on using the two needle method in knitting
In this guide we show you the how to cast on knots using the two needle method. This helps create a loose edge in your knitting projects.
How To: Origami an intermediate rose
Learn how to make an origami rose. This is not an easy project, so it would be better for intermediates or advanced folders to make the origami rose.
How To: Origami a glorious goldfish
Origami is a great craft project to do with your children. Watch how to make an adorable origami goldfish with a piece of paper and a pair of scissors.
How To: Origami a cat with two papers
Keep your little fingers busy with this fun origami project. Learn how to make an origami cat out of two sheets of paper.
How To: Use photos in iMovie
Want to add still photos to your iMovie video project? Find out how you can feature your pictures in iMovie with this tutorial.
How To: Add music to an iMovie project
Give your iMovie video musical creativity by adding songs to the clip. In this tutorial, you'll learn how to import songs and original music into iMovie from iTunes and GarageBand.
How To: Embed an OEM GPS unit into anything
This video describes how to hook up and test an OEM GPS unit. You can use this type of unit to build your own projects that incorporate GPS. You'll need a computer and GPS unit, of course.
How To: Make a stained glass suncatcher
A quick tutorial on making a stained glass suncatcher from scrap glass. This is a nifty summer home project for stained glass enthusiasts and beginners alike.
How To: Solder a copper pipe for home improvement repairs
Soldering copper pipes is an important skill for many home improvement projects. Tim Carter of AsktheBuilder.com shows you how to solder copper pipes to get a water tight seal.
How To: Wire a light switch
Light switch wiring can be a do-it-yourself project with this instruction from Tim Carter. You'll have no trouble wiring a light switch with his simple tips and doing light switch wiring yourself will save you lots of money.
How To: Solder together copper tubing fittings
Tim Carter, of Ask the Builder, demonstrates how to solder together copper tubing and fittings for your plumbing projects in your home.
How To: Remove finish nails from wood without damaging it
Tim Carter, of Ask the Builder, demonstrates three easy ways to remove nails from pieces of wood, like trim or baseboards, so they can be reused in future home projects.
How To: Make a dragon piñata
This is an easy project where you make a piñata shaped like a dragon. Add a wooden or toy sword and you can bring the dragon down from the air. A very fun pinata!
How To: Prevent wood splitting when nailing
Tim Carter, of Ask the Builder, demonstrates two ways to prevent wood from splitting while nailing it down with your hammer in your home repair projects.
How To: Use a builders level in your home projects
Tim Carter, of Ask the Builder, demonstrates how easy it can be to make a level line across an entire room in your house.
How To: Construct scaffolding at your own house
Tim Carter, of Ask the Builder, demonstrates how to easily erect scaffolding at your own home, for whatever repair project you may need it for.
How To: Make a pair of headlight slippers
Pimp out your favorite pair of slippers to be as useful in the night as they are in the day. This is a fun and cheap little project for making headlight slippers, that way you don't trip and fall down the stairs at night, or stub your toe.
How To: Reuse soap frosting
In a previous soap making instructional we showed how to make soap frosting using MP soap base and whipped soap. There was quite a bit of soap frosting left-over from that project and we weren't sure what to do with it. Could it be re-used, re-mixed, remelted, or was it a total waste? We did some experimenting to find those answers.
How To: Make tiny roses in cold porcelain clay
Learn to make tiny roses in cold porcelain clay to use as embellishments on all your craft projects.
How To: Identify gang graffiti
During a Laneway Revitalization project some gang graffiti was encountered and replaced with vibrant art work. The event organizer is a Toronto Police Officer who volunteers for the not for profit organization-The Ontario Gang Investigators Association. In this video an explanation of gang graffiti is offered. The organization Notogangs.org is comprised of sworn members of all areas of law enforcement who network regularly in the mandate of the prevention, intervention and suppression of crim...
How To: Knit a ruffles frill seeker scarf
Watch this how to video and create beautiful knitting projects. In this particular video you will see how to create the ruffles frill seeker scarf.
How To: Crochet increases
Watch this video to learn some of the fundamentals of crocheting. It will show you how to crochet increases. This technique is useful for tapering projects to a larger size.
How To: Crochet on both sides of a chain stitch
Watch this video to learn some of the fundamentals of crocheting. It will show you how to crochet along both sides of a chain. This technique is useful for creating ovals in your projects.
How To: Crochet an edge on a knitted object
Add more flare to you knitted projects. Watch this how to video to learn how to add a crocheted edge to any knitted object.
How To: Use bits with your woodworking router table
A router table is a stationary woodworking machine in which a vertical spindle of a woodworking machine projects from the table, allowing you to cut wood at many different speeds. Different cutter heads or drill bits may be mounted on the router depending on the material you're working with.
How To: Pick up dropped stitches
If you think you've ruined your knitting project, then watch this how to video. It shows you how to pick up dropped stitches in knitting.
How To: Make a Native American rattle with kids
Watch this video to learn how to make a Native American rattle. Easy & cool project to do with kids.
How To: Make a Halloween Origami cat and broomstick
Make this cute origami cat and broomstick for Halloween! Fold along with Tilly to see how it's done. You can find a printable version of this origami project at www.activityvillage.co.uk
How To: Spin for knitting
Watch this video to learn how to spin to supplement your knitting projects. Use a ball bearing support spindle. It's very similar to spinning on a spinning wheel.
How To: Add music with Final Cut Pro
Learn how to add music to your project using Final Cut Pro and incorporate it smoothly.
How To: Make ghosts in Photoshop
This is an easy Photoshop project so even beginners can follow along and learn how to make ghosts.
How To: Paint on glass
Demonstrated by experts in the craft, it is full of practical hints and tips, as well as giving a guide to all the basic skills and materials that are needed to complete a range of stunning projects based on plain glass items.
How To: Create a decorative stitch on an embroidery machine
See a demonstration of decorative stitching with a variety of threads. Create your own sampler on your machine as a design source for future projects. Variegated machine quilting, polyester machine embroidery and metallic threads.
How To: Make a leaf table runner
In this CraftCat project learn how to make a festive table runner or wall decoration with easy to find supplies. Great for fall!
How To: Make greeting cards
Make your cards stand out from the rest with this inventive fringed design. Simple cutting and folding creates a eye-catching look that's sure to delight. Tune in as Corinne Bradd shows Kristy Clark the technique behind the project.
How To: Make a model brick wall out of plaster
Take a plaster board and convert it into a fake brick wall to use in your modeling projects.
How To: Sharpening a lead knife
Watch this video to learn how to sharpen a lead knife. This is a good tip for people interested in making glass projects, such as stained glass, lampworking, etc.
How To: Bend glass fusing stringers
Learn how to bend glass fusing stringers in this video. This is a great demonstration for those interested in stained glass, lampworking or other glass projects.
How To: Salvage old barn wood
Do you have an old barn or building on your property? Don't just tear it down. Reuse the wood for a project in your home or on your land. Watch this video for tips on how you can salvage barn wood to give something old a new life.