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How To: Make a really big slip 'n slide

Hate it when the slip 'n slide runs out? The ride is always too short. To make a really big slip 'n slide, you don't need a big hill, soap, oil or anything else weird. Just get three slip 'n slides, scissors, glue, duct tape, and of course, a hose. Learn how to make a really big slip 'n slide by watching this video tutorial.

How To: Say the Polish alphabet

This is a short video for every letter and every sound of the Polish Language. The Polish alphabet are supposed to be the first introduction to this foreign language. It should help to understand how Polish should be pronounced as well as to learn some first Polish words. It should give you the general idea of how the Polish language sounds like.

How To: Make USB air conditioning

Wondering how to most effectively combine ice cubes and a simple USB-powered computer fan into a fully functioning air conditioning system? In this video tutorial, you'll learn how to hack a coffee can and USB-powered fan into a simple, but effective, air conditioning unit. For detailed instructions on hacking together your own tin-can AC unit, watch this über-short how-to.

How To: Install an exhaust on a Ford F150

In this Autos, Motorcycles & Planes video tutorial you will learn how to install a Borla exhaust on a Ford F150. For this you will need a 15mm and a 10mm wrench, a 15mm deep socket, a 10mm standard socket, a ratchet, safety goggles and work gloves. First remove the spare tire and the heat shield. Using the 15mm wrench loosen the nut on the clamp on the muffler. Unbolt the hangers from the vehicle and remove the kit by turning it counterclockwise. Next put the new exhaust in place, take the sh...

How To: Apply fiberglass filler to a welded area

In this Autos, Motorcycles & Planes video tutorial you will learn how to apply fiberglass filler to a welded area. Fiberglass or aluminum filler should always be added to an area that is welded. This will ensure proper sealing and prevent moisture ingress. There are two types of fiberglass fillers; long haired and short haired. Long haired is stronger than short haired filler. First you got to mix the filler and hardener together as per directions on the containers. Wear rubber gloves and a p...

How To: Take microwave shortcuts when cooking potatoes

Want to make your family a filling and healthy dinner but are short on time? No problem! In this tutorial, learn how to cut your cooking time in half by using the microwave. Potato expert, Patty Mastracco, shows you how to make your favorite potato dishes in less than 20 minutes using your microwave. Potatoes are delicious, healthy and filling and make great last minute dinners.

How To: Draw a bat

Shoo Rayner demonstrates how to draw a realistic bat that can be scary, funny, or friendly for children's books. You will need a pencil, pen, and eraser to help you achieve texture. With a light pencil sketch, draw a round head and an oval body. But don't worry too much about accuracy, because there are many types of bats that look different from each other. Your bat needs large ears, a tail, a short forearm and a long upper arm. But most of the bat's wing is its three fingers and a thumb. Th...

How To: Find the area of a rhombus

In this video the tutor shows how to calculate the area of a rhombus. He gives the formula for the area of a rhombus as area a = ( D * d ) / 2 where D is the length of the longer diagonal and d is the length of the shorter diagonal. He shows how to solve such problems by taking an example of rhombus with lengths of longer and shorted diagonal and computes its area by substituting the values in the area formula. This video shows how to compute the area of a rhombus when the lengths of its long...

How To: Convert between fractions, decimals, and percents

In this tutorial the author explains of how to find out percentages of a given number. He explains that x percent of some number y is x multiplied by y and divided by 100. He goes on and explains this concept with numerous examples. He suggests a short cut to move the decimal point of a number two digits to the left to divide that number by 100. The author demonstrates many more similar tricks and short cuts using which one can easily solve percentage problems. So if you are looking for a goo...

How To: Melt Styrofoam with nail polish remover

This short video is about melting a styro cup without fire. It's magical. Anyone watching it would wonder what had happened to the Styrofoam cup which was dipped in Acetone, nothing but common nail polish remover. This is a short and cute video and watching this could be fun for kids. The fun element comes at the later part of the video. This would kindle the interest of kids in trying out the reaction of different substances in various solvents.

How To: Fun carve while skiing

Learn how to ski by watching "The way to better skiing." This skiing tutorial sequence consists of 11 professional teaching videos taught by six of the best Danish ski instructors for all levels in all terrain: Lasse Lyck, Klavs Klavsen, Rasmus Lundby, Tue Bak, Martin Hulten and Pernille Hornhaver. In the eighth lesson, learn all about fun carving. Fun carving is a new way of skiing. With short fun carving skiis and the ultra short snow blades, new opportunities for fun on a slope have opened...

How To: Do a cute hairstyle on an American Girl with short hair

In this video, we learn how to do a cute hairstyle on an American Girl w/ short hair. First, brush the hair and then take a small piece from the front section of the hair. Twist this and then pull through and tighten with a rubber band. Then, part the hair in the middle and start the braid the other side of the hair until you reach half way down. When finished, you will put ribbons on each side of the hair and then brush out the excess hair in the ponytails. This will finish this really cute ...

