This is episode 3 of the series. You will learn how to hack a basic combination lock. Using some basic household items such as a can of soda, scissors and the lock. He demonstrates and takes you through 7 steps, such as cutting the top of the can off, cutting a rectangle size ...more
Even if you're not a hipster with your own self-sufficient garden, making your own edibles at home can be pretty cool. And while it's obviously easier to pick up a bottle of 7-Up at the store, there's something undoubtedly fun about making your own. For those addicted to their ...more
Now you see it, now you don't! Team up with the science sleuths of A-TV to make your own invisible ink. To follow along, you'll need these materials: baking soda paper water light bulb and light cotton swabs paint brush measuring cup grape juice concentrate The steps for th ...more
Fool your friends and amazing your enemies with this trick where you use the power of magic to refill a soda can and pour a delicious beverage for them.
If you've played with Legos for long enough, you know that there are few things in this world that cannot be replicated in the medium. This video is a demonstration of how to build a working replica soda machine out of Lego blocks. While you may not be able to serve guest in y ...more
Need to set extend a cable but there is a wall in the way? It's tricky to do! Here's a helpful hint for feeding wires through walls in this how to video. Watch and learn how a coat hanger and a soda straw can help guide wire through tiny holes.
It's time to be Earth friendly! This tutorial will show you how to save the tabs from old soda cans and make really cool jewelry out of it. Follow along with the video and learn how to make a bracelet from soda tabs. So, start recycling and raiding your neighbor's trash for ta ...more
In this tutorial, learn how to hack a can of Monster - or any large soda can - to stash a bottle. This is great if you are drinking a beer in public when you aren't allowed or if you'd just rather no one knew what kind of embarrassing beverage you are actually consuming. Follo ...more
Video: . ?The following are 5 practical jokes you can set up on your friends and family, All these pranks involve sodas so make sure you have a few handy if you want to try out these pranks. Just a little warning, 4 out of the 5 pranks showcased in this intractable are pretty ...more
Nothing to do this summer? Then spark things up with a little baking soda and some vinegar and make a tiny, working rocket. Best of all—you probably already have most of the materials and ingredients lying around the house. What You'll Need Test tube Three small cardboard tri ...more
Check out this science experiment video to see how to implode a soda can with heat. That's right, implosion. Take an empty aluminum soda pop can and put a spoon of water into it. Heat it over the stovetop for about thirty seconds, then invert the can and dip it into a bowl of ...more
This musical instrument, coke can ocarina hack is fun & creative (but doesn't really make a nice sounding instrument). Follow these instructions to learn how to make your own coke can ocarina - who knows maybe you can mod this hack into a better sounding instrument. Good luck! ...more
Have you ever wanted to launch your own rocket? Well, now you can, with little more than a two liter soda bottle, wire hangers, a bicycle pump and some PVC pipe Build a soda bottle water rocket. Click through to watch this video on pbs.org
Need a quick and stable tripod for party situations? Here's how to make a small, portable tripod out of a soda or pop bottle.
In this video Dave Spencer shows you how to make soda bottles explode using dry ice. You will need dry ice pellets plastic soda pop bottles , and gloves (dry ice can be held in your hands but should be kept moving and not held up too long as it can cause severe frost bite). Th ...more
In this video, we learn how to make a homemade volcano. You will need: 6 cups of all purpose flour, 2 cups of salt, 4 tablespoons of cooking oil, an empty plastic soda bottle, dish washing liquid, food coloring (optional), vinegar, 2 tablespoons of baking soda, a cooking pan, ...more
Learn this useful survival trick that could one day save your life! Survive by using this soda can and chocolate trick. Basically, you will create a fire with a leaf. Get tips from this how-to video, especially on how to best use the polished surface to point the sunlight into ...more
In this trick, a seemingly empty soda can is healed and resealed as an unopened can with soda still inside. To create the prop you will need a regular can of soda, a thumbtack, a marker, a piece of paper, and some scissors. Watch this video magic tutorial and learn how to perf ...more
Being in a cool pool on a hot day—it doesn't get much better than that, right? Well, unless you also have some ice-cold drinks to go along. But getting in and out of the pool to grab a drink form the soda cooler or beer chest can be extremely annoying, especially if you have ...more
In this "Baking with Julia" episode, Julia Child demonstrates how to make Irish soda bread. It is a quick bread with four ingredients: flour, salt, baking soda and buttermilk. Must bake the bread immediately after mixing buttermilk with baking soda. Make Irish soda bread with ...more
Learn some helpful tips on how to keep your how smelling nice and fresh everyday. Make your own carpet deodorizer and refresh your it using only natural, common and safe ingredients. Try mixing in baking soda and your favorite scent to a cleaner house.
