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How To: Spray paint properly

Try to use the same brand of spray paint throughout the project, read the instructions, follow them. Different brands may have different instructions, this is why we advise against mixing brands. Begin by lightly sanding your project with 600 grit sand paper, anything lower can potentially scratch your project. Use a sturdy tape to cover the parts you want to leave unpainted. Use a very light coating of primer, sand it with 600 grit sand paper (lightly). To add 'special effects' to the job, u...

How To: Set up your table for watercolor painting

In this how-to video, you will learn how use set up a studio table for watercolor. First, make a water blotter out of toilet paper and tissue folded in half. Fold the towel into the paper. The gator board and paper should be in front of you, with the sketch at the left side. If you are right handed, everything should be on the right side. This allows for ease of painting. The kleenex and trash can should be on the right as well. If you are left handed, everything should be on the left. This p...

How To: Soften the look of a stone walkway with creeping thyme

Stone walks can look a bit intimidating. But by planting small plants you can make a stone walk both welcoming and beautiful. You want to plant something that is hardy and still attractive. You shouldn't plant on a heavily traveled area, but this technique is perfect for a lightly traveled path. When planting in between stones, dig a small hole for the plant and place it gently between the stones. As with all plantings, you will want to immediately water after you put the plant into the soil....

How To: Make lemongrass consommé

Suzanne Tracht makes a lovely lemongrass consomme for matzo ball soup. She starts with 2 whole chickens and throws them into a pot full of water with celery and some lemon grass. The lemon grass is prepared by crushing it with the back of a knife. She next adds a lime leaf, ginger, and a coarsely chopped onion. Finally, she adds garlic, red chilies, and white parts of leeks. She puts the pot onto the stove and brings it to a simmer. She is careful to lower the heat so it maintains a simmer an...

How To: Make an easy shrimp stir-fry

Shrimps can be easily stir-fried and watching this video will tell you exactly how to do it the easy way. 1 pound of raw, washed and deveined shrimps are used for this recipe which is marinated in 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon cornstarch and 1 teaspoon salt. For the sauce, combine 1 tbsp paprika or hot sauce, 1/3 cup of water or stock, 3 tbsp ketchup, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp red vinegar, 2 tsp sesame oil and 2 tsp sugar in a bowl and mix well. Heat a pan and add 2 tbsp of cooking oil ...

How To: Make traditional turnip greens

This video is showing how to make a great southern dish. In a large saucepan fry some bacon. After the bacon has had some time to cook add some salt and three cups of water. Chop the roots off three turnips and save the leaves on top. Peel the outer skin off each one of the turnips. Dice the roots and put them into the pot. Set on simmer with a medium heat. Tear apart the leaves and remove the thick core on each leaf with your hands and rinse the field dirt off. Chop the greens and steam them...

How To: Fish using rubber worms

Using a rubber worm with a lead cast you must first understand how it fells in the water. The lead cast will allow the bait to travel to the bottom. When the lure is at the bottom you will know because the line goes slack. Next is to lift the line up and let it rest on the bottom again. Do this twenty-five times to really get the feel of the weight and lure. When casting for real the practice will come in helpful because the Bass will look at the lure on the bottom and strike at it when it is...

How To: Grow tomatoes indoors

Contrary to what you may have heard, small tomato plants can be easily grown indoors given the right conditions. This free video home gardener's guide will see that you know everything you need to know to start growing your very own small tomatoes in your home or apartment.

How To: Practice food safety on a camping trip

Before you make that extended camping trek out into the wilderness, there are a few things any self-respecting camper should know how to do. And one of those things is how to safely feed oneself. With this free video guide, you'll learn how to practice food safety when roughing it in the wild.

How To: Make a homemade carrot facial mask

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to make a homemade carrot face facial mask. The materials required are 2-3 large carrots and 4 1/2 tbsp of honey. Begin by peeling the carrots and cut them into round slices. Now boil the carrots until they are soft. Then mash the carrots and mix it with the honey. Apply the mask gently on the skin and relax for 10 minutes. Then rinse it off with cool water. This video will benefit those viewers who are beauty and skin, and would like to learn a home ...

How To: Prepare a simple morning protein shake

In this video, Steve Kim shows us how to make a simple morning protein shake. You will need a blender, glass, oatmeal and protein powder for this. First, place a cup of water into the blender along with around 5-6 ice cubes, crush this together in the blender. Next, add a scoop of protein powder and a 1/2 cup scoop of oatmeal. Put the lid back on the blender and blend on low for about 30 seconds, slowly pick up the speed on the blender and blend until it's well mixed together. After this, pou...

How To: Draw flames

Dirt Design Graphics will show your how to draw a firey hotrod flames. Flames are like a series of water drops. There are many different types of flames you can draw. You can see the difference in the more angular tribal flames which you get by adding a kind of hook at the end. You can do some long seaweed like flame, intertwining flames, double flames, and realistic fire flames all by changing up that same basic pattern. There easy and will make anything look like it’s going really fast so f...

