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How To : Remove the plunger rod when unclogging a sink

In this video you will see how to remove the plunger rod when unclogging a sink. To unclog a sink drain, remove the bent portion the drain and clear it out. Normally something or the other gets stuck inside it causing the clog. Also check out both ends of the other pipes. The ...more

How To : Unload a snowmobile

Sometimes, a snowmobile can get stuck in the snow... in your truck. This silent video will show you one easy method for unloading your snowmobile from a truck after it has been snowed upon heavily.

May the Fourth Be with You : 4 Ways to Celebrate Star Wars

A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, a man by the name of George Lucas wrote an amazing trilogy about a new world and the power of the Force… and then subsequently ruined the franchise 22 years after the original release date. Fast forward to 2015, where nerds and geeks ...more

How To : Use a mandoline slicer

If you've ever eaten a thinly sliced vegatable, there's a good chance that it was cut using a mandoline slicer! Learn how to use this utility effectively. Mandoline slicers are great tools for making evenly thin slices of fruits and vegetables. Step 1: Place the slicer perpe ...more

How To : Use log to solve for an unknown variable

Thinking of an unknown exponent as a cat stuck in a tree, you will see how to bring down the exponent by using the the log function. In other words, you will be utilizing the Power Law to bring the exponent down in front of the log function. In this slightly more complicated e ...more

How To : Make a rubbery bouncing ball out of pudding

Who said you can't play with your food? Join the A-TV science squad and learn how to make a rubbery bouncing ball out of pudding! For this experiment, you'll need the following materials: corn flour or pudding mix glue borax water food coloring plastic teaspoon tablespoon 2 ...more

How To : Your Illustrated Extreme Winter Survival Guide

If you ever find yourself in the unfortunate predicament of being stranded outdoors in the snow, don't eat snow off the ground. Eating solid snow will sap your body of precious internal heat (since the heat will be used to melt the consumed ice), so it is best to melt the snow ...more

How To : Draw a 3D electric eel

This video shows us how to draw an electric eel even if we are not professionals. We start by drawing a flag shape (like two cylinders connected) as this being the body. After this we can draw the eyes, one fully visible and the other only little because is in the back. Now we ...more

How To : Draw a pirate skull with flames

In this video, draw a totally tough pirate skull with burning flames coming out of it. This will make a cool tag or tattoo and this tutorial will show you exactly how to draw it. You Will Need: *General charcoal pencils and compressed charcoal sticks *General white charcoal p ...more

How To : Make sugar cookies

A good sugar cookie is sweet, crisp, and delicious. This is a good sugar cookie recipe. You will need: a large & small bowl a whisk 2 3/4 cups all purpose flour 1/2 tsp salt 1.5 sticks unsalted butter 3/4 cups sugar 1 egg 1.5 tsp vanilla plastic wrap a cookie sheet parchment p ...more

How To : Hold your guitar pick in two different ways

Before learning how to play a guitar your going to want to know how to hold your guitar pick. First there is the one finger hold, this looks like you're making a fist. You don't want to make a hard fist but a loose one, not a of strain should be put on the hand. Move your thum ...more

How To : Get Over Your End-of-Vacation, Back-to-Work Blues

The end of a weekend can be depressing knowing just how bad Monday morning will be when you get back to work, but that feeling is tenfold when coming back from a lengthy vacation with zero work responsibilities. Sitting in your cubicle, stuck staring at your computer screen, ...more

How To : Build a portable heater

Preparing to be out in the cold? Why not prepare by packing a heater! That is right, this video will show you how to make a portable heater so you never have to be stuck in the cold again. Build a portable heater. Click through to watch this video on tricklife.com

How To : Set a single dirt hole land trap

If your land is frequented by unwanted coyotes, then a land trap could be the solution. This instructional video shows how to set a single dirt hole land trap for catching coyotes. Make sure to keep the hidden trap area free of rocks and sticks, as canines will not generally d ...more

How To : Make a sun catcher with your kids

In this video, we learn how to make a sun catcher with your kids. First, you need laminating paper, two paper hearts, and scissors. First, cut the center of one heart out by sticking your scissors in and making your way around the heart. Next, place the outline of the heart in ...more

How To : Make a simple kalamatta olive butter spread

Love kalamata olives? Love butter? Are you thinking what I'm thinking? In this cooking lesson from chef Jason Hill, you'll learn how to prepare a simple kalamata olive butter spread perfect for entertaining. To make this olive butter recipe, you'll mix 2 sticks (1/2 pound) of ...more

How To : Make a living willow arbor

Willow can be woven into many shapes or to form a living boundary fence. The reason they are called living is because some of the stems used to create the structure root in the soil and grow to form new shoots. This does mean that annual trimming is needed to maintain the shap ...more

How To : Make a Cricut popsicle birthday card

Cardcrazy09 teaches you how to create a popsicle birthday card using Cricut. You'll need the Doodlecharms cartridge for this. Start with a white piece of card stock, then apply an orange piece on top, slightly smaller than the one below. On top of that add a smaller piece of c ...more

How To : Jump start a car with a dead battery

You don't want to get stuck on the side of the road when your car's battery dies. Learn how to charge your car's battery off of someone else's using jumper cables. Don't let a dead battery leave you stranded! Every driver should know how to jump start a car.