Learn a trick for balancing two soda pop cans on top of each other at a seemingly impossible angle.
If you want to prank a friend or family member, this next tutorial is one that is really easy to perform. This is called the exploding soda can prank. For this prank you'll need a can of soda, some boiling water, and an unsuspecting victim. All you need to do is shake the can ...more
The goal of this video tutorial is to teach you how to perform the "healed and sealed" soda can magic trick. This instructional is to help anyone wanting to be a magician, helping you understand technique and presentation of simple but effective illusions. These tricks are pre ...more
Unlike other slow methods of clearing up acne, this method of getting rid of pimples is supposed to work almost instantly! By simply using a mixture of baking soda and water and stirring until it forms a paste, you should apply the mixture to your face or other areas, which ar ...more
Flavored oils are amazing. They add a new flavor and depth to dishes not possible with plain oil. Most unfortunately, however, flavored oils almost always come with a hefty price tag to reflect their deliciousness and to capitalize on the general cluelessness of the public. Y ...more
Whether you call 'em soda, pop, fizz, or coke, carbonated soft drinks are among the least healthy beverages out there, yet they're consumed by millions of Americans every day. For those of you worried about your health, there are diet and zero-calorie options available, but ar ...more
Want to make a Sunny Delight cocktail like a champion bartender? This clip will show you how it's done. With the proper technique, mixing the perfect drink can be easy. So easy, in fact, that this free video bartenders' guide can present an overview of the process in about a m ...more
There are a lot of different kinds of locks, and you need different easily accessible household material to pick different kinds. This video focuses on teaching you to pick a padlock, familiar to any who have ever had a locker, with a soda can, something you probably have too ...more
In this tutorial, learn how to recreate Lady Gaga's soda can rollers look from the "Telephone" music video with Beyoncé. This look can be hard to get right, but with these steps you should be ready to dance and rock out while remaining confident that your 'do will hold still. ...more
In this video, we learn how to make a wooden soda holder that defies gravity. First, cut a hole into a piece of wood that is large enough to fit the cap of a 2 liter bottle of soda. Now, with the bottle still full, place the bottle into the hole and raise the piece of wood up ...more
With the upcoming Memorial Day weekend serving as the unofficial start of summer, Pepsi is turning to Instagram to help sell its soft drinks to quench the thirst of beachgoers and BBQers. This week, Pepsi kicked off its #Summergram (yes, with the hashtag symbol) campaign with ...more
Survive the apocalypse by learning how to make a stove out of nothing but a soda can! Video: .
Does tapping on the lid of a soda can before you open it really stop it from fizzing? Try tapping a shaken soda can at home with your finger. Watch this how to video to see if this urban legend is true or not.
Witness the amazing cleaning powers of soda crystals. Learn how to clean silver with soda crystals by watching this short tutorial. Clean silver with soda crystals. Click through to watch this video on videojug.com
Funnels are necessary for a bunch of different types of food prep, but that doesn't mean you have to blow your money on one at the grocery store. If you're trying to feed your family on a budget this holiday season, simply craft the funnel yourself! Check out this video to le ...more
Learn how you can clean your bathroom without chemicals. Just use white vinegar and baking soda and a little elbow grease and you can get that bathroom spotless. Watch this how to video and you can clean your whole bathroom with all natural products you find in your pantry.
Clear plastic bottles may have more uses than just holding soda. Whether you bring one on a picnic or find one in a trash can, you can use it to make fire on a sunny day. Watch and groove.
Aida deep fries sole strips in a light club soda batter. Follow along and learn how to make this sole batter from scratch. This cooking how-to video is part of Ask Aida show hosted by Aida Mollenkamp. Cooking expert Aida Mollenkamp will prepare delicious dishes while solving F ...more
A magician's heart is easy to open, with a soda can tab. This simple prop trick just takes a soda can pull tab and a simple sleight of hand, the ability to palm small objects behind fingers. Watch this video magic tutorial and learn how to perform this soda can tab palming trick.
This video teaches the secrets of cheating on any test with a soda bottle. You will need: a beverage bottle, glue, scissors. First remove the brand label from the beverage bottle. Now scan the label to your computer or take a picture of it and use it. With any photo editing so ...more
heres a video that teaches you how to open a shaken can of coke without it exploding in your face.
