If I could only eat one food for the rest of my life, it would definitely be potatoes. In fact, when I recently saw The Martian, I didn't feel that badly for Matt Damon. I mean, sure... he was stranded on a hostile planet, millions of miles from home. But he got to eat potatoe ...more
A deck of cards may be a magician's best way to demonstrate his or her's sleight of hand, but for the prankster, it's the perfect way to deliver a shocking 300 volts of electricity! And that's exactly what I'm going to show you how to do today. Stuart Edge used it in his "Elec ...more
Your grater and microplane may look like single-purpose tools, but they're actually one of the most diverse appliances in your kitchen. Sure, everyone knows to use a grater on cheese and a microplane on citrus zest, but why stop there? Here are 10 things you may not have thoug ...more
Fire. It’s everywhere— always has been. From the Ordovician Period where the first fossil record of fire appears to the present day everyday uses of the Holocene. Today, we abundantly create flames (intentionally or unintentionally) in power plants, extractive metallurgy, i ...more
In order to Carve a Whole Roasted Chicken, you will need the following: a cutting board, a fully cooked roasted chicken, and very sharp knives. Cut away the strings. Begin by slicing away the thigh joints. Then, cut away the oysters. Cut down the middle (slightly off center). ...more
Don't wait for a full moon to unleash your inner beast. Get your growl on with these tips on creating the ultimate werewolf mask. You Will Need * Petroleum jelly or lotion * A wig cap * Gauze suitable for plaster work * Plaster * Hot glue * A small sheet of craft foam, cut int ...more
You don't need to head south of the border for this yummy lunchtime meal. Join Carrie and her friends as they add a fun Mexican twist to the old fashioned grilled cheese. This tasty meal will have your taste buds yelling ole! Watch this cooking how-to video and learn how to ma ...more
Watch this video tutorial for troubleshooting dishwasher problems. Check the following: are you over loading on detergent causing soapy residues? Have you stacked your dishes badly? Is the seal around the door old and worn? Do you have a dodgy pipe connection? Worst case scen ...more
I am writing this quick post in response to the recent earthquakes and tsunamis that are affecting Japan. As soon as the news broke, and we began to hear of tsunami warning for our area, I immediately realized how under prepared I was for a natural disaster. The thing that dro ...more
Preparation When creating a new lawn it is essential that the soil is prepared properly to ensure a satisfactory outcome when laying turf or sowing lawn seed. Whether you decide to lay turf or seed, the preparation is the same. This video shows how to prepare the soil ready f ...more
In this article, I'll show you how to make a glowing orb. The orb is a fun, round flashlight useful for lighting your path in a magical way. Consisting simply of LEDs, a tennis ball, a battery and a switch, it's a great simple project for beginners with electronics. Here's a v ...more
Chris Burden's latest piece is a portrait of L.A.'s hot mess of traffic, entitled Metropolis II. The artist has constructed a miniature highway system, complete with 1,200 custom-designed cars, 18 lanes, 13 toy trains and tracks, and a landscape of buildings made with wood blo ...more
In this tutorial, Lucy shows us how to make buttered soldiers with toast. The ingredients you will need for this are: toast, butter or margarine, knife, and fried or boiled egg. After you have toasted your bread, you will want to butter your toast to your liking, adding as muc ...more
Randy with Yes, You Can Cook! demonstrates how to make a croissant egg scramble. You'll need eggs, ham, bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, and cheese. You will also need butter. You'll need a cutting board, a spatula a knife and a pan. First, chop up the onion, peppers, tomatoes ...more
Do you need a Venetian mask but can't afford to buy a fancy one? This tutorial teaches you how to make a Venetian style mask by yourself with some basic supplies you can buy from a craft store. You'll need a blank mask or some plaster strips, decorations (like ribbons, crystal ...more
Heat the broiler and arrange the rack so it's about 6 inches from the heat. Peel the pineapple, cut it into rounds about 1/2 inch thick, and use a paring knife to cut out the core. Butter a small baking sheet lightly. Pat the pineapple slices dry and arrange them on the bak ...more
Whatever the occasion, if you like cranberries then you're going to love this dish. Wow your family and friends with this delectable Thanksgiving side dish. Step 1: Mix hot water and pineapple juice Pour the liquid from the diced pineapple into a measuring cup and add hot w ...more
Why settle on just pork chops or ribs when you can string up the entire pig? Serious Eats posts an great slide show on roasting a whole pig, from materials to the process to the perfect pig roastin' sauce. Warnings PETA members should probably exit this page right about now. ...more
Are you in the mood for a good chicken and vegetable stir-fry. This recipe is quick and it is delicious. INGREDIENTS YOU WILL NEED: 2 chicken breasts Peapods (as many as you want) Water chestnuts (as many as you want) Baby corn (as many as you want) Salt 1 egg white C ...more
Chef Francois Payard shows some innovative cake decorating tips in this video. He says that all you need to make a beautiful cake topping is just a little chocolate, some practice and a lot of imagination. A cold slab of marble,approximately an inch thick and which is kept in ...more
