Learn how to create a bog garden in containers with this gardening tutorial. There are some lovely plants for growing in damp, boggy conditions, but if your soil is well drained and dries out quickly these bog plants will struggle to grow. A simple way of growing bog plants is ...more
Collodion—it's one of those things that you probably never heard of before, but have actually come across many times in life. It's used for all kinds of applications, from photography to special effects, and it even has a few medical uses. So, what exactly is collodion? Photo ...more
Crayola Air-Dry Clay is a fine, natural white earth clay that air dries to a hard solid. No kiln or oven necessary! Watch this video to learn how to make a plethora of projects with this malleable clay. A great project to do with your kids!
Want to add volume to your hair? The answer may be as simple as a blow dryer and a hairbrush. Blow drying your hair with a round brush is the perfect start to any hairstyle. It creates lasting volume and smoothness. In this video tutorial, Jennifer Pompa from HairTalkTV walks ...more
Avid readers may be wearing out the covers of their leather bound books, but fret not, this video tutorial shows how to care for the leather bound covers. Learn how to apply leather dressing to leather book covers to preserve that binding and ready for another reading.
There's nothing that halts progress on a DIY project like a stripped screw. It's incredibly frustrating to get out, and that's just the beginning of your problems. Once it's out, you might also have to fix the hole if you want to use it for anything else. There are tons of way ...more
Acanthamoeba keratitis (AK), a rare eye infection caused by the Acanthamoeba ameba found in tap water, affects a few dozen people in the US every year. In some cases, it can have devastating effects, like what Irenie Ekkeshis has experienced; She was blinded by AK in her right ...more
Watch this science video tutorial from Nurd Rage on how to make a desiccator bag for drying chemicals with Dr. Lithium. The complete guide to making a desiccator bag for thoroughly drying hygroscopic chemicals. Some chemicals are hygroscopic, meaning they absorb water from th ...more
It may seem like a trivial topic, but the majority of people don't use paper towels the proper way (just as they don't crap the proper way). The outcome of this improper usage? 13 billions pounds of paper towels used by Americans every year. If we used paper towels properly, ...more
There's so much you can do with packing tape (besides packing). You can use it to seal art designs, turn everyday objects into sculptures, and even transfer photos. Or, if you have some index cards, you can turn them into a DIY dry-erase board that folds up and fits in your po ...more
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
In this movie Edna shows us how to make gum paste. The recipe is very easy to follow and Edna begins with the materials. Sift the sugar through a regular sifter first. Then you have to carefully separate your eggs so that you can utilize the whites for this. The whites get whi ...more
This tutorial teaches you how to apply individual false eyelashes video tutorial. Applying individual false eyelashes is a great way to achieve a dramatic and glamorous evening look. You will need individual false eyelashes, individual false eyelash glue, a piece of tin foil, ...more
Watch this instructional video to make a one part silicone mold. Silicone molding is a simple and accurate process and will forgive many mistakes. You can actually smooth the silicone onto your object as it dries.
This illustrates the reaction had between magnesium and dry ice. It ignites in a chemical reaction between the CO2 & the magnesium.
Between "genuine danger" and "raving safety paranoia," there must be some sensible middle ground for dry ice. Dry ice is fun. Watch this video tutorial to figure how to handle it safely. Frostbite isn't the only hazard to be aware of. There's explosions and ingestion dangers, ...more
A Lampare, or aerial fireball shell, is a really cool pyrotechnics device that basically allow you to use a cartridge to launch a fireball into the air. This video will show you how to make a 3" Lampare out of black powder fuel and a Napthalene / charcoal mix. Dry fuel is safe ...more
In this tutorial, we learn how to create stencil graffiti. First, take a picture and then separate into four layers. After you do this, you will draw out each layer and then cut each of them out. After you do this, synchronize all of the layers. Next, spray paint the backgroun ...more
Follow this example to throw a double walled ceramic vase. This is a decorative motif in ceramics, and a tricky process to complete. After the pice dries a little, make sure to cut some holes in the top layer of clay, to prevent an explosion in the kiln. As shown, you can also ...more
Dry rub is a must for great tasting barbecue and this basic and easy to make BBQ Dry Rub does the trick. It works real well with pork, chicken, and beef, and it's cheap to make. Start with this recipe as demonstrated by one of the BBQ Pit Boys and then add your own spices to m ...more
Cactus can do very well in containers if attention is paid to several things. One, use terracotta, it breathes well. Also, make sure there is a hole in the bottom because the soil shouldn't be sitting in water. And importantly use a Cactus soil mix, a mix that has a lot of san ...more
This dry dock will keep your boats safe from marauding monster at night, and from just disappearing when floating in the water. All you need is some sand and gravel to construct this safe and easy structure to stash your boats.
