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How To: Fix a leaky toilet in your bathroom

Is there anything worse than a leaky toilet? One minute you're flushing the tank and the next you're standing in a pool of water and ruining all your nice towels. In this tutorial, Tool Dude Tony walks you step by step through the process of replacing all the parts in a toilet tank including the fill assembly and flush valve. By following this video, you will be able to avoid a midnight call to the plumber and fix the pot yourself. Don't ruin your tile - or worse, the apartment under yours, w...

How To: Carve a roasted chicken for easier eating

Kat Malone shows how to carve a roasted chicken. Once you remove the twine, set the chicken on its side on the cutting board. To accomplish this, use a chefs fork and a sturdy knife. Stick the fork at the point where the thigh and drumstick meet. You'll then pull on the fork and cut around the leg. Twist your wrist and the leg should fall out of the socket. Cutting through the joint of the leg will seperate the drumstick and thigh. Repeat the same steps on the other side. turning the chicken ...

How To: Do a lanyard tornado stitch

In this how to video, you will learn how to do a tornado stitch. This stitch is similar to a quad stitch. However, instead of bringing the strands straight across, you bring them across diagonally. First, bring the purple strand up and to the left and bring the top purple strand down and to the right. Apply this to the yellow strands. Once this is done, bring the left orange strand right and upwards. Bring the right orange strand left and down. Go over and under and repeat. Do the same with t...

How To: Get rid of chapped lips

This video involves beauty tips on how to get rid of chapped lips. The video starts out by listing items needed to take care of chapped lips; the first item listed is chap stick. The video specifically recommends a chap stick that has SPF protection. The other items needed are a tooth brush and a clean towel. The video next explains to rub chap stick on your lips. Next, a tooth brush is used on the lips in circular motions to remove dead skin cells. The purpose is to allow your lips to heal m...

How To: Create your own crossover cable

Watch this video and you'll learn the simplest and most effective way of creating your own ethernet crossover cable. Starting with a general overview of what you'll be needing a crossover cable for, this video walks you step-by-step through the process of stripping the cable, separating the color-coded component cables within, organizing them for easy transfer to an rj45 adapter, and finally, crimping. Special detail is payed to organizing the colored cords, since they must be placed in preci...

How To: Preserve home-grown herbs

Growing your own herbs is easy. So easy, in fact, that you may soon find that you have more than you know what to do with. In this home gardener's guide, Melinda Myers discusses how to store herbs that you've harvested from your home garden.

How To: Make smoked beef ribs on a smoker

Nothin' says BBQ like a big rack of smoked beef ribs. In this tutorial, learn how to smoke some beef ribs yourself and make the whole neighborhood jealous with the delicious smokey smell. Your instructor in this video used apple wood, hickory and a little pecan to smoke his ribs. You can use the same woods or choose some that you like better, but in the end, if you follow the process in the video you will be chewin' on some delicious beef tonight!

How To: Change the fill valve and stop a leaky toilet

We’ve all had the problem of a toilet that just won’t stop running. You can fix this problem yourself with a few tools from the local hardware store. The part that is causing the excess running is an old fill tube and stopper valve. You will want to shut the water off to your toilet and then flush the toiled to drain out the water. You will have to unscrew the supply line so that you can replace the fill valve. The process only takes a few minutes and it will save you money from wasted water ...

How To: Make classroom pointer sticks

Shelley Lovett with Child Care Land demonstrates how to make your own classroom pointer sticks. You can use pointer sticks as a prompt to help enhance learning in your classroom. You can make the pointers in accordance with holiday seasons. To make a pointer, you will need a 12-inch wooden dowel, an unfinished wooden shape, paint and accessories for decoration. First, paint your dowel and wood topper in your desired color. Next, using a hot glue gun, glue the shape to the dowel. Apply embelli...

How To: Tape drywall and prep for painting

Taping drywall requires a spreader or a spatula, compound and drywall tape. Spread the compound over the nails and the seams smoothly to apply tape over later. Next, the tape is applied to the wet compound on the wall directly over where the seams were. Then, another layer of compound is placed on top of the tape. After it is dry, a second layer of compound is placed on top of this layer. This process will continue until all the seams are covered with the compound, taped over the seams on top...

How To: Change the font size in Word 2007

In this how-to video, you will learn how to change the font size with Microsoft Word 2007. First, open the program and type in a sentence or two. Now, move your cursor to where the font name is. To the right of this should be a drop down menu with numbers. These are the sizes of the font. Highlight the text. Now, click and change the number to change the size of the text. The larger the number, the bigger the font will become. This video shows you just how easy it is to change the font with t...

