News: Old T-Shirts Reincarnated as Underwear
Logan of Supernaturale has posted instructions how to make a pair of homemade undies out of your favorite old tees.
Two Year Old Search Results
News: Perform an awesome white boy Body Wave
Think white kids can't dance? Meet Jeff. This 17 year old from New Jersey can move.
News: Hot bikini from a t-shirt. Girl not included.
Our good friend Gianny is the queen of recycled fashion. From her studio in Paraguay, she's made everything from dresses to flip-flops-- with only a t-shirt.
News: Hack a CRT into a lightning ball
NK5 is a genuine wizard with an old monitor. He's hacked together everything from an electric kitty fence to a Halloween hologram using the guts of an old CRT.
News: Sleeveface
Favorited by our man Crow. Submitted by user God. How could I not be tempted by this tutorial? A perfect combination of old school retro, arts & crafts, and hipster cool. Just take an old vinyl record sleeve, cover a part of your body, and snap a photo. Proof once again that the how-to imagination of the internet has no bounds.
News: Perform the Balducci levitation
A 15 year old named Brandon reveals one of the great magic tricks of all time for Viewdo. If you try this on a friend who does not know this trick...you will be a GOD. The kid is good. He "sells" it too.
How To: recycle old light bulbs
She is kind of cute, in that fetching, illegal is-she-under-18 kind of way. A model from Paraguay. There is a 'green' undercurrent to the headline, in addition to an accomplished arts and crafts sensibility. It is a sweet domesticated how-to.
How To: make curtains open with a measuring tape
This video is very clever, if a bit Rube Goldberg. It is the kind of thing that would be entirely charming if executed by an 8 year old boy.
How To: make Pancakes - the stop motion way
This guy from the east coast of Scotland has successfully mated the classic procedural tutorial with stop motion film making. 25 years old. Composed the music to boot. None of the visual techniques are new. But that does not make the video any less satisfying.
How To: Perform the floating rice trick
This is a cool trick that creates the illusion that one object appears heavier than the other. Check out the video, and watch Steve Spangler perform this trick and teach you how to do it! This trick, dating back thousands of years, uses two identical bottles of rice and chopsticks. One bottle appears to be lighter than the other and floats up.
How To: Upcycle an oversized t-shirt into a feminine halter top
Doesn't this feminine and romantic halter top look like something you'd see at a high end retailor like Ann Taylor? Silky and soft, this halter top is actually made from an old oversized t-shirt.
How To: Play the song "Forgot About Dre" by Dr. Dre and Eminem on piano
Dr. Dre has only ever released two albums, and it's been 11 years since the last one, 2001. But it's lead single "Forgot About Dre" is still a classic, largely because it introduced Eminem to everyone who didn't already know him in '99. This video will teach you how to play the song on piano, complete with long runs and chords that will make your version sounds much better than most of the other ones out there.
How To: Make a steampunk style deep sea diving helmet
Start with an old school globe, then dismantle it and remove the printed paper map. Then build up the shoulder and neck area with Chavant clay and cover up the seam. Cut a few holes in the globe and attach a few extra accessories. Then add a coat of paint and you have your own deep sea diving helment for your next steampunk adventure!
How To: Use Gopher to surf the Net like it's 1991
In this video tutorial, we learn how to use very-old-school Gopher to browse the Internet. For more information, including a complete demonstration and detailed, step-by-step instructions, and to get started using Gopher yourself, watch this how-to from the folks at CNET TV.
How To: Make the transition from analog to digital television
In this video tutorial, we learn how to set an old TV up to receive an analog signal. For more information, including a complete overview and detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this home-theatre how-to guide from the folks at CNET.
How To: Take your old photos and convert them into cross-stitch designs
If you're looking to do some cross-stitching to customize your current furniture bed sheets, or what have you, then you might be thinking about taking a design straight out of a family photo! In this video you'll get tips on how to take a photo, crop it down and turn it into a cross-stitch picture that you can print out to use as a guide.
How To: Organize your garden by making plant markers out of spoons
Start with some old spoons. Then, on a concrete surface, hammer them flat. Once they are sufficiently flattened, trace letters onto the spoon and then stamp them on using a steel stamper (which you can find at a hardware store). Then, all you have to do is plant them in your garden!
How To: Insert LED lights into plastic action figure to make light-up action figures
Action figures may be on the way out as mainstream toys, but all your old ones are awesome, we swear. If you don't mind modifying your precious toys a little bit, check out this video to learn how to insert LED lights into plastic action figures and make them light up awesomely.
How To: Strip wood off of furniture or other wooden objects to restore their finish
Wood is a great construction material, but after time and weather it does become worn and old-looking. Restore it's original sheen by stripping it, or removing the outside of the wood to reveal new wood beneath, after watching this video.
How To: Wear clothes that don't make you look old
Do you have children, but not want that fact to define your style and what other people think of you? This video has help. It will give you a variety of tips for mothers who don't want to dress like mothers, but still want clothing that will accommodate their active lifestyle.
How To: Color a drawing using the washable Crayola Supertips markers
The Crayola washable supertip markers are an ideal tool for any artist, young or old, who wants to bring sharply defined, bright color to their drawings. This video demonstrates how to color simple line drawings using these basic markers.
