How to Tie a Bow Tie

Learn how to tie a Stopper Knot - A quick way to form a stopper at the end of a line to prevent it from pulling through a block or other object. This is a good knot for sailing, boating, rock climbing, general outdoors and even bondage.

Skip the pharmaceuticals and the endless scratch on win lottery tickets. Here are some concrete happiness boosters. You will need more sleep, the willingness to help others, a grateful attitude, strong social ties, an exercise program, fun plans, lowered expectations, and opti ...more

Warm up your pitching arm and be patient—you might just be playing “Throw” for a while before your dog catches on. You will need: a dog somewhere big enough to play a tennis ball dog treats optional: a tshirt or dish towl with a knot tied in the middle, a leash, and a helper ...more

This is an instructional video featuring Doug Prime, founder of the Future Engineers Center at the University of Massachusetts Lowell. If you want to make a homemade switch watch this video on using solder to tie the wire. Use sandpaper to clean where you will solder.

This shows how to tie a Double Uni Knot. The Double Uni Knot is used to join lines of similar of different diameters. It is based on the same system as a normal "single" uni knot. So if you learn the system you will be able to join lines or attach the line to end tackle with t ...more

Learn how to make this fun Christmas craft! Making Christmas place card holders for the table is as simple as tying two sprigs of holly together and placing a card between the berries. Create simple and homemade place card holders with instructions from an experienced craftswo ...more

Did you know that field templates can be applied two different ways? And that the two "edit" buttons on the main interface tie directly into how these field templates are used? This installment from Axosoft's own series of video tutorials on the OnTime Project Management Suite ...more

An important part of surgery is knowing the various types of closures to perform. This medical how-to video demonstrates how to insert a drain using the air knot technique. Follow along and learn how it is done. Start with the drain for alignment, remove it and tie a one hande ...more

This medical how-to video demonstrates how-to suture an open wound. Follow along and learn the step by step process of closing open skin. Note that suturing should be performed by a medical professional. Key principles of suturing: - Select the smallest suture - Space the sut ...more

Are you ready to learn a magic trick that is sure to amaze your friends and family? Ryan Oakes is going to show you how to pass ropes right through your body. You will need two pieces of rope, about four feet long each, a pair of scissors, and white thread. Sometimes we use ma ...more

When you need a sling, and you need it now, this how-to video shows a way to make an emergency sling out of a sheet. Take a sheet and fold it in half lengthwise and wrap it around the shoulders. Tie a slip knot in the sheet. Then grab your baby. Watch this video infant care tu ...more

Crochet a pretty pansy flower. Follow these crochet instructions to knit a pansy flower ornament. You may want to reference some written flower pattern crochet instructions in addition to watching this video. Use this cute crocheted pansy flower for ornaments on larger garment ...more

This is how to store a rope so it will not tangle. If you have long lengths of rope to carry along on a boating trip or camping adventure, it helps to wrap the rope into an accessible yet compact series of loops. This rope will unwind easily for all your rope tying needs.

In this cooking how to video tutorial Mark Bittman, from the New York Times, makes a sandwich of two chicken breasts and sauteed greens. This is a minimalist's recipe as it doesn't require that many ingredients. Cook some garlic, pine nuts, spinach and cranberries until they w ...more

This instructional knitting video demonstrates how to how to change to a different yarn on a circular knitting machine. Simply cut the yarn when you want to switch to a different color an tie a slipknot to the next type of yarn. It's easy!

Watch this instructional crochet video to hide crocheted yarn tails. Use the same type of yarn you used to crochet your patterned hat. You will also need a tapestry needle to sew in the hanging yarn tails in the inside of the hat. You can also use this method to sew up the top ...more

Learn simple repair tips and the tool kit you'll need to keep your snowshoes chugging all winter long with this report from the December 2006 issue of Backpacker Magazine. Associate editor Jason Stevenson covers all the snowshoe snafus--from plastic zip ties to replace strippe ...more

This how-to video provides step-by-step instruction from Curtis Owens of Performance Tackle for attaching monofilament fishing line to a braid. While some fisherman only stick to one kind of fishing line, some might like to mix things up. The only problem is in learning to tie ...more