How To: Prevent motion sickness when taking a dog for a ride

In this video Dee Holt is going to show viewers how to prevent motion sickness when they're taking their dogs for a nice ride. First she starts off by telling listeners that if they happen to have a new dog or puppy it's very important that they get their pets used to riding in a car. A dog can get motion sickness so it would be very helpful if you always take a sheet or towel with you just in case. A person should never feed their dog or give them a lot of water within four hours of a car ri...

How To: Make spicy Thai red curry chicken

Kat demonstrates how to make spicy Thai red curry chicken. First, chop two bell peppers, potatoes and a carrot. Place a pan over medium high heat. Add coconut milk to red curry paste in the pan. Once the curry paste has dissolved, add minced garlic, one tablespoon of fish sauce and one tablespoon of brown sugar. Add a half a cup of water. Then, add the chicken and the chopped potatoes, carrots and bell peppers. Cook for five minutes. Then, add softer vegetables like mushrooms, onions, green o...

How To: Get soft skin with a banana & honey facial mask

In this video, the instructor shows us how to make a homemade honey and banana facial mask. First, you want to make sure your hair is all the way pulled back and out of your face. Also, make sure your face is clean. Peel your banana and chop it into pieces, place into a bowl. Mash up the banana and then add in a spoonful of honey to the mixture. Mix this into a paste. Next, apply to your face and leave it for 15 minutes to harden. After this rinse your face with warm water and then pat your f...

How To: Prepare a survival kit

This video shows you how to make a survival kit: i.e. which things to gather together to make a survival kit. This one fits in the palm of your hand. For this kit, you will need the following: a small cloth bag. It can be used to filter sediment out of water. It can also be used to make a patch in clothing.

How To: Dispose of leftover lawn chemicals

In this video from nmsuaces we get a lesson in how to dispose of leftover lawn chemicals. Many gardeners want to know what to do with leftover materials and how to get rid of it safely. You should not store it. Once mixed up, use it all. Make your mix so you don't have to have a surplus that day. If you have a surplus, you need to spray it in an area that is labeled to be used. After you are finished rinse the container at least 3 rinses. The rinse water must then be sprayed out in the area w...

How To: Make Italian pasta salad for over 100 people

This video demonstrates how to make Italian pasta salad for over 100 people. Start with sun dried tomatoes. Reconstitute them in hot water. Slice and dice up mozzarella and provolone cheeses. Then slice and dice Genoa salami into small pieces. Repeat with sopressata. Chop up marinated artichoke hearts. Add canned black olives, Kalamata olives and green olives. Next, fill a large bowl with tricolored Rotelli pasta. Drain the tomatoes and add them to the pasta. Mix in all the other ingredients....

How To: Make chicken stock with a pressure cooker

The video takes us through a process of preparing chicken stock using pressure cooker. He says, it normally takes 3 or 5 hours to prepare a chicken stock. But using pressure cooker it can be done within an hour. He puts the ingredients into the pressure cooker. The ingredients he added are chicken carcass which he bought for just 75 cents, curd, bay leaf, onions without peeling (can be peeled and used also), and white pepper corn, black pepper corn, cloves, carrot and added water and he close...

How To: Make chicken curry or butter chick

In this Food video tutorial you will learn how to make chicken curry or butter chicken using Kashmiri meat masala. Masala means spices. Ingredients are 1-2 tablespoons regular sour cream or plain yoghurt, 11/2 tablespoons Kashmiri Meat Masala, 1-2 tablespoons tomato paste, little bit of ground ginger and chilly, one pound of chicken boneless, curry leaves, cooking oil and one green chilly. Add oil in a pan and heat over low heat, add spice, tomato paste, yoghurt and stir and make a thick past...

How To: Make a coffee & egg white facial mask

In this video, the instructor shows us how to make a facial mask using coffee grounds and egg whites. First, take an empty bowl and place a 1/4 cup of coffee grounds into the bowl. After this, add an egg white to the bowl. Now, mix up the coffee grounds and egg white until they are well blended. Now, apply mixture gently to your entire face, avoiding the eye area. Once you have it placed on your face, let it set for about 10-20 minutes or until dry. Your face will start to feel tighter and yo...

How To: Prepare a crispy chicken stir-fry

There are a lot of advantages of cooking in a wok as they are healthy and less fussy. A wok can be used to stir fry, stew or for any type of cooking. Kikkoman shows in the video how cooking in a wok is done. He demonstrates how to cook stir fry chicken in a wok. First you have to rinse the chicken and slice them into thin strips; two tablespoon of corn flour is mixed with three tablespoon of teriyaki marinade and grated ginger add crushed garlic and sliced onions and mix well, finally add the...

How To: Remove acrylic nails quickly

In this video, the instructor shows us how to remove acrylic nails quickly and easily. First, remove some of the acrylic using a professional nail tool, you can find this online or at a beauty supply store. Next, take a big bowl of warm water and a small bowl of pure acetone. Soak your nail in each of these for a few minutes. After this, you should be able to gently push the acrylic nail off while it is still wet. Once you have removed the acrylic, brush your nail with cuticle oil to help pre...