How To: Replace a broken axel on your Volcano SV 4WD truck

In this how-to video, you will learn how to replace a broken axle on a Volcano SV. First, take off the wheel. Next, remove the axle piece out with a hex wrench. To get it entirely out, use your hex wrench to move out the long screws. Make sure you take them out at about the same time, or you will break one of the screws. You can remove the screw to free the upper suspension arm. This will make it easier to remove the broken axle. Next, replace it with a new axle. Clean the axle before making ...

How To: Adjust screen timeout on your Android phone

Mike Callahan will show you the tricky process of changing the screen timeout on your Android cell phone. While some people like their screen to black out right after they finish using it others prefer it to stay lit for a while. Mr. Callahan shows you how to change the setting regardless of how you like it. First tap on settings. Next, tap on sound and display. Then, you are going to want to scroll down until you get to screen time out. After selecting the screen time out option, you will ha...

How To: Assign a letter to your USB flash drive

This video shows you how to assign a letter to your USB flash drive (or memory stick) or how to change it in Windows.First of all, connect the flash drive in the computer's USB port. Click on the start button, then right click on My Computer and choose manage. Once the window opens, go to Disk Management. There, you should be able to see the USB drive as "USB DISK". Right click on it and choose "Change drive letter and paths...". Now click on change and select the desired letter for the drive...

How To: Remove permanent marker from Legos

Lego owners sometimes decide to personalize their Lego pieces by drawing on them with permanent marker. If you've ever needed to remove permanent marker from your Lego pieces, here's a surprisingly easy way: You'll need a toothbrush, toothpaste, and a small bowl of water (only about an inch of water will be needed), and of course your marker-covered Lego piece. First apply toothpaste to the toothbrush. Next dunk the Lego piece in the water. Then place the Lego piece in your hand and lightly s...

How To: Activate your new copy of Windows

This video describes how to activate your new copy of windows. When you get a new computer or install a new copy of windows you have to activate it within 30 days. When you activate windows the activation process gathers information about your hardware and activates your copy of windows. You will click on the button that says activate windows online. It may take a few minutes and then it will be activated once it gathers all of the information from your computer. This is simply a method of pr...

How To: Make char cloth with found materials

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to make a char cloth. The materials required for this process are: cloth, container and tinder. The cloth must be made of any woven, cotton material. Begin by placing the cloth into a container. The container should be a metal material. Then close the container and make a while on top to allow the smoke and flames to escape. Leave the container in some fire and wait for it to finish. Then take it to cool and take out the cloth. Now strike some spark o...

How To: Tile a kitchen floor with Home Depot

Whether updating your home design or protecting against mold and mildew, the installation of kitchen tiles is a simple process that any home crafter can do. This video tutorial shows how to install backer board and tile your kitchen floor. Once you've cleaned the area where your backer board will go, measure to make sure all materials will precisely fit into place. Before setting the tiles, plan the layout on a sheet of graph paper to figure out if you'll need to cut tiles. Finally, apply gro...

How To: FTP from a local computer to a website

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to create a FTP from a local computer to a website. In this video, viewers are shown (once you've chosen a web host) how to perform FTP file transfers from your local computer to your website. FTP (File Transfer Protocol) is a process that you can use to transfer files from your local computer to a remote computer (your website). Once you've set up a hosting account, your hosting company will provide you with FTP login credentials. Using an FTP softwa...

How To: Cut the hair of a man or boy, step by step

These days, everyone is looking to save a few dollars. In this 2 part tutorial, learn how to cut a man's hair, and save those extra bucks you would've spent at the barber shop. The process is quite easy, and its always fun to learn a new skill. So, grab your son, brother, nephew, boyfriend- anyone- and start snipping!

How To: Harvest worms for shipment

In this video Christy Ruffner will show you the process involved in harvesting worms for shipment. The container used in the video is an oil changing pan. The pan is filled with worms and bedding. Simply rake your fingers on the top of the bedding and remove the worms to another pan. You need to feed and water the worms properly. Then, the worms will be congregated on the upper portion of the bedding. Once all the worms are separated, weigh them and then add an equal amount of bedding. If you...

How To: Make an email server on your home computer

Learn how to make an e-mail server on your home computer to host your own web page and webmail service by following the steps outlined in this video tutorial. You will need a web server, an e-mail server, and a webmail interface. For the server, the most common program is WampServer, which you will need to download. Run through the installation process and grant the program access to your fire. Click on the new icon on your desktop and click Put Online and then Start All Services. This will g...

How To: Coil a guitar cable

This is a video demonstrating how to properly coil a guitar cable. First some incorrect ways of folding the cable are shown. One should not wrap the cable around the forearm, pick it up in a ball, or wrap it like a lasso around the hand. The correct way is demonstrated by taking a section between the thumb and index finger, rolling the index finger toward you, then making another loop by rolling the index finger away from you. This process is repeated until the entire cable is coiled. Folding...

