How To: Stop pipes from freezing by applying insulator and caulk
About a quarter of a million homes sustain damage from broken pipes every winter. Here's how to avoid a similar fate. Watch this video to learn how to prevent pipes from freezing.
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How To: Live in your car
Whether you have to move into your car or you want to, there are some bases you need to cover. This Howcast guide demonstrates how to live out of your car. This is also helpful for cross country trips.
How To: Make fires in the snow to survive
This five-part series of videos chronicles firemaking in cold and snowy conditions using backpacking equipment only. The series shows the scenery, adventure, survival philosophy, and gear observations.
How To: Attract birds and butterflies to your backyard
Food, water, and shelter—that’s all butterflies and birds need to consider your backyard a home. And the great thing is that what attracts them will beautify your yard as well!
How To: Play "Thinking of You" by Katy Perry on guitar
Learn how to play "Thinking of You" by Katy Perry, an acoustic guitar tutorial. Follow along with this demonstration, tabs and lyrics here:
How To: Repair a windshield wiper arm on a Saturn S-Series car
One day, your car may break down and you won't be able to afford to hire a mechanic, so what do you do... you look on the web for some how-to vehicle repair videos and become your own car mechanic, that's what. You don't need any advanced training to perform repairs and simple maintenance on your automobile, but you may need a few tools. Invest in the basic tools and you'll be prepared for just about any car malfunction you can think of. These tutorials will help get you on your way, as long ...
How To: Play Blake Shelton's "Home" on acoustic guitar
Grab your acoustic guitar, strap, and your pick and check out this free guitar lesson. This video tutorial will teach you country rock guitarists how to play a Blake Shelton song. Not just any Blake Shelton song, but one of his greatest: "Home." And just so you know, here are the lyrics to go along with this instructional guitar lesson:
How To: Cook a savory squash soup with Alton Brown
Make a batch of this wonderfully hearty winter squash soup for warmth. Follow along in this video cooking lesson as Alton Brown shows you how to cook up a savory squash soup. This how-to video is part of Good Eats show hosted by Alton Brown. Pop culture, comedy, and plain good eating: Host Alton Brown explores the origins of ingredients, decodes culinary customs and presents food and equipment trends. Punctuated by unusual interludes, simple preparations and unconventional discussions, he'll ...
How To: Make creamy cheddar soup with Paula Deen
Hot, rich and creamy, Paula Deen's cheddar soup is pure comfort food. Try making a creamy cheddar soup on a cold winter day. This cooking how-to video is part of Paula's Home Cooking show hosted by Jamie Deen, Paula Deen. Paula Deen, owner of Lady and Sons, a famous Savannah restaurant, is Food Network's resident southern chef. Step inside her kitchen and discover delicious food that's both uncomplicated and comforting. You'll just love the sharp taste that the cheddar cheese brings to this c...
How To: Snowmobile
Snowmobiling is a fun and fast sport that takes advantage of winter and the great outdoors. Learn some tips for riding and staying safe from our snowmobiling expert in this free video series.
How To: Record and use macros in Microsoft Excel 2007
Whether you're interested in learning Microsoft Excel from the bottom up or just looking to pick up a few tips and tricks, you've come to the right place. In this tutorial from everyone's favorite digital spreadsheet guru, ExcelIsFun, the 52nd installment in his "Highline Excel Class" series of free video Excel lessons, you'll learn how to record and use macros in Microsoft Excel 2007.
How To: Remove camera flash hotspots in Photoshop
This video gives detailed instructions for removing a hotspot or flash reflection in a photo by using layers and masks. Start by adding a new blank layer and naming it something like Flash Suppress. You will use a special blending mode for this layer called darken. With your paintbrush you will loosely paint out the hotspot, having selected the color tone that you need with the eyedropper tool. Later on you can use layer masks to clean this up. Adjust the opacity of the layer until you have t...
How To: Play "Who Says" by Selena Gomez on guitar
Selena Gomez has been one of the best Disney singer / actresses for years now. Her group Selena Gomez & The Scene have an awesome new song called "Who Says" and this video will teach you how to play an easy cover of it on guitar. It only has four chords!
How To: Create an adorable floral formal teen bun
Little girls are always in a rush to look just like their mommies. Just think pint-sized fashionistas like Suri Cruz and Courtney Cox's daughter Coco, who was recently caught by the paps wearing the same ruby lipstick as her mommy on a stroll. While we don't think that wearing makeup is all that age appropriate for a five year old, beautiful, youthful hairstyles are.
