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Make your gadgets magnetically controlled with everyday things. People often take for granted the common items and devices they use in everyday life. Looks can be deceiving. It's not what things appear to be, it's what they can become. Milk can be turned into plastic; with th ...more

Got an irrational fear of your closet? You're grown-up enough to know there's no boogeyman living in there, so you must be spooked by how disorganized it is. Summon up some courage and let's get to work organizing your closet. You will need: a messy closet a large, clean surf ...more

If your car battery is nearly dead, you run the risk of being stranded on the road in the middle of nowhere. To prevent being a victim of a drained car battery, always have a set of jumper cables on hand. Store them in your trunk for emergencies, because you never know when it ...more

One day, your car may break down and you won't be able to afford to hire a mechanic, so what do you do... you look on the web for some how-to vehicle repair videos and become your own car mechanic, that's what. You don't need any advanced training to perform repairs and simple ...more

When eating healthy, try this strategy to feeling fuller on fewer calories. This diet and health how-to video is part of Healthy Appetite with Ellie Krieger show hosted by Ellie Krieger. Cooking healthy food can be quick, easy, but most of all, delicious. Nutritionist and auth ...more

Great anytime, this pork tenderloin has a delightful peppercorn crust. Follow along and learn how simple this recipe is to prepare. This cooking how-to video is part of Healthy Appetite with Ellie Krieger show hosted by Ellie Krieger. Cooking healthy food can be quick, easy, b ...more

For really ornate tattoos, or for artists with limited skill, a transfer can be a life-saver. This how-to video shows how to transfer the desired image of a tattoo from a piece of paper that is easy to sketch on to the skin where it can then be traced with a tattoo gun. You wi ...more

Cleaning your spinning reel after every major fishing trip can prolong the life of your spinning reel. Clean those spinning reels "too" and have fewer problems with any spinning reel from very cheap models all the way up to the Shimano Stella! Cleaning your spinning reel can b ...more

See man's best friend come to life fold by fold as Origami aficionado, Michael LaFosse, teaches this terrific project that'll have you barking for more. It's so easy you'll have a whole pack of pups in no time! All you need is a square piece of paper. Follow along with this vi ...more

Garter belts are SOOO sexy. Why do you think almost every picture of the Victoria's Secret Angels shows them clad in a teeny corset or bra and a garter belt? Because honey, it's hot. So whether you're looking to spice up you lackluster sex life or simply want to feel a little ...more

This medical presentation discusses the management of nausea and vomiting of pregnancy (NVP). Many women who have to cope with nausea and vomiting of pregnancy endure tremendous physical hardship. This suffering may have a profound impact on family, work, and social life. Ther ...more

Spina bifida is a birth defect involving the neural tube, resulting in an incomplete formation of the spine. Spina bifida is one of the most common birth defects, it occurs within the first few weeks of pregnancy often before a woman knows she's pregnant. Get expert tips and a ...more

Use a variety of turning shapes on the ski slopes. Learn skiing tips and techniques in this video lesson from a ski instructor. Take action: avoid convergence, tip both skis in turns, and start turns from bottom of feet. Bill, the host of this how-to video from Live Strong, is ...more

Work on turns for skiing over bumps or moguls. Learn skiing tips and techniques in this video lesson from a ski instructor. Take action: re-center on uphill foot, practice ouch, tip, drift, and flatten skis, don't rush middle of turns, and be patient. Bill, the host of this ho ...more

Change a normal 9v battery into a life saver. If you have ever run out of juice on your phone and could really use a quick charge then you need a USB battery. list: 1 5.1v zener diode 1 330-ohm resistor 1 9v battery connector 1 9v battery solder and soldering iron (you can ge ...more

Watch this two part instructional painting video to paint wisteria flowers from life with watercolor on Chinese rice paper. This fluid style of painting takes lot of practice and does not allow for mistakes. Every brush stroke counts. Get out some news print to practice painti ...more

Everyone has experience foot blisters at one point in their life, whether it be from new shows or something other abrasive material. Prevent and treat blister wounds in a few simple steps. Watch this diet and health how to video to learn how to treat sports injuries. Take Act ...more

Get a new perspective on life with inversion asanas. Learn how to do inversion asanas in this fitness video. Take action: improve immune system, lower blood pressure, and calm nervous system. Cindy Mastry, the instructor of this how-to video, has practiced yoga since the age o ...more

Work out the pelvis with pelvic tilts. Learn about exercises for strength and flexibility in this training video. Take action: keep your back flat, this is a high repetition exercise, and keep feet flat on floor. Michelle, the instructor in this how-to video, is a personal tra ...more

Increase muscle strength with barbell exercises done while lying down. Learn about muscle training, fitness, and growth in this fitness video. Take action: do not rock arms and keep core tight. Michelle, the instructor in this how-to video, is a personal trainer at a gym in NC ...more

