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How To: Tie the adjustable bend knot

The Adjustable Bend, demonstrated in this how-to video, was invented by the Canadian climber Robert Chisnall sometime before 1982. More accurately a coupling of two identical knots, the bend is a great way of lengthening or shortening two rope ends tied together. Watch this video survival training tutorial and learn how to tie the adjustable bend knot.

How To: Tie a variation of the double bowline knot

The Double Bowline has the same strength as a figure eight knot but is simpler to tie. This variation of the double bowline knot differs from the original in that the end of the rope doubles back to go the same direction as the length, instead of hanging down into the loop. Watch this video knot-tying tutorial and learn how to tie a variation of the double bowline knot.

How To: Tie a clove hitch knot

The clove hitch knot is not a particularly good knot for binding, but can be quite useful as a crossing knot, or a knot at the intersection of topes where both ends of the active rope are loaded. The clove hitch works best in situations where the knot needs a little bit of give and is adjustable. Watch this video survival training tutorial and learn how to tie a clove hitch knot.

How To: Bind fabric on a quilt

This quilting tutorial demonstrates how to easily join the ends of your quilt binding so that no one can tell the last seam from any other. Review this step by step process to avoid future difficulty when joining binding strips on your quilt. You don't need a ruler and you don't need to do a lot of measuring to try this quilting trick.

How To: Origami a pair of boots

Perhaps the only video tutorial on how to fold a pair of origami boots, this video offers some tips on folding a fairly high end pair of paper boots. All you need is a single piece of origami paper and a pair of scissors. You may want to use a pen to shape the final product. When you're finished, the origami boots should stand elegantly side by side.

How To: Origami a fun balloon fish

Watch this video origami tutorial and learn how to fold a balloon fish. Start of with a single square of paper and follow along with these step by step directions to end up with a fish balloon. This traditional Japanese art is as fun as it is beautiful.

How To: Tie an improved half blood knot

The Improved Half Blood Knot is basically a half blood knot with a little improvement. To make the knot more secure the end tag is locked in the final step when tying the knot. The Improved Half Blood Knot is a popular knot for attaching hooks, swivels and lures to the the fishing line. Watch this video fishing tutorial and learn how to tie and improved half blood knot on a fishing line.

How To: Weave the even count tubular peyote stitch

This is a video demonstration of the even count tubular peyote bead weaving stitch. This popular beading technique is used to cover round objects and make small purses. A short explanation of different types of seed beads is also given at the end. Size 8 cylinder beads are used in this demonstration.

How To: Make and freeze pesto using fresh basil

Pesto recipes keep summer going all year long. Rita Heikenfeld, from AboutEating.com, had a bumper crop of basil this year. And one of her favorite ways to keep that basil on her table year round is this pesto recipe for the freezer. Pair this basil pesto recipe with pasta for a fresh and delicious dish that will keep you thinking of your garden all year round. Watch this how to video and learn how easy it is to make homemade pesto with fresh basil. All you need is basil, olive oil, garlic, p...

How To: Barbecue chicken lollipops with bacon

This how-to video demonstrates how to make and cook chicken lollipops. Simply take your chicken wing drummette and cut around the base to scrape the meat to one end. Grab some bacon and wrap it around the meat portion of the chicken lollipop. To cook place them in a holder and place on top of the grill.

How To: Make fried apple pie desserts

Bath County's Edith Bradley convinces Farmer to save room for dessert with her fabulous fried apple pie. Made the old-fashioned way, it's a sweet ending to a wild game meal. Watch this how to video to learn how to make a delicious cinnamon and dried apple pie dessert.

How To: Make your own kid's party games

Hello! My name is Nicole Valentine and on behalf of Expert Village, I'm here to talk to you about how to coordinate birthday games for a birthday party. Now we're going to talk about how to appropriately shop for games for a birthday party. Let's be honest. The average person waits until the last minute to buy things for the birthday party. Before you get your keys and get in your car to leave to go to the nearest store, look around your house. Look for things that you normally use to enterta...

How To: Process panoramic photos in Lightroom

Here’s a video on how to process your panos in Lightroom. Learn how to take those raw files and process them with a panorama in mind (it’s really a lot like processing a regular photo with just a small change at the end). We’ll process them in Lightroom and then take it through the Photomerge feature in Photoshop to finish things off.

How To: Play a drum fill on your snare drum

What is a drum fill? Simply put, it is a short rhythmic idea played by the drummer to fill a space at the end of a vocal or instrumental phrase. All you need is a drum kit with a snare drum, and you're set. Just don't steal it, please.

How To: Make chocolate dipped mini pretzel sticks

Watch this how to video to learn how to make chocolate dipped mini pretzel sticks. Dip pretzels in white or dark chocolate, or add a professional touch to your treats by placing a contrasting color of melted chocolate in a parchment bag with a tight point. Cut a small hole at the end. Stripe dipped pretzels with the chocolate in the parchment bag. Stripe with additional color if desired.

How To: Organize your closet yourself

Do it yourself closet organization can be quite a journey, even with the best advice. Meghan Carter discovered first-hand the trials and tribulations of closet organization as she put herself under the scrutiny of professional organizer Cynthia Ivie. But in the end, Meghan not only organized her closet, but found a great excuse to go shopping.

How To: Juggle 4 balls in no time

Want to learn to juggle 4 balls? This is it... A short guide to juggling 4 balls in no time! This instructional video shows some easy-to-do exercises that will make it sooo much easier to juggle 4 balls when that time comes!

How To: Make venison salami

This is a short video teaching you how to make beef, venison, or beef & venison salami. Commonly available vertical sausage stuffer and mixer were used to produce 2-5lb salamis. The process excludes the grind but is concentrated on the mixing, stuffing, and cooking process in a residential environment. Slicing and packing are touched on lightly using a commercial slicer and residential vacuum sealer. The recipe is available at the end.