How To: Tap steel to create a threaded hole
In this clip, learn how to tap steel and create a threaded hole. This video from everyone's favorite Ultimate Handyman, will show you exactly how to create this hole without breaking or ruining the metal.
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How To: Cut plasterboard or dry wall
In this clip, the Ultimate Handyman teaches you exactly how to cut into plasterboard or drywall safely without ruining the entire set up. Follow along and learn the best way to fix your walls with a step by step walkthrough.
How To: Winterize your irrigation system
Don't let that winter freeze ruin your automatic drain irrigation system. Winterize your irrigation system to make sure everything runs as smoothly as before when the cold weather goes away. This will save you a lot of hassle and money. This video will show you how to winterizie your irrigation system.
How To: Practice basic cross-country ski care
NordicSkiSource.com owner Doug McSpadden illustrates basic practices for caring for your XC skis. The more wax you have the faster your skis. Do not ski through dirt; it will ruin your bases. Keep skis waxed when travelling to keep them from drying out. Don't walk across a parking lot.
How To: Get the Audiophile and Happy Ending? achievements at the end of Splatterhouse
This tutorial shows you how to find the last few items you need to get the Audiophile and Happy Ending? achievements when playing the horrorcore game Splatterhouse. Find all the gramaphones and photo fragments in The Ruined Heart, The Wicker Bride and Blood Eclipse.
How To: Solve problems in your new relationship caused by your ex
An ex wife or husband can sometimes be the most difficult obstacle when you're trying to start a relationship with a new boyfriend or girlfriend. Follow these dating tips to keep your past from ruining your present.
How To: Protect a touchscreen device against rain (cheaply)
Rain and snow will ruin your touchscreen device in no time. Want to protect it without spending a fortune on a bulky waterproof case? This video demonstrates a quick-and-easy expedient—a waterproof plastic bag!. For specifics, and to get started making your own plastic bag phone case, watch this handy rainy-day how-to.
How To: Control your rodent problem
Don't let all those pesky rodents overrun your house and ruin your home environment. A serious rodent infestation can be a major strain on even the most amazing homes. This video from Ask the Exterminator is full of helpful tips that will show you how to get rid of those rodents for good.
How To: Fix XBox games scratched from tilting the console
Did you know if that if you tilt your XBox machine you can seriously ruin your game discs? Tilting the console will cause grinding, which can make a huge circular scratch around the bottom of your game discs. In this tutorial, learn how to fix your games at home so that you don't have to replace them.
How To: Use Photoshop smart objects to design albums
This Photoshop CS3 tutorial covers the benefits of designing your albums with smart objects. Learn how to use Photoshop smart objects in a flush mount album design scenario. Using smart objects makes it easy to replace images with other images without ruining the layers and layout of the album itself. Perfect for picky clients!
How To: Take apart or disassemble an iPhone 2G/1st generation
In this video by PDA Parts, learn how to take apart and disassemble your Apple iPhone 2G (or, 1st generation iPhone, the same phone). By taking the back off and opening your iPhone, one can replace a broken screen. It is wise to listen to these instructions very carefully, as a small mishap can ruin your phone. Also, it should be noted, by doing this any Apple warranty will be void.
How To: Fix a flat tire on a car or truck
Every driver should be able to repair a flat tire. Flats can come at any time, but you don't want to let one ruin your trip. Take charge of the situation by patching your own tire when you have a nail or some other puncture.
How To: Make your own fresh whipped cream at home
Premade whipped creams have too many additives that ruin the flavor and are certainly worse for you than regular whipped cream. This video shows you how to make your own whipped cream using just heavy cream, powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
How To: Use a sewing machine to sew on paper or cardstock
This video represents a union between two spheres of crafting - sewing and cardmaking. You can create some decorative stitching on your handmade greeting cards by using your sewing machine. Here's how you can sew on paper without ruining the paper or cardstock.
How To: Properly clean the sensor on your digital SLR camera
If there's a tiny piece of dirt or hair that's ruining your shots, it's time to clean the sensor on your DSLR camera. This tutorial shows you the right equipment and technique to effectively and safely clean the sensor on your camera.
How To: Make your own multiplayer Minecraft SMP server
This tutorial shows you how you can set up your own mutliplayer SMP server so you and your friends can play Minecraft together without having to worry about griefers coming in and ruining your fun. It's super easy to set it all up!
How To: Remove unwanted background hum in Soundtrack Pro
Don't let a little bit of hum ruin an otherwise perfect take! Final Cut Studio's Soundtrack Pro comes equipped with a number of handy noise-reduction tools. This free software tutorial from Final Cut King will teach you everything you need to know to attenuate unwanted background noise.
How To: Create Katherine's voluminous curls from "Vampire Diaries"
Katherine Petrova is one sexy b*tch. She is Elena's lookalike on the hit TV show "Vampire Diaries," whose sole purpose in life seems to be ruining others' lives and creating mayhem and mischief. And like any good predator, her becoming exterior tends to attract prey.
How To: Get the full suit of Juggernaut armor in Dragon Age: Origins
The Juggernaut armor is the best armor in the entire Dragon Age: Origins game, especially when you have the full suit! Three pieces are easy to find - disturb the Ancient Tombstones in the Brecilian Forest, and then defeat the monsters that spawn. But the fourth piece is a little trickier - here's where to find it in the ruined temple.
