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How To : Screen print holiday snowflake gift wrap with Etsy

This week, Etsy How-Tuesday presents Kari aka ikyoto and Stella aka lookcloselypress of The {NewNew} York Team. Today we're going to learn how to screenprint our own snowflake gift wrap for the holidays. Kari and Stella remind us that recycling paper bags is a great source for ...more

How To : Make Your Own Whitefly Sticky Trap

This is a cheap and easy way to make a sticky fly trap that can catch tons of whiteflies. Get a can of Tanglefoot’s Tangle-Trap Sticky Coating. I stored this in the greenhouse which may not have been a great idea, as you can see by the amount of rust there is on the can. Next ...more

How To : Make papier-mâché

In elementary school, we all experienced the wonders of papier mâché, that wonderfully malleable mixture of paper and glue (or maybe paper, flour, and water). Once it hardens, it's a homemade work of art. And homemade papier mâché is art on the cheap, allowing your imagination ...more

HowTo : Make Perfect Bacon

Here's another home hack for you (1, 2, 3). The perfect way to make bacon? Ditch the frying pan. Instead, try Apartment Therapy's recipe for perfectly cooked, oven-baked bacon. You Will Need: High quality bacon (such as Niman Ranch) Baking sheet with a 1/2"-3/4" lip (to cat ...more

How To : Build a swing arbor for your yard

In order to build a backyard swing arbor, you will need the following: 2x4s, 1x6s, a bench swing, 4x8' sheet, a drill, carriage bolts, galvanized nails, and screws. Cut 4 2x4's to 87". Cut a notch 3.5x1.5 in each, at the corners. Cut 2 2x4s to 15" each. Lay the 87" out on a f ...more

How To : Make an animated optical illusion out of paper

In this how-to video, you will learn how to make an animated optical illusion with paper. First, start off with one ball and copy it five more times so that it goes in a line to the corner. Make sure there are six balls in total. Next, create a striped pattern shown. There are ...more

How To : Fold paper to make an origami ninja star

This video demonstrates how to create an origami ninja star. Prepare a square shaped piece of paper. Lay it down on a table or on a flat surface. Fold the paper right across the middle in a vertical orientation. Fold it once more in the same manner as the first fold, now creat ...more

How To : Eat starfish

Are you bored with ordinary meals? Why not tap into your adventurous side and try Starfish? Yes, that's right, those cute little fish that you see on the sand - you can eat them! So, if you are interested, check out this video and master the techniques needed to eat these spin ...more

How To : Saddle a horse, English style

Whether you are out hunting or thinking about joining a derby, you will need to learn to ride a horse first. Before you can ride, you need to saddle the horse. Check out this tutorial for information on how to saddle your pony English style, and then head out and find yourself ...more

How To : Make a tiara-esque headband

Tiara-esque headbands are fun to make, and more importantly, fun to wear! You will need, 1 basic wide headband, 1 yard of cotton fabric, 1 yard tulle, flowers from the Crafts section, scissors, beads and rhinestones for details, a glue gun. Lay the headband over the fabric, to ...more

How To : Make spicy salmon maki sushi rolls

Maki is a great Japanese sushi dish consisting of sushi and raw vegetables, wrapped in seaweed. Well, if you want to make your own maki at home, learn from a professional, like in this video. He'll teach you how to make the perfect spicy salmon maki sushi roll. Jacky Poon of ...more

How To : Install laminate flooring in your home

Laminate flooring is easy to clean and is a great way to spruce up a room. With yourlist of items in hand and a little bit of elbow grease you can have new floors in no time. Don't forget: measure twice, cut one. Sidestep expensive labor costs by installing your own laminate ...more

How To : Change a dirt bike tire

To change a dirt bike tire follow these instructions. First use the crescent wrench set to loosen, and remove the axle bolt from the wheel you are working on. Then, slide the wheel out of the stays and lay it flat on the ground in an open area. Use the screwdriver to let the a ...more

How To : Cook an omelet, quick & easy

Prepare the eggs by rinsing off the shell under running water to remove any loose dirt or germs. Crack the eggs into a plastic or glass bowl, drain the shells, and put the empties into the trash bin. Rinse your hands after handling the shells and raw egg yolk. Season the eggs ...more

How To : Install electric underfloor heating cables

This is a simple video guide that shows you how to install electric underfloor heating cables. 1. Measure the area to order right heater for the room. 2. Before start, make sure the surface is smooth, dry and free from dust and grease. 3. Prepare the subfloor. Then install in ...more

How To : Design quilts

Sure, buying a quilt is fun, but making your own is much cooler! Learn how to design and sew your own quilt by watching this informative video. With simple sewing skills and a little imagination you can design a quilt that is both beautiful and functional. Step 1: Choose a s ...more

