Stand-up paddling is sort of a niche spinoff of surfing in which the rider stands up on their board and moves across flat water by paddling. This quick video from an expert in the field offers some tips for improving the efficiency of your stroke when stand-up paddling. You'll be able to paddle faster and longer without tiring. How could that not make stand-up paddling more enjoyable?
If you own a cooktop, can you find the simmer bruner? If not, it's not a big problem, but if you know what it is and how to use it, cooking can be a little bit easier.
Need something to bring to the BBQ or picnic but short on time? No worries! In this tutorial, learn how to whip up a tasty and basic potato salad in a minute flat. This will make a great addition to any get together and you can pull it together in no time at all.
This is a very unique type of braid. It is similar to a French braid, in the sense that it runs close to your head but different because it pops out instead of falling flat on your scalp. If you would like to mix up your look, check it out and follow along. This look will take you only a couple of minutes to do.
The Kardashian sisters know what looks flattering on their curvaceous bodies, from butt-skimming dresses to false lashes.
Ditch those wimpy flat strands in favor of touchable volume this summer by watching this hair tutorial by MakeupByTiffanyD. After all, there is a reason that "Victoria's Secret hair" is the most requested hairstyle year-round by beauty-saavy gals all over.
If you have wavy, curly and/or frizzy hair but want it to look sleek and straight watch as this video shows you step by step how to straighten your hair. Tips include using serum product like Bed Head Control Freak after washing your hair, an ionic hair dryer, and a flat iron.
Curling irons tend to give your round curls. If you prefer zig zag loose curls that are natural and bouncy watch this video to learn how to achieve that look using a flat iron. Using this method helps your curls to stay longer and does not damage your hair has much.
If you are looking for a red carpet ready look, look no further than this tutorial. In this video, you will see how to get longer, curlier, fuller locks that will make any budding starlet jealous. So, if you are looking to add some volume to your 'do, follow along with Judy as she shows you how to look camera ready no matter what the occasion.
Want to draw a cartoon goldfish splashing in its fishbowl? Look no further: This free drawing lesson presents a complete step-by-step guide to the process and will have you drawing your own carassius auratus auratus in no time flat. For more information, watch this cartoonist's guide.
When installing baseboards, the inside corners are the trickiest part. In this tutorial, follow along with Bob Schmidt as he shows you how to cope with inside corners. This video will show you a shortcut that you can use next time you are installing baseboards or skirtboards or any other trim with flat area on it.
This quick video will show you how to make delicious garlic and herb butter. To make this delicious garlic and herb butter, do the following: Put 8 ounces of Plugra Butter into a mixing bowl. Add salt, green onion, flat leaf parsley, minced garlic, fresh basil and ground pepper. Gently blend everything together and refrigerate till needed. You can make your own variations of this butter by using different ingredients.
Girls are complicated, yes, but guys are sometimes just flat out impossible to read since they don't exactly like discussing stuff like feelings. So if you have a guy friend or acquaintance with whom you'd like to take it to the next level with, check out this dating advice video to see if he's into you!
Check out this video cooking tip from The Chef's Toolbox in Australia. Watch this tutorial to learn how to trim chicken pieces like a chef. Trimming chicken is easy with a little know-how, see how to do it right here.
You’re on the side of the road with a bike tire flat. What is there to do but to impress your friends with the ability to change a tire with no tools? Learn how to change your bicycle tire.
Get the most out of your hair, turn yourself into the beauty you are with just a little hair-styling. Watch this video tutorial on how to create sleek and sexy Cassie-inspired "half-do" hair, from Cassie's music video entitled "Official Girl". Wow everyone with this half-do hair.
Invented by Alan "Ollie" Gelfand in 1977, the Ollie is a skateboarding trick where the rider pops the tail of his skateboard into the air and then jumps with the board ‘stuck’ to his or her feet. Learn how to do an Ollie. You will need a skateboard, a flat & dry surface, lots of practice, and courage, stamina & the willingness to fall down a lot.
How to level a backyard skating rink. Turn your backyard into a hockey rink or ice skating rink by flooding it. That part is easy. The part where you add the flat surface so that it's playable.
When you're skiing in a quarter pipe you want to watch your landing. You're going to drop the shoulder and hold the body position of your spin. Spot the landing. Be comfortable on the pipe and landing 720s before you try the 900. You never want to land a flat bottom on a 900 cause it will hurt you.
Bike got a flat? Fear not, this how-to video can save the day! If you're tire is always low on air no matter how often you pump in air, or if the tread is worn down, it might be time for a tire change. Watch this video bike repair tutorial and learn how to change a bicycle tire.
Learn how to turn rough agate into a beautiful drop shape cabochon by hand from a qualified lapidary at Holts, London. A cabochon is a gemstone which has been shaped and polished as opposed to facetted. The resulting form is usually a convex top with a flat bottom. Use this technique of forming softer stones into smooth oval shapes for fine jewelry.
This video jewelry-making tutorial shows how to make a pair of ear hooks to create your own dangling earrings. This video lesson will guide you step by step on how to make your own earrings findings - a pair of ear hooks to dangle your beads on. You will need flat nose pliers, 2 eye pins, 2 tiny beads, and you're ready to follow along with the instructions in this video to make a pair of earring hooks.