How To: Scrunch & style short hair for a sexy effortless look

In this video, we learn how to scrunch & style short hair for a sexy effortless look. Start off by spraying hairspray throughout your hair, around five sprays. After this, you will massage your scalp, bringing the hair into a curl and scrunch style. After this, repeat again with more hair spray and scrunching spray. Turn your hair upside down and then start to scrunch with your hands. Once you have finished your hair and have the desired curl that you wanted, then you will be finished! You ca...

How To: Cheat on a test in a short sleeve shirt

In this tutorial, we learn how to cheat on a test in a short sleeve shirt. First, take a piece of paper and cut out a circle from it. Make sure it's small so it can fit in the palm of your hand. After this, write down all the answers or information that you need onto this piece of paper. Once you're finished, take the paper and stick it into the palm of your hand. Make sure the writing is facing out towards you. Then, when you need the information you can simply open up your hand, then close ...

How To: Style short hair for an edgy look

In this tutorial, we learn how to style short hair for an edgy look. You will need to apply a heat protector on your hair first and then blow dry it. Blow dry it against the grain so you get greater volume and it sticks up more on the back of your head. For the front, blow dry your bangs to one side and then use a straightener to pull them to a side. If you want an even more edgy look, you can make a fauxhawk with your hair, which would involve putting gel in the bangs so it holds up in the a...

How To: Properly wear skinny jeans

In this tutorial, we learn how to properly wear skinny jeans. If you are thinking about wearing these, you should first find a size that is perfect for you. If you are short, then make sure to get the short size and if you're tall get the tall size. These will cling to your legs, so make sure you have the right kind of legs for this outfit. Its easy to wear skinny jeans, just pair them with a large shirt! This will balance out the tightness with something larger. A dark wash will give you a l...

How To: Tie the perfect four-in-hand necktie knot

This video tutorial is in the Beauty & Style category which will show you how to tie a necktie in a four-in-hand knot. The broad end should hang lower and to the right. Take the short end of the tie in your left hand and bring the long end of the tie across it and hold it in your left hand. Then bring the long end back underneath the short end showing the back of the long end in front. From there you bring the long end back over the front of the tie to create a cross-section of the tie. Now p...

How To: Cut layers into your hair

In this tutorial, we learn how to cut layers into hair: the basics. Start out with dry hair and brush it out thoroughly. After this, grab the back of the hair and use a small comb to comb out from the head. Hold the hair at an angle, then cut it diagonally. Continue to do this for the hair on the back of the head so you create a bunch of layers in the back. This is a short look, so you may have to cut a lot of hair off in the beginning to get to the top of the head. Create a bob on the front ...

How To: Paint a black & white French for short/shorter nails

In this video, we learn how to paint a black and white French design for short nails. First, paint a diagonal stripe down the nails with white nail polish. You may need to apply two coats of white polish to get a strong color on the nail. Let this dry, then grab a very fine brush and use black nail polish to paint a design onto the white part of the nail. Apply dots and different lines to make the pattern turn out how you want it to be. When finished, you will have a beautiful nail design tha...

How To: Write a DBQ (or document-based question) essay

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to write a document-based question essay. Data base question essays evaluates student ability to formulate and support an answer of documentary evidence. Each document based question is broken into 2 parts: short answer and essay. The short answer assess student ability to analyze student documents individually. The essay assess the student ability to synthesize and create an essay based on an assortment of documents. The essay should contain an intro...

How To: Make a puffed up tissue flower

This video shows you how to make a puff flower ball using tissue paper.Spread out a tissue paper,of any colour,on a table.Keep one of the short ends of the paper,facing you and away from you.Then fold it back and forth,from one short to the other side until the whole of the tissue paper is used up.Fold this into half and release.Take a piece of ribbon and tie it on the center.Give the edges a pointed, partyish look by cutting them using a pair of scissors.Now take a single piece of tissue pap...

How To: Make a double bow for scrapbooking

This video gives a demonstration of how to make a double bow for scrapbooking. First, cut a short piece of your ribbon off the end. Make this piece about 5 inches long. Next, after leaving a tail of ribbon bend a longer piece of the ribbon over and over, smoothly, until you have 2 loops on each side which creates the double bow. Cut off the end of the ribbon, leaving a tail. Pinch the middle of the double bow. Use the short piece which you cut earlier to tie around the middle of the bow. Adju...

How To: Put a criss cross hijab

This video is a demonstration of how to fold a stylish hijab the way it's done in Egypt. Start with the undercap, and use a pashmina for the hijab and a few straight pins to help hold it in place. Take one end of the hijab and fold it over to make a triangle, making the tail longer or short as you like. Lay it over your head so the open point of the triangle is at your forehead. Pin it to the underpiece at the sides. Let the short side hang down. Wrap the long end around under your chin and u...

How To: Do a quick easy short hair style

The video starts out with Charmain introducing herself, stating she is about to do a quick tutorial on how to do a short sassy hairdo like the one she has. She advises to use a moisturizer right after showering. She is preparing to demonstrate the hair style on herself. She then sprays her hair with a spray moisturizer. She says to use pro style gel for the front of the hair and icing style for the back of the hair. She then demonstrates how to apply the gel. She demonstrated how to place her...