How To: Pump out the waste on your boat for winter

In this Outdoor Recreation video tutorial you will learn how to pump out the waste on your boat for winter. This video is from LIBoatersClub. Take your boat to the waste disposal area and secure it. Remove the cap from the waste tank. Be careful not to drop the cap. Operating the waste disposal unit ashore is very easy. Just switch on the pump, take in some water in to the hose and then attach the hose to the out let on your boat. Hold it tight and open the valve. It will suck out all the was...

How To: Throw a wavy edged pottery bowl

This video illustrates the method of throwing a wavy edged pottery bowl. This process comprises of the following stepsStep 1This process needs clay, pottery wheel and water in a bowl.Step 2Place the clay on the moving wheel.Step 3Now give the clay a desired shape with the help of your hands.Step 4keep wetting your hands at desired intervals and insert your fingers inside the clay so that it gives you the shape of a bowl.Step 5When your desired shape and size is ready take the clay bowl out of...

How To: Clean pennies with taco sauce

In this video, we learn how to clean pennies with taco sauce. To do this project, all you need are some dirty pennies and a paper plate! First, pick out some really dirty pennies and grab a taco sauce packet you have laying around the house. Grab a paper plate and pour the taco sauce onto the top of your pennies. The taco sauce has vinegar in it, so it can clean the pennies easily. Let it set for a few minutes and then rinse the pennies off in water. This will clean your dirty change and is a...

How To: Silk screen print t-shirts in four minutes

This video, which was made at Peopleprint Community Media in Rochdale, teaches how to easily silk screen print a t-shirt in only four minutes! First, design the artwork to be used for the print, then print it on acetate. Next find a clean screen. Put some emulsion in a coating trough and slowly and steadily coat the screen in emulsion. Then dry the emulsion in a dark room and expose the screen to light. Next wash the screen with water and the artwork should become visible. Mask the exposed ar...

How To: Identify problems with a ground covering juniper

This video illustrate us how to identify problems with ground covering junipers .Here are the following steps .step 1: First of all look through the whole plant and see whether there is any browning or fall of leaf, if so then this may be due to water logging as these plants are good for soil with well seepage and lots of sun.Step 2: Look whether the leafs are free of all the bacterial and fungal infection.Step 3: Look whether there are any spider mites present, if so remove them.Step 4: Look...

How To: Identify problems with the spruce tree

The first thing you have to understand is that the damage that comes to the spruce is mainly from the weather, moths, and caterpillars. The caterpillars and moths dry out the tree slowly, sometimes it is not noticed until the tree is on the verge of dying. One way to make sure this doesn't happen is to look under the spruce branches and the underside of the plant. You will be able to notice when it is getting withered by caterpillar accumulation. If there is a lot of caterpillars of the grayi...

How To: Remove scratches from your car with wet sanding

Final Touch TV shows viewers how to remove scratches from the car with wet sanding. This is for fine scratches that may be on your vehicle. First, you need to use 3,000 grit sand paper with a block and scuff up the clear coat first with this. You should dip your block in some soap and water in and up and down motion. You need to make sure you do not go all the way through the paint. Most scratches are on the clear unless it appears deep. Now, take a 3 compound, spray it on and rub it in. Next...

How To: Make cheap seed planters for a small kitchen garden

In this how-to video, you will learn how to make a simple cost-saving planter for a small kitchen garden. First you will need a plastic milk jug. Cut at the opening of the jug and split it in half vertically. Next, place soil inside the half of the jug. Water this part well, but do not have a standing puddle underneath the jug. Use a chopstick to poke holes into the soil. This will allow you to plant about 35 seeds in the plastic planter. Viewing this video will show you the easiest way to ma...

How To: Throw a chip and dip pottery plate

Ingelton Pottery demonstrates how to throw a chip and dip pottery plate. First, well a ball of clay and put it on a pottery wheel. Use your hands and ample amounts of water to depress the sides of the clay forming an indented rim with a raised center. Use your thumb to define the center hub. Create a thin side to the plate. Wet your hands and press down on the center hub, creating a depression. The plate should now have a two bowls with one sitting inside of the other one. Use a blade to scra...

How To: Clean beach coins

According to Outer Banks, cleaning coins found on the beach is an easy job. First of all he doesn't clean pennies as he doesn't think its worth the time. First use a rock tumbler. They're not expensive and cost under $100.00. Toss the coins in a tumbler with small rocks or gravel as this helps clean and separate the coins. Use a couple of squirts of dishwashing liquid and water about 3/4 full. Let it tumble about three to four hours. Using a colander rinse your coins once tumbling is complete...

How To: Apply Frontline flea prevention to your dog

In this video tutorial, viewers learn hoe to apply Frontline for dogs. Be sure that you get the appropriate amount of dosage for your dog. Frontline is a topical flea intake preventive for dogs. Do not let your dog go into water 72 hours before and 72 hours after apply the product. Begin by apply the product in between the shoulder blades. Do this by parting the fur and apply the product onto the skin. Also apply the product at the base of the tail. This process needs to be done once a month....