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How To : Use a public toilet without picking up a disease

Separate restroom hygiene fact from fiction – here's how. You Will Need * The first or last stall * Hand-washing Step 1: Choose the right stall Choose the first or last stall. The middle ones usually get the most traffic, and therefore contain the most bacteria. Step 2: Hang ...more

How To : Remove dust from anything

Dust is everywhere. Here are some novel ways to remove it. You Will Need * A slice of bread * Fabric softener * A car window ice scraper * A vacuum with a soft brush attachment * An old shaving brush, flannel sheets, or a chamois cloth * Two wet socks (optional) * 1 c. warm wa ...more

How To : Protect yourself from stingrays

Death by stingray is extremely rare, but getting hit with their barb still hurts like hell – which is why you need to learn how to play footsie safely with these sea creatures. You Will Need * An ability to shuffle your feet * Very hot water or a chemical heat pack * Water sho ...more

How To : How To Remedy a Sore Throat

An inflamed throat is often the first sign that you're getting sick. Help nip it in the bud with a few simple tricks. You Will Need * 1 lemon * 1 tsp. salt * 1 tsp. apple cider vinegar * 1 tsp. cayenne pepper * 3 tbsp. honey * A humidifier * Epsom salts * Ibuprofen * Chamomile ...more

How To : Prevent swimmer's ear

Watch this video tutorial to learn how to prevent swimmer's ear. Don't let this painful infection of the ear canal keep you out of the water! A few simple precautions can combat the excessive moisture that causes bacteria to fester. You Will Need * Ear drops * A towel or a b ...more

How To : Prevent constipation

Constipation affects almost everyone at some time. Follow these tips to help prevent it. This how to video lends helpful advice on preventing constipation (and possibly resulting hemmeroids). You Will Need * Water * Exercise * High-fiber foods * Ginger tea * Folic acid supple ...more

How To : Get out perspiration stains

It’s easy to make those telltale sweat spots disappear if you know what to use on them. Don't throw away those white shirts, learn how to get rid of sweat stains instead. You Will Need * Liquid laundry detergent * White vinegar or ammonia * Clean sponges * A clean, white clot ...more

How To : Prevent chapped lips

Are you constantly battling chapped lips? The right prevention methods can restore lip moisture in no time. Watch this Howcast guide to learn how to prevent chapped lips. Nobody wants chapped lips - lips should be soft and kissable. You Will Need * Water * Vitamins * Ointment ...more

How To : Get rid of and prevent blackheads

Don’t squeeze that blackhead! There’s a gentler way to get rid of it, and several steps you can take to prevent new ones from forming. You Will Need: * A medium-size pot of boiling water * Tea tree, eucalyptus, or lavender essential oil * A large towel * A mild soap or facia ...more

How To : Make Jamaican style ackee and saltfish

Tracy shows you how to cook the traditional Jamaican breakfast dish. Follow along in this Jamaican cooking lesson to learn how to make ackee and saltfish. Ackee and saltfish is a very simple dish to prepare. Ingredients: 1/2 lb Saltfish (dried, salted codfish) 12 fresh ackees ...more

How To : Make Jamaican style okra and saltfish

Watch this cooking how-to video as Tracy cooks some authentic okra and saltfish. This veggie and seafood dish is very popular in Jamaica. Follow along this Jamaican cooking lesson and learn how to make okra and saltfish. Ingredients for okra and saltfish: 1/2 lb Saltfish (dri ...more

How To : Cook Jamaican callaloo and codfish

Watch this cooking how-to video as Tracy cooks some authentic Jamaican callaloo and codfish. In this cooking how to video Tracy shows you how to make a traditional Jamaican seafood dish. Follow along with the Jamaican cooking video lesson to learn how to make callaloo and codf ...more

How To : Treat spider bites

Spider bites can range from harmless to fatal, spiders themselves coming in many varieties. you're bitten by a spider, you should wash that area carefully with soap and water and do this several times per day until the skin is healed. You can also apply an ice pack wrapped in ...more

