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How To : Make a cactus farm in Minecraft beta

Wondering how to farm cactus in Minecraft? This video provides a comprehensive explanation of the techniques and practices used when building a Minecraft cactus farm. You'll have a never ending supply of cactus after you create this farm in your Minecraft world.

How To : Make a ledge grind-able for a scooter

This this is a tutorial explaining how to make a ledge slide. If you want to do this professionally, you need lacquer and a mason's stone, but for this video, only common materials were used.

How To : Prepare a survival tin for camping

In order to prepare a survival tin for camping, you will need the following: water purification, condoms, brass wire, a candle, a magnifying glass, waterproof matches, cotton balls, fishing hooks, small compass, whistles, fishing line, and empty tobacco tin, and artificial wor ...more

News : Gifting links

Gifting links for FrontierVille Please visit FrontierVillePost.com for gifting links! You will find links for building and school supplies, mystery boxes, ribbons and more! Get stuff sent to you! First you need to find your Facebook ID number and copy it down somewhere, or ...more

How To : Do a 16 inch layout on stud wall

Bob Schmidt from Home Remodel Workshop demonstrates how to frame a wall 16 inches on center. His tutorial is especially helpful, so pay attention to his tips, tricks, and specific techniques. When laying out a top and bottom plate for a typical wall a framing square is usuall ...more

How To : Make a traditional floral centerpiece arrangement

The art of floral arrangement is a fun and valuable skill. Dana Plazyk of Flowers by Design lends useful tips and tricks on making simple flower arrangements. Centerpieces will add the final touch to any decor. In this three-part series, Dana shows you step-by-step instructio ...more

How To : Make a continuous daisy chain necklace

This video shows you how to create a continuous, daisy-chain necklace. The materials used include: size 11 rock eyes in yellow, red and purple, a toggle clasp , 9mm thread and a size 10 beading needle. Start by sewing on one half of the clasp, tying a knot to hold it in place. ...more

How To : Make a paper flower rosette

This video shows a demonstration of how to make crepe paper rosettes. The materials used are four strips of paper, two small paper circles, and double sided tape. First put double sided tape on one of the circles and trim the edges. Put a corner of one strip of paper onto the ...more

How To : Enhance traditional art methods with digital media

Have you ever heard of tradigital art? Tradigital art incorporates traditional materials with digital media. This is a combination of such techniques as illustration with Decocolor Markers, Prismacolor Markers, pencils, and Photoshop. Watch this tutorial to learn how to enhanc ...more

How To : Draw with graphite and pastel on tinted paper

Using graphite and pastel on tinted paper is a great way to give drawings depth and weight. Used right, these materials can really make a drawing pop. In this video tutorial, the artist walks you through the process and discusses the various steps involved.

How To : Build your own skateboard

A skateboard consists of three elements: the board or deck, the wheels, and the trucks, which connect the wheels to the deck. Craft your own sweet ride by putting them together. Learn how to build your own skateboard with this Howcast guide. It is laid out for you in 9 easy st ...more

News : FarmVille Orchard and Tree Gifting Links

Free Tree Gift Request Links With the new orchards and tree mastery system everyone is looking for more trees! As wishlist requests often end up with errors, I've created this list that will provide links you can put your ID into allowing people to send you the item without g ...more

How To : Make Betty's chicken salad sandwich recipe

Betty shows you a simple, tasty chicken salad sandwich recipe. Straight out of Kentucky, and always cooking! Ingredients: 15 oz. canned white chicken chunks (I used Valley Fresh brand, one 10 oz. can and one 5 oz. can. You may use leftover chicken, cut into chunks. ) 1/2 cup ...more

How To : Build a gazebo

In this video series, our expert will show you how you can build your own gazebo. You will get easy to follow step-by-step instructions on how to design an octagonal gazebo, how to find the right building materials and how to actually put together a gazebo. This is a great pro ...more

How To : Read and understand a nutrition label

This video shows how to read, understand and interpret the "Nutrition Facts" on food labels. First he explains the fats. Unsaturated fats are good for you, but saturated and trans fats are unhealthy. Cholesterol can be lowered by unsaturated fats and raised by saturated fats. ...more

How To : Craft a DIY cord basket adorned with ribbons

When it comes to quirky homemade DIY, cords - made from rope, twine, or other materials - aren't usually used in many projects. Other than tying nautical knots, it seems they're quite defunct. But not so. Simply watch this video tutorial to learn how to craft a DIY cord baske ...more

How To : Build a pyramid in Minecraft beta 1.6

Bring one of the wonders of the ancient world into your Minecraft beta world. This video will show you what materials to use and what building technique to employ in order to build a magnificent pyramid in your Minecraft world.

