Learn how to straighten your hair easily. First, wash and towel dry your hair. Next you will add a small amount of Chi silk infusion to your hair. Part your hair where you would like it parted and blow it dry. Now you need to brush out any knots in your hair and spray it well ...more
Learn how to create a hairstyle inspired by Kristen Stewart's character Bella Swan from Trinity. A Barbar Ionic-Titanium Plate Flat Iron BAR-1300 1.5" was used to achieve this look. Watch this how to video and you will be able to create a Bella Swan inspired look. Part 1 of 2 ...more
Ready to try and sew-in your own weave? It's a big decision. As with everything that concerns our hair, we struggle with the pros and cons and often dwell on what could go wrong. Pixie cut. Perm or not? New shade (of pink, purple, or blue). These are all major decisions becaus ...more
In this tutorial, we learn how to restore your American Girl doll's shiny silky hair. You can wash and condition the hair, use a flat iron on the lowest setting, trim the ends and fly-aways with scissors, and more! If you have done all of this and it's just not shiny enough, y ...more
Paper or plastic is a thing of the past; both options are equally terrible for the environment. With this tutorial, learn how to turn your old bed sheets into funky grocery tote bags. You will be the envy of everyone at the store with these adorable, homemade bags. You Will Ne ...more
This is how to miter sew two strips of fabric together for an almost invisible seam. This short instructional video shows how to keep your sewing table neat, and your miter seams precise. Don't forget to iron the seam flat before moving on to make sure your design looks right.
Makeup artist Sarah Jagger demonstrates how to fashion your hair and makeup with an "everyday" version of Versace winter 2007 styles. She uses a hair straightener to iron hair flat with a flick at the end. She then adds black-gel eyeliner with a flare pattern on the outer corn ...more
Jennifer Pompa suggests that the 20" easiXtend Elite is the extension to start with. It's an 8 piece extension made with human hair that's not been too processed and so looks very natural. Jennifer is wearing a Kim Kardashian look with flowing curls. The extensions can be purc ...more
You will need marking pencils or chalk, scissors, seam ripper, pins and good quality matching thread. Mark desired length on each pant leg. Option 1: Stand on pants and place a pin where fabric hits the floor. Option 2: Fold pants up to desired length & pin. Take pants off; tu ...more
Looking for a hardcore rock and roll image but don't know how to play an instrument? Mix styles from punk rock and goth to ’80s hair bands; and get the extreme look of Japanese rock musicians without ever lifting a guitar. You Will Need * A picture of your desired style * A pr ...more
By Maria Stuart Being natural most black women who chose not to permanently alter their hair with chemicals. Natural hair refers to texture not color. While dyes change the natural color, they do not affect the texture significantly. As Head Naturalista in Charge at my univer ...more
Put a use to all that scrap paper lying around. Learn how to make your own paper out of paper you'd like to recycle with the steps outlined below. Perfect for a stationary project or decorative invitation! You Will Need: • Recycled paper • A blender or food processor • A basi ...more
Watch this two part video series to learn how to flat back a gift box, organza bag, flip flops and a votive. Part 1 of 2 - How to Embellish with flat back crystals. Part 2 of 2 - How to Embellish with flat back crystals.
If you have a stack of old t-shirts that sit in your dresser, unworn, why not get some use out of one of them by transforming it into a scarf? Save some money... You'll have scarves for days with this technique! You Will Need: • An old T-shirt • A yard stick • Chalk • Sew ...more
Office pranks have a long and distinguished history. You've probably seen this one before, but in case you haven't, this video will show you how to do the upside-down coffee cup prank. Simply take a full cup of coffee, place it on the desk of your victim, place a piece of pape ...more
Saj bread is a flat round bread baked on an upside down iron wok hot surface. It is baked on a domed or convex metal griddle, known as saj. This is an easy recipe to make it.