How To: Get the Arcane Warrior specialization in Dragon Age: Origins
The Arcane Warrior specialization is a tricky one to find, as there's only one place in the game you can get it. You have to fight your way through the ruined elven temple in the Brecilian Forest on your way to Witherfang, and then find the small phylactery hidden in a corner. Talk to the spirit there, and he'll give you the specialization.
How To: File a wrongful dismissal claim after you've been fired
Getting fired can ruin your life, especially if you didn't deserve it. Fortunately, if you've been wrongly fired you have recourse. Watch this video to learn how you can file a Wrongful Dismissal Claim with a lawyer and get compensation or even your job back.
How To: Use a rear attachment dethatcher for a lawnmower to dethatch a lawn
Thatch is the material that is left over after your mow your lawn, and this old dead material can build up and ruin your lawn's health. This video will show you how to use a rear-attachment dethatcher for a riding lawnmower to dethatch your lawn, leaving it the picture of health that you want in front of your home.
How To: Clean the inside of your big-screen televsion
Dust, bugs and cobwebs can get behind the screen of your big-screen TV and ruin the picture. You can open up your own TV and, with glass cleaner, a soft rag and a can of compressed air, get rid of most of the detritus interfering with your picture.
How To: Deep clean your PS3 controller without ruining it
Buttons feeling sticky? Too much cheese puff dust lodged in the control sticks? This video will show you all of the steps that you need to dig in and really clean your Playstation 3 controller thoroughly. Just remember to check the factory warranty before you take the controller apart.
How To: Decorate a cake with buttercream frosting
When it comes times to making cakes, the hardest part sometimes is the frosting. How do you apply the frosting without ruining the cake? Well, it takes a delicate touch, and some advice from a professional, so watch this video to learn how to decorate a buttercream frosting cake.
How To: Properly lock your bike
Nothing can ruin a nice bike ride like getting your bike stolen. Improperly locking your bike or just leaving it unattended is a sure way for it to be stolen.
How To: Keep lint off your clothes with a front load washer
Everyone has been a victim of lint at some point in their life. It's soemthing that is ugly to look at and can ruin any outfit. If you're finding out that your clothes are covered completely with lint, then there are ways to help prevent this from taking place.
How To: Avoid detergent residue on your high efficiency washer
If you are finding white or colored marks on your clothes, it's more than likely going to be detergent residue. These unsightly stains can ruin your clothes and be a sign that something is wrong with your washer or with what you are using.
How To: Brew Cooper's dark ale in your own home
Due to the dour economy we've all been cutting back on unnecessary expenditures. And unless you're a heavy (or heavily addicted) beer drinker, beer is one of those expenditures that cost a lot for minimal product.
How To: Make a bohemian apron for cooking
When cooking, it's always a good idea to wear an apron. They prevent any kind of spills from ruining your clothing and can be used as a shield to proetect you from hot liquids. So in this tutorial, you'll be finding ou thow to make an apron with a bohemian style look to it. Good luck and enjoy!
How To: Perform the Thunder Down Under card trick
Thunder Down Under is a very impressive card magic trick that has become popular on internet video, and this tutorial teaches us how to perform it. In addition to a deck of cards that you don't mind ruining, this trick requires a stemmed wine glass, some double-sided tape, and a handkerchief, three items a magician should never be without.
How To: Make basic potato soup
Potato soup is not difficult to make but it is incredibly tasty and filling. In this tutorial learn how to make a delicious potato soup from scratch and what to do if you make a mistake. You can't ruin this soup! If you mess up, follow Melanie's tips for recovery and no one will be the wiser.
How To: Properly clean glass camera filters
Dirty filters ruining your shots? Glass filters, as useful as they may be for protecting your SLR or DSLR lenses from external damage, can grow dirty over time, reducing image quality. Learn how to properly clean your single-reflex camera's glass lens filters with this free photographer's guide.
How To: Remove a rogue anti-virus software from your PC
Trojans, viruses, and malware can be more than a simple nuisance to your computer--they can destroy data and ruin your system. This video tutorial shows how to get rid of malicious software on your computer. When combating a virus, it's best to use multiple applications to insure system extraction.
How To: Measure a female's hips for trousers
In this short video, learn how to measure a female's hips for a tailored suit or blouse. Aspiring tailors: With the slightest measurement off, a blouse or suit can be ruined so it is important to watch this guide closely! Good luck with your sewing project!
How To: Eliminate the ads on Spotify
Spotify can be a really great music streaming program, but there's nothing like a loud, annoying ad to ruin your aural zen. With this video, you'll learn how to remove ads from Spotify in just a couple easy steps. When it comes to setting the Proxy, copy and paste the following:
How To: Color correct your photos
A tutorial from the folks at Loaded Boards, demonstrating color correction tips for your photos. The wrong colors can ruin even the best photos. In this clip, we're introduced to a technique to keep your pictures looking both natural and dynamic
How To: Use the portrait mode on your digital camera
Ever wanted to take the perfect digital picture of a friend or loved one, only to have it ruined by some unforeseen technical problem? This tutorial offers a walkthrough for using the portrait mode on your digital camera. Take a look.
How To: Bind a photo album insert
Instead of buying photo albums, make your own to get exactly the size and style you want. Book bindings require a little technique to maintain the right size of the page, without ruining the edge or making something that's going to fall apart. Watch this video book-binding tutorial and learn how to bind a photo album insert.
How To: Weather a grainhopper model train for an aged finish
Brand new model train cars might ruin the overall effect of the train tracks. Trains that look like they've been out on the job for years look more realistic. Watch this hobby how-to video and learn how to give an aged and weathered finish to a grainhopper model train car.