HowTo : Eliminate Pit Stains, B.O. and Excessive Sweating

Jezebel's back with another Beauty 101 (1, 2, 3), and this time the issue at hand is body odor. Everybody gets a little stinky from time to time (some more than others), but have no fear- there are solutions. Jezebel readers also address problems such as pit stains, excessive ...more

News : SNOW White Disney Princess Make up

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How To : Clean Your American Girl Dolls' Skin

In this tutorial, we learn how to clean your American Girl's dolls' skin. To start, you will need to clean the marks on the face off with a magic eraser or a mixture of baking soda and water. To defrizz the hair, you can cut off the frizz with sharp scissors. To wash the hair, ...more

How To : Cook a deboned turkey in a small oven

In this tutorial, we learn how to cook a deboned turkey in a small oven. First, take out the sack of guts and the turkey neck from the turkey and place in a large pot full of water. When finished, cut the turkey open with a sharp knife, then remove the breast plate and ribs. T ...more

How To : Transform into Snow White for Halloween

In order to create the Snow White look for Halloween, you will need the following: Disney eyes, powder, foundation, concealer, sunscreen, a black wig, a blue jay, eye shadow, eyebrow pencil, an apple, a red bow, lipstick, lip gloss, blush, white eyeliner pencil, and liquid lin ...more

How To : Get flawless looking legs

This is how to get flawless legs. The first thing you want to do is start off with some products from h2o, its body scrub, it lathers and expoliates, you can use it as a body wash. Another one is another h2o brand with sea salt, that is much more expoliating. Also use ocean sa ...more

How To : Treat the skin on your bodhrán drum

Michelle Stewart of BodhranExpert.com demonstrates to viewers how to treat the skin on a Bodhran drum. The skin on this particular drum is made of goat skin and, much like your own skin, must be treated with a skin-conditioning treatment in order to maintain proper moisture. ...more

How To : Make mole poblano sauce

This Mexican sauce is perfect for any occasion, and the poblano is a great addition. If you want an authentic Mexican experience, then this mole recipe is perfect. It's great for parties or fiestas, because it feeds up to 24 people, and the poblano peppers will drive your dinn ...more

How To : Plant spring-blooming bulb flowers in the autumn

Martyn Cox show us how to plant spring bulbs. You want to begin with bulbs that are firm, with intact skin. You don't need a garden to grow these; you can put them in a pot. If using a terracotta pot, you need to cover the hole in the bottom with another piece of terracotta, t ...more

How To : Make Cajun-style smothered potatoes

Beryl Stokes shows how to make ‘Smothered Potatoes’ in this video. She begins by peeling the skin of 8 medium white potatoes. Next, she cuts a potato in half and thinly slices it. The same is done for the remaining potatoes. The potato slices are soaked in water to prevent the ...more

How To : Make tiny Italian potato dumplings or gnocchi

Gnocchi is a tasty alternative to traditional Italian pasta. Gnocchi is actually teeny tiny potato dumplings and tastes fantastic draped with your favorite olive oil or tomato sauce. Check out this video for advice on how to make your own gnocchi from scratch at home. You Will ...more

How To : Get rid of pimples overnight fast

If you suffer from pimples try to watch this video and put into practice what it suggests so as to get rid of pimples. If you have a problem with pimples it is suggested that you consult a doctor for appropriate treatment. However to get rid of a pimple overnight you can try t ...more

How To : Make lobster mac and cheese

Enjoy a grownup version of macaroni and cheese with a lobster twist! Mac and cheese is always good, but lobster adds something to it you never thought possible. A great side dish or perfect for a main meal. See how to make this delicious dish with this recipe. Kate enjoyed a ...more

How To : Perfectly roast a chicken wth Food Network

Ina Garten is going to provide you with an amazing recipe to roast a chicken. Begin BY THAWING the chicken under RUNNING cold water and then pat it down with a paper towel. Now make sure the inside of the chicken is empty and add a good amount of salt and pepper. Also, add in ...more

How To : Make Pakistani kofta (meatballs in gravy)