How To : Fold a towel into an elephant shape

These elephant-shaped towels are so cute and easy to create that you’ll never want to use them for drying. Step 1: Open towel and lay flat Open the bath towel lengthwise and lay it flat on the floor. Roll each side inward, toward the center. Step 2: Fold in half at center Fo ...more

How To : Fold a t-shirt in a flash

Whether you work at a clothing store or simply want to get your mom off your back, fold those tees in a flash. Step 1: Lay the shirt on a table Lay your shirt down sideways and faceup on the table so that the neck is to your right. Step 2: Pinch the shirt in two places With ...more

How To : Keep your greens fresh for a whole week

Do you often end up with slimy salad greens after just a day or two? Here's how to keep greens fresh and tasty for a week. You Will Need * A salad spinner * Paper towels * A plastic bag or containera plastic bag or container Step 1 Soak the greens briefly in enough cold water ...more

How To : Turn over soil

Turning over your soil mixes the nutrients and makes the ground more suitable for planting. Watch this video to learn how to turn over soil. You Will Need * Gardening or work gloves * A garden tarp * A flat-edge shovel * A garden fork Step 1. Lay out the tarpaulin Put on y ...more

How To : Make a fiberglass mold

This how-to video series is a step-by-step guide to molding fiberglass. These videos give a simple introduction to fiberglass mold construction, explained using a model aircraft cowling but the same technique applies to any fiberglass sculpture. The entire process is detailed ...more

How To : Pack for a cruise

Cruises are a fun and relaxing vacation but packing for one can be stressful and time consuming. Don’t waste any more time worrying over what to bring and just go through the list grabbing all the suggested items and you’ll be sure to have a great time. Step 1: Prepare a carr ...more

How To : Read tarot cards for beginners

Ready to stop going threw life blind? Try to get a glimpse of the future or at least a use these as a reflection of what’s happening in your life with your own tarot cards. Tarot cards can provide endless hours of entertainment. Learning how to read these ancient cards may he ...more

How To : Make coasters out of old wine corks

You've uncorked a bottle of fine wine. Now what are you supposed to do with that cork? Don't just throw it away! Breathe new life into your old corks by recycling them into all-natural coasters. You Will Need *Five to six wine corks *A hot glue gun *An old newspaper *Craft g ...more

How To : Sharpen Kitchen Knives with a Newspaper

Just like skinning a cat, there's more than one way to sharpen a knife (disclaimer: while I advocate sharpening your knives daily, please don't ever even consider skinning a cat). There's a stone, for an uber-sharp finish; the underside of a mug, for an awesome makeshift sharp ...more

How To : Make a Chocolate Raspberries Tart

Video: . Step 1: Ingredients Fresh raspberries (1 Cup 16 tbs) Milk chocolate chips (1/4 Cup 4 tbs) Unsalted butter (1/2 Oz) 35% cream (1/2 Cup (8 tbs) Beans or rice (1 Medium) Step 2: Directions GETTING READY: Now that we have all of the ingredients, let’s start with inser ...more

How To : Craft a Hoodie Unicorn Costume for Halloween

Google Trends says that "unicorn" costumes are among the Top 5 searches for 2017, holding steady onto the no. 4 spot, trailing only Wonder Woman, Harley Quinn, and clowns. Seeing as how this year, unicorns made the full leap back into our lives, its popularity when it comes to ...more

How To : Sew a curved hem that won't bunch or gather

Sewing a curved hem, such as a cuff or sleeve, can sometimes be tricky. Frustrated because your curved hems never lay flat and smooth? This tutorial shows you a few good techniques you can use to easily sew a professional looking curved hem.

How To : Make a homemade relaxing oatmeal facial mask

Save yourself a fortune by making your very own homemade oatmeal facial mask. Place 6 teaspoons of sweet almond oil into a small bowl. Add 2 drops each of pure violet oil, lavender, neroli oil to the bowl. Add enough oatmeal to the mix and make a paste. Pat onto your face and ...more

How To : Iron pants with Martha Stewart's REAL SIMPLE

Pay attention to these ironing tips to iron your pants perfectly. Crisply ironed pants help create a pulled-together look. Follow these simple steps for a quick, flawless press?with creases or without. Learn how to iron pants with the folks from Martha Stewart's REAL SIMPLE. ...more

How To : Reverse layup with Kobe Bryant

Multi time NBA MVP and Lakers legend, Kobe Bryant shows his reverse layup. Start in triple threat position, jab step to get space, drive by the defender and reverse the lay up at the hole. This is a Signature Moves film from Nike.

How To : UV sculpt in modo 301

Sculpting UV's? Absolutely. You can pre-process a mesh with any modeling tools before you lay down UVs in modo 301. This is an incredible time saver and brings UV editing into the 3rd dimension! See how to UV sculpt in this modo 301 tutorial.