How To: Replace the hubcaps on a 1931 Model A Ford
This great video will show you how you can replace the hubcaps on your old 1931 Model A Ford car. These classic cars can be difficult to take care of, but with these steps you'll be able to successfully change the hubcap without any hassle.
How To: Install a Basement Watchdog AC-powered sump pump system
A sump pump is a necessity for most homeowners with basements, and if you've just gotten yourself a Basement Watchdog AC sump pump, this video will show you how to install it. This is a full sump pump, AC-powered, that you can install in your basement, either as a first time sump pump or a replacement sump pump. Find out how to remove the old sump pump, prevent air locks, insert the AC pump and connect it to the discharge pipe correctly.
How To: Navigate through your open tabs in Firefox and Chrome web browsers
Still switching between tabs the old fashioned way on Firefox and Chrome? Looking for something that's faster and more efficient? Then look no further than this great video! All you have to do is press control and a number key and you'll be switching like a pro!
How To: Walkthrough LEGO Harry Potter (Year 2 - Chamber of Secrets) on the Xbox 360
If you've beaten Year 1 - The Sorcerer's Stone of LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4 on the Xbox 360, then get ready for the LEGO-ized version of J. K. Rowling's second masterpiece, Year 2 - The Chamber of Secrets. Get every single achievement, every single collectible… everything you can imagine. All the videos and levels are listed below.
How To: Set up the Mentos and Diet Coke prank
The Mentos and soda prank is as old as Mentos. You combine Mentos and soda, and a symphony of sticky fluid will erupt. This video features one charming young man explaining how he executed the prank on his younger sister, with step-by-step instructions and questionable video quality. Prank on.
How To: Revive flat champagne with raisins
Champagne or sparkling wine is a great treat during a celebration, but what if your champagne is a little dull? It may be flat… a little too old to savor the taste. But there is a remedy. If your champagne or sparkling wine has become flat, simply drop a few raisins into the bottle to revive the bubbles. Cheers!
How To: Shrink and dry out pimples using aspirin
Using aspirin to treat acne is an age old remedy for skin blemishes. Learn more about treating acne from a dermatologist in this skin care video.
How To: Use white plates to present food professionally
White plates may seem boring and overused, but there's a reason they're preferred by five star restaurant chefs and your deal old mom for their dishes.
How To: Shave with a single blade razor that's right for you
In this tutorial, learn how to beat the media hype and go back to an old fashioned single blade razor. If you use a single blade razor, you will actually get a smoother, closer shave then the fancy multi-blade models, contrary to popular belief.
How To: Build a hydroponic growing system for your plants
In this tutorial, learn a great, fast way to get your plants growing. This hydroponic system will keep your plants happy and healthy for much longer than old fashioned planting.
How To: Tie dye cool clothes
Express your colorful personality with the power of tie die! Turn your boring plain colored t-shirts from solid colored to multi-colored by tie-dying your way to becoming a fashion plate! In this video, learn how to tie dye your clothes to make something new, from something old.
How To: Perform the "MacDonald's Aces" card trick
You may have known that Old Macdonald had a farm but were you aware he also had a card illusion? In this free video magic lesson from YouTube user experthowto, you'll learn how to perform the "MacDonald's Aces" (or "MacDonald's Kings") card trick. For more information, including a step-by-step breakdown of the trick, watch this prestidigitator's guide.
How To: Make a Spanish beef stew
Beef stew is a classic family favorite. It's a crowd pleaser and a good standby for dinner in a pinch.
How To: Remove scratches from an XBox game with toothpaste
Did you know you can fix a damaged disc with toothpaste? Well, you can! In this video, discover how to use that old tube of Colgate or Crest for more than cleaning your teeth. It's easy, quick and could save you a ton of money, you would've spent replacing those discs.
How To: Use Microsoft Excel's undocumented DATEDIF function
New to Microsoft Excel? Looking for a tip? How about a tip so mind-blowingly useful as to qualify as a magic trick? You're in luck. In this MS Excel tutorial from ExcelIsFun, the 151st installment in their series of digital spreadsheet magic tricks, you'll learn how to calculate the days, months or years between two dates using Excel's undocumented DATEDIF function.
How To: Create an origami parrot
You've all seen an origami swan but Ngai Chun Cheung will demonstrate how to make an origami parrot in this how to video. He starts out with a plain old white piece of paper and then shows how to make each fold that needs to happen to make an origami parrot. By following the shown demonstration and by doing the folds exactly like he shows you, you too will have the end result of an origami parrot to show off to your friends.
How To: Do a quick weave with an invisible part
A quick weave is a great way to make your same old hairstyle into something completely different. With an invisible part, the quick weave is taken to a whole new level. Check out this video for steps on how to do the invisible part quick weave yourself!
How To: Caulk a shower stall
If you're planning to re-caulk a shower stall, there are things you shield know before you dive into the project. For one thing, it's essential to remove all of the old caulk, since caulk will stick to almost everything except itself. Mark Donovan of HomeAdditionPlus.com talks you through somber info you'll have to know before you caulk your shower.
How To: Replace an HP Laser jet printer fuser
It is a simple way to extend the life of your workhorse printer and takes about 10 minutes. This is a step by step with disassembly of the laser fuser assembly and reinstall instructions. This is a basic mr. fixit tutorial on how to maintain an old laser printer instead of throwing it out. Be better for the environment and stop buying new stuff!