Start with one cup of boiling water then a one stick of butter to the boiling water and let it melt. Add one cup of all purpose flour slowly. It will get really thick and form a ball. Transfer to a bowl and let it cool while you prepare the filling for the eclairs. Add 1/4 cup ...more
In this how-to video, Gordon Ramsay will show you how to make a good beef stir fry. It is important to use good beef. Video: . Take the knife and cut with the grain. Now, cut strips from these pieces. Place them into the bowl and add salt and pepper. Do not add too much salt. ...more
How to make deviled eggs while avoiding common mistakes There are a number of errors that people make when making deviled eggs. First putting the eggs directly into boiling water will cause the egg shells to break. Also not setting a timer while boiling the eggs can lead to o ...more
Need some wings to spice up the afternoon barbecue? Make some spicy honey wings, which are perfect for any football game. This is definitely a gooey and finger-licking good recipe. Try them out for yourself and see if you don't think they're the best ever. Jason Tremblay, hea ...more
This video illustrates to Make Mincemeat Croissants. The ready made croissants are sold in the super markets. Buy one and remove the wrapper around the croissants. Unroll the croissant and cut the pastry into triangles. Pizza wheel can work better than a knife. Cut lengthways ...more
Open a jar with ease with these simple tips. You Will Need * A strong grip * A towel * Rubber bands * A sponge * A strong kitchen knife or screwdriver Step 1: Grab jar Grab the base of the jar with one hand. With your other hand, firmly grasp the lid and turn it counter-clock ...more
What's better than a biscuit hot from the oven? Make a batch tonight with this easy recipe. You Will Need * 3 c. all-purpose flour * 1½ tbsp. sugar * 1 tbsp. plus 1 tsp. baking powder * ½ tbsp. salt * ½ tsp. baking soda * 1½ sticks chilled unsalted butter, cut into ¼-inch piec ...more
The fried onion blossom is a classic American appetizer – and it's as fun to make as it is to eat! You Will Need * 2 large sweet onions * 1 tsp. Cajun seasoning * 1 1/4 c. all-purpose flour * 1 c. 2 percent milk * Oil for frying * Dipping sauce * A medium-size kitchen knife * ...more
Beer adds a nice yeasty flavor to this batter, which can also be used for fish and chips or any other fried seafood. You Will Need * 2 1/2 c. flour * 1/2 tsp. salt * 1 tbsp. paprika * A 12-ounce bottle beer * 2 lb. shrimp * Vegetable oil * Lemon wedges * Cocktail sauce * A dee ...more
You don't need to trek to your favorite trattoria to enjoy these – whip up a batch at home! Learn how to make mozzarella sticks from scratch at home with this Howcast guide. You Will Need * 1 16-ounce block mozzarella cheese * 1 1/2 c olive oil * 2 tbsp two-percent milk * Two ...more
Intro to Camotes Older Filipinos love eating camotes, also known as sweet potato fries, for breakfast. Aside from filling your stomach completely, it also has fewer carbs than regular white rice. But, we, the Filipino generation Y, are more used to potato fries, known more c ...more
Nothing says “New Orleans” like this thick soup. This recipe makes a Creole-style gumbo, using chicken or shrimp. You Will Need * 1 lb. fresh okra * 1/2 c. plus 2 tbsp. vegetable oil * 1 1/2 lb. whole shrimp in the shell * 1/2 lb. andouille sausage * 1/2 lb. boneless chicken * ...more
This is an amazing minestrone soup that is both extremely healthy and tastes delicious. It's high in fiber and is full of vitamins and minerals. Even though it's low in salt and so healthy it still leaves you feeling full and satisfied. You can make this soup anytime of the ye ...more
There's nothing better than fresh asparagus added to your meal, and this salmon dish just wouldn't be the same without it. this unique salmon entree combines the asparagus with crab meat and spices, for the perfect main course for those seafood and vegetable lovers. Verrill Fa ...more
Your loved ones will say, "Ooh, la, la!" when you pull this French baguette out of the oven. You Will Need * 4 c. unbleached all-purpose flour * ½ tsp. salt * 1 tbsp. active dry yeast * 2 c. warm water * A couple of tablespoons of oil * Cornmeal * A bowl of water * A baking sh ...more
Don't be afraid to throw a couple of fillets or even a whole fish on the barbie. If you know what you're doing, it won't fall apart. Watch this video to learn how to make grilled fish. Step 1. Decide between whole and fillets Decide between grilling fillets or a whole fish. ...more
Learn how to use an airbrush. Marble allowed Michelangelo to create his David. An airbrush will allow you to draw a dragon on a conversion van. Step 1. Sketch out painting Lightly sketch out your painting on the hot-press board. Step 2. Erase extra lines Erase any extra li ...more
Impress dinner companions with your flawless manners—it’s as simple as observing a few key rules. You Will Need * A crash course in dining etiquette Step 1. Know the basics As soon as you take your seat at the table, place your napkin in your lap and obey the basic rules: ...more
In mathematics, a knot is a closed circle in a three-dimensional space that crosses itself multiple times. Since it is closed, it has no ends to tie, meaning you can't actually create such a knot. However, if you tie the ends together after you create a knot in the standard wa ...more
Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood and Sleeping Beauty are some of the most horrific fairy tales ever written, but over the course of nearly 200 years they've become watered down and sugar coated for innocent children everywhere. The original tales by the Brothers Grimm are vi ...more