A quick tip that can be used to create solid joints and fill gaps in scale models. Learn how to easily fix flaws in model toy cars with basic household items.
There’s nothing quite like a thick slab of Irish soda bread slathered with butter—be it St. Patrick’s Day or just any old day. You will need: Bread flour 1 double acting bakery powder 1 salt 3/4 baking soda 2 buttermilk flour sifter greased baking sheet a baking rack dried f ...more
Baking soda is like a miracle in a box. Whether you need to clean a doggy doo doo stain on your carpet, need to deodorize your refridgerator, or need an all-natural face scrub, baking soda has a cure for it all. Simply check out this DIY skin care video to learn how to destro ...more
In a pinch for a button? A soda or beer can tab will work just as well, and you're bound to have one of those in an easy to find place. Watch this video sewing tutorial and learn how to make an emergency aluminum can pull tab button for your pants.
This two part video features how to make soda and what you need to do before making any lacto-fermented soda recipes. Watch and learn how to make your own soda and lacto fermented food. Fermented sodas are healthier and energize your body as you drink them. They are packed wit ...more
Yes. It works. But only if it's your lock. Otherwise it definitely does not work. In fact if you try this on that nerdy kid's locker and you'll definitely land in detention. Hack a lock with a soda can shim.
Carbonating fruit is simple and delicious. First, get a soda charger with two chargers ready. Next, put in berries such as blueberries or strawberries and fuse the gas. Allow it to sit for 30 minutes. Use as a garnish for desserts, salads, mixed drinks, or as a snack.
Make some tasty homemade ginger ale without all the sugar and additives. This soda recipe is delicious and healthy and is made with natural soda cultures and fermented. You will never want to go back to store bought soda again! Part 1 of 2 - How to Make fermented ginger beer s ...more
Did Mikey really meet his end by eating Pop Rocks and Coke? Well, in this how-to you'll see the myth tested and be able to try it out yourself. Follow as Steve Spangler shows us why Pop Rocks pop, and how they react with soda.
We know that December 31st may seem like old news now, but for the Chinese the New Year is just getting started. Chinese New Year begins on February 3rd and ushers in the Year of the Rabbit. Bring good luck to your abode on a budget by crafting these beatiful red soda can lan ...more
Everyone has suffered from heartburn at one time or another. Learn how to treat heartburn with home remedies from Pharmacologist Joe Graedon. Watch as he shows you how baking soda can help neutralize the acid in your stomach. If you suffer from high blood pressure consider usi ...more
When it comes to household versatility, baking soda is king. Here are just some of the many cleaning uses for baking soda. Cleaning tips: You Will Need: * Baking soda * Water * A sponge * A vacuum * Salt * White vinegar * Laundry detergent * A cotton swab * A toothbrush * A b ...more
Concoct soda at home—over time, you'll save a bundle by not using the store-bought stuff. Plus, it's fizzy fun! You Will Need * 1/8 tsp. brewer’s or bread yeast * 1/2 c. lukewarm water * 1 gal. water * 2 1/4 c. sugar * 1 tablespoon, plus 1 teaspoon of soda extract in the fla ...more
Enjoy the taste of tarragon in your own homemade-style soda pop! If you're a soda lover, you can't not make this delicious beverage. This vibrant soda combines fresh tarragon leaves, simple syrup and seltzer water. Served over ice, it's a crisp and colorful presentation that a ...more
Forget lavish desserts and complicated recipes. Ice cream sodas are a delicious treat you can whip up in just a minute. Learn how to make an ice cream soda with this recipe guide from Howcast. You Will Need: * A tall glass * 3 tbsp flavored syrup of your choice * Carbonated w ...more
In this tutorial, Hungry Nation visits Brooklyn soda works to see how to make a delicious homemade soda using fresh fruit and herbs. Check out this clip and learn all about soda making and how to get started drinking your own.
If you’re looking for a new drink to make your signature then with summer just around the corner you have to try a Campari and soda. This drink is easy to make and is popular and refreshing because of the soda water and the fresh lime. Watch this video to learn how to make a ...more
Make your summer memorable by whipping up some ice-cold, homemade soda in the comfort of your own kitchen, then take it along with you during your next picnic or beach trip. So long as you have seltzer water and a few key ingredients to create the syrup, you can essentially m ...more