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How To: Export DWG files from Revit Architecture

This CAD software tutorial covers the process of exporting DWG files from Revit Architecture. We export a DWG file as a solid for Rhino and David Fino explains the process for exporting Meshes. This is a good beginner level Revit Architecture tutorial. Follow along and learn how to export DWG files from Revit. Export DWG files from Revit Architecture.

How To: Build a stow-and-go router table

This video will show you how to build a full-featured router table that is portable, lightweight and easy to store. All it takes to put a compact, versatile router table in your shop is a half sheet of plywood, a small supply of solid-wood lumber, a handful of hardware, a router mounting plate, and one of the newly designed routers. Build a stow-and-go router table.

How To: Prepare a Thai spicy tuna salad

This is a delicious tuna salad. It is perfect to serve in the summer. You will need solid white tuna, lime juice, salt, fish sauce, Thai chili peppers, fresh ginger root, red onion, green onions, cilantro, fresh roasted peanuts and iceberg lettuce. Prepare a Thai spicy tuna salad.

How To: Make realistic water drops in Photoshop

This is a pretty cool tutorial that shows you how to add realistic water drops to any picture in Photoshop. If it wasn't a rainy day before, it can be now! The audio is a bit low res, but the technique is solid. Make realistic water drops in Photoshop.

How To: Set a single dirt hole land trap

If your land is frequented by unwanted coyotes, then a land trap could be the solution. This instructional video shows how to set a single dirt hole land trap for catching coyotes. Make sure to keep the hidden trap area free of rocks and sticks, as canines will not generally dig at these objects, and as an added lure, cover the trap backing in urine. Set a single dirt hole land trap.

How To: Extract with a Soxhlet in the chemistry lab

The Interactive Lab Primer (ILP) has been developed as part of the Royal Society of Chemistry Teacher Fellowship Scheme, one of the themes of the Chemistry for Our Future program, and initiative which aims to secure a strong and sustainable future for the chemical sciences in higher education. The aim of the ILP is to address the diverse range of experience and skills students bring with them to a university by offering a resource to support their transition from school to the university chem...

How To: Use the clone stamp and healing brush in Photoshop CS4

This video will take you through a detailed example using the clone stamp and healing brush tools. You will learn how to use the Photoshop’s clone source panel to remove an unwanted section of a picture and then clean up the image using the healing brush. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular image editing application or simply looking to brush up on Photoshop CS4, you're sure to enjoy this free video tutorial. For detailed instructions, and to get started touching up your own images with the...

How To: Create a Hidden Bridge in Minecraft

Welcome to Minecraft World! Check out our advanced tutorials and come play on our free server. A hidden bridge can be both a cool part of your home and a defense against your enemies in PvP! The design is simple, you can use it to create lava traps, and it ensures that no redstone is left exposed.

WTFoto of the Day: A Mouse Mouse

This mouse once bounded through fields or pet shop cages with aplomb. Now, it is a peripheral. Ah, how life changes. You can make your own mouse mouse at home, too—all you need is a mouse, a mouse, and a solid constitution.

How To: Carve Polyhedral Pumpkins

Halloween is coming up, so many of you may have a need or desire to carve a pumpkin and turn it into a Jack O' Lantern. This week we are going to explore carving our pumpkins into interesting geometric shapes. In this post, we will carve the pumpkins into spherical versions of polyhedra, and in Thursday's post we will carve 2 dimensional stars and some simple fractal designs into the pumpkins.

How To: Crush ice for cocktails

Go from solid cubes to melted shards by crushing ice for cocktails in this way. Some cocktails call for crushed ice rather than ice cubes. Crushed ice melts quicker, and makes more of a slushy drink that is perfect for summer coolers. Watch CHOW Kitchen Editorial Assistant Amy Wisniewski break it down. Crush ice for cocktails.

How To: Use the 30 degree rule when shooting pool

This is another example of the 30 degree rule when shooting pool. It shows that the anticipated and actual paths of both balls are the same. With a solid knowledge of the 30 degree rule, you can accurately predict where the cue ball will go and set up you next shot. Use the 30 degree rule when shooting pool.