How To: Remove friends and acquaintances from Facebook

In this video you will learn how to remove your friends and acquaintances from Facebook. To do that just follow these simple and quick steps and instructions: The first thing that you need to do is to open your browser and go to Facebook. After you login to your account click the Friend List tab and select All Friends. To remove a friend in Facebook, click the X button located on the right of his/her name. A warning will pop-up and to complete the process just click the Yes button. Now you ar...

How To: Secure your sensitive data in Ubuntu with encryption

TrueCrypt is a free application that lets you encrypt designated programs on your Ubuntu system to prevent unwanted access. Provided you select a strong password, intruders will not be able to open your personal files and documents. This instructional video walks you through the process of installing TrueCrypt on your Ubuntu operated machine and demonstrates an example on how to create an encrypted volume within a select partition.

How To: Get free Redbox DVD rentals

Learn how to get free Redbox DVD rentals. Redbox movies can be found in large stores, usually supermarkets, where you can rent a movie, and return them to the same box when you are done. In order to get the free movie, you must obtain a code, which you will enter during the rental process. On the website, sign up for what is called "Free Movie Monday". Redbox will send a code to your cell phone on the first Monday of every month. One thing to remember is to not be late returning the movie, or...

How To: Get Kesha inspired messy loose scrunched waves

Are you a fan of the hot new pop icon Kesha? This video will teach you how to create her loose scrunched waves look. This instructional video requires you to use both a flat iron and blow dryer. The first step is to put volume product into the hair before blow drying it completely dry. Next, part the hair off to the side, making sure to not use your natural part line. Third, section off the hair into manageable strips. Then, place the strip into the flat iron and bend the hair around the iron...

How To: Link your Hotmail email account & Mac mail

The video shows you how to link your hotmail account to your Mac. The person first asks you to open the mail and write down your full name, hotmail id and the password in the boxes given there. Then click on continue, and in the next option box, leave the account type as POP and then give a description as hotmail in the space provided. Then you have to type pop3. live.com in the box given for incoming mail server. Once done, click on continue and it will ask you for description of outgoing ma...

How To: Choose a web hosting company

In this video about choosing a web hosting company. The narrator begins by saying that web pages are hosted on servers; the files that make up a web site are hosted or stored on a server. The narrator recommends a service called Host Gator. He indicated they are reliable and provide reasonably priced web hosting services. He briefly discusses the process they charge for their different levels of hosting services. Next he shows the steps to hook your domain name to the host account. He demonst...

How To: Build a fire with a Duraflame firestarter

Build a fire with a Duraflame firestarter. This video is going to show you how to do this. Crystal Whole from Duraflame is demonstrating the process in this video. First get your chimney cleaned and inspected. Keep all inflammable material at least 3 feet away from the hearth. Use dry wood that has been seasoned for at least six months. Or you can use stax logs in lieu of wood. Three stax logs are sufficient to keep the fire burning all evening. Open the flue of the chimney, put two stax logs...

How To: Give old furniture a modern makeover

Rather than throwing out your old furniture, learn how to give your old dresser a modern makeover by following this video tutorial. To begin, pull off all of the old drawers and other pieces that do not work. You will need to sand down the frame of the dresser and then replace all of the problematic parts. You may also need to rebuild the center supports so that your dresser drawers slide in and out easily. Wipe down the dresser with a cloth and then coat it with a latex primer. The primer is...

How To: Create headers and footers in MS Word 2007

This video is part of the HelpVids.com series of technology videos. The video describes the process of adding headers and footers in Microsoft Word 2007. The easiest way to edit headers and footers is to double click in the header or foot section of the document. Once you double click it will allow you to edit the text that appears in the header and/or footer. You can also go to the Insert Ribbon and then click Header. This will display many preset styles that will apply to your header. Choos...

How To: Hack Hell Tour with Cheat Engine (12/29/09)

Trevor4Ever595 shows us how to hack Hell Tour on Kongregate tours. First start the game by clicking 'New Game'. Complete the first level. Once you're on level two complete it as usual, and at level three you can start doing stuff. Open the cheat engine, click the process list, and click on your browser. Multiply your souls by 8 and put it into first scan. Go back to the game use some of your soul and then open cheat engine and multiply it by 8 again. Go down and click the frozen box on your c...

How To: Make read only/password protected docs in MS Word 2007

Ever have the problem of people messing with your word documents? This guy shows you the solution by telling you how to create password protected encrypted word documents. The process starts with your open file. Clicking on save as... and in the popup window clicking the tools button in the bottom left corner and clicking general options. There it shows you text entry boxes, one for setting a password to open the file, another to set a password for rights to modify the file. Enter your passwo...