Do you dread tackling those wallpaper remodeling tasks on your home maintenance list? Many homeowners choose to let professionals deal with the removal of their old wallpaper, but this can be an expensive choice. Learn how you can remove even the most stubborn wallpaper and wallpaper accent trim with a little white vinegar, a spray bottle and a paint scraper in just 7 minutes. Find out, too, how you can make this project a fun, family challenge by involving the little ones.
This informational video from YouTube user curlmarx takes us through the step by step process of how to take on the intimidating process of soldering, or "sweating" copper pipes for the do it yourselfer at home. He illustrates the materials and tools you will need to successfully complete this type of plumbing project. Those of you who have never taken on a task like this will much appreciate the effort of this author to illustrate the complete process in a detailed and easy to follow informa...
Copic markers have a slightly involved numbering and indexing system, but this how-to video offers advice for using them. Since Copic markers are so expensive, there are tricks for multi-tasking the pens to get more colors out of fewer colors. Watch this video crafting tutorial and learn how to use Copic markers with stencils and card making.
PureChat 2008 ships with an OnTime plug-in that allows you to quickly turn live web chat conversations into defects, feature requests, incidents or tasks in OnTime -- with just a few mouse clicks!
This installment from Axosoft's own series of video tutorials on the OnTime Project Management Suite focuses on how you can see the history of your defects, features, tasks, and incidents, as well as project wiki pages. For more information, as well as to get started using the history and audit trails features in Axosoft OnTime 2008, take a look.
The User Dashboard in OnTime is a great way to look at items across types and edit them. See how to view and search through data regardless of its type (Defect, Feature, Task, Incident) by taking advantage of the User Dashboard. For detailed instructions on using the dashboard, watch this installment from Axosoft's own series of video tutorials on the OnTime Project Management Suite.
When programming in Visual Studio, you may find yourself creating any number of all-but-identical windows. This can be tedious and time consuming. This tutorial discusses the deadly and dangerous task of using a form as a parent for the development of other forms in Visual Studio, using C# in this particular example. For more information on designating a form as a parent, take a look.
This medical how-to video demonstrates how to perform an examination of a traumatized hand. Doing such procedure can be a daunting task, as there may be several structures that may have been injured. Follow along as this resident surgeon shows you what guidelines to follow when examining a hand and wrist. Please note that this medical video is intended for medical professionals only.
This instructional video demonstrates how to coat ceilings with joint compound, without dripping mud on your face. Spackling is a delicate art, but anyone can create a perfectly smooth surface with a metal putty knife and a fresh bucket of joint compound. Spackling ceilings is one of the more difficult tasks in prepping a room for painting, but this video provides tips on how to lay down thin layers of putty to avoid heavy sanding after the spackle dries.
Let the Home Depot show you exactly what it takes to hang a storm door and the tools needed for this relatively easy task. Go step-by-step for adding this door to a brick-molded opening. For more, or to get started on your own storm door installation project, watch this DIY video tutorial.
Heidi Hewett demos the Action Recorder feature in AutoCAD 2009. Recording actions with the Action Recorder can increase your productivity by automating repetitive tasks you have to perform on every AutoCAD 2009 drawing. You can record actions from the command line, toolbars, ribbon panels, and more. See how in this AutoCAD 2009 lesson.
This 3D software tutorial shows you how to use the blur effect in modo. The blur tool allows you to blur neighboring pixels on a mesh. The Blur tool is quite useful for any painting task. The modo blur tool, like all painting tools in modo, can be composited with various brush tools, inks and jitter nozel.
Flags are colorful reminders for items you need to follow up on, whether tasks, messages, or contacts. Microsoft Office Outlook 2007 offers several options for setting flags to complement the way you work. Flags can give you pop-up reminders and they also appear in the To-Do Bar, where you can easily see what actions you need to take each day. Learn how to stay on top of things with reminders in Outlook 2007.
The HV20 comes with a manual focus roller, which is a good thing. However, it is a bit awkward to operate. Here is a minimalist friction tool that can be used to accomplish the same task (well, perhaps with enough practice). It is small, portable, cheap, and light-weight. Watch this video tutorial and learn how to build a manual focusing stick for a Canon HV20 video camera.
Serving pears today carries a special cachet. It's really worth knowing more about them. Pears can be poached, baked, grilled or roasted. One of the most delicate tasks is to match the right pear with the right cheese. Pears are one of most high fiber fruits.
Leveling up in the original Final Fantasy Tactics for the Playstation is a long, grueling task. Take a look at this instructional video and learn how to level up your characters quickly in no time at all. With ten level ups in under ten minutes, you'll be able to access the high tier job classes of FFT in no time.
This video crafting tutorial shows a quick and easy way to turn plain take-away containers into decorative gift and storages boxes. Paper take-out boxes are a convenient size for organizing supplies and tools, but this project can multi-task as a reusable gift box. Learn how to transform paper take-out boxes into a storage or gift box by watching this instructional video.
This video quilting tutorial explains how to choose the feet on the sewing machine to suit the purpose of the project at hand. Different quilts are going to require different sorts of seams, but the right rotation of feet will be able to multi-task effectively. Learn how to choose the right sewing machine feet for quilting projects by watching this instructional video.
