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How To : Fit the clutch to a Dyson DC04 vacuum cleaner

If you're having a problem with your vacuum's clutch and need it replace, don't go pay someone for their service, do it yourself. Not only will you be saving yourself an arm and a leg, but you'll be able to understand how your machine works and what to do next time it breaks. ...more

How To : Stop sudden unintended acceleration by your Toyota

Popular Mechanics' Senior Auto Editor Mike Allen shows you how to safely stop your car if you become the victim of sudden unintended acceleration. DO • Brake. Brake once, don't pump or ride the brakes. This will only heat up the brake pads, potentially overheating them and ma ...more

How To : Start out on a motorcycle

In this tutorial, we learn how to start out on a motorcycle. Before you ride a motorcycle, you will want to learn where all the controls are. After this, you need to make sure all the springs are in place and the clutch works well. Then, check the engine oil to make sure it's ...more

How To : Service a Porsche 944

This video gives a step by step tutorial how to service a Porsche 944. The service is demonstrated on an S2, but most steps are very similar for other versions. The video has a German soundtrack but English subtitles are available at YouTube. Working under the car Remove engi ...more

How To : Make a desiccator bag for drying chemicals

Watch this science video tutorial from Nurd Rage on how to make a desiccator bag for drying chemicals with Dr. Lithium. The complete guide to making a desiccator bag for thoroughly drying hygroscopic chemicals. Some chemicals are hygroscopic, meaning they absorb water from th ...more

How To : Service a Peugeot 206 Compact Car

This video gives a step by step tutorial how to service a Peugeot 206 with the 1.4 liter engine. Please note that the video is not in English, but you can follow along by watching the video and following the written instructions below. Work under the car. Change the oil and r ...more

How To : Perform Vacuum Filtration in the Chemistry Lab

Find out how everything in a chemistry lab works, from pipettes to burners to recrystallization to storage. You'll get precise instructions on how to work and perform certain scientific duties in the chem lab, whether it's chemical or just ordinary high school science. Watch ...more

How To : Install bathroom exhaust fans in the attic

Bathroom exhaust fans don't have to be in the bathroom ceiling. You can have a bathroom fan that works like a central vacuum system, where the motor is hidden up in your attic so that it's whisper quiet. Tim Carter of Ask the Builder walks you through the basics of those new b ...more

How To : Make a 100 foot glow stick with Dr. Lithium

Watch this science video tutorial from Nurd Rage on how to make a 100 foot glow stick with Dr. Lithium. Just in time for Halloween. Brighter than electroluminescent wire and self-powered. This can be used to decorate, glow stuff up, or create all kinds of awesome effects. Wa ...more

How To : Perform Gravity Filtration in the Chemistry Lab

Find out how everything in a chemistry lab works, from pipettes to burners to recrystallization to storage. You'll get precise instructions on how to work and perform certain scientific duties in the chem lab, whether it's chemical or just ordinary high school science. Watch ...more

How To : Make a survival cache for outdoor adventures

This survival cache is made for adventurers who, if lost, may stumble upon this handy little tube and immediately get some food and knowledge of their geographic location. Filled with Nutrigrain bars, Cocoa mix, a BB gun with pellets, and other fun little essentials, this sur ...more

How To : Crush metal with ice water (and air pressure)

Air. It's all around us. Put it to work with this home science how-to, which demonstrates a cool method for crushing aluminum cans with a little bit of ice water and a whole lot of air pressure. To follow along with this experiment at home, you'll need a soda or paint can, a l ...more

How To : Paint Your Car's Interior for a Two-Tone Look

Painting your car's interior is a great way to enhance your driving surroundings and give you a new plush look. In most cases it can even increase the value of your car when you trade it in or sell it. You could spend hundreds, even thousands for changing or replacing your in ...more

How To : Install a central vacuum

Tim Carter explains how they work and how a central vac is installed. Tim asks the question why lug around a heavy vacuum