Surface

How To : Caulk a home window

This video demonstrates how to caulk windows. For this project, you will need the following: a tube caulk, a putty knife, scraper, a knife or scissors, paper towels, a long hanger or a nail, a caulk gun, a small plastic spoon or a popsicle stick. Begin by loading the caulk gun ...more

How To : Slice up a fresh pineapple

Brian demonstrates a simple method of cutting a pineapple in this entertaining video. He starts reviewing some pineapple research. Pineapples are named after pinecones! Brian also discusses the concerns of eating pineapple for people with certain health conditions. First twist ...more

How To : Use hand planes

Hand planes are the epitome of fine woodworking. Extreme woodworkers use them, and serious collectors collect them. Planes come in a wide variety of sizes, styles and designs for specific woodworking purposes. Planes are available made entirely of metal, or made of wood with m ...more

Wonderment Blog : AR Holographic Tattoos

Tats that Fly! Augmented Reality Skin Art Another innovative use of augmented reality - we've seen transparent walls, t-shirts that play Rock, Paper, Scissors, an iPhone operated video game drone; and now, a tattoo that comes to life. Just tattoo a simple "barcode", point a ...more

How To : Use the vanishing point filter in Photoshop CS3

In this video podcast you will learn how to use the vanishing point filter in CS3. The filter has gotten even better in Photoshop CS3. Now you can connect non-perpendicular surfaces and wrap an image around multiple surfaces at a time.

How To : Glue latex in 4 easy steps

This video tutorial belongs to the Arts & Crafts category which is going to show you how to glue latex in 4 easy steps. This is really easy and very fast to do. First you clean the surfaces using mineral spirit and a piece of cloth. Next you apply a thin layer of latex glue us ...more

How To : Protect Your Home from Mice for the Winter

Brought to you by Tomcat. Falling snow, warm fireplace, delicious hot cocoa, quiet reading time, mouse. Quick quiz - which one is not like the other? Nothing can ruin a perfectly cozy afternoon in your home like a pest on the loose. With dropping temperatures, you may have so ...more

How To : Remove dust from anything

Dust is everywhere. Here are some novel ways to remove it. You Will Need * A slice of bread * Fabric softener * A car window ice scraper * A vacuum with a soft brush attachment * An old shaving brush, flannel sheets, or a chamois cloth * Two wet socks (optional) * 1 c. warm wa ...more

How To : Make the Best Kitchen Multi-purpose Cleaner

Think you have a stain on your stove or countertop that just won't come off? Think again! This simple trick will have your kitchen surfaces gleaming in no time! Supplies Dish soap Baking soda Sponge Pour a small amount of dish soap on the stain. This can get VERY sudsy if ...more

News : Top 25 Firefox Tweaks

How is it that we use Firefox tremendously and yet not care for its needs? You might have noticed Firefox sometimes tends to slow and not respond often. You might have installed countless add-on in Firefox to enhance your using experience, to get the most out of your Firefox u ...more

How To : Apply vampire makeup for your hands

The video shows the user how to make their hands resemble those of a vampire. This is done by applying a thin layer of white makeup to the backs of the hand with a cylindrical sponge. The reason for only applying the makeup to the backs of the hands is to avoid coating surface ...more

How To : Keep cheese from drying out

We've all had to waste what could have been perfectly good cheese when we cut away the outside edges and corners that have dried out. This is caused by moisture being lost when exposed to air so can get the most out of your cheese by wrapping it well when storing. Tired of th ...more

How To : Use displacement ratio in modo 302

Learn how to use the new displacement ratio tool in modo 302. The Displacement Ratio render option optimizes projects which utilize large displacement mapped surfaces such as ground planes or water. modo 302 is a service update, free for all modo 301 users. Use displacement ra ...more

