Cars, as with everything else in this world, deteriorate with use or non-use over time. In this free video clip series our expert, Doug Jenkins, will not only show you how to maintain your car but also how to completely restore and renew its paint job. You'll learn how to scuff off old, dry paint, apply new paint and even fix blemished in the paint job as your cars becomes like new before your eyes.
Cars, as with everything else in this world, deteriorate with use or non-use over time. In this video clip series our expert, Doug Jenkins, will not only show you how to maintain your car but also how to completely restore and renew an old trunk. You'll learn how to weld, grind and patch as an old trunk becomes new before your eyes.
In this video series, our expert potter will demonstrate how to make ceramic flower pots and vases. You will get easy to follow step-by-step instructions on how to wedge and prepare clay, and how to throw a variety of flower pots on the pottery wheel. You will also get tips and advice on flower pot designs and decorations. If you have some experience with pottery, this video will give you the tools and advice you will need to make a beautiful and decorative flower pot.
If you are looking for a great Halloween costume idea, why not try dressing up as Frankenstein's Monster? This video series will help you put together a costume that would make Boris Karloff proud! Matt Cail shows you how to make a great yet inexpensive costume from items you probably already have around the house, including the boxy jacket and clunky shoes. He also offers tips on getting your Halloween makeup just right, including the green flesh and gruesome facial stitches, as well as the ...
In this series of instructional videos you'll learn how to cut and style hair into a retro 1950s hairstyle. Expert hairstylist Jan Cuni shows you step by step how to pump up the volume in your hair with a combination of a haircut and styling secrets.
In this series of online video tutorials you'll learn how to use Reason 3.0 music recording software. Expert Jerus Arte demonstrates how to use the program, from installing it on your computer and setting it up with the right preferences, how to control the master volume, and how to use features like the NN-19, the NN-XT, the Dr, Rex loop player, and the Redrum machine. He shows you how to use effects like the compressor and reverb, and how to mix down your song into a format that can be burn...
Our Expert Village virtuoso Bill Bassett tells you everything you need to know about the pedal steel guitar in this series of instructional music videos. He begins with a brief overview of its history, then introduces you to the strings, pedals and knee levers. You also get a quick overview of the copedent, a chart which illustrates the tuning and pedal setup. Basset wraps up with tips for playing chords, practice suggestions and a demonstration of how the pedal steel sounds with different st...
Often considered the world’s oldest wind instrument, the didgeridoo originated among the Aboringine tribes of Australia. It looks like a simple wood tube, but by vibrating their lips, players can produce harmonic resonances which result in the instruments distinctive droning sound.
Nicole Pantaleon shares some plant care tips for your household plants. She shows you what to do when your green thumb becomes too green, resulting in a mammoth, overgrown leafy beast lurking in the corner. Learn how to cut back and trim down your house plants, how to re-pot a plant, and how to fertilize and water your house plants. Nicole also gives you tips on the type of pot and soil you should use for household plants.
Watch as home remodeler Kevin Charlton teaches how to texture an old ceiling. Learn the products needed for texturing and prepping a ceiling, how to tape off a room, how to fill inconsistent holes in a ceiling, different texturing techniques, when to use the texture compound, and how to clean up after texturing a ceiling.
In this video series, learn how to make an easy homemade zombie costume. Matt Cail shows you step-by-step instruction for making this Halloween costume. Learn how to transform old shirts and pants into a zombie costume. He shows you how to cut, apply dirt, and stain blood all over your clothing.
In this video series, let Matt Cail show you how to make a scary ghost costume for Halloween. Matt shows you how to drape, cut, and trim a sheet for Halloween. He even shows you some makeup tricks to achieve your inner ghost. Learn how to walk like a ghost too.
Every little girl at one time or another thinks of being a ballerina. The beauty, the grace, the presence. It is a gorgeous art form that deserves respect. This video series will explore some of the beginning facets to ballet dancing and address some of the most important things you need to know as you begin your dancing journey.
In this free video series, our expert reiki master will teach you about reiki history and philosophy. You will learn about the basic principals of reiki healing, as well as learn some basic hand placement techniques for centering and clarity. This is a great video series for anyone interested in learning more about alternative therapy methods, or basic reiki facts and practices. Whether you believe in the healing power of reiki or simply find it to be a relaxing therapy, the tips and advice f...
In this series of playtime instructional videos, our kids rhyme expert not only teaches you the lyrics to great children’s songs like “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star” and “Itsy Bitsy Spider,” she also demonstrates the fun hand gestures which go along with these classics. Your child will be captivated by the two-finger-bunny hopping though imaginary woods in “Little Cottage” and can even join the fun in counting rhymes like “Rickity Tickity.” Best of all, you can keep your children happy anytim...
In this emergency preparedness video series, learn what to do when you need to call 911, or even if you call by accident. Our expert, an experienced 911 dispatch operator, Jill Maglione, will tell you what the most important information you need to give is, why you need to give your address, why you may be asked to stay on the line, how to get to the point about what type of emergency you have, how to teach kids to use 911, how to report a car accident, and more tips you need for emergency pr...
In this series of home laundry videos, you will find out the best way to iron your sheets from an ironing expert. Joyce Danielson shares her insider tips on when to leave out the starch and how to tame fitted sheets as well as those heavily creased new sheets fresh out of the package. She also discusses folding tips, how to iron and fold pillowcases, and shares her insights on how to pass the time while ironing.
In this free instructional video series on home and construction tools, learn tips on how to use a chalk line marker and a tape measure. One will allow you to mark a straight line across a variety of surfaces; the other will tell you where that line should go. Our expert will explain some of the basic features of both tools, as well as how to properly and effective use them for any given project.
