In this Fitness video tutorial you will learn how to use pilates to achieve slimmer legs and thighs. Lie down flat on your back, hands extended along the side of the body and both legs up. Put one leg down and circle the raised leg for eight to twelve times. Keep both hips and shoulders on ground. Don’t rock from side to side. Pull in your stomach and engage the stomach along with the legs. Then change the direction of rotation and repeat. The toes should be stretched upward Then repeat thi...
KRASHARPSHOOTER gives a detailed example on how to better improve performance from the Tippman paintball marker. Some of the advantages to following this method is that it allows the internals to cycle smoothly. He shows us, using a very simple method. The method that he follows in a step by step process in his video is start by taking a Brillo pad and dipping it into water. After that while soap is coming out keep rubbing the pad back and forth on the internal of the paintball marker. He sho...
How to identify insects in your gardenCarol Sutherland explains us in this video of how to identify insects in your garden. She is an extension entomologist and she explains her view on the insects here. To be known is that some insects are damaging, some others we want to be aware of and some are necessary in your garden. Here during the garden season you get to see insects on trees as they form a familiar habitat. Mostly on the split ends and the broken ends the insects gets invaded. She sh...
Watch this video fashion design lesson to see who took second place in the Generation-t tee recon contest with how-to make a wrap shirt. All you need is two t-shirts and the steps, so follow along and get sewing.
Watch this fashion design lesson to see who took third place in the Generation-t tee recon contest with a how-to for making a no-sew fringe halter top!
This week Meg takes us back in time and shows us how to make an amazing Starburst mirror. Follow along with the home interior how-to video, and learn how to add a little vintage flair to your own home decor.
Learn how to master the Rubik's Cube puzzle... watch this two-part video tutorial to see how to solve the Shepherd Rubik's Cube. You don't have to be a genius to accomplish solving the 3x3 Classic Rubiks Cube, but you may have to be one to solve one with stickers invented by Alistair Shepherd. This is one hard cube design! These replacement stickers can be used for the 3x3, 4x4, and 5x5 Rubik's Cubes.
Check out this cycling video tutorial to see how to do the bunny hop trick on a bicycle. Your BMX instructor for the day goes through the very basic steps with demonstrations on the bike bunny hop, along with some out-takes at the end to ease the pain of falling on your ass.
In this how-to video, photoshop wizard, Brandon Jackson, explains how to create an animated gif from your images and from video. More specifically, he explains how to limit the number of times/cycles your gif animates, how to specify the duration of each specific frame in your animation, and how to automatically add in between images - tweening. Animated gifs are a great way to express information in place of just a single image and even works on older computers and web browsers (unlike Flash...
Almost everything we saw in the new movie "Tron: Legacy" made our jaws drop to the floor. From the amazing light cycles which carved beams of light wherever they drove to the awesome dueling between the "programs" and user Sam, there was much coolness to be seen.
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to do a pedestal routine. This exercise circuit contains exercises. The exercises in this circuit are: 5 reps of prone leg lift, 5 reps of lateral leg lift, 5 reps of supine leg lift, 10 reps of donkey kicks, 20 reps of scorpions, 5 reps of Rockies, 5 reps of donkey whips, 10 reps of lower body crawl, 20 reps of iron cross, 20 reps of Australian crawl, 5 reps of pedestal lateral leg lift, 10 reps of groiners, 10 reps of hurdle seat exchange, 5 reps of...
So you've decided that it's the right time for a baby. In this video, Lisa Gibbons talks about how to increase your chances of conception. She explains that knowing your menstrual cycle is key to understanding when you might ovulate. You can also check your basil body temperature and she explains the steps to track this month to month. Ovulation prediction kits are also available over the counter and she explains how to use them to increase your chances. The last thing that she covers is how ...
In this video we learn how to use Smart Art graphics including creation of Hierarchal charts, flow charts, modify, adding gradients, style, and colors, in Word 2007. The first step is to click on the Smart Art icon in Microsoft Word 2007. Next, you can scroll through the Smart Art object choices. In this example we first want to click on the Text Cycle icon. Once we do that click on OK and the rough drawing will be placed on your document. After that click on design and you can format the gra...
Open Xara 3D. Hit show or hide cursor. Type the name JRR Tolkien. Open Animation Options. Set to swing 2. 4 frames per cycle. 1 frame per second. No pause. Angle 0. Select the second "R" and change the animation. Flip the "R" around so it is a mirror image. Go from frame one to frame two. Select the "J". Move the line spacing down to the middle. This yields the JRR Tolkien logo in Xara 3d. You can also flip around the logo using the view menu.
Do you long for a Polynesian vacation? Do you wanna go back to your little grass shack in Hawaii? Well, if you can't afford that, you can at least have a stylish "staycation" at home with your own homemade tike bar. You'll learn to build one in this Decor It Yourself video tutorial.
Save the trees! Have a few extra wire hangers hanging around? Make your own retro Christmas tree for your next holiday season out of old hangers, wiring, and shiny tinsel. With help from ThreadBanger's Decor It Yourself, your new Christmas tree will be done in no time, standing tall and eco-proud!
Have you ever heard of wet felting? Well, it's the oldest form of textile making and relatively easy to work, thanks to this tutorial by ThreadBanger. Learn how to create a classic-looking beret for this winter season. No sewing required!
ThreadBanger give us a great recipe to make a unisex bomber hat using just a flannel shirt, white faux fur, a measuring tape, the bomber hat pattern, a sewing machine, and two and a half hours of your creative time. Add pom-poms at the ears to give it extra flavor! Super cool look for both dudes and ladies.
This week Corinne shows us how-to make a classic back to school accessory that can be worn by both the guys and gals. This quick and easy tie is sharp, and will start the school year off right. Just follow along with the steps in this how-to video and you'll be on an honor roll.