This video shows how sublimation works. The instructor shows how to mix bubbled water, ice water and dry ice to create dry ice smoke. He is essentially making a hand made fog machine. This task must be done carefully because if the solution is isolated and concealed it will bu ...more
Dry apples for that perfect project by following these steps. Apple aren’t just for eating. You can use sliced dried apples to add a little interest to your next craft project. Making the dried apple slices is half the fun and a great way to spend a lazy afternoon. You Will Ne ...more
After dealing with the Chronomancer in Darksiders for the Xbox 360, you'll have to make your way to the Dry Road where you'll immediately encounter Wingrocks. Continue up the tunnel and defeat the Fleshburster that waits for you. Once he's been dealt with, open the Soul Chest ...more
This video is presented by A K Dlnny. The video starts with common location in any household. A K shows a CD which is fairly scratched. Most of us have scratched CDs with us and he teaches us a very simple way of cleaning these CDs. As first step A K takes good portion of comm ...more
Here's how to copy Joker's look of the Dark Knight. 1. To create the scars, start by applying a spirit gum on each side of your face. Wait till it dries up. Then apply a scar wax using a small spatula or any type of applicator that is available. 2. To achieve that clown white ...more
Dr. Diana teaches you how to make fog, a gaseous, bubbly pumpkin for your Halloween Party, and well as other experiments using dry ice. The guests at your Halloween party are really going to love these effects.
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to cook BBQ ribs. There are 3 different types of ribs. The 3 types are: country style ribs, baby back ribs and spare ribs. Flip the ribs over to the backside, where the bones are and cut off the membrane.Then brush the ribs with some o ...more
This video will teach you how to make a white board at half the cost and a better quality than you can buy and it will last a lot longer. You start with an 8x10 piece of Plexiglass with only surface scratches and spray paint. Try not to touch the side that you're going to pain ...more
Joyyan King, Fashion editor and Marsha Welcher shows you how to create a tie dye t-shirt for yourself. A white cotton t-shirt dress is chosen and taken to the work table. Cotton holds the dye well hence it is ideal to go for a cotton dress for tie and dye. Lay out the dress ov ...more
How to tape and finish drywall To tape joints you can use either mesh or paper tape. To apply the tape you start by filling the joint with all purpose joint compound. Apply a layer of the compound using a 6 inch knife. Put the tape on the wall and press it into place using you ...more
Privilege escalation is the technique used to exploit certain flaws to obtain elevated permissions relative to the current user. There are a vast number of methods out there to go from user to root on Linux, and keeping track of them all can be difficult. This is where automat ...more
The smoky eye look doesn't need to be dark. This makeup is inspired by blues and dry ice. You'll need Rimmel eye kohl liner, MAC pigments and eyeshadow, Sephora eye liner, and L'oreal mascara. Watch this video makeup application tutorial and learn how to do a light blue dry ic ...more
Dry cleaning is an easy and convenient way to get your suits and dress clothes clean. Learn how your high end garments get cleaned from a dry cleaning specialist in this free dry cleaning video series. Part 1 of 6 - How to Dry clean a suit. Dry clean a suit - Part 2 of 6. Clic ...more
If you want to learn how to paint with dry pastels watch this video demonstration.
