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How To : 5 Cheap Life Hacks for Organizing Your Bathroom

There comes a time in relationships when two people decide to move in together, and when this happens, you learn two things: Your perfect, wonderful, adorable significant other is a disgusting, messy pig. Your significant other thinks the same about you. So how do you make s ...more

How To : Hambone dance

Learn to hambone with doo-heif Productions then try for yourself! This involves knee slapping rhythmically. What is hambone? Well here's an idea: The Juba dance or hambone, originally known as Pattin' Juba, is a style of dance that involves stomping as well as slapping and pa ...more

News : BAM! Sugar Is Not as Sweet as You May Think

You may think of sugar as purely a sweet ingredient meant for baking, but it can actually be a deadly explosive, according to PopSci's Gray Matter: "In 2008 the sweetener killed 14 people in Georgia -- not from diabetes or heart disease, but in a violent explosion. Absence of ...more

How To : Trap Fleas by Creating a Homemade Flea Trap

Using a dish, liquid dish soap, a lamp, and a candle, you can get rid of fleas in your home with barely any effort. A well-placed flea trap can be the answer to all of those annoying fleas your pet may be bringing inside. Video: .

How To : 9 Crafty Things You Can Do with Candy Canes

With the help of a hot glue gun and other basic craft supplies, the iconic red and white candy cane sticks can be used to make candy cane vases, candy cane wreaths, and candy cane candle holders. For a super-simple and super-romantic baking project, simply melt two candy cane ...more

How To : 12 Handy Uses for Clothespins

Originally invented by the Shaker community in the 1700s, clothespins are incredibly useful for hanging wet clothing on a clothesline, but also can be used to organize your cable cords, keep your pair of socks together, hold down the used end of your toothpaste tube, and decre ...more

How To : 15 Life Hacks for Eating Healthier

If you want to keep your inner snack monster under control, sniff an apple. Studies have shown that sniffing an apple or a banana helps curve your appetite. Craving something deliciously sweet? Take a whiff of something vanilla-scented, like a vanilla-scented candle. Eating h ...more

The Art of Farting : Extreme Jedi Anus Control

Nearly all humans (admittedly childishly) admire the ability to emit uncannily musical armpit or hand farts, or even rarer- mouth fart motor engine aping. However, it is the rare occasion that a performer's gaseous-sounding melodic notes are indeed truly gaseous (meaning liter ...more

How To : 7 Great Uses for Egg Cartons

What can you do with your egg cartons after you are done using up all the eggs? The compartmentalized spaces used for storing eggs are also perfect to use as seed starters, DIY candle makers, paint palettes, and for storing similarly fragile or round objects like Christmas orn ...more

How To : Glaze oil paint over colored pencils

Watch this fine art video tutorial to learn how to glaze oil paint over colored pencils. "What you are seeing is a short time lapse of me layering color with illustration markers (prismacolor) and color pencils. I have discovered that using markers and color pencils is a much ...more

How To : Make a lantern from folded paper

YouTube contributor, Sommerwetter, demonstrates how to make a paper lantern (also known as a luminaria or farolito) using only scissors, a glue stick and a standard sheet of paper (and a candle or the recommended tea light, of course.) Multiple symmetrical folds in origami-lik ...more

How To : Make a miniature vortex cannon

This is a video tutorial in the Education category where you are going to learn how to make a miniature vortex cannon. For this you will need normal plastic drinking cup, punching bag type balloon, black electrical tape, lighter, candle, scissors and a drill. Drill a hole in t ...more

How To : Make bubbles from a CD

Mr. G teaches us how to make bubbles from a CD in this episode of "Do Try This at Home". You will need: a CD, screwdriver, and lighter or candle. Procedure: Use the screwdriver to scrape the aluminum coating from the CD until you get a clear plastic (polycarbonate). Heat an ar ...more

How To : Experiment with circular motion

This video shows various experiments with circular motion. In Dr. Carlson's Science theater he uses water, a lit candle, and a piece of paper to show the ways that circular motion causes gravitational pull. The water in a glass doesn't spill as it is spun around 360 degrees in ...more

How To : Dust for fingerprints

Ever wanted to find out who stole the cookie from the cookie jar? Take a page from crime scene investigators and get the proof you need. You Will Need * A small or medium-size balloon * A lit candle * A powder makeup brush * Clear tape Step 1: Fill balloon halfway with water ...more

How To : Make Pesto Stuffed Mushrooms with Quail Eggs

These are classic stuffed mushrooms with a luxurious twist! This time I'm using Portabello mushrooms with fresh pesto, tomatoes, and a quail egg on top. Ingredients (Portions below serve 2) For the pesto: 2 cups Basil 4 cloves Garlic 1 cup Parmesan Cheese 3/4 cup Olive Oil ...more

How To : Prepare and use a Ouija board properly

This introductory tutorial video offers instructions on how to get the most out of a Ouija board. Beginning with casting a circle, it covers the use of protective herbs and symbols, the importance of having water to offer to the spirits and a candle to focus energy, how to inv ...more

How To : Make an amazing spiral from paper

In this clip, you'll learn how to make a spinning spiral in your own home. The spiral makes a great decoration and will spin when hung above a candle. Make an amazing spiral from paper. Click through to watch this video on tricklife.com

How To : Fix a drawer that sticks

Don't let that stuck drawer aggravate you on a daily basis; find the problem and fix it once and for all. Step 1: Remove the drawer Remove the drawer. Pull it out until it stops, then lift up the end and pull it a little bit more. This should release the drawer from its glid ...more