News : Eco Friendly Window Treatments

Looking to go "Green" When I'm looking to do new remodeling projects around the house, I find myself asking, is this Eco-Friendly? Is this main stream America brain-washing me into a "Greener Tomorrow?" I doubt it! Embracing Eco-minded products is not just good for preserving ...more

News : Minecraft World's Ultimate Survival Guide, Part 5

Welcome to Minecraft World! Check out our advanced tutorials and come play on our free server. Part 5 in Minecraft World's Ultimate Survival Guide is, for me, the longest article to write. Since I squeezed out a lot of information from other areas to put into survivability, i ...more

How To : Use a chop saw the right way

In this video tutorial, viewers will learn how to use a chop saw. A chop saw is a power tool which is typically used to cut hard materials. This saw can cut pieces at different angles. When cutting any material, make sure it is pushed tight against the fence. Hold the material ...more

How To : Make a time bomb prop and

Time bombs are a stimulating and ubiquitous part of action films. This video features a handy tutorial on how to make a realistic-looking time bomb at home out of basic, cheap materials that can be used to add tension and drama to any of your movies. Warning: do not let the au ...more

How To : Lay stepping stones

Do you need a simple, yet attractive way to move about your yard or garden? Stepping stones create a very natural looking walkway through a garden or to the front door of your home. There are a multitude of materials that can be used as stepping stones, everything from large f ...more

How To : Clear up office clutter

It's easy to find yourself drowning in a pile of papers and nick-nacks if you're not armed with a good organization system. By taking the time to set up a system where everything is condensed and has a place you'll find it much easier to keep it that way. If that clutter-clog ...more

How To : Quickly gather materials in Minecraft

In Minecraft, the less time you spend gathering materials, the more time you can spend building. This Minecraft player's guide offers advice on how to quickly gather a variety of materials. For complete instructions, watch the video! Search WonderHowTo for more Minecraft tips ...more

How To : Build a drawbridge in Minecraft

A man's home is his castle. That makes his Minecraft world his... world? Protect the castle in your Minecraft world, learn how to build a drawbridge by watching this Minecraft guide video. You'll get tips on building this design and see which materials are needed.

How To : Build a bass or sound trap

Halfed Ass Construction presents how to build a Bass / Sound trap in this home audio tutorial. This how-to video goes over the step by step instructions for how to build a frame, the materials needed the process of building the bass or sound trap. A bass trap acoustic panel wi ...more

News : Massive Cocoons Trap Humans Like Flies in a Web

INSANE what you can do with a truckload of packing tape. Viennese/Croatian design collective For Use/Numen uses the common junk drawer office supply to create massive, self-supportive cocoons that visitors can climb inside and explore. Via Fast Company: "At the last installa ...more

How To : Make a snowman magnet with Stampin' Up!

Stampin' Up! with Dawn presents a video on how to make a cute snowman ornament that is perfect for the holiday season. The design was made by one of her viewers and she was able to get all the proper measurements and instructions needed to make this piece. She shows us how to ...more

News : FarmVille Haunted House

On your farm Once you get your frame, you will need 8 of each building material (nails, bricks and boards) to build your Haunted House frame. There are 3 stages of expansion for this constructible building. - Photo from the Farmville Blog When the initial stage is built, yo ...more

How To : Survive in the wilderness

In this how-to video, you will learn how to survive in the wilderness. First, practice all of these skills before you go out on a trip of some sort. Skill and common sense preparation is important. Make sure you have duct tape, a flash light, and fishing line and hook. Foil is ...more

How To : Install a butcher block kitchen countertop

Butcher-block kitchen countertops have traditionally been very popular and these days are often used as companion tops with other materials, such as solid-surface tops. In addition to their aesthetic appearance, they can receive hot pans without damage. You can make up your ow ...more

How To : Hang ceiling drywall

Drywall is a great way to easily cover the studs, electrical, and piping that hide inside your ceiling. You can even use drywall to replace cracked plastered ceilings without the technical expertise needed to smoothly cover a ceiling with plaster. Drywall is commonly availabl ...more

How To : Build a cannon in Minecraft

Build up your arsenal with some serious Minecraft firepower. Watch this video and learn how to make a cannon. This Minecraft guide will show you what materials to use and how to use them when building a cannon in Minecraft.

