How to Get Volume with a Flat Iron

It's one of life's little ironies that achieving beachy, messy hair requires not just riding a wave at the beach but rather staying in the shade, as it were, at home and spraying on zillions of gallons of hair products and using various curling irons and flat irons. Make beac ...more

Sure, we all know how to fold t-shirts by now with all of those t-shirt folding videos on the internet. But do you know how to fold a dress shirt? If you want your closet to be as neat as a store display, watch this video to learn how to fold a dress shirt with the folks from ...more

To make mosquito netting, using a plastic bag, you will need the following: a butane torch or a campfire, a lathe, thumbtacks, and a plastic bags. The holes need to be 2 mm or less. Heat up the lathe. Lay the plastic bag on a flat and protected surface. Run the heated lathe o ...more

Julia, AKA Hairbeauty4you, gives detailed instructions on how to do a quick half up-do with a twist in under 10 minutes. She notes that this style is best for medium to long length hair. Julia starts with straight hair, then sections off the top part and clips temporarily. She ...more

Stay tuned for the always enjoyable Cooking With Dog. This cooking show is hosted by a DOG named Francis! The show currently focuses on how to make popular Japanese dishes. This video demonstrates how to make Yakibuta Ramen (Japanese Noodle Dish with Roasted Pork Ribs). Ingre ...more

Checkout this helpful interactive tutorial for learning acoustic or electric guitar. See how to learn chords for acoustic and electric guitars. The Guitar Chords section allows you to choose between electric or acoustic guitar, find any number of chords and hear them played on ...more

Find out how everything in a chemistry lab works, from pipettes to burners to recrystallization to storage. You'll get precise instructions on how to work and perform certain scientific duties in the chem lab, whether it's chemical or just ordinary high school science. Watch ...more

If you're scared of curling your hair because you don't want to damage your hair through heated products like flat irons and curling irons, then here is a more eco-friendly, heat-free alternative that costs almost nothing but produces gorgeous results. Check out this video to ...more

In-the-Embroidery Hoop pot holders use a thermal lining and ironing board fabric to protect your hand from the heat. And, when you are not using the embroidered pot holders to handle warm dishes, they lay flat to become a hot pad or trivet! Watch this instructional embroidery ...more

Plywood is flat, stable, and comes in lots of varieties. You can even use your plywood as a base for exotic veneers. But there is a consistent problem with plywood: how to treat the edges. This how-to video teaches you how to apply edge banding so it will hold up to wear and t ...more

Clive Gilkes of London tailors Richard Anderson Ltd, demonstrates how to fold trousers without creasing them. To do this, just fold the pants right after ironing them, lay them flat, smooth them out, fold them over, and fold them in thirds. Fold trousers without creases. Click ...more

This video tutorial is in the Electronics category which will show you how to make a Beetlebot from your parts bin. The Beetlebot project can be found in Make Volume 12. You will need a couple of small motors, 2 momentary switches, 2 AA battery holders, a piece of metal, a sma ...more

If you've followed chanteuse Christina Aguilera's career, then you know that the little lady isn't afraid of big hair. She loves the volume so much, in fact, that she donned a full-on afro for the "Lady Marmalade" music video. While this hairstyling tutorial won't teach you h ...more

Learn how to get Kim Kardashian's side bun hairstyle with this video tutorial. •Start off with air dried hair. Use moose. •Blow dry a bit. •Add some hairspray. •Curling iron from the top of the hair to the bottom. •Spray to keep in place again. •remove headband. •Split hair i ...more

Battles with your hair can be super frustrating, especially those dreaded cowlicks. This helpful video will show you how to get serious, and punch that cowlick into place. You'll need a hairbrush, a hair dryer and some patience. Don't worry, you'll be able to style your hair l ...more

In this video, we learn how to hem a sleeve. First, turn your shirt inside out, then lay it flat. After this, grab the sleeve and fold it over to where you want it hemmed to. Next, place pins in the spots where you want your shirt hemmed, then go over the area with an iron. Ne ...more

When measuring for borders on your quilt, begin by spreading your quilt out on your work surface making sure that it is laying flat but not pulled tight. With a tape measure, measure from one edge to the opposite edge across the length of the quilt. You should measure along tw ...more

