Bamboo is easy to grow, but there are a few things you should know before starting. There are hundreds of species of bamboo and they can be roughly divided into either running or clumping bamboos. Almost all cold hardy bamboos are runners and almost all tropical bamboos are clumpers. Running bamboos send out root like rhizomes underground and can spread many feet each year. Clumping bamboos slowly expand and stay in a tight clump with canes close together. We grow dozens of cold hardy bamboo ...
Join the A-TV science superstars and find out how to make a cabbage indicator to determine whether a substance is an acid or alkali.
Breaststroke is a traditional stroke popular with people who like to swim for fitness. It is the slowest stroke, but that does not mean it cannot be swum powerfully and at speed. Follow along in this how-to animation to learn the basics of doing the breaststroke.
Spring has sprung, which means it's time to plant all those delicious vegetables and lucrative cash crops. If you are like me, every year you meticulously plan every aspect of your garden before dutifully neglecting it all summer. I decided enough was enough and built this simple automatic watering system.
This shows how to collect rain water for future use from the roof of your house. Very cool setup, but be careful not to break the law while you're doing it. I know that here in Colorado, it is actually illegal to collect rain water without a permit. Scary, huh?
Not long ago, we saw the amazing Water Shader mod. But we have never seen its true capability until now. This video captures the beauty, and sublime impact it has on the Minecraft player. It simply GORGEOUS.
It is so easy that there's a kid showing how to do it. This pump can mean the difference between water and no water in some places.
Things you'll need: Glass or shallow bowl
The following two videos show in detail how to proceed in changing the timing belt and water pump in a Peugeot 206 with 1.4 L engine. The timing belt has to be changed every 90,000 km or 5 years, whichever comes first. In most cases, it's a good idea to change the water pump during this work, too. Exceptions may be low mileage or a recently changed pump.
Though photographer Mark Mawson's concept is simple, the results are stunning. In a series entitled Aqueous I and Aqueous II, Mawson took photographs of wet paint dispersed in water. The images evoke jellyfish, or rainbow colored hydrogen bombs. Mawson says:"I had seen lots of ink in water shots and wanted to try something which had more body and which produced more organic forms."
A simple idea, but I got a few chuckles out of it. A classic water balloon fight but instead of water use horse semen or horse urine as a substitute.
Learn how to fix stretched sweater cuffs with the folks from Martha Stewart's REAL SIMPLE. Don't give up on that sweater with the loose, stretched-out cuffs?just follow these simple tricks to tighten the material, and you'll be ready to put that pullover back into rotation in a snap. These tips will help you fix those old, stretched out sweater cuffs.
In this plumbing video Bob Schmidt shows you how to remove and clean your faucet aerator to increase volume and improve spray of water. Improve poor water flow from your faucets.
Check out this simple discussion on how to make full moon water and full moon oil including various uses thereof. You make them during the full moon. Make full moon water and oil.
A trick/bar bet in which you remove a coin from a plate of water without getting your fingers wet. Remove a coin from water without wetting your fingers.
This interactive flash tutorial shows you how to flat-water loop when windsurfing. The guide takes you through each step of the move with a nice breakdown. Flat-water loop when windsurfing.
Using rose petals plucked from your own garden, a large pot with an inverted lid, and some ice, you can create your own DIY rose water which can then be used as an ingredient to make your own beauty supplies or for floral-scented cocktails and desserts.
Water purifiers are already portable, but not as portable as this crazy invention. Created by Marcus Triest and Ryan Lynch, the Solar Bag can be worn like a shoulder bag and holds up to 2.5 gallons of water. In a feat of ingenuity, the bag is designed to use sunlight to purify the stored water, allowing you to filter drinking water on the go. The bag is made from two layers of polyethylene—a clear, high-clarity layer on the outside and a black layer on the inside. The top layer allows the max...
Silly and gratuitous DIY comes to mind. But let's not overthink this Howcast video.
A bistro twist on a South American classic! For this recipe, you will need: 4-5 ounces red snapper, juice of 2 lemons, juice of 2 limes, 1 diced shallot, 1/4 chopped green chili, 1 tablespoon diced cilantro, 1 avocado, 1 cup tomato juice, 1 grams Algin, 1.5 grams Calcic, 2 1/4 cups water, 250 grams lemon lime juice, 250 grams of water and 1.5 grams of Lecite. Make an avocado wrapped ceviche with tomato pearls and lemon-lime air.
If you're into grape juice, then you should try out this Concord grape fruit drink, in a South American style drink called an agua fresca. An "agua fresca" is a fruity drink blended with water and sugar, then strained to make a vibrant, refreshing and absolutely delicious beverage. This recipe uses colorful Concord grapes, simple syrup and fresh lime juice. This recipe makes a big batch that'll keep for a couple of days, so you'll have plenty to share when you invite friends to help you rake ...