Exercise the quadriceps muscle with quad extensions. Learn about increasing leg strength in this training video. Take action: keep core tight, squeeze legs at top of movement, but only legs will move. Michelle, the instructor in this how-to video, is a personal trainer at a gy ...more

Working out the arms with standing dumbbell curls. Learn to increase muscle strength in the arms with dumbbells and curl exercises. Take action: start with feet shoulder-width apart, palms face forward, keep elbows at sides, and do not rock. Michelle, the instructor in this ho ...more

Gain muscle strength and flexibility with diagonal lunges. Learn about dumbbell exercises to promote fitness in this weightlifting video. Take action: maintain balance, keep back leg straight, and increase difficulty by adding dumbbells. Michelle, the instructor in this how-to ...more

Sumo squats will help to strengthen the legs. Learn how to properly do squats in this workout video. Take Action: hold in squat position to increase difficulty, feet wider then normal squat, and keep chest and head high. Michelle, the instructor in this how-to video, is a pers ...more

Increase flexibility and prevent injury by stretching the triceps. Learn how to do stretches and arm exercises in this video. Take action: hold stretch for 20-30 seconds, stretch when muscles are warm, and hold stretch at point of mild discomfort. Michelle, the instructor in t ...more

Increase muscle strength and flexibility with dumbbell rear lunges. Learn about dumbbell weight training and exercises in this video. Take action: keep chest high, shoulders back, core tight, raise knee to increase difficulty, make sure back step is big, and add hop to increas ...more

Increase muscle strength with dead lift exercises. Learn tips and techniques for proper weightlifting in this fitness video. Take action: keep bar close to legs, don't round the back and use proper form. Michelle is a personal trainer at a gym in NC and has been a personal tra ...more

Working out with bent knee hip extensions requires attention to form. These knee extensions are also called Romanian Dead Lifts. Learn about hip extension exercises in this dumbbell fitness video. Take Action AKA Romanian Dead Lift Keep abs tight Keep back straight About thi ...more

If you work with MobileMe Calendar, you can create individual calendars to help you keep track of what's going on in your life. Let's say you've just started a new book club and you want to create a new calendar for it: just click on the plus sign in the lower-left corner, the ...more

This RV tutorial video demonstrates how to create and adapt a traveling vice and working bench into your RV hitch receiver. You can also see how to strengthen the storage compartment support beneath the bed by using closet rod hangers and a PVC pipe, cut to size. Finally, for ...more

Check out this tutorial jet ski video that provides several safety tips on riding your personal water craft with caution. Personal Water Craft (PWC), also called Jet Skis and Wave Runners, are the fastest growing watercraft on the waterways. Along with their popularity has com ...more

We all want to know how to make a girl fall in love with us. If you can't do that then at least how to keep her interested. Vanae gives some dating advice to guys. It's also great for guys who are already dating or in a relationship. These tips will make you feel better about ...more

This innovative handset makes user convenience its priority. Created with the aim of overcoming the limitations of existing mobile phones, every function is available through a flexible layout of navigation keys. Fixed keypads are a thing of the past with the LG KF600 Venus ce ...more

This video shows how to make a bus pass holder, coin purse, or belt pouch. Nicole Tirona of Its Your Life demonstrates building this useful pouch. The pouch features a zippered closure, a clear window and no seam in the bottom. You will need vinyl, zipper, clear plastic that y ...more

This video series demonstrates a take on the screen accurate Joker from "The Dark Knight." The materials and makeup used are all from a company called Mehron, specifically the Extra Flesh that used for the scars, the Liquid Latex, the Spirit Gum, and the Fantasy F/X Tube Makeu ...more

Paw tricks are great dog training tricks to show off your pooch to your friends and family. Make your dog the life of the dog park with help from a dog trainer in this free dog training and obedience video series. Part 1 of 5 - How to Train a dog paw tricks. Train a dog paw tr ...more

One of the ironies of gardening is that often some of the smallest pests can create the biggest nuisance. White flies can drain the life out of your plants. You can see the evidence of white fly damage in the lack of vigor in the plant and the discoloration of the leaves. Befo ...more

Take inspiration for scrapbook paper from anywhere, and don't let scrapbooking be limited by what is and isn't available for sale. In these video scrapbooking tutorials, Debbie Buckland takes designs from her day to day life, a Kleenex tissue box pattern and her daughter's soc ...more

Modeling software is a wonderful tool for experimenting with modifictions of a product first before building it in real life. Plus, it's just cool to build things virtually. This Maya software tutorial teaches you how to use basic lighting effects in Maya. You'll learn which ...more

This 3 part tutorial teaches you paint, toner coat and glaze techniques to refinish cabinets. These techniques breathe new life into old or outdated woodwork and cabinets. Watch this woodworking how to video and you will learn to refinish your cabinets with glaze in no time. P ...more