Ingredients: 1 kg mutton, boneless 2 onions, oil (tel) for frying 6 green chilies finely cut 2 1/2 tblsp besan roasted salt (namak) to taste 1 egg 1 tsp red chili powder 2 inch piece ginger (adrak) finely cut for the curry 2 tsps. coriander leaves (dhania patta) 1 tsp haldi p ...more

How To : Make homemade ginger and garlic paste

This how-to video is about how to make homemade ginger and garlic paste. This video is provided by Anuja and Hetal, and they explains us the simpler method of preparing ginger and garlic paste which is used in most of the Indian dishes. Materials and ingredients required: 1) ...more

How To : Cook chicken curry

Watch this video to learn how to cook a classic Indian dish: chicken curry. This basic aromatic staple is a favorite in both India and America. Make chicken curry for an easy, relaxed meal with your family and friends. 3 pounds chicken pieces or 1 ½ boneless skinless chicken ...more

How To : Make a meatloaf for dinner

Prepare the meat loaf. In a mixing bowl, place the ground beef, chopped onion, crushed crackers, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and egg. Add seasoned salt and pepper to taste. Mix well, using hands or a spoon. Form into loaf and place in a greased 8" baking pan. Prepare the p ...more

How To : Tea-tox

Feeling like you need to rid your body of a few toxins? A nice, hot cup of tea isn't just soothing; some varieties have health and diet benefits. See which brew might be right for you. Learn how to tea-tox with help from this video. What you will need: • Roselle tea • Rose ...more

How To : Create a Poison Ivy makeup look for Halloween

Jessica Harlow presents a great look for Halloween. She mostly uses eye shadows by "Beauty from Earth" and "Obsessive Compulsive" brands, but thinks it is OK to use colors from any 88 shade shimmery shadow palettes available in the market. -Start off by covering eyebrows using ...more

How To : Make almond-crusted salmon with strawberry sauce

This tutorial shows you how to make almond-crusted salmon with strawberry sauce. This colorful and creative almond-crusted salmon with strawberry sauce recipe was adapted from one made by Chef Alex Araizaga at the Historic Santa Maria Inn in Santa Maria, CA. Strawberries are t ...more

How To : Do a daytime smoky eye look for everyday

This is about how to do a daytime smoky eye look for everyday. Below are the steps: 1. Pat eye primer onto your eyelids with your fingers. 2. Apply a faint baby blue eye shadow to the inner corner of the eye with a flat shadow brush. 3. Apply a water blue eye shadow onto the ...more

How To : Create a geisha makeup look for Halloween

Wash your face and make sure there are no oils or lotions. Use a toner or a makeup primer which you can purchase at drug store. Pull your hair off of your face with a headband. No hair should be near your face, ears or nape of neck. This is the oil undercoat for use with the ' ...more

How To : Eat a pomegranate

If you try to eat a pomegranate fresh off the shelf, it's probably going to be a messy and difficult situation. This video shows you how to extract the seeds from the pomegranate, giving you options on how to eat them. High in vitamin C, potassium, and fiber, a pomegranate gi ...more

How To : Treat warts

Warts can be embarrassing – as well as contagious. Help minimize the chance you'll spread them to other parts of your body, or other people. You Will Need * Time * Healthy foods * A banana peel * An over-the-counter wart remover * Duct tape * A pumice stone or emery board * A ...more

How To : Make candied yams

Enjoy this tasty side dish as a sweet treat any time of the year. You Will Need * 4 lb. yams * 2 c. orange juice * 3 c. light corn syrup * 1 tsp. ground cinnamon * 1 tsp. ground nutmeg * 1/4 c. vanilla extract * 2 tsp. lemon zest * 2 tbsp. flour * 1-1/2 c. light brown sugar * ...more

How To : Have an allergy-free home

If you or anyone in your family suffers from allergies, there are some simple ways to make your home more hospitable. Step 1: Lower the pollen count Use high-efficiency particulate air, or HEPA, filters to capture airborne particles such as pollen. Use one filter in your bedr ...more