The Great Zenovka and her lovely assistant show us how-to make a cowl neck halter top. Just get an old t-shirt, follow along with this how-to video, and you're ready to go in style.
To kick off T-shirt Madness week, Threadbanger forum member ArtCrazed shows us how-to make an adorable purse out of two old tees! Follow along with the steps in this how-to video and learn how to refurbish some old clothes into something new!
This week Megan Nicolay returns to show us how-to make a sexy halter with a plunging neckline from her new book, Beyond Fashion. So get out the old tees and get to cuttin'.
You wanted more summer lessons, you got em. This week learn how to take an old mens shirt and turn it into a rockin new rockabilly swim suit. Just follow along with the steps in this video and take your new stylish suit to the beach.
Weddings, and wedding dress especially, can be very expensive. This how-to sewing video shows how to customize and personalize an affordable option. This week, Rob and Corinne answer a viewer question and show us how-to make a $10 wedding dress out of tee-shirts.
In honor of Rob and Corinne's trip to Makerfaire, we visit Zoh Morrigan of Morrigan NYC for a lesson on how-to make spats. Steampunkin it up!
Quick video on how to best care for your paintball apparel. I recommend washing all of your gear in cold water, on delicate cycle.
Everyone is excited for the newest addition to the TRON franchise, Evolution! This tutorial shows you everything that you need to know in order to get through the first level, Reboot, when playing this game. Best of all? You get your own light cycle!
Jazz harmony is the theory and practice of chord usage in jazz music. This instructional video demonstrates the basics of jazz harmony and incorporates licks and runs on the electric guitar. Once you've mastered the basic chord progression you'll be able to improvise and further develop your sound. The chord movement known as the "two," "five," "one," is by far the most popular jazz chord movement. Most of the jazz standards contain this cycle of chords. It's popularity is on the same level a...
Karen Lanoue-Lambrecht, CPDT, demonstrates how to properly housebreak a puppy to avoid accidents. Keep your dog on a leash when you bring it outside to go to the bathroom or else he'll get distracted and not know why you're out there. Look for two puddles and two piles to make sure your puppy has finished. Celebrate towards the end of his bathroom cycle with words like, "potty" or "business." Afterwards, give your dog a treat while saying the word. The cue word can clue the dog to eliminate i...
Steve demonstrates how to make salsa for tacos, chips and dips. The salsa uses cilantro, 8 to 12 tomatoes, one lime, a couple of cloves of garlic, a couple of jalapeno peppers, a whole medium onion and salt. Set aside several tomatoes. Quarter the rest of the tomatoes, de-vein the jalapenos, dice half of the onion, chop the garlic and put them into the blender. Squeeze lime juice into the blender. Blend the mixture. Add a handful cilantro at the end of the blending cycle. Dump the salsa mixtu...
This video shows how to clean a stained washing machine. Stains are typically caused by brown dirty water in the washing machine. Water is usually brown because it contains high levels of iron. The narrator demonstrates a product called CLR, which can be purchased at Home Depot. It is a product designed to remove iron and lime. He shows how to apply a small amount of the product with a sponge to the inside tub of the machine. He advises to let it soak for about 5 minutes. He then wipes the in...
This video shows you how to use the accessory meter on a 2010 Toyota 4 Runner. The accessory meter display is located in the center of the dash board. The accessory meter center includes a clock, average fuel consumption, range, compass, and outside temperature display. On models equipped multi terrain select, it shows which mode is selected. To cycle between fuel consumption and range, press the mode button. Pressing the set button resets the fuel consumption back to zero. To set the clock h...
Are you interested in becoming a master Adobe Acrobat 9 user? Who better to teach you than this expert user from Adobe TV? This video tutorial narrates how to create basic fillable forms within Acrobat 9 using the Live Cycle Designer form wizard. An exact replication of what you can expect to see on your own screen makes the process incredible easy to follow. You can become a seasoned Acrobat 9 professional in no time with this series of fantastic videos.
WirelessZone shows you how to use the Droid multimedia station. The dock station comes with the cord and the plug. When you load your phone into the dock it goes into multimedia mode. On the multimedia home screen you have the time, the date, the temp, and the ability to play music, pictures, and a night light. When in the multimedia lock the phone operates like a desk clock. If you go to your pictures, you can cycle through them as you could with a digital picture frame. You also have an ala...
Clocks are an essential part of your home, but you don't just have to settle for whatever clocks you can find at the store. Is this tutorial from Decor it Yourself, you'll learn how to make a funky timepiece that suits your style. Almost anything can be a clock, as long as you put a drill through it and stick it the wall!
Hosting a Halloween party and looking for some inspiration? ThreadBanger's Decor It Yourself is here to help with a few spooky ideas that can be thrown together at home and for cheap! Projects include eerie terrariums, adding red to the eyes in your portrait wall art, and bloody-ing up your shower curtain like a scene out of Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho.
In an hour, make your own fancy beaded princess tiara with some help from ThreadBanger. You'll need a skinny stiff headband, 24-gage floral wire, a wire cutter, plastic beads and a creative sense of spirit! With a few twists, ties, and beads, you'll have a new piece of head decor to crown yourself princess for the day.
Learn Arabic words using the Learn Arabic with Pictures series from ArabicPod101.com. Beautiful images clearly show Arabic vocabulary divided into units by topic.
This week, Meg shows us a quick and cheap way to add extra seating in those cramped dorm rooms. Plus, some easy tips on how-to make your dorm feel like a cozy home away from home.
Today Leah shows us how-to turn a tee into a simple shrug to wear over all your new halters while in a chilly restaurant.