Since the invention of the mechanical clock, enclosure of the commons, and proletarianization of labor, the alarm clock has been the bane of our existence. While not actually evil, it does represent the constant and uncompromising glare of our owners shaking a patronizing fing ...more
I have an absolutely wonderful time making projects and writing articles for all of you mad scientists! Today, I will bring you behind the scenes for a look at the workbench, tools, and software that make the Mad Science World possible. Above is my beautiful workbench! My who ...more
Even the most seasoned cook is always looking for ways to make cooking easier and cleaning up after meal prep a breeze. There are a million and one tricks and tips out there to simplify your kitchen routines, but some of them are more valuable than others. Don't Miss: 5 Commo ...more
Fall is my favorite time of year, yet I cringe every time it begins. Why? Because it seems like every business is in a frenzy to start the Christmas shopping season the day after Halloween ends. For those of us who are fans of pumpkins, that's a buzzkill. It used to be that y ...more
Valentine's Day can seem like Singles Awareness Day if you're newly broken up, but that's all the more reason to treat yourself on this pink-and-red consumerist holiday. Whether you're happily single or bitter and bitchy, there's definitely something on this list of Anti-Valen ...more
It's never too early to start planning for the best holiday of the year, right? We've already shown you how to make chillingly creepy cocktails, shrunken heads out of apples and potatoes, and a slew of DIY costumes, whether you want to go as Groot or an emoji. Now it's time to ...more
First off—Happy Independence Day! Since it's the 4th of July, let's make this week's roundup short and sweet, so you can all get back to your holiday festivities. Things to Do on WonderHowTo WonderHowTo is a how-to website made up of niche communities called Worlds, with top ...more
If you haven't met a person that's broken a pair of headphones, you might need to get out more. No matter how expensive or cheap a pair of headphones are, the sound can get buggy, the wire can get cut, or the headphone jack itself can be broken or ripped off the cord. But inst ...more
I recently wrote about fast food fakeouts you can make at home, but people cannot live off fast food alone. Sometimes you need to step up your game a little and enjoy the fare at a popular chain restaurant with a bit more variety to its menu. Don't Miss: Check Out These 5-St ...more
White or light-colored dinnerware is a classic: it looks crisp, clean, and elegant. The only problem is that after you've used it for a few years, the surfaces bear a lot of grey scuff marks from forks, spoons, and knives being dragged across the surface. It's tempting to don ...more
Kylo Ren, conflicted villain of the new Star Wars trilogy, will surely be a major presence again this Halloween, with The Last Jedi fast approaching. His costume, all black and layered, complete with dark-side helmet and crossguard lightsaber, seems quite perfect for Oct. 31 — ...more
You know Moana's a rock-solid pick for Halloween this year. The question is, how far will you go to become Moana? Are you going to just slap on a cream skirt and a red bandeau? Or do you want to go all out and end up with the finished product like YouTuber Gladzy Kei did? Alre ...more
It is a beautiful, yet scorching day here in Los Angeles, and the only reason I would ever step outside from my air-conditioned castle would be to grill out by the pool. There's just one problem: backyards are few and far between here in The City of Angels. But not having spa ...more
Minor mishaps occur all the time in the kitchen, whether you cut your finger while dicing an onion, scorched your hand in a grease fire, or burned the roof of your mouth because you were to eager to taste-test your killer pasta sauce. While the old standbys of ibuprofen, band ...more
To prevent melted ice cream from leaking out of the pointy bottom of a cone, plug the hole up with a marshmallow before adding any ice cream on top. This will also give you a nice treat when you're almost finished, as the marshmallow will absorb some of the ice cream. Or, if ...more
Through the hot summer months staying properly hydrated can be difficult and boring. Water is not a good "flavor" after your third or fourth glass of the day. There are store-bought re-hydration beverages available but they are expensive and generally packed with sugar. Here i ...more
These cinnamon buns baked in orange peels are one of the easiest, cutest, and tastiest treats you can make for breakfast, a sweet snack, or dessert. Whether you bake them in the oven or grill them over a campfire, the orange peels infuse the cinnamon rolls with a fragrant, cit ...more
If you're breaking a sweat in the summer heat, but not trying to break the bank, this dead simple trick will show you how to make your own air conditioner for under ten bucks. Video: . What You'll Need 1 styrofoam cooler 2 dryer vents 1 small fan you've probably got lying aro ...more
There are many tools out there for Wi-Fi hacking, but few are as integrated and well-rounded as Bettercap. Thanks to an impressively simple interface that works even over SSH, it's easy to access many of the most powerful Wi-Fi attacks available from anywhere. To capture hands ...more
Most people who cook end up having at least three or four different kinds of spatulas in their drawers. I personally have at least five. However, if I had to do it all over again, I would purchase only one, and that would be a flexible fish spatula. Flexible fish spatulas are ...more