How To: Fight as Phoenix / Dark Phoenix / Jean Grey in Marvel vs. Capcom 3
Jean Grey was one of the five original X-Men, and is old enough to have gone through some major changes in her career. She's more recently been called Phoenix and Dark Phoenix, and that's what she's known as in her appearance in Marvel vs. Capcom 3. This video will show you the basics of how to fight with Phoenix / Dark Phoenix in the game, including combos and special moves.
How To: Fade the edges of a color photograph in Photoshop easily
Have you taken a photo that's perfect in just about every sense other than one? Like, for instance, that picture of you and your newly minted husband dancing at your wedding reception with your husband's drunken brother getting freaky with one of the waitresses on the side?
How To: Craft a paper Valentine's Day card mailbox
Don't just leave your kid with a sad plastic bag this Valentine's Day to store valentines from his or her classmates! Make the giving and receiving of valentines special this year by crafting this paper Valentine's Day card mailbox.
How To: Do a hip hop knee spin dance move
Want to turn your blah breakdance routine into a stunning, pro-level flip fest? Then take a look at this breakdancing video to learn how to do a hip hop knee spin. This knee spin can be incorporated into your breakdancing for an extra special twist that will definitely leave an impression.
How To: Create a Christmas angel tree topper with paper plates & glitter
What's Christmas without a tree topper? To make your own unique tree topper, try this paper plate angel tree topper. Decorate however you like with glitter and markers, and you'll soon have a special tree topper that no one else hads. This is a great project to do with your kids.
How To: Make a marshmallow pop with chocolate and nuts
In this video, we learn how to make a marshmallow pop with chocolate and nuts. These are the perfect treat for a special occasion or for a quick snack. You can use marshmallows that you bought from the store or you can make them yourself! First, you will need to place a stick in the bottom center of the marshmallow. After this, You will dip the top or the entire marshmallow into some melted chocolate. From here, you will immediately roll the marshmallow into chopped nuts. From here, lay the s...
How To: Play Sims 3 on your PC without needing the CD
You'll need to have installed Sims 3 already, but this tutorial will show you how to get a special crack for your game that will let you play the game without needing the CD. Ideal if you have more than one person in your house who likes to play Sims 3!
How To: Create a Snooki pouf (hair bump) hairstyle and carve a Halloween pumpkin
Why Did You Wear That? has a special Halloween treat for you— a 2-for-1 video tutorial celebrating Snooki from Jersey Shore and Mr. Jack-O'-Lantern. First, you'll see how to style your hair into the famous Snooki pouf, a bouffant hair bump, without the use of Bump-It. After you've got your Halloween Snookie hairstyle completed, continue on to the second portion of the how-to for pumpkin carving.
How To: Make your own stylus for an Apple iPad
Because it's touch sensitive, you'll need to make a special kind of stylus to work with your iPad. This tutorial shows you how to take the kind of foam that electronics chips are stored on (conductive foam) and then attach it to a paintbrush to make the stylus.
How To: Knit a fake joke condom
If you know someone who would appreciate being given a condom made out of yarn, you've come to the right place. This video will teach you how to knit a joke / prank condom that will make that special condom-loving person in your life very happy.
How To: Find the fan tribute room Easter egg in Halo: Reach for the Xbox 360
There is a very special easter egg in Halo: Reach on "The Package", that is almost impossible to find unless someone told you about it. It's going to require a second player at minimum to help you, as well as having to play on Legendary. If you can do it, you will get the holy grail of easter eggs in the game: a fan tribute room built by Bungie for the community! In this video, the guys over at Achievement Hunter show you how to activate the room, and also geek out over seeing themselves in t...
How To: Tie a Double Windsor knot in your necktie
Got a special occasion coming up that requires a necktie? If your knot-tying skills are out-of-date, check out this video for a refresher on tying a Double Windsor, also known as the Full Windsor knot. This kind of knot gives you a much fuller knot than the four-in-hand or the Half-Windsor. It's the way to go, but takes a little more effort.
How To: Escape a bottom pin by using an arm post technique
If your opponent in a martial arts match has pinned you on the bottom, you can use a special technique to escape. Frank Mir, a champion of Brazilian jiu jitsu, demonstrates the way to use an arm post to get out of the pin. Move your opponent over your center line and use your elbows to escape.