Spinning, or indoor cycling, is a form of aerobic exercise that uses a stationary bike. It can be done individually or in a class. Learn how to spin in this exercise tutorial. When spinning you should keep feet tight in stirrups, use three sitting positions, keep knees safe, adjust the height and keep feet flat, thighs engaged. With this how to video you will be able to spin for a more effective workout.
Watch this instructional fitness video to do a bench press exercise. Keep your back flat against the back pad. Exhale as you lift the weights up and inhale on the way down. This bench press exercise works the chest, shoulders and triceps.
Learning how to draw is a very much about learning how to see. Watch this instructional drawing video to begin to draw the illusion of depth on a flat surface. Most people can see perfectly fine and understand the concept of depth in space. However, drawing becomes tricky when you must translate a moving object onto a piece of paper. Learn to draw in the page, rather than on the page.
Dumbbell chest flies or butterfly exercises are an important part of strength training and weight lifting. This fitness HowTo video tutorial shows you the proper way to do chest flies with weights. Make sure your feet are flat on the ground and shoulder blades are pushed back together before bringing the dumbbells close to your chest. Keep watching to learn more about proper form for doing dumbbell butterfly exercises.
Incline dumbbell presses are an important part of strength training and weight lifting. This fitness HowTo video tutorial shows you the proper way to do dumbbell presses on a bench that is on an incline. Make sure your feet are flat on the ground and shoulder blades are pushed back together before bringing the weights close to your chest. Keep watching to learn more about proper form for doing dumbbell presses on an a bench that is on an angle.
Incline barbell presses are an important part of strength training and weight lifting. This fitness HowTo video tutorial shows you the proper way to do barbell presses on a bench that is on an incline. Make sure your feet are flat on the ground and shoulder blades are pushed back together before bringing the bar close to your chest. Keep watching to learn more about proper form for doing barbell presses on an a bench that is on an angle.
Add to your jewelry making techniques by snap setting gemstones. This jewelry how to video tutorial demonstrates the proper way to snap set a ring. Begin by placing your stone face down on a flat surface. With your casting in hand gently push the ring setting over the gem stone. It should securely snap into place.
One important part of jewelery making involves properly setting stones. This jewelry how-to video demonstrates the proper way to snap set a six prong pendant. Begin with your stone flat face down on a surface, with your casting in hand gently press the setting down over the gem stone. You will feel it snap into place. To tighten and secure that your setting is in place use needle nose pliers.
One important part of jewelery making involves properly crimping beads. This jewelry how-to video demonstrates the proper way to crimp beads on a wire. With the crimp bead on the wire place the bead in the first notch of the crimping pliers. Gently squeeze the tube until it is flat and secures the wire.
Rachael Ray has quick and easy ideas for healthy snacks. Use wrap or flat bread. Use smoked mozzarella and a favorite sauce. The thin bread allows the pizza to cook in just a few minutes. Don't forget toppings like ham, arugula and olive oil.
In this how to video you will learn to get a spiky, crazy hairdo for men. It might feel high maintenance to use hair products and a hair straightening flat iron, but one must suffer for beauty. This hairstyle is easy to do if you follow the steps in this tutorial. Watch, follow along, and learn how to create a crazy men's hairstyle.
Ladies, here are some tips on selecting the right dance shoe. Depending on the specific kind of dance being done, a high heel vs a flat shoe might be more practical, comfortable, and aid in the dance technique. Watch this video dance tutorial and learn how to pick shoes for Latin dance.
Take a look at this instructional video and learn how to completely disassemble electronics without damaging the tamper seal or the parts. This tutorial uses a brand new HP IPAQ 2410 for instructional purposes and you can apply these techniques to other electronic products that you wish to modify or repair. The materials used for this procedure are a #5 Torx driver (8
Here is one method of making model brickwork and detailing wood for dioramas and miniature game terrain. Carve some light lines into a flat piece of balsa wood and coat it with a thin layer of plaster. This simple trick creates a realistic brickwork effect for miniature dioramas, architectural models, Warhammer and doll houses.
This week, Indy Mogul, Erik shows how to recreate the effect of someone crawling out of a TV. Just like in that scary movie The Ring. It's actually not expensive, just about $30. You will need scrap wood, poster board, tape, and flat bright green paint. Watch this video film special effects tutorial and learn how to make the effect of someone crawling through a television.
Neck Pull #1 is an easier version of the original Pilates exercise Neck Pull which helps build strength and increase spinal flexibility. By focusing on keeping the abdominal muscles pulled in flat throughout the exercise, the lower back is always protected and the abdominal muscles are being strengthened in their flattest position. Watch this fitness how to video and you will be toning your body with pilates in no time.
The double leg stretch is an original pilates exercise that strengthens your abdominal muscles and your core. Reaching your arms and legs away from your torso challenges your core strength. To increase the core challenge, don't let your head and shoulders drop as your arms and legs reach away and pull in your abs to keep them as flat as possible. Watch this fitness how to video and you will be strengthening your body with pilates in no time.
This hair styling video will show you how to create a cute summer hairstyle known as "beachy waves."
