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Professional truck driver, Yesterday Irmani, teaches us how to tie a time honored, weight sustaining knot, for transportation purposes. To tie what is known in Brazil as "the Paulista", make sure to secure one section of your rope around the base of your cargo to something st ...more

Usually those "dry clean only" tags mean one thing: dry cleaning bills. Why sacrifice wearing silk, suede, or other fine fabrics when knowing just a few clothes care tips can save you tons of money on dry cleaning. You Will Need: • Neatness • Roomy closet • Garment brush ...more

Figure out the 10th puzzle, Apollo, in Assassin's Creed 2. Image 1: Highlight the lunar lander just down and to the left of the moon. Puzzle wheel: Another linked-ring rotation puzzle. Your job here is to align all the channels; do this by moving the fifth ring to the left six ...more

Hypnotizing yourself may seem like a magic trick, but is actually a great way to manage your stress or change a habit. Step 1: Find a private, quiet place Find a quiet, relaxing place, free from potential interruptions. Step 2: Use words to feel positive Prepare a word or ...more

Rock-paper-scissors is a great way to alleviate boredom or make decisions, such as figuring out who gets to go first in the next game you play. Step 1: Make a fist Both players make a fist with one hand. Step 2: Tap fists While counting to three, or saying “Rock! Paper! Scis ...more

A water purifier is a great way to get pure drinking water, and save money on bottled water all at the same time. Step 1: Turn off the water Turn off the water flow while installing to protect against accidentally spraying yourself. The shut-off valve is typically located und ...more

Sunflower seeds are as delicious as the hard shell surrounding them is off-putting. But once you learn this cracking technique, eating them will be a breeze. Step 1 Place one unshelled seed in your mouth. Line it up horizontally with your tongue, so that the two long ends tou ...more

Sure, you can always use iron-on hem tape to shorten those pants, but maybe it’s time to join the 35 million Americans who can sew—yes, with a needle and thread—a hem. You Will Need * A seam ripper * A floor-length mirror * Straight pins * An iron * A sewing needle * Thread S ...more

As with any investment, putting your money in foreign markets requires due diligence and the willingness to take risks. You Will Need: * Research * A brokerage or PayPal account * A bank that deals in foreign currency * A foreign currency Certificate of Deposit * A Forex onlin ...more

You've drafted a promising team, and the season's under way. Now increase your chances of making the playoffs. You Will Need * Time * Football news * Knowledge of your league's rules * Patience Step 1: Pay attention Devote time to following football news. Keep track of injur ...more

If you are going to play the blues guitar you better have this turnaround lick in your bag of tricks. If not, it's time to go into the woodshed! Check out this blues guitar lesson from 100 Blues Licks. If you are going to play the blues, there are a few standard licks you ha ...more

Watch this video tutorial to learn how to play war. Not only is War a great way to pass the time with a friend, but it's so easy to learn that both children and adults can play. You Will Need * A deck of cards * Two players Step 1. Deal the cards Shuffle the deck and deal ...more

Learn how to cope when a pet dies. Few will ever love you as unconditionally as your pet does. So when you lose them, it's can be hard to move on. Here is some help. You Will Need * Time * Loved ones Step 1. Allow yourself to grieve Don’t be embarrassed that you’re so upse ...more

Learn how to wash leafy greens. Is a bath for your leafy greens really necessary? Well, yes, especially if they're organically grown. You Will Need * A bunch of dirty greens * A colander * And paper towels * A very large bowl * White vinegar * And a salad spinner Step 1. Pi ...more

Turn a patch of dirt into a gorgeous green lawn by planting the seeds correctly. Learn how to plant grass seed with this how to video. You Will Need * The right grass for your climate * Quality seed * A spade or garden hoe * Starter fertilizer * A hand, lawn, or mechanical se ...more

Your friends want you to marry them! Before you can officiate their big day, you'll need to jump through some legal hoops. Learn how to officiate at a wedding. You Will Need * A phone, or computer with internet access * A valid, government-issued ID * Cash, credit, or a money ...more

From housebreaking to traveling, crate training a puppy or dog can have long-term rewards for both owners and pets. Watch this how to video to learn how to teach a dog to shake hands. You Will Need * A crate * A screwdriver * A soft towel or blanket * Two dog toys * 1/2 gal P ...more

Many ways to help the environment are costly, but using less electricity is one measure that will save you money. Learn how to lower your electric bill with this how to video. You Will Need * Awareness of how you’re wasting electricity * Self-discipline Step 1: Turn it off G ...more

Learn how to shuffle a deck of cards. Impress your poker buddies by learning how to shuffle and deal like you do it for a living. You Will Need * A deck of cards * And a table Step 1. Split the deck in half Learn how to do the classic shuffle, which is called the riffle s ...more

Any dope can play “Heart and Soul.” Now you can be one of them. Use your pointer finger to hit the 2nd F key up from the middle C briskly three times, then hit it once more before moving down to play keys E, then D, then F three times, briskly. Then F once more, before bouncin ...more