How To: Apply special iron-on vinyl stickers onto tee shirts and other cotton fabric
If you're stumped about ironing on those iron-on vinyl stickers, this video should clear a few things up. It specifically covers Kitcsh-Nitsch IronOn vinyl stickers, but the principles are the same for all vinyl iron-on stickers. Make sure you don't use your padded ironing board when doing this! All you'll need is your iron and some scissors, and of course, your vinyl stickers!
How To: Create Avatar-style Navi'i irises in Adobe Photoshop CS5
In this clip, you'll learn how to create Navi'i-style eyes (with special attention paid to the irises and pupils) with Adobe Photoshop CS5. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular raster graphics editor or a seasoned designer looking to better acquaint yourself with the new features and functions of the latest iteration of the application, you're sure to benefit from this free software tutorial. For more information, watch this video guide.
How To: Make a flying effect with sonic boom in After Effects
If you've ever wanted to make an even slightly fantasy-flavored film, you've probably wanted to make one of your characters fly. Unless you're working with a bird or some really crazy rigging, you're going to need to make this special effect happen in After Effects, or whatever compositing software you use. This video will show you how to create a flying effect with a sonic boom on takeoff in After Effects, and following it's instructions will help you learn a lot about how to use After Effec...
How To: Make a CD case frame for dad on Father's Day
This how-to video will show you how to make a cool and unique CD case frame for your dad on Father's Day, to make him feel all special inside. Nobody else will have a frame like this! This crafty project is a great way to recycle CD cases you no longer need, and doesn't cost you a dime!
How To: Decorate a room for a dinner party to make it special
In this clip, learn all about interior decorating for parties and see how you can put a fabulous finishing touch on your dinner party. In this clip, you will learn what to display, what to serve and how to organize your room so that your dinner party goes off without a hitch.
How To: Make a Michael Jackson Lego minifigure
Do you still think that Michael Jackson is the King of Pop, even in light of the many controversies that surround the end of his life and his untimely death? Do you also love Legos? The show your love for both. This video will teach you how to make a custom Lego minifigure that resembles Michael (Michael from the "Beat It" music video to be exact) using only paint and some hobby tools. Memorialize the King of Pop in a special using the instructions from this video.
How To: Clear blackheads from your nose with Elmer's glue
We all remember that "special" kid from 2nd grade who always wore homemade clothing and ate glue because it tasted funny. Well, although we don't recommend you ever go chugging the Elmer's, glue is useful for more than just gluing things together.
How To: Perform a lower extremity exam on a patient
In this medical video, learn the process of examining the lower extremity of the body. See demonstrations of how you inspect the lower extremity, how you palpate and then perform passive range of motion of the hip, knee and ankle. John D. Gazewood, MD, MSPH, will also teach doctors special maneuvers to help examine a knee injury. With any type of musculoskeletal exam, you're looking for things like deformity, swelling, and changes in coloration.
How To: Make deliciously sweet dry cherry & cranberry compote
In this tutorial, learn how to make a divine, delicious dry cherry and cranberry compote. This recipe is a little bit sweeter than normal cranberry sauce and can even be served as a dessert. This is a yummy recipe that is great year round, but will make an extra special addition to a holiday table.
How To: Turn your iPhone or iPod Touch in a USB jumpdrive
Did your USB just bite the storage drive dust, but you have a paper you have to print out within an hour for English class? Tap your technie magic wand on your iPod Touch or iPhone to turn it into a USB jumpdrive.
How To: Make a simple paper heart with origami
Want to give that special someone your heart (and maintain vital functioning)? With this guide, you'll learn how to make a folded-paper hearts with origami, the traditional Japanese folk art of paper folding. For more information, including a step-by-step overview of the folding process, as well as to get started making your own colorful paper hearts, watch this free origami lesson.
How To: Style Hollywood glam hair for your prom
You're already spending a ton of money on your dress and everything else for prom, so why spend even more on getting your hair done? You can make sure you look beautiful for your special day at home and still look like a million bucks! In this tutorial, curl your hair in a Hollywood glam style that is actually quite easy to do.
How To: Make a vintage-inspired greeting card
Do you have a penchant for all things vintage? Why not save some money the next time a birthday or special occassion arises and make your own vintage-looking greeting card? In this video, Niki Jackson shows you step-by-step how to create this adorable greeting card using background papers, printed materials and distress inks.