How To : Survive being shot, stabbed, or wounded

Whether you, or someone you're with has been shot,stabbed, or are facing a life-threatening wound, HOW TO SURVIVE instructs you to lay down and be still, keep breathing, and control bleeding to stay alive. Watch this video tutorial and learn how to survive after being shot, st ...more

How To : Play guitar with your song in Garageband

If you play the electric guitar, you can plug it right into your Mac and lay down a solo track or play along with a song you've already started in Garageband. Just connect your guitar to an adapter and connect the adapter to your Mac.

How To : Format a film script

Want to write a film, but don't know where to start? Worried that your film script won't be up to scratch, and wondering how professional screenwriters format their screenplays? VideoJug presents the basics of screenwriting to help you lay out and format your future Hollywood ...more

How To : Install new kitchen cabinets

Learn how to install kitchen cabinets; watch a video that demonstrates tips on lay out, assembly, and mounting; materials and tools lists. Install new kitchen cabinets. Click through to watch this video on ronhazelton.com

How To : Bait a Hook with Catfish Punch Bait

There are many different types of prepared catfish baits for catching channel and blue catfish. These baits are often referred to as "stink baits", but while they might smell quite foul to some anglers, the smell really attracts catfish. Stink bait is a very broad term and th ...more

How To : Make a delicious surfer's coslow salad

Want to make the notorious coslow salad? This video will lay it out for you. All you need to do is watch, because it's simple, consisting of lettuce, pepper, carrots and other simple, yet yummy ingredients. Everything a surfer loves, that's why this one's called the surfer's c ...more

How To : Trim your beard from 3" to 1/2"

November is officially Movember, a month that brings light to men's health issues, especially prostate cancer. "Mo" is the Australian slang for mustache, which is appropriate because during November the quest of Movember is to have guys lay off the shaving for a month and grow ...more

News : A New Perspective

Sometimes we need a new perspective. The other day I lay down in the road and looked back over my head. The road became the sky and the sky became the road. Why do we always look at things right side up? Sometimes things are more interesting when we look at them in ways we've ...more

News : Naked Bellyboarding

Bellyboarding is basically lying down on your stomach on a skateboard. Prank: the guy starts of at the top of a hill whilst people stand at the sides of the hill (from the top to the bottom) with paintballs and other stuff to fire or throw at the guy as he travels down the hil ...more

How To : Reduce the frizz in your hair

Bad hair day? Is your naturally curly hair just extra frizzy today? Here's a quick tip to tame your mane - after your spray your hair with hairspray, roll the canister over your hair to smooth out the ends of the frizzies and make them lay flat

News : Sticky Wakeup

To pull this prank you have to lay down giant rat glue traps all over the floor beneath where a person is sleeping. Once you do that you beat the hell out of the person sleeping and push him off the bed into the glue traps making him stuck to the ground. Once on the ground two ...more

News : Poo Body Cast

Get a whole bunch of poo (animal or human) and then cover someone in it head to toe leaving enough room to breath. Then have the subject lay out in the hot summer sun and roast till the poo is crispy. Or use a tanning bed indoors and ruin everyone's sense of smell forever.

How To : Make hedge trimming easier on yourself

In this video, you'll learn some neat methods for making hedge trimming an easier chore. Save yourself the back ache and follow the steps in this video. Easier maintenance always begins with the proper tools. Lay down a drop cloth to avoid debris, and make sure you remove wayw ...more

How To : Pack pots and pans for storage or movement

Moving is such a hassle! Packing is a big job but this video shows and easy way to pack out pots and pans. You will need 4-5 cubit foot cartons. You can get these from your mover or you can purchase them from a moving company. You will also want to get clean newsprint, packing ...more

How To : Roast peppers on the grill with Tyler Florence

In this clip, learn how to roast perfect peppers with the Food Network's Tyler Florence. All you need to do is chop up your veggies and lay them on the grill and you will be eating a delicious salad with roasted peppers in no time. This dish is so healthy and perfect for summe ...more

How To : Complete the Knockout Challenge in God of War 3

In this God of War 3 tutorial, discover what it takes to complete the Knockout Challenge. It's easy to complete and requires you to do two things: -Atack Cyclops to get the activation button -And lay waste to all the other creatures that pop up using the light attack It's ea ...more

How To : Design a flower garden

Get your garden started by brainstorming and plannng out the lay-out. The trick to designing a great flower garden that will bloom all season is matching the plant to its preferred growing condition. Learn how to do this with help from expert, Melinda Myers, a world-renowned e ...more

How To : Turn an old plate into an eco-friendly flower vase

So, you broke a plate and are afraid you'll get in trouble? No worries! This tutorial is coming to the rescue! Turn that old plate into a very cool distressed flower vase. Everyone will be so distracted by your crafty creation, they won't even mind that you used Grandma's Chin ...more

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