Simple concept, hillarious results.One of the members of the Jackass crew (or several) are all outfitted with scuba gear and climb into a large SUV which is modified to be completely filled with water.Then, after everyone is settled & the car is full, they drive to a 5 star resturant or hotel and wait for a valet to approach. As he/she approaches (from either the front or back of the vehicle to prevent them from getting knocked over by the water), all doors are opened & water (and maybe fish)...
In this tutorial, we learn how to paint a water drop effect on your RC cars. This is very easy to do but very easy to mess up as well. Make sure you are careful while you are doing this so results come out well. First, grab your color change paint and spray a coat of it on the car. Let this dry, then grab a spray bottle of water and spray water onto the paint on all sides at different times. Then, take your paint and put a light spray over it. Once finished, let dry and do a heavier coat (aro...
A shower fittd to be switched liquid supplies: water to urine . the victim assumes the shower is normal and uses the facility
Picture this ... a 200ft diving board with Preston Lacy standing on top. Looking into the water below.... looking quite shallow now. Preston leaps off, flying through the air, stretching out as he approaches the water.... BM. BELLY FLOP. as he emerges from the water he sports the reddest belly anyone as ever seen in their lives. Steve-O goes next comparing the red belly results.
Orangeade is exactly what it sounds like: "Orange-ade". Which means it's not just your standard orange juice. It's that and so much more! In this video recipe, you'll learn just how to make this refreshing summer cool drink. Chloe Rosen pays tribute to her grandfather with this refreshing citrus beverage. Fresh-squeezed lemon and lime juice kick up the main ingredient of orange juice. Seltzer water for that necessary fizz, and just the right amount of sugar are added to the mix. Ribbons of mi...
Solving a Dilemma This is a simple how-to for a cost effective drip irrigation system for your garden. My motivation to set up my garden for drip irrigation was pretty simple. In the summer, it gets to 90+ degrees outside, and my 50’ garden hose didn’t reach the far extents where I have the majority of my large trees. I noticed a large amount of the water I applied to the trees just ran off and did absolutely nothing. This was a huge waste of resources.
For any artists who would like to know how to create paper mache paste for a project, this video is great to watch. For this project, you will need some Elmer's glue and water. After emptying an entire bottle of Elmer's glue into a bowl, add about 1/4 the amount of water to the mixture. You will then need to mix the paste and water mixture thoroughly in order to get an even consistency. You will then be able to stick your newspaper onto your mold using this paste mixture. Create paper mache p...
Staining wood is an exciting and fun step in your refinishing process. Staining brings out and enhances the patterns in the wood grain and it unifies an overall color. At this stage your project piece begins to look more finished. Allow enough time to complete this task from start to finish to ensure continuity of color. You have the choice of using either water or oil-based stain, and each offers advantages and disadvantages.
Today we are making water soup. Now this may conjure up images of a flavorless meal. In this how to video Mark Bittman from the New York Times shows how to make a flavorful soup without using stock. This recipe is equally delicious as any other stock based soup out there. Mix in onions, carrots, zucchini, garlic and fresh parsley. Cook a flavorful water veggie soup without using stock.
Boats look great in the water, but take them out and you’ll often find build-ups of algae and other invasive aquatic species. A pressure washer can help keep your boat looking its best – in and out of the water. Watch this how-to video to learn how to clean your boat with a pressure washer. Clean a boat with a pressure washer.
Hmmm... looks like this place could do with a lick of paint. If you are decorating, you may want to remove the radiator to decorate behind it. Not sure how to do it? Watch this video tutorial to learn how to temporarily remove a radiator for interior decorating.
A mouth-watering olive crust tops this light and savory cod dish. Learn how to cook cod with this easy olive tapenade. Cod With Olive Tapenade Recipe - Cod and Olive Topping Video.
Watch this video from This Old House to learn how to install an air valve for a hot-water heating system.
Steps: 1. Turn off water and power to water heater.
Tired of having three valves or handles in the shower or bathtub? Watch this video if you want to replace your shower valve with a new one. Save water and change a shower valve with Home Depot.
This Thai dish is a good snack or appetizer. You will need baguette bread, chunky light tuna in water, eggs, cornstarch, chopped water chestnuts, sesame seeds, choppped fresh ginger root, chopped green onion and cilantro, fish sauce, fresh pepper, sugar and vegetable oil. Make Thai tuna toast.
This great recipe is courtesy of Rona Tison.Fill a small pot or tea kettle with spring or mineral water; bring to a boil.
Do you want your horse to be the best turned out at the next show? Then follow this simple guide, showing both methods of plaiting to make your horse look like the star he or she is! All you need is a body brush, water brush, bucket of water, mane comb, needle, and plaiting thread, the same color as your horse would be best, two elastic bands, a bowl of one egg white, a bucket of water, and a pair if scissors. Plait a horse's tail.
Steamed vegetables are a nutritious and quick choice for any dinner table. We show you two ways to properly steam vegetables - in a basket and by blanching. You will need broccoli, cauliflower, green asparagus, green beans, salt, olive oil, water, pepper, a saucepan, steamer, bowl of iced water, a tray lined with paper towels, set of tongs, slotted spoon, and a small knife. Steam vegetables.