Around 50% of us suffer from halitosis (or bad breath) at some time in our lives, and one in four adults suffer from it on a regular basis. In this exclusive guide, Dr McKenna demonstrates a simple technique to check for bad breath, and advises on ways we can ultimately preven ...more

Cast iron skillets are the original non-stick "Teflon" coating. An iron skillet seasoned properly will keep food from sticking, and its is great for browning and easy to care for. And good cast iron cookware will last a life time. Cast iron skillets have been handed down from ...more

Learn how to use the future perfect tense in English with this ESL tutorial. The future perfect is the perfect tense for setting goals with deadlines. A deadline is a date that you must complete an activity or job. For example, by this time next year, what will you have achiev ...more

The Transcendental Meditation technique and vedic sound have significant effects in creating brain wave coherence. Dr. Alarik Arenander of the Brain Institute unfolds the scientific basis of these observations. Watch this how-to video to get tips on how to apply Transcendental ...more

This language tutorial teaches one way to say a traditional Chinese wedding blessing in Mandarin Chinese: Wish you two Pronunciation: Zhu (4) Ni (3) Men (2) May you respect each other like honored guests, Pronunciation: Xiang(1) Jing(4) Ru (2) Bin (1) may you always see hear ...more

Seventy-five years ago, a St. Louis widow named Irma Rombauer took her life savings and self-published a book called The Joy of Cooking. Her daughter Marion tested recipes and made the illustrations, and they sold their mother-daughter project from Irma's apartment. Today, nin ...more

Anime and manga are your life, and so is cosplay, so why not watch this video tutorial? This is a step-by-step guide on how to make a Japanese gi top, suitable for characters like Bleach, Kenshin, Inu Yasha, Shinsengumi and many more! You can even use this for your judo and o ...more

In this two part tutorial from Alvaro Castaneda you will learn how to create a logo in Maya. We begin by tracing the logo in a vector app, then use that to start building the logo, using Maya to bring it to life. In part two we add shaders to our geometry to later light and re ...more

Thomas Maiorana of Boot y Amor gives tips on how to make your own shoes like the ones from craft magazine. DIY (do it yourself!) by hacking into the shoes! Created by Craft: and brought to you by Make. MAKE brings the do-it-yourself mindset to all the technology in your life ...more

Learn how to play "For my lover" by Tracy Chapman on the guitar. Capo on 1st fret. CHORDS. Verses: Em, G, D, A (x2) Bridge/chorus: "And everybody thinks (...) you you you": C, Asus2/sus4, D, C, Em, Asus2/sus4, Em, G, D, Cmaj7 Outro: "I follow my heart, and leave my life.. ...more

Learn more about trucking or how to drive a semi with a professional driver and teacher in the American trucking industry. Also, don't forget to drink plenty of water and juice and try to stay away from the soda. It is not my intent to try and teach everything about trucking, ...more

Scented candles don't have anything on this Moujan creation. The best part is that it's "Hella simple." Materials: * Orange, tangerine or another favorite citrus fruit * Cutting knife * Olive oil (other cooking oils work too) * Match/lighter Directions: 1. Pour 3/4th of an ...more

Managing Panoramas (henceforth known as panos) and HDR photos in Lightroom is an important step in making your life a lot easier if you like that type of photography. What happens after shooting a lot of either type of photography is that your library becomes really cluttered. ...more

As promised for nearly the whole school year now, I have finally explained how to do two simple pen tricks. There are many such videos on YouTube and elsewhere, but many (students) have requested me to explain it too, so here it is. Also, as for the title of the vid as it app ...more

This Japanese brush painting demonstration shows the technique used to draw sumi-e ink maple leaves and a bird. Create five maple leaves with five stages of gradation with a single brush of ink. Bring life to the leaves by adding branches and finish the drawing off with a bir ...more

Commonly the final posture in any yoga routine, the Corpse Pose only sounds creepy. A few minutes of "playing dead" will make you feel more energized and focused—and ready to come back to life. To put it very basically, the position involves lying down on the floor in a very s ...more

You don’t have to take your circular saw to the shop for a tune-up; we’ve brought the shop to you. Learn how to extend the life of your saw with simple cleaning and general maintenance. There's no 3,000 mile rule here, but if your saw starts running slower than normal, or you ...more

Here is the final video in the CNC Stomp Pad Tutorial Video Series. In this video, we go over the final assembly of the stomp pad. Then we watch as we used double sided... More» tape to adhere it to the snowboard. Finally we take a look at some final photos of the CNC Stomp Pa ...more

The addition of plants can add warmth and beauty to any room in the home. Unfortunately, not all of us were born with a green thumb. This video shows you how to plant and care for one of the most beautiful and low-maintenance members of the plant family, the little bamboo. Sup ...more

This video is a lesson on pose-to-pose animation and is great for beginners. Tony is using Onion Skin, and a new way to count… 1,5,3,2,4. Watch part two and learn how to breathe some life into the stick by adding anticipation, and a little bounce at the end. Part 1 of 2 - How ...more