Mother and daughter duo Christine and Kim show techniques on how to cook bacon the right way. Place the bacon and space it properly on a cold pan. Slowly turn on the heat and put the timer on 4 minutes. Let the bacon cook and avoid touching it until the 4 minutes are up. Using ...more
In this tutorial, we learn how to make ring skirts. First, cut out for 22.5 x 5.5" shapes out of black polyester. Next, cut a 21.5" x 4.5" rectangle out of cardboard. After this, iron down all your shapes so they are flat, then place the cardboard on the other shapes so you ca ...more
Tony Hawke and Eric Koston both define a hard flip and then demonstrate it. It is a flip of the skateboard while going on a flat surface, like a parking lot. Push down with your back foot, apply pressure on one side, then get your feet out of the way (by jumping) to allow the ...more
Chef Jason Hill is at the Mission Tortilla Factory in Anaheim, CA to show you how to make restaurant quality tortillas. Add butter at the end and you're good to go! To prepare this flour tortilla recipe, you only need four ingredients: flour, baking powder, vegetable shorteni ...more
Ditch those wimpy flat strands in favor of touchable volume this summer by watching this hair tutorial by MakeupByTiffanyD. After all, there is a reason that "Victoria's Secret hair" is the most requested hairstyle year-round by beauty-saavy gals all over. Bouncy waves boasti ...more
Garden of Imagination demonstrates how to make a miniature polymer clay cup cake. First, roll a ball of brown clay into a circle. Squish it a little on its side. Use a toothpick to create edges on the cupcake. Make the top more pointed. Flip the cupcake over so that it sits fl ...more
Paige Davis, of Trading Spaces joins Martha to decorate hand towels with stencils. Materials you will need are hand towels (flat weave), sheet of paper, letter stencil, tape, yamping brush, fabric paint and iron. Make stenciled hand towels. Click through to watch this video on ...more
Snapshot: 12w08a brings us a few nice things a few things I'm not so sure about and a few things I just hope Mojang doesn't incorporate into the next official update. First thing I like is UPSIDE DOWN STAIRS!!!!! Finally jeshhh. If you target the underside of a block you can ...more
In this article, I'll show you how to build a coil gun. A coil gun is a device that fires magnetic projectiles at high velocities, using electricity. Coil guns require no explosive propellant, therefor can be fired an infinite amount of time, providing that there is ammunition ...more
In this video, we learn how to cut a sirloin into steaks. Find the two ends to the sirloin and these are the sides you will cut into. The top is the New York cut, which tends to be more tender. Cut off the bone skin with a sharp knife from the very top of the meat. After this ...more
In this tutorial, we learn how to tie a necktie the easy way. The first step is to take your tie and estimate how long you want it to be. Now, lay the tie on a flat surface and take the bottom of the diamond on the tie and flip it under to create a loop. Now, take the long end ...more
This video shows us the method to do a 360 flip on a tech deck fingerboard. In a 360 flip the board rotates and exactly flips once before landing. Put your middle finger slightly of the side at the tip of the tail of the tech deck. Put your index finger between the tech deck l ...more
This humorous video teaches men how to iron a shirt just like Mom did. It walks you through the steps from setting up the ironing board and the iron, to the finished product with easy to follow directions. Making sure you check the tag for the proper temperature before you he ...more
In this video, Dina Prioste shows us how to do a yoga l-shaped hand stand. Come into a long plank pose and lift your hips up to come into downward dog. Work on getting your back nice and long in this position. Next, sit away from the wall with your feet flat up against the wal ...more
In this tutorial, we learn how to make no-knead ciabatta bread. First, place 3 cups of flour into a large bowl with 1/4 tsp yeast, 3 tsp salt, and 2 c of warm water. Stir all of these ingredients together, then place a piece of foil over the bowl. Leave this in the room covere ...more
TM Lewin shows us his technique to perfectly iron a man's shirt. You should have what he calls an ironing kit. An iron with a good steaming function, a spray bottle, and a can of starch for a more formal look, and an ironing board. To start lightly spray the shirt with the wat ...more
In this tutorial, we learn how to get Kim Kardashian pin-straight hair with bangs. First, section off the bottom half of your hair and clip the top up. Next, take your straightening iron and run it through your hair until there are no bumps or curls and it's completely straigh ...more
This video shows how to add volume to short hair for anyone with flat or fine hair. Dean Banowetz shows how to add volume using the InStyler Rotating hot iron in this video tutorial. To use this tool, take a section of hair and then curl under to create body at the root of hai ...more
Do you like Indian food? Come on along and learn how to make an authentic Indian Shammi Kabob. Simple and delicious! How to make an Indian Shammi Kabob: Add a little oil to your pan, for cooking the meat. Add your spice and chopped onion, and salt. Add ginger paste, and green ...more
Don't go out to a fancy party with a wrinkled tie! This video shows you how to get those wrinkles out so it looks nice and flat. Follow these simple steps to get those wrinkles out of your tie. Step 1: Set up iron Set your iron on low and use an ironing board with a terry c ...more
There are a lot of variations to stuffed peppers. Try this recipe for our version of peanut stuffed peppers made with mild and flavorful Anaheim peppers. They are great appetizer or snack idea. Roll one up in a Chapati and enjoy it on the go! Watch this how to video to learn h ...more
Just about every household gadget we own runs on 1.5 volt batteries of one size or another. Wouldn't it be great if you could reuse all of those dead AA, AAA, and D batteries after they've passed on? It turns out you can make a simple circuit called a "Joule Thief" to reanimat ...more