Nothing is worse than having a contact slide under your eyelid. Okay, there are worse things. But this is one you easily can avoid. Check out this Howcast video tutorial on how to put in and remove contact lenses. You Will Need * Good lighting * A sink * Unscented soap * A m ...more

Check out this 6 coin puzzle bar trick from Revision3, Scam School and Brian Brushwood. Brian introduces a new diabolical coin puzzle to stump your friends. As you know by now, you've got three types of scans to pull at the bar: openers (to grab their attention), stingers (to ...more

Learn how to play "Goodbye" by Miley Cyrus, an acoustic guitar tutorial. Follow along with this demonstration, tabs and lyrics here: Standard Tuning: Chords: E - 079900 Eb/E - 069900 C#m - 046600 A - 002200 B - 024400 Cm - 035500 D - 057700 A5 - 577000 Intro - E Eb/E A B V ...more

Learn how to play "Take Back The City" by Snow Patrol, an acoustic guitar tutorial. Follow along with this demonstration, tabs and lyrics here: Standard Tuning: Capo on 1st Fret: A7sus4: x02030 A6sus4: x04030 Asus2: x02200 Intro: A7sus4 A6sus4 Asus2 Asus2 x2 A7sus4 A6sus4 ...more

While it may be tempting to tell your boss where he can stick his letter opener when you’re ready to quit, it’s not a great career move. You will need a job to resign from, good stationery, acting skills (optional). Submit resignation. Submit resignation. Submit a letter of re ...more

Want to know how to play some good music on the acoustic guitar? Well, this video tutorial will show you how to up your guitarist skills by learning to play "Run" by Snow Patrol. When you play this song from the lesson, play it like you mean it. Chords: Verse: First "Chord": ...more

Grab your acoustic guitar, strap, and your pick and check out this free guitar lesson. This video tutorial will teach you country rock guitarists how to play a Lady Antebellum song. Not just any Lady Antebellum song, but one of their greatest: "Love Don't Live Here." And just ...more

Borrow a coin from someone in your audience and amaze them as it vanishes before their very eyes! You will need one borrowed pen from your audience and one quarter. Sometimes we use materials that require adult supervision... like scissors so make sure you have friends and fam ...more

It's slime time! Get ready to make some sticky, gooey, slippery slime with the A-TV science sleuths. To follow along, you'll need the following materials: glue 2 disposable cups food coloring water borax plastic plate plastic spoon measuring spoons 1. Mix a teaspoon of Bora ...more

The back crawl is different to most strokes because you cannot see where you are going. It is a good idea to count how many strokes it takes you to swim a length so you will know when you are getting close to the end of the pool. Try and swim with all of your body close to the ...more

Front crawl is the fastest stroke and gives you the feeling of being powerful in the water. It is often hard to get the hang of at first because fitting in the breathing can be difficult. Follow along in this swimming how-to video to learn the basics of the front crawl. Step ...more

If you've wanted to solve the Rubik's Cube, there's no better tutorial than this. In this video, you'll learn how to solve the Rubik's Cube with the Fridrich Method. The first video shows you the basic cube notation and how to work it, along with an introduction to the Jessic ...more

One of the best ways to add summer colour to your garden or patio is with hanging baskets. Now is the perfect time to plant up baskets in order to give the plants a few weeks to establish before they are hung outside after the danger of frost has passed. Learn how to make a be ...more

Tired of cleaning up the paint roller tray after a hard day's work? Watch this video tutorial from home improvement expert Danny Lipford to see how to save time and messes painting with a grocery bag. Painting is one of those chores that many homeowners take on themselves, bu ...more

The bow and arrow pull is a simple exercise that is great for working the back muscles. This exercise also targets other muscles such as the triceps, biceps, and shoulders. The bow and arrow pull can be performed seated or standing. To begin, grasp the O-loop with one hand an ...more

If you are looking for something different for the back muscles, consider the alternating pullover exercise. The largest muscle in the back is scientifically known as the latissimus dorsi. You might see it referred to as the "lats" or "wings." The lats are used any time you pu ...more

Alternating supermans are ideal for strengthening the deeper muscles of the lumbar spine. The abdominal muscles are also heavily involved in stabilizing the core during this exercise. At first glance, you would think this exercise is easy. In actuality, alternating supermans ...more

This exercise is great for shaping and strengthening the chest muscles. The chest is scientifically named the pectoralis. This muscle is used any time you push a chair up to the table, shut a car door, or push a shopping cart. There are two muscles that make up the pectoralis. ...more

The pec fly with resistance tubing is great for shaping and strengthening the chest muscles. The chest is scientifically named the pectoralis (hence "pec" fly). This muscle is used any time you push a chair up to the table, shut a car door, or push a shopping cart. There are t ...more

The reverse leg kick is perfect for working the glutes/butt. It is very easy to perform, and is one of the few exercises that works the glute muscles exclusively [with assistance from the hamstring muscles]. Begin by placing one knee on a weight bench. Use your hands to suppo ...more