How To: Strike irons pure

Fizz those irons... You always know when you've struck an iron shot sweetly, it feels effortless and fizzes off the golf clubface with control. The pure strike sounds solid as the ball compresses off the clubface with the turf. There are three main faults that ruin the chances of golfers achieving a pure strike. Nick Bradley shows you how to identify them Strike irons pure.

How To: 9 Surprisingly Toxic Foods

Tin cans have resin linings that contain bisphenol-A (BPA), which has been linked in animal lab testings to a number of ailments that include reproductive problems, heart disease, and obesity. Tomatoes are high in acidity, which means that the content of canned tomatoes eats away at the resin lining, which causes BPA to leach into what you eat. Long story short: avoid canned tomatoes at all costs.

How To: Create a giant spider web with rope and bolts

Watch this video tutorial to see how to create a giant spider web with rope and bolts. To make this giant Halloween spider web effect, you'll need a bunch of rope, a frame and 24 eye bolts. You can use this technique to weave a spider web at any scale, as long as you have an even number of at least 24 points to fasten to, around four sides.

Ekokook: The Kitchen of the Future

ZERO WASTE. Yes, You read that right. This kitchen of the future aims to have zero waste. Ekokook the kitchen concept out of design company Faltazi gives us hope for a greener future. How is this possible you ask when in most homes 85 or 90 percent of a family's trash is generated in the vicinity of the kitchen? Ekokooks kitchen system is divided up into disposing and storing your waste in three mechanized sectioned systems Solid Waste, Liquid Waste and Organic Waste. Solid Waste- The solid w...

How To: Model 3D geometry in Revit Architecture

This CAD software tutorial covers the different methods of creating 3D geometry in Revit Architecture. David Fano explains the pro and cons of using solid extrusion, Blend, Revolve, and sweep. These more advanced Revit modeling techniques are explained within a massing object but apply to all families. This Revit Architecture tutorial is geared for beginners that are familiar with the Revit software. Start building more complex geometries with these modeling tips. Model 3D geometry in Revit A...

How To: Sculpt in layers in modo 301

This 3D software tutorial shows how to combine the power of mesh and image based sculpting outlining a solid workflow for modo 301. The process begins with pure mesh sculpting for medium level detail, uses mesh to mesh baking to create a sculpt image, adds further detail with image sculpting and finished with fine detail via a bump layer. Learn how to sculpt in layers in this modo 301 tutorial. Sculpt in layers in modo 301.

How To: Install deck posts and beams

In this sixth part in the series on building your deck, you will be installing the structure that will support the joists and flooring of your deck. It is critical that these parts are sturdy and solid. Before you begin framing your deck, you should have the ledger installed along the house and the concrete pads poured and dried thoroughly. These create the various supporting elements for your deck. Next to the house, the deck joists will be attached directly to the ledger. Meanwhile, the con...

How To: Wear a scarf for fall and winter

In this tutorial, we learn how to wear a scarf for fall and winter. First, take a scarf in any material and color that you would like for your outfit. Use a solid, lace, print, or anything else that you would like to use. After you have picked it out, you can tie it around your neck so one side is tied on the back and one is on the front. Or, you can leave both sides in the back and make it loose around the neck or tight. You can also spread the scarf out so it's a slight triangle in the fron...

How To: Remove The Farmville Application On Facebook

Help your non-active friends remove the FarmVille application. We all have friends who have installed Farmville at one time or another and then end up quitting the game. But since they might be real life friends, we do not want to delete them from our friend list. Here are some directions to remove the application.

How To: Stop while roller skating backward

In this how-to video, you will learn how to stop while going backwards on roller skates. This will help if you are going too fast and want to stop without falling. Make sure your knees are not locked and you are not going too fast. Take the dominant leg and position it slightly behind you. Next, apply firm but solid pressure on the stopper. Be careful not to place too much, as this will turn you around. Another way involves immediately going back on both stoppers. Your knees must be bent with...