Stuff veal to add moisture and substance to your meal. Veal should be cooked more like poultry than beef. Make your favorite stuffing and allow it to cool before addressing the veal. Be careful not to overstuff the veal breast. Finally, tie it shut with cooking twine, season a ...more

Bugle cords are used as elaborate leashes on bugles and trumpets, and make for snazzy ornamentation on military band uniforms. Tying It All Together shows you how to make one. The technique for making one is relatively simple. Watch this video tutorial and learn how to make a ...more

Do you ever get those days where you have no time to spend on your hair? How about 1 minute to spare? Now there's the look! Watch this hair styling how-to video tutorial to learn how to get a very simple, yet edgy hair style. What you need: 1 hair tie 2 bobby pins

Don't take shaky footage? Make a homemade steadicam and use it to prevent jumpy shots. You will need two lawn mower wheels, nuts, PVC pipe, a tri pod head, a bar, wood, and zip ties. Watch this video cinematography tutorial and learn how to build a hand held steadicam from sim ...more

Take a look at this instructional video and learn how to widen your grommets on a tennis racket in order to use it as a tie off hole. In this tutorial, the instructor uses an Al screwdriver and chapstick to widen his tennis grommets.

Simple details on how to tie the overhand knot, double overhand knot, figure 8 knot, Ashley knot, & slip knot. As well as a simple rope magic trick.

Ever feel like you don't have enough hands? Build a third one! You will need a 3 foot aluminum rod, a piece of 2 inch by 4 inch wood, a 25 pack of 1/8 in by 2 inch toggle bolts, #6 by 1/2 inch metal screws, an electric drill, drill bits, 14 inch cable ties, and a hacksaw or ch ...more

Remodeling your bathroom or kitchen can be expensive. Why not learn how to install your own tile? In this home and garden how-to video you will learn how to layout tile properly using the grid layout method. A grid consists of a group of lines forming perfect squares to line u ...more

The Roman shade orb allows you to easily adjust your Roman shade lift cord tension without all the fuss of tying and untying knots. This Home & Garden how to video use the Roman orb to adjust tension in lift cords.

Tight Lines Fly Fishing Co. proudly presents Ross Mueller Tying his BWO emerger. Enjoy a great fishing game with this great lure while fishing. This how-to shows how to properly make a blue wing olive emerger and this make a great hook, that fish just love to eat.

This video silkscreening tutorial shows how to customize a necktie with sublimation ink and paper. Learn how to screeprint a necktie to create a unique piece of art, to wear as a tie!

Milk a cow in four minutes with tips from this how-to video. For your first step, tie her legs so she wont kick you. Clean her udders before you start milking her.

This makeup tutorial video will teach you how to apply makeup in order to achieve an awesome smokey eyes look. This is great for going out at night. Products used: MAC Base: Beige-ing Shadows: Electra, Greystone, Black Tied, Nylon Brush: 224, 219, 217

This makeup tutorial video will show you how to create a mysterious and sexy blue and black eyeshadow look. This makeup look is great for going out at night and living it up. Products used: MAC Base: Magrittes Shadows: Black Tied, Electric Eel, & Shroom (forgot to say color in ...more

This makeup tutorial video will show you how to create a blue and silver eyeshadow look that's pretty awesome. This makeup look is absolutely dazzling for going out at night. Products used: MAC Base: Luna Shadows: Electra, Big T, Black Tied, Shroom Brush: 224, 217, 219

Don't leave your extension cord tied up in knots. Watch how to wrap it up, so the cord won't bind or twist.

You can cook chicken more evenly by trussing it before putting it in the oven. See how simple it is to tie a roasting chicken with twine.

AddWeb Website Promoter is an extremely popular program that helps webmasters promote their site on search engines. In this installment, we explore AddWeb's Quick Rank Feature.This feature allows you to run ranking reports that are not tied to profiles. You will want to do thi ...more

Corey discusses some of the factors to consider when choosing bucktail to use for the flies you'll be tying. Not all bucktail is created equal! If you find good hair, make sure you stock up.

Watch this video demonstration of spinning a ply, predrafted roving, how to tie up a skein and more!