How To : Make jams and preserves

Step 1 Wash your canning jars, along with their lids and screw bands, in very hot, soapy water. Rinse well and let them air dry. Check for cracks and chips before using. Step 2 Rinse the fruit. Remove skins, stems, and peels, and quarter the fruit if necessary. Toss it with t ...more

How To : Pickle vegetables

It's easy to make a peck of pickled peppers – or any other vegetable – with this basic recipe. You Will Need * 3-4 lbs. beets, cucumbers, carrots, asparagus, bell peppers, or green bean * A large, oven-safe, lidded pot * Four one-pint canning jars * A boiling-water canner * A ...more

How To : Choose the best foundation makeup

Improve your skin’s appearance by choosing the right foundation formula and shade. You Will Need: * A mirror * Foundation makeup * Makeup sponges (optional) Step 1: Determine your skin's undertones Look at your face to determine your skin’s undertones. Skin with a golden or r ...more

How To : Treat and prevent diaper rash the right way

Ouch! Is your baby's bottom red and sore? Say goodbye to diaper rash with these tried-and-true remedies. You Will Need: * Diapers * Diaper-rash cream * Unscented baby wipes * Unscented, alcohol-free soap * Washcloths * A squirt bottle (optional) * Cotton balls (optional) * War ...more

How To : Give yourself a pedicure

Fancy feet are a must for sandals and peep-toe shoes. Pamper yourself with a pedicure that’s easy and gets you back on your feet in no time. You Will Need * Nail polish remover * Cotton balls or pads * Nail clippers * A nail file * A cuticle remover * A cuticle orange stick * ...more

How To : Color your hair at home simply

Watch this video tutorial to learn how to color your hair at home. You'll save a bundle using a coloring kit instead of heading to the salon every six weeks. Plus, dyeing your tresses at home has never been simpler. You Will Need * A hair coloring kit that includes: * Colora ...more

How To : Make "Halaweh" (natural hair remover)

This all-natural hair remover, called halaweh in Arabic, has been used in Middle Eastern homes for centuries. A natural hair removal technique may be a good alternative for you to salon waxing. Learn how to remove hair with Halaweh. You Will Need * A saucepan * 2 c sugar * 1/ ...more

How To : Deal with yellow jackets

Nothing ruins a romantic fresh air picnic like the buzzing of angry yellow jackets—especially since, unlike the useful honey bee, they can use their stingers over and over again... Learn how to deal with bees without getting stung. This instructional video from Howcast offers ...more

How To : Maintain your RV battery

Check out this Do It Yourself (DIY) RV maintenance and repair video to learn how about RV battery maintenance. Know how to do it to keep your batteries running strong in your recreational vehicle with this RV tutorial video. Items you will need: Wire Brush Battery Terminal Pr ...more

How To : Shave Your Legs

Shaving legs is a long tradition. It's easy to do and becomes second nature in time. Shaving your legs is a basic beauty routine that once adopted can easily become second nature. You need to start slow, shaving the first few times in a bathtub is usually a good idea. That way ...more

How To : Make deviled chicken with roasted vegetables

Make deviled chicken with vegetables. Cooking Instructions 1. Start by cutting up a whole chicken. Cut the breast pieces in half with a heavy, sharp knife. Wash your hands and board with hot water and soap after handling the raw poultry. 2. Brush mustard on the skin side of ...more

News : Green Tea For Weight Loss And Cleansing

I'm sure a lot of you like to find inspirational stories of people who by adding something to their diet lost weight or bettered their health. I know I love to search stories like that because it helps me see if I'm doing everything I can to be healthy and happy. It helps me s ...more

Mineral Makeup : How to Choose It and Use It!

What's so great about Mineral Makeup anyway? Mineral Makeup is by nature, a long-wear, water-resistant product. This means less touch-ups and lasting coverage-even in the summer! High quality minerals are lightweight, inorganic and non-comedgenic. "Inorganic" means that bacter ...more

Heat Illness in Young Athletes : Detection and Prevention

Heat Illness in Young Athletes: Detection and Prevention From recreational activities to free-play to team sports to camps, outdoor activities during the summer have one thing in common--the heat... Heat related illness is responsible for thousands of summer emergency room ...more

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