Expert electrician Danny Herb demonstrates in easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions how to replace a light switch and how to replace a wall socket. He begins by showing you how to turn off the circuit breaker, an essential first step to any electrical repair, and offers safety tips and advice for working with electricity. He shows you the tools and equipment you'll need to get the job done, and how to test electrical outlets to be certain they aren't still hot.
In this online video you'll get tips for recognizing signs of drug & alcohol addiction from a former addict. John DePalma explains how drugs can affect the brain and the long-term affects of addiction on the body. He explains the symptoms of several types of drug use, from alcohol and marijuana, to harder drugs like cocaine, crystal meth and heroin, and warns of the dangers of abusing prescription drugs like pain killers and anti-anxiety drugs as well. He then explains how to approach an addi...
In this how-to video series, learn how to make a mosaic tile table from expert potter Susan Ting. Susan will show you how to design a mosaic clay tile table, how to trace that design onto clay, and how to cut the design out of clay. She will demonstrate how to smooth the edges of the tile, how to add detail to the clay tile design, how to glaze the clay tile, and how to arrange the clay tiles to make a clay tile mosaic table.
In this video clip series our expert, Rachel Fish, will show you exactly how to put a gift basket together. She will take you through every step including choosing the basket and how to arrange its contents. She has been working in the gift basket world for many years so take her advice to heart when you design your next basket creation. Be creative, have fun and remember why you are making this basket. It's an extension of how much you care.
Ralph Reyes is an Aikido instructor at Chi Martial Arts in Miami Shores, FL. He holds a 3rd degree black belt in Aikido and is part of the Misasagi Kai Federation. He has been practicing and studying martial arts for over 17 years
Skimboarding tips and techniques demonstrated by Jason Henne Part 1 of 12 - How to Skimboard.
Bryan Alano shows us how to play badminton in this series of videos. Part 1 of 14 - How to Play badminton.
Anthony Lucas demonstrates how to do Ninjusu in this series. Part 1 of 16 - How to Do Ninjutsu.
Learn how to choose the best pet bird from a pet store in this free online guide to bird care, including what to consider before buying a pet bird, how to set up a birdcage, health medical costs, diet and more.
Elise Paffrath began her dog agility career in the early 1970s. Dog agility is a sport in which a handler directs a dog without a leash through an obstacle course in a set amount of time.
In this video series, learn about rally obedience for your dog from expert dog trainer Elise McMahon. Elise will tell you what rally obedience shows are, what your dog needs to know for rally obedience, and how to train your dog for Rally O shows. She will demonstrate how to read the signs, how to follow signs such as the serpentine weave and the about turn, how to finish left and right, how to do a 270 degree turn, and how to practice for a Rally Obedience course.
In this video series, learn from computer specialist Don Procunier how to use laptop computers. Explore the difference between laptops and desktops, the advantages and disadvantages of buying a laptop, how to buy a laptop, how USB ports work on laptops, different features on laptops, and different accessories for laptop computers.
In this series of expert videos, you will learn more about the history and incorporation of the Mandolin. Watch as our expert introduces you to the parts of the Mandolin and teaches you how to play this stringed instrument. Learn more about the different mandolin types and learn how to tune your mandolin from our expert. Hear the wonderful sounds of the mandolin and learn how to play music such as the song Cripple Creek. Get tips for crosspicking and basic picking. You will also find a basic ...
Learn music theory from music instructor Mark W. Black, owner & founder of "Promethean Studios" Dallas, as he teaches basic essentials of music theory for beginners in this video series. Mark covers such topics as: the staff, treble clef, bass clef, how to identify notes on the staff, measure, pitch, the quarter rest, ledger lines, notes above the staff, half-notes and whole-notes, counting beats, rests, intervals and counting intervals, half-steps, guitar half steps, characteristics of Weste...
Our expert, Branson Garner, will show you the basics of upright bass playing, including just figuring out what all the parts are called, how to make clear, precise notes, and how to maintain the bass and keep it in tune. For advanced players, he offers several lessons that can help expand your double bass playing into different styles and genres, as well as various techniques you can incorporate to add color and excitement to your basslines.
In this video series, professional guitar player and technician Bill MacPherson shows how to adjust the intonation of a guitar. With his expertise he explains what guitar intonation is, what the different factors that affect guitar intonation are, different tuning methods, different guitar bridges, and finally how to adjust and setup the intonation of the guitar string by string. Stop fighting your guitar when you play and learn how to make your guitar work for you?
In this series Jose Zuniga shows you how to properly plant gardenias. You'll see how to choose a good location, properly mix the soil and of course, plant them!
Everyone hates a leaky faucet. The dripping can be annoying and it wastes water and increases your water bill. If you have a leaky bathtub faucet, then you'll want to watch this video and see how to fix it.
Do you have the perfect spot in your house or office that you want to put your desk and you just can't find one that fits? Well, maybe it's time to build your own! In this video series Jon Olson will show you how to build a custom oak computer desk, right down to the sliding keyboard drawer.
This video series shows you how to build a desk hutch all the way from designing it to installing lights. If you watched the series on building a desk, this is a great second step in creating your own custom office.
In this video series you will learn how to install your own ceiling fan from beginning to end. Our expert home inspector will walk you through the parts and tools needed as well as the wiring and even how to fix a wobble in the fan. There are multiple steps and parts but each is fully covered and detailed. Let this series make light work of what could seem like a heavy job!
Learn how to choose plants that complement each other, as well as varieties that fit the climate and natural landscape of your area. She will show to correctly plant your flowers to ensure that they are able to take hold and grow. See how to create new flower beds in your yards and how to create an edging around it. Find out how to landscape a garden made of plants that are nectar bearing as to attract butterflies and hummingbirds. If you live in a smaller space you can also learn to pot plan...