How To : Make Fractal Cupcakes

Last post, we looked at fractal cookies based off of the recipe by Evil Mad Scientist Laboratories. In this post, we'll follow their recipe for fractal cupcakes based off of the Koch Snowflake, which we used previously to decorate pumpkins for Halloween. This past Sunday, I d ...more

How To : Assemble a shock assembly on an RC vehicle

Squirrelod shows you how to put together a shock assembly or a shock absorber on a Factory Team remote control car kit. He takes us through building the piston - shaft, dampener, nuts and over rings step by step. Practical tips and tricks involved in building up the shaft and ...more

How To : Set up a trust fall

Want to learn what it really means to put your faith in someone else? Try a trust fall, where one person falls backward, depending upon another to catch them. Step 1: Position person who will fall Instruct the person who will fall to stand with their eyes shut and their hands ...more

How To : Unwrap or unfold geometry in 3ds Max

This 3ds Max modeling tutorial covers how to unwrap or unfold geometry. This technique is used more for texture mapping but in this tutorial we the unfolded geometry back to the view port to use for building physical models. This geometry can them be used for laser cutting. On ...more

HowTo : Trigger Green Traffic Lights

Scenario: it's late at night, the roads are completely empty and you are stuck at the longest light ever. Solution: don't run a red- change it to green yourself. Avoid a ticket, save yourself some time (and perhaps a little gas). Many of you may have already seen Kipkay's ins ...more

How To : Rehinge a book cover

In this video molly1216 explains her method of repairing a hardcover book hinge. She mentions that this method should be used for inexpensive books that are not worth being sent to professionals. The materials she uses are a piece of cloth (the bandage), scissors, glue and a s ...more

Minecraft : The Little Things Can Be Amazing, Too

Is that House? Built in Minecraft? Well, time to cross out one more item off my bucket list! As inspiration for this week's Minecraft-themed Tuesday Giveaway (enter here to win an awesome Minecraft Pickaxe!), I present a roundup of amazing things found in Minecraft. The great ...more

How To : Build an eco-friendly birdhouse

This video tutorial is a step by step guide to building an eco-friendly birdhouse. These easy materials are things that you already have sitting around the house. This mini carpentry project is a fun way to spend an afternoon, and will provide more hours of bird-watching fun i ...more

How To : Build a door in Terraria

If you want to build houses and other advanced structures in Terraria, you'll need to first be able to build doors. Watch this video for a quick tutorial in building doors in Terraria. Learn which tools and materials to use.

News : New York Skyline

I shot this photo from the top of the Empire State Building with my Iphone 4 using Hipstamatic. I used the JOHN S lens and CLAUNCH film. It was my first trip to New York and I really can't wait to get back and shoot more photos. Hope you guys like it!!!

How To : Build a deadly moat for your base in Minecraft

Having an epic base in Minecraft is one thing, having an epic moat, much more awesome. But let's up the stakes, a moat that also doubles as a way of killing those nasty zombis, spiders, creepers and more and then transports all their loot right into a little holding area that ...more

How To : Make Sierpinski Carpet Cookies

Since it is now the holiday season, I thought we could spend this weekend making some baked goods that have mathematical patterns on them. In this post, we'll look at making cookies that have a fractal pattern based off of a modification of the pixel cookie technique. The peo ...more

How To : Draw a windmill

In this how-to video, you will learn how to easily draw a wind mill from scratch. First, start off with the building of the mill. Next, draw the arms of the wind mill. Include the flaps on the arms. Next, fill in the smaller details such as the center of the rotation. Next, yo ...more

News : Minecraft, Meet Terraria

Minecraft was first released just a few years ago, but when a paradigm-shifting piece of media comes along the rest of the world is quick to take inspiration from it. The absolutely terrible XBLA knock-off FortressCraft was the first, and last month a much more interesting gam ...more

How To : Build a falling bridge in Minecraft beta 1.6

Want to add a falling bridge to your Minecraft world? Watch this video to easy to follow step by step instructions on building a falling bridge in Minecraft. You'll learn what materials to use and how to design your falling bridge.

How To : Flood the backyard to make an ice hockey rink

Flooding a backyard in winter is a common technique for building a hockey rink in your backyard. This is used for ice skating, ice hockey and other winter sports. Bring winter joy to your boring backyard by flooding it into a make-shift pond or body of water that freezes.

How To : Distress a tag using Tim Holtz distress inks

First of all you have to arrange for materials like ink blending tool, ink blending foam, some tags to be used as practice surface and a distress ink pad. The tutor advises that you must not use a blending tool like a stamp and never make a lot of impressions using it on any s ...more

How To : Etch copper

To etch copper, an acidic solution of copper chloride and hydrochloric acid may be used. Gather copper etching materials with tips in this free electronics video. Etch copper - Part 1 of 15. Click through to watch this video on expertvillage.com Etch copper - Part 2 of 15. Cli ...more

How To : Attach a crimp and cover to jewelry

Crimp can be made easily and covered to the jewelry by using the following instructions. First purchase the proper supplies of crimping tool. This tool acts like pliers and is used by placing the bead in the appropriate slot at the tip and then squeeze the handle together. The ...more

News : Self building village in Minecraft

Today, I made a dirt house... with redstone! This is my self building village, including a self building dirt house as requested :) If you have any more requests, leave a comment below! Texture Pack: Sphax PureBDCraft 512x Shaders: OPTIFINE? HD and Sonic Ether's Unbelievable ...more

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