How To : Make flames burn larger with citrus fruit peels

There are so many crazy fun things you can do with fire, this is probably one of the most tame. But it's got flame, so it's still cool. This video will show you how you can squeeze the peels of citrus fruits onto a candle (or large flame for increased fun) and the acid will ca ...more

How To : Do the wine into an upside-down glass party trick

Bet your friends that you can make wine magically go into an upside-down glass, and the next round will be on them. You Will Need * A dish or shallow bowl * A small candle or tea light * A one-quarter full glass of wine * A cherry (optional) Step 1: Light the candle Light th ...more

How To : Make Christmas flower arrangements

In this video series, learn how to make a candle Christmas flower arrangement. This simple design will add Christmas cheer to your environment. Let our floral expert, Pooja Jain, show you how to make an arrangement. Learn the types of flowers to use. Part 1 of 13 - How to Make ...more

How To : Make an Easter centerpiece using a wreath base

The art of floral arrangement is a fun and valuable skill. Dana Plazyk lends useful tips and tricks on making simple flower arrangements. This centerpiece is perfect for Easter, a wedding shower, or a garden party. A hurricane glass with a candle are nestled in this lush gard ...more

How To : Fix a Stuck Zipper with Zero Tailoring Knowledge

"Oh God! Again this Zipper got stuck. I'm gonna through it away." People… cool! This kinda things can be done on your own… by yourself by some simple household items. Things you need: Wax/Candle Pencil Lip balm Really Simple Tips for Fixing a Stuck Zipper Video: . Step 1: W ...more

How To : Make a traditional German balloon lantern

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to make a balloon lantern. The materials required for this project are: balloons, lantern paper, wallpaper paste, bowl and scissors. Begin by ripping the paper into small pieces and place it into the bowl. Then shake the bowl and blow ...more

How To : Do a jumping flame science experiment

This nifty little science experiment is sure to be one that will not only educate, but entertain as well. This tutorial shows you how to do a jumping flame experiment using nothing more than a candle, a flame, and some smoke to help the flame travel. It's perfect for those you ...more

How To : Make a junk journal out of random items

To make a journal made of junk you're going to need a couple of things. First an unbleached linen thread because it doesn't bleed out into your work, you'll need a candle, a binder clip and a stack of papers. The papers you need to fold down the middle and put in four evenly s ...more

How To : Make an easy wedding reception table centerpiece

This video shows the viewer how to create a stylish centerpiece for a wedding reception using commonly available items. This is done by first placing a square mirror on top of a larger piece of light pink tulle. Then an artificial plant was selected and a number of glass beads ...more

How To : Make a stair step card using Cricut Storybook

Once you get started with the concept of "stair step" cards - it is hard to stop! It would be fun to try a double set of stairs, add another row for five letter words and cut letters into the bridging circles. Cut the extra panels for the front and emboss them with the Divine ...more

How To : How to clean out your ear

This video is a good demonstration of how to properly clean your ear and get rid of ear wax. Understand your ear's anatomy to better maintain your aural health. There are some other techniques to remove earwax, notably using an ear pick (curette). This is usually used by your ...more

How To : Make a witch's lucky mojo bag

Krazyboytx shows viewers hot to make a witch's lucky mojo bag! First, you should light a green candle before you even start the ritual and anoint this with lotus stone oil! You will need a lodestone, a toka bean, a green mojo bag, dropped tears, spring water and seeds of parad ...more

How To : Improve breath control for singing

One of the most important thing about singing is breath control. There are a couple of things you can do to improve your breath control. One of them is very simple, swimming. Who would have known, right? If you swim every day, you will really build up your breath control. The ...more

How To : Make a paper towel holder

What's old is new again. Watch this video tutorial to learn how to make a paper towel stand using items found around your home. You will need a candle stick and a threaded rod.

News : FarmVille Limited Time Crafting Recipes

Check out the new FarmVille Limited Time Crafting Recipes! There is one recipe for each of the crafting buildings and they all use the limited edition White Pumpkins! Tips Best crops to plant right now: White Pumpkin, Lilac, Carrot, Cranberry. Pick the one that matches your ...more

How To : Demonstrate the effects of heat on air pressure

This free video science lesson from Northern Kentucky University demonstrates a simple technique for demonstrating the effects of heat on air pressure by placing a candle within a graduated cylinder. For all of the relevant details, and a complete demonstration of the experime ...more

How To : Remove wax from fabric

Blowing out a candle can be a satisfying end to an evening—unless the melted wax ends up splattered across your shirt front. Then it's time to just chill out – literally.

How To : Decoupage

In this video series, our expert will demonstrate how to decoupage a variety of household items. With step-by-step instructions, our expert will show you how to cut the paper for your decoupage project, how to glue the paper to your object and how to smooth and cut the edges f ...more

How To : Cast a love spell

Jilted by a would-be lover? Try a good old-fashioned hex and change his mind. Learn how to cast a love spell with this Howcast video. You will need a pink candle and a vase of pink flowers, like roses or gardenias.

How To : Set a table for a dinner party

In this tutorial, we learn how to set a table for a dinner party. On the left side of the plate should be your forks. First will be the tiny fork, then salad fork, then dinner fork. On the right side will be spoons. The soup spoon, dinner spoon, and knife. At the top should be ...more

How To : Make a mobile phone holder

Check out this video to learn how to make a mobile holder from CDs and a candle. Make a mobile phone holder. Click through to watch this video on tricklife.com

News : Ewok Cake

Via AntVar's deviantART: "This is the birthday cake my wife made for me this year. We have a teddy bear cake pan that hasn't been used much so I suggested making it an ewok from Star Wars for me this year. She did all the work of baking the cake and decorating it, but it was ...more

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