Add instant elegance to your look by pulling your hair into a classic updo. You Will Need: * Unwashed, ponytail-length hair * A comb * A teasing comb * An elastic band * Bobby pins * Hot or Velcro rollers, or a curling iron (optional) * A bristle brush (optional) * Decorativ ...more
Depending on how well your T-shirt design is, you may never get caught cheating on your exams! The more words you throw on your shirt, the less likely any one would notice they're not just any ol' words! Learn the clever way to cheat on your test with a custom-made tee! Purch ...more
Golf Link with Chuck Cook demonstrates how to use the punch drill to cure a hook shot in golf. A common cause to closing the golf club face and making the ball hook is the release of the head of the club early on the downswing. This is called casting the head of the club which ...more
This video explains how to properly fold fitted sheets. The first step is hold the sheet with the pattern, outer side closest to you and put your left hand into the first pocket and your right hand to the second pocket. Put your right hand over your left hand and flip the shee ...more
Beauty schools Directory presents how to cut and take weight out of long hair. Video also demonstrates two style options to hair. In the video we have Jenny with long hair whose hair is being cut. First the hair is separated into four sections and a zero degree cut is done ac ...more
Pumpkins are not just for Jack-O-Lanterns! Pumpkins very inexpensive right now since it is after Halloween! You can use pumpkins to make pumpkin soup, roasted pumpkin, roasted pumpkin seeds, etc. First, we will show how to properly cut a pumpkin. You'll need a big knife (the b ...more
Fashioning a napkin into a tidy envelope shape is one of the easiest ways to make each table setting look first class. Learn the art of napkin folding, perfect for entertaining guests! You Will Need * A cloth napkin * An iron * Starch Step 1: Iron the napkin Iron the napkin ...more
Watch this step by step tutorial to learn how to make a paper bird. Fold your paper in half so that it forms a long rectangle. Ensure you really fold down the crease--run your finger or a pencil along the top of the crease. Unfold the paper, turn it 90 degrees and repeat the f ...more
If you want to shake up your style or pay tribute to the 90s, then bust out that crimping iron. You will bring the party with this fun and funky style that can worn down, up or added to bring a little flare to more traditional styles. This hairstyling technique adds texture a ...more
In this video series, watch as professional homemaker Vickie Pavone teaches how to iron clothes and other household items. Learn how to iron fitted sheets, how to iron flat sheets and pillow cases, how to iron a blouse, how to iron a skirt, how to iron pleats, how to iron a me ...more
In this video you can learn how to make an easy origami fortune teller. Fold an 8 1/2 by 11 inch sheet of paper into a triangle shape. There will be a strip of paper left at the bottom of the paper after completing this step. Cut off this strip of paper and discard it. Open th ...more
No time to wash your hair today? In this video, we give you a few tips on how to freshen it up and get that sexy mane in no time. Use dry shampoo Apply a dry shampoo product into your part and continue separating hair and applying as if you were getting color put on your hair ...more
In this video you will learn how to change out the hard drive to get even more storage capacity from your Sony Playstation 3. The PS3 takes any 2.5 serial ATA hard drive, which is your basic laptop computer hard drive. To switch this out begin by looking at the base of your PS ...more
Need to remove wrinkles from your shirt but don't want to bust out the iron and ironing board (or don't even have one)? Well, with a little bit of do-it-yourself ingenuity, you can "iron out" that wrinkly top in no time. For example, if you need to hop into the shower, simply ...more
Video: . Saran Wrap Technique done on Natural hair. I Shampooed, Deep Conditioned and Steam Treated my Hair. Then I lightly Blow Dryed My hair. I didn't want to Flat iron it Bc I didn't want to Get Heat Damage! Check out My Video for My Results! ~Thanks for Watching My Video. ...more
In this video, we show you how to add some green to your hair (or any colour for that matter) using chalk. It is simple and won't damage your hair or your clip-in extensions. Video: . What you will need: Soft Pastel Chalk (oil based products will stain your hair) Water (it's ...more
One thing that's always important to have in your home office is a bulletin board, because they let you quickly display papers that you need to see every day, such as schedules, notes and memos. That's not the only thing a bulletin board is useful for, though. You can also pi ...more
When roast chicken is concerned, perfection is hard to attain. The reason for this is surprisingly simple: the light meat and the dark meat should be cooked to different temperatures. Ideally, chicken legs should be cooked to at least 170°F, while breasts should be cooked to ...more
I've never really liked to type on a flat or low keyboard. Even the small flip-up stands underneath most keyboards were not good enough for me, as those little legs aren't usually more than 2 or 3 centimeters high. I'd like a minimum of 5 cm, so I decided to make this keyboard ...more
Everyone loves grilled cheese sandwiches! They're delicious, portable, and evoke images of your childhood. They really are the ultimate comfort food. What happens though if you're traveling and get the sudden urge for a grilled cheese, but your hotel has no stove? What if you ...more
In this week of Snapchat lenses, there was a significant increase in ones that involve Marvel superheroes (the Infinity War effect), as well as ones with YouTubers. Classic sitcoms will also always do well, as evidenced by some of my previous roundups. Overall, lenses are doin ...more
I have a lot of favorite kitchen tools. My seven-inch Global chef's knife is my baby. My pasta maker is my dance partner on any given Friday night. My girlfriend's stand mixer is my favorite toy in the apartment. But one of my favorite kitchen tools isn't so glamorous; it cos ...more