To plunk your curly hair, first put all your hair products in and make sure your hair is half dry. Spray lift booster into the top of your hair. Add volume boosting mousse all over your hair. Then, add a curl activator and a de-frizz product to your hair to get a more defined ...more

Learn how to get tight spiral curls. - Make sure your hair is already flat ironed. - Part your hair in half. - Put one side in a ponytail and brush out the other side. - Go chunk by chunk using little curlers (hot sticks). They are curlers that are already heated. - Take a cu ...more

Learn how to solve the Hanayama Cast Vortex metal puzzle. Hanayama cast iron puzzles are the perfect solution to being bored. This video tutorial will show you exactly how to solve this mind boggling Cast Vortex puzzle, which is rated a 5 out of 6 in difficulty by Hanayama. H ...more

Watch to learn how to say the names of things you use in the kitchen, like plates, colanders, and the stove, in French. un espirateur de table - small vaccuum une assiette creuse - a plate with a dip in the middle une assiette plate - a flat plate une balance - balance un batt ...more

In order to make a Pork Pie/Buster Keaton Hat, you will need the following: a felt hat, water, scissors, and a ribbon. There's no sewing needed to make this hat. Submerge the hat in water. Get the hat really saturated. When the hat is fully saturate, place it on a flat surfac ...more

Follow this video which provides a good simple explanation on how to do a great hairstyle in a few minutes. When wearing a dress which has a lot of ornaments and details around the neckline it is a good idea to avoid having your hair in the way. Thus by applying a half up half ...more

Shampoo and condition your hair. Use a lightweight conditioner that won't weigh it down; try a volumizing formula. Blow dry the roots of your hair with your head upside down, using the cool-shot button every few minutes to lock in some volume. Stop when your hair is damp, but ...more

This video illustrates how to make a traditional, indian flat bread,roti. Following are the simple steps - Step 1. Take half kilogram wheat flour in a bowl. Step 2. Add 1/4 cup of water to it and mince it with your both hads for 3-4 minutes. Step 3. Add more water if you ...more

What's better than homemade corn tortillas? Follow these simple steps for homemade corn tortillas that will make your guests shout "Ole!" You Will Need: • 2 c. masa harina • Salt • 1 c. warm water • Plastic wrap • A plate • A paper towel • A rolling pin • A large cast ...more

You’ve finally found the perfect fabric for that new dress – don’t let careless cutting ruin your project. You Will Need * Fabric * Laundry detergent * An iron * An ironing board * Sewing chalk * Pins * A pattern * Scissors * Padding for table (optional) * Foam (optional) * Fe ...more

The Messy “Bed Head” Hairdo Equipment you will need: • Flatiron • Heat protecting spray • Curl Boosting Spray. • Separating clips. Use the separating clips to section hair in rows around the head in three tiers, a bottom layer, a middle section starting around the temple an ...more

Want to impress your doctor? Check out this video and learn a few fancy names for common problems and soon your doc will be in awe of your smarts. **Always consult your doctor for actual medical advice. Step 1: Excessive sweating = chromium deficiency Do you sweat more than t ...more

Getting a Rapunzel-like mane takes time, but you can speed things up with these valuable tips. You Will Need * A boar-bristle brush * Moisturizing shampoo and conditioner * Leave-in conditioner * A deep conditioning treatment with protein * A multivitamin * A silica supplement ...more

Learn how to solder. Whether you like to tinker with electronics or do your own plumbing repairs, soldering metal is an essential skill. Plus, it's kinda fun. You Will Need   * A soldering iron   * A soldering tip   * Safety glasses   * Solder   * Flux   * Soldering clamps ...more

Jason Lee teaches us how to style your hair with Blake Lively waves in this tutorial. Start off with clean straight hair, then heat up your curling iron. After this, grab a section of hair on the top of the head and place the middle of the strands into the curling iron, wrappi ...more

In this series of expert videos, learn more about voice training exercises used for the female voice. Posture and breathing are two very important aspects of these exercises. You will learn how to perfect your singing posture and be aware of your breathing after watching these ...more