How To : Make a spider sushi roll

This video explains how to make a spider roll. First, spread the rice for the spider roll. Make sure that the top and bottom edges have a thickness of 1/8 inches without rice, so that it won't squash it out when rolling. Then add some toasted sesame seeds. Place the rice patty ...more

How To : Make Coasters with Scrabble Tiles

Make your own personalized coasters using Scrabble tiles! You design them, so they can say anything you want them to! Pick a theme and make a set or make each coaster completely different from the rest. What You'll Need Scrabble tiles Glue gun Squares of wood or cork (about ...more

How To : Cut potatoes for cooking

This video describes how to cut potatoes in a variety of ways for cooking. Cutting potatoes can be tricky because the regular shape of a potato causes them to roll. To avoid this problem, just cut a sliver off the side of the potato to flatten the bottom. Then proceed to cut t ...more

News : A Few Helpful Google Search Tips

One of the things I consistently notice amongst fellow internet users is that many people don't know how to properly search for stuff. Google may have served you well in the past, but I'm going to share a few little tricks with you to help make your search results even spiffie ...more

How To : Make wind chimes with your kids

Lynn Snodgrass shows how to make chimes by using small clay pots and popsicle sticks. You can tie them together by using plastic string or regular garden string. The pots can be decorated with paint or you can apply stickers to the pots. 1. Use the sticks tied with the string ...more

How To : Light up your ceiling without recess lighting

This video tutorial is in the Home & Garden category which will show you how to light up your ceiling without recess lighting. Tamara Maslar shows two easy lighting projects to brighten up your living room. The first project is lanterns. You will need paper lanterns, assorted ...more

How To : Remove super glue

Superglue (cyanoacrylate) has many uses. Besides the typical household function of sticking things together, it's used in surgical procedures and even in crime labs to develop unseen fingerprints. Originally marketed as Eastman #910 in 1958, this stuff is sneaky and it goes ev ...more

How To : Make medieval tissue-transferred candles

Cathie Filian and Steve Piacenza demonstrate the way of making medieval candles using tissue paper transfer technique. Steve asks you to first take a piece of tissue paper and a square-shaped chunky stamp. Then you should load the stamp with black pigment. Once the loading is ...more

How To : Find the Perfect Beer with the BrewGene iPhone App

There are two kinds of beer drinkers—those who just want to drink and those who want to enjoy it. The former usually sticks to the same kind of beer, drinking it habitually, while the latter is always on the lookout for new varieties. They like savoring the taste of a freshly ...more

How To : Perform the Mighty Dollar magic trick

A dollar goes a long way and in this trick, magician Ryan Oakes shows you the power of persuasion. You will need a sharp pencil, a dollar bill, and a piece of paper or a napkin slightly larger than the bill. Sometimes we use materials that require adult supervision... like sci ...more

How To : Clean vinyl LP records with Titebond II wood glue

This video shows how to clean old records using Titebond II wood glue. He has the record turning slowly on the turntable, and while it's turning, slowly squeezes a line of glue around and around onto the surface of the record, starting from the middle. He explains that it take ...more

How To : Make A Banana And Mars Bar Cake

Banana bread has always been a favourite treat whether it was fresh from nanna's oven or from the local bakery. The addition of Mars Bars or another one of your favourite chocolate bars can be a great addition for the kids as long as they eat their vegetables first. This is a ...more

How To : Practice advanced technical drills in hurling

Practice advanced technical drills for training in the fastest field game in the world: hurling. Hurling is a game popular in Ireland. It is the fastest game on field. The game resembles American Lacrosse, but the equipment does not include much safety devices. The ball is ha ...more

News : Handmade Living Paper Dolls

Inspired by Jules Verne sea demons, Bea Szenfeld's “Sur la Plage” collection includes 12 pieces handcrafted with cardboard. The idea of unconventional material constraints is a classic art school "test", as well as a typical (and somewhat tired) formula for competitive design ...more

How To : Work with integer exponents in beginning algebra

Lawrence Perez, from Saddleback College, and his assistant Charlie, give this beginning-algebra lesson on integer exponents. Don't get stuck in summer school, just watch and learn the math write here. Who needs a tutor, when you have the Internet? Watch these three videos. Par ...more

How To : Make your own wreath from scratch

In this video, Meg will show you how to make your own wreaths. You’ll be creating two scenes on your wreaths : a woodland and an aromatic one. You’ll need 2 cardboard rings (one slightly smaller) cut in wreath forms, green moss, a hot glue gun, a knife, some pretty fabric, and ...more

How To : Braid your hair into a simple fish tail

Fish tail braids are basically the grown up version of the braids mom used to put in your hair every morning for school. With less of an uptight, "braid-y" look and more of a loose, touseled appearance, fish tail braids offer us a fun way to experiment with hair without lookin ...more

How To : Make cheery "You Are My Sunshine" cupcakes

Cupcake decorating is fun no matter what season you're decorating for, from Christmas tree-shaped cupcakes for the holidays to these cheery sun cupcakes for the month of June. Celebrate the beginning of summer with your kids by getting them to participate in decorating a slew ...more

How To : Replace the power cord on a KitchenAid stand mixer

With Thanksgiving just a week away and Christmas arriving steadily, you're going to inevitably get stuck in the kitchen rolling dough, baking pies, and using a bunch of food processng gadgets. If the power cord on your stand mixer is broken, don't give up and buy a new mixer. ...more

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