News : Leak Shows Us BlackBerry's Next Android Phones

Images of BlackBerry's two upcoming Android phones have surfaced. Reportedly named "Hamburg" and "Rome," keeping with the company's tradition of using cities as code names for its devices, the images come from BlackBerry Central founder Dylan Habkirk (via Times News UK/GSMAren ...more

How To : Use a pressure washer

Watch as a seasoned professional demonstrates how to use a pressure washer, including how to prepare for the task, how to maintain your equipment, and how to clean various surfaces, in this free online video about home maintenance. Part 1 of 18 - How to Use a pressure washer. ...more

How To : Prevent and treat Giardia in pets

Giardia -- ever hear of it? Probably not, but you'd more than likely be surprised to know that it is the most common nonbacterial cause of diarrhea in the United States. Learn how to care for your pet with help from VetVid. See how to prevent and treat giardia in pets with thi ...more

How To : Deal with termites with This Old House

Watch this video from This Old House to learn how to get rid of termites. Steps: 1. Use sprayer to apply insecticide around outside of building; spray onto wood surfaces 24 inches up from foundation. 2. From inside the basement, spray insecticide to the wood framing 24 inches ...more

How To : Clean grout

Get your grout floors looking brand new again! With this tutorial, you'll learn how to remove stains that tend to form on grout. Mold, mildew, and food are some of the culprits that stain grout in your bathroom and kitchen, but a few household products and some elbow grease c ...more

How To : Play tennis on a grass court

Check out this instructional tennis video that demonstrates a few techniques on how to play tennis on a grass court. There aren't a lot of grass courts around, so if you are lucky enough to do so, you're in for quite a treat. The game of tennis is played on many surfaces from ...more

How To : Color a complex street drawing with art markers

In order to color complex street drawings with markers, you will need the following: markers in assorted colors and a street sketch. You should begin by coloring one building at a time. Choose different colors for each building. Color all the windows the same color, but leave ...more

News : A Theory of Holographic Music Synthesis

Are you ready for crazy, next-level music technology? I just completed a pretty fun introductory write-up on my new instrument called the Dub Cadet over at instructables.com. This is the first installment of a 3-Part series to explain how to build your own Dub Cadet or persona ...more

How To : Create your own functional green screen

This video tutorial show you how to make your own functional green screen to create special effects. If you try to isolate a subject on a film with a dynamic background there is a good chance to loose parts of the subjects during the process. By using a monochromatic backgroun ...more

How To : Do stomach flattening exercises at home

This fitness video shows how to do stomach-flattening exercises at home. Our host, Kathy, Kaehler, informs us that the best exercise is a yoga-based exercise called the plank, because it focuses on your core. Your core is where your abs are. This exercise is best done on soft ...more

News : OMG. Surf then touch a Bigass Whale at Westwards

This one smells like a fish story.  It is not.  Tuesday April 13, Dave and I got up to surf westward at 7 in the morning.  First rate waves.  Headache cold water....sun blocked by the cliffs.  Fast, clean, beach break.  3-4 foot sets, mostly lefts.  About 15 dolphins swam by.  ...more

How To : Paint a portrait

It’s like a personal photo, except classier, and you can make the model look slightly more attractive than they really are. You Will Need: * An easel * A volunteer model * Directional lights * A camera * Drawing and painting surfaces * A sketching medium, like charcoal or pe ...more

How To : Spot a bed bug and what a bed bug looks like

Jeff White gives guidelines in this video about bed bug bites. The first thing is that bites will show up in clusters or rows. They feed at night and it takes 5 to 10 minutes to fill up on a blood meal. That is why there are rows of bites or a cluster. The second thing to kn ...more

How To : Prevent frozen pipes with This Old House

Watch this video from This Old House to learn how to prevent frozen pipes. Steps: 1. Seal air-leaking holes and cracks around home with expanding foam sealant or silicone caulk. 2. Use foam-rubber pipe insulation to protect exposed pipes from cold. 3. Slip foam-rubber insulat ...more

  • Hot
  • Latest