Whether it's a daily routine or for a short period of time, giving medicine to your dog is an important task that isn't always simple. Learn some helpful tips that will make giving a pill to your dog a little easier.
Recycling old jars into vases or containers is a good way to reuse them, but sometimes it seems like an impossible task to get the sticky labels and goo off of the glass. Check out these all-natural, easy tips, and you'll be label-free in no time.
Installing a new toilet may seem like a daunting task, but it will also update the look and feel of your bathroom. Watch this demonstration on how to install a toilet.
This video shows the artist beginning an oil painting by blocking in the sky and foreground underpainting.
Keyboard shortcuts make computing in Mac OS X faster, but what do you do if there isn't a shortcut for your favorite task? Tune in to Tekzilla and fine out!
Use an old PC that has been setup as a server to perform helpful tasks such as backing up computers on your network, storing media files in a central location, share one printer with every computers computer in the house.
Office organization is that task we all know we need to do but always put off. Well, you'll be buying office organization supplies once you see what Meghan Carter discovered during her interview with the organization experts at White Space, a Chicago-area organization firm. Your desk will never be the same.
In this video tutorial you will learn to load and play actions in Photoshop CS2. Actions are sets of recorded commands. They are particularly useful to perform repetitive or multi-stepped tasks. The examples in the video are available if you are a member, but even if you're not, the process you learn is the same for any action you want to import or use.
Painting a color on an image might be a painstaking task for a Photoshop beginner. The good news is you don't have to rely on the brush tool to do the job. In this video tutorial you will learn to replace one color with another using the Replace Color dialogue within Photoshop.
Video shows how to start composting at home using a stainless steel compost pail. A quick and easy tip to creating compost while performing other tasks. Watch video for best results.
Want to levitate like the street magicians do? Learn how to make yourself levitate off of the ground and shock onlookers everywhere. David Blaine look out because here is a simple way to make an impossible task look real.
Sometimes you need to print a perfect 5x7" or 8x10" photo that will go into a frame with correct aspect ratios. Or maybe you need to make an image for a video that will be just the right size for DV. Photoshop has a variety of ways to accomplish this task, and in this video Terry White will show you some of the easiest ways.
Sarah McColl, the hip and modern Martha Stewart of Brooklyn gives us a great video on how to reupholster a retro dinette chair. Sarah is learning along with you, so don't be overwhelmed by the task ahead.
Gunmetal gray is one of the coolest, most biker-chic finishes out there when it comes to jewelry making. If you enjoy working with filigree pieces in your bracelets and necklaces, why not make them less granny fantastic and more urban chic by adding a nickel-free gunmetal finish?
Dead Rising 2 for the Xbox 360, stuck in Fortune City, your task is to survive and help other people survive, well, among other things anyway. If you're up to Case 2 and are looking for a way to finish it, or are looking for some Zombrex, then check out this video! You will get a full walkthrough of Case 2 in Dead Rising 2.
Not only will this Giant Bomb Warhammer 40000: Space Marine guide help you beat Warboss Grimskull, it'll also help you unlock the 'But I Am Finished With You' achievement for the Xbox 360 as well. You will need to dodge the boss over and over again to survive, and keep your stamina up as there are four stages to this boss fight.
In this video you will learn how to complete the "Finish Him" achievement in GTA IV. In order to do that just follow these steps. First you will need to go in a crowded place. You will need to get 10 melee counters in 4 minutes. To complete a counter attack you will have to press the A button when the enemy tries to hit you. After you dodge the attack you will have to press the B button in order to punch him back. Just repeat this process for 10 times and you will successfully get the "Finish...
If you're trying to get a triangle on someone in an MMA or jiu jitzu fight and they hide their arm to try and relieve the pressure on their neck, they might think they are safe. They aren't. Watch this video to learn how to finish the triangle in this situation from Joanne and Hillary Williams of MMA Girls.
In this video, we learn how to apply eyelashes to open eyed reborn baby dolls. First, you will need to prepare the glue by placing it on a flat surface and letting sit for a couple minutes. Then, take the new eyelashes and remove the existing glue with tweezers. After you do this, dip the base of the lashes into the glue. Do this slowly and make sure to wipe off any excess glue when you're finished. Place the glue evenly around the entire lash. Now, bring the lash to the eye and insert it int...
If you think about it, your face is just another canvas, with makeup being the paint. You add highlights here to bring parts you want to emphasize forward, bronzer there to create fake shadows, and draw on patches of color (lips) or lines (eyes) to make things either pop or recess.
Kathy Carroll of the Chicago Institute of Fine Finishes and Faux by Kathy demonstrates how to give a decorative distressed look to antique furniture pieces. Distressing is a great way to revive outdated or worn pieces, as well as achieve character and age newer pieces. Antiquing furniture techniques are easy to do and can be done by everyone from veteran decorative artisans to the beginning crafter.
This is a video which shows how to create a suede finish on walls using paint. To do this the right tools are necessary. Use a special suede finish paint and a nine inch specialty roller. Arrow wood merant is used for the color. Tape the ceiling and base boards. Paint the corners with a two inch brush. Work top to bottom on the unfinished areas with the roller. It will appear uneven. But that is fine. It should be allowed to dry. Use a 3 inch latex brush and excess paint, start at the top and...