Learn ferrocement tying techniques. This video explains two different ways for attaching welded wire mesh and lath to rebar armatures.

Demonstration of how to add barring to solid color rubber legs for fly tying.

A step-by-step instructional video starring Patricia Fahie, Kirsten Pearson, and Elsje Dijkman. Tie a toga correctly and you'll be oh so fashionable whether you're in ancient Rome or the college quad.

Learn how to install a trailer wiring harness in a Hyundai Sonata. This install will also cover Draw-Tite part # 24757. The first step involved is gaining access to your vehicle, the second step is we can hang the hitch on the tie down loop in the center of the vehicle.

If you are going to be towing a trailer, or using auxiliary lights with your Dodge Ram 1500 full size van, you are going to need to install a T-One wiring harness. This installation could not get any easier, if you know how to use a plug and some zip ties, you can do it. This ...more

Learn how to tie the handcuff knot. This is for entertainment purposes only. Using restraints, especially making them too tight, can cut off one's circulation and cause very serious injuries.

Learn a simple way to keep the cables in your DJ setup or PA system organized using gaffer's tape and/or zip ties. Part 1 of 2 - How to Organize the cables in your DJ setup. Part 2 of 2 - How to Organize the cables in your DJ setup.

This video gives an introduction to the suruchin, an okinawan weapon composed of two rocks or weights tied by rope. It discusses the different types of suruchin and how to select the right one. Part 1 of 2 - How to Select a suruchin. Part 2 of 2 - How to Select a suruchin.

This video demonstrates how to make I-cord. I-cord is a narrow tube of knitting, that is often used for the handles of a bag, cords to tie on a hat, to edge a garment, or appliqued on for a decorative effect Make I-cord. Click through to watch this video on knittinghelp.com

Learn how to turn a plain boy's T-shirt into a girl's tank top using just scissors. No sewing necessary just tying fabric.

Mylenium goes over working with sound in MoGraph in CINEMA 4D. He explores techniques and tricks that will allow you to tie in sound with motion and create stunning visuals. Work with sound in CINEMA 4D's MoGraph. Click through to watch this video on creativecow.net

This video demonstrates how to make a stress ball out of a condom. To make the ball, just put some flour into a colorful condom, shape it anyway you want, tie it up and enjoy.

The goal: a way to wrap up cords (headphones, power, etc.) without ties or velcro straps that's fast, doesn't come undone, and is quick to undo. Wrap cords neatly. Click through to watch this video on instructables.com

The Flowergod creates a Gerbera ribbon choker for a wedding or luau. The choker is made of ribbon tied in the back with an orange Gerbera daisy and a geranium leaf glued to it. You use flower glue which dries very fast. Make a Gerbera ribbon choker. Click through to watch this ...more

Need to get down a wall. This video will show you how to tie a rope and wrap yourself to properly abseil down a wall with just one rope. Abseil down a wall with just one rope. Click through to watch this video on tricklife.com

Liz muller demonstrates how to finish a French Braid on a young girl. The video walks you through braiding the hair, tying the hair with a scrunchie and tucking the hair away.

Liz Muller demonstrates how to style a young girl's hair into two pony tails. The video walks you through tying the hair with a scrunchy and making two pony tails.

You can learn how to make a pen vanish completely. To do this, you need an elastic band, safety pin, and pen. You tie the pin to the elastic and the top of the pen and attach it up your sleeve.

You can learn how to make a balloon pirate sword. First, you inflate the balloon and tie the end. You make a ping pong ball shaped bubble at the end, make a loop, and make three more ping pong ball shaped bubbles.

Tom Cole shows how to prune raspberries and blackberries off canes. Using secateurs, cutback the canes once they have fruited. The next step Tom shows is to tie the remaining canes that need to bloom. Great video with pleasant results. Prune raspberry and blackberry bushes. Cl ...more

This simple technique to creating a bang when people open a door is sure to scare the daylights out of your friends. Using party poppers, you can take them apart and tie them across a door entry. When a person enters, the poppers explode. There are great reaction shots on this ...more

Do you have a hyper dog that needs constant attention? Learn how to entertain your dog with a balloon by tying it to it's collar. We'll leave it at that.