Stop prodding and poking with needles in attempt to remove a splinter. First try letting some all purpose glue dry over the spot. Then, with any luck, the splinter will be plucked from the skin as the dry glue is peeled away. Got a splinter? Wipe the area with all-purpose, no ...more
Peach trees and other related plants are susceptible to the devastation caused by fire blight, a contagious bacterial disease. Once contracted, infected trees have to be burned to contain the disease and prevent spread to nearby trees. Increasing resistance to antibiotic treat ...more
This instructional painting video demonstrates how to prep and paint a room. First, go through the room and spackle any holes or dents in the wall. Sand it down after the joint compound dries. Paint the ceilings first. Follow these step by step instructions to paint a room; tr ...more
In this tutorial, we learn how to fit a dry lining back box. This is very easy to install, and the sides will grip the wires on your light. First, determine where you want your switch, then mark a quick line using a sturdy level. Next, you will cut out a hole in the wall the s ...more
In this video from Dehstayne101 we learn how to create a scene hair style with clip in extensions. For this you will need conditioning hair wax, styling mousse, blow dryer with a cold setting, hair spray, and a teasing comb. Part your hair and tease where the clips will go so ...more
This how to video shows you how to cook up a deliciously dry Indian style karela chutney. For those of you how don't know what karela is, karela is also known as bitter ground or bitter melon. Watch and learn how to cook karela chutney. Ingredients: Chinese Karela - 3 large ...more
Sprouted mung curry is such a simple and easy to make recipe with a wonderful, unique coconut flavor. This Konkani (region in India) dish is one that you will remember for a long time. Watch this how to video and learn how to make sprouted mung curry Indian style. Ingredients ...more
You will Need! 1 box of detergent (should be at least 3/4 full) 1 foot of string Cutting tool and sharp object, such as screwdriver Setting Up! Empty out the box into another container. On the bottom of the box, make 3 cuts to make a flap, bend that flap up and down to ma ...more
This video shows how to make your own dry wall dispenser. Trying to put the tape between two seams is difficult because you need both hands. This is where a dry wall dispenser comes in handy. The dispenser is made from a coat hanger. Bend the hanger as shown in the video and s ...more
Microbial cells can improve the functionality of clothes in creative and useful ways, including cooling us down during a workout or making clothing glow for better visibility. The innovative products were developed by a team of 14 researchers from MIT, in such broadly diverse ...more
When it comes to beauty products, we live and die by this mantra: If a second grader can't pronounce the ingredients list, then there's probably a lot of extraneous junk in there that shouldn't go on our face/body. That's why we love natural cures for beauty ailments, such as ...more
A compressor is most ideal for drying your car after washing it. This quick tutorial video will show you how to dry off your car easily with compressed air.
This video describes how to remove unwanted odor from plastic storage containers. The video shows three easy steps to remove odor. Firstly, thoroughly wash the plastic container as you usually would. After it dries, place a few pieces of crumpled up newsprint inside of the con ...more
In elementary school, we all experienced the wonders of papier mâché, that wonderfully malleable mixture of paper and glue (or maybe paper, flour, and water). Once it hardens, it's a homemade work of art. And homemade papier mâché is art on the cheap, allowing your imagination ...more
Digsart demonstrates how to make a wallet from a pair of blue jeans. First, with a pair of scissors he cuts out the back pocket of the jeans. You can paint the pocket with acrylic paint to give it a more sturdy feel. Once they are painted, he dries them out by placing them on ...more
Want to know how you can erase permanent marker? Well, a simple dry erase marker will do the trick. And a cloth of course.
In order to do a nail art design with purple, glitter, white stars, and dots, you will need the following: 2 tones of purple nail polish, white polish, nail dotting tool, rhinestones, nail art polish, clear nail polish, and glitter nail polish. Apply the lighter color first. ...more
In order to make a puppet out of a paper, you will need the following: a paper bag, glue, eyes, markers, cotton balls, sock, and yarn. With the fold up the small paper bag facing you, on a flat surface, glue the eyes on to the folded portion of the bag. Glue the cotton ball o ...more
Learn how to dry herbs, particularly nettle. Yay! This how to video is a great step-by-step tutorial on drying stinging nettle. Nettle is a great spicy herb that can add extra flavor to any dish.
How to graft Lophophora The materials to be used:- • A Trichocereus to be used as the stock plant • lophophora to be grafted onto the stock plant (this is called the scion) • A sharp razor blade • Methylated spirits • Rubber bands Sterilize the blade by dipping it into the met ...more
In order to paint nails with funky hot pink design, you will need the following: a base coat, a purple nail polish, a nail plate, stamping nail polish, a stamp, a top coat, gold glitter nail color, and a scraper. Apply a base coat to clean dry nails. When it dries, add a purp ...more
Tierney is a plus size model. She sprays PAM® nonstick cooking spray (yes, that's right) on her nails to help them sparkle and dry.
In this tutorial, we learn how to experiment with dry ice. You can buy dry ice from any grocery store, so grab that and you will also need some soap. After this, grab the dry ice with some thick gloves and set aside. Then, put some hot water inside of a container with some soa ...more
Blowout your hair with these hair-styling video instructions. You can easily blow dry your hair with a round brush to create that certain "blow-out" hairdo. Heather Kizi from 6 Salon shows you all the required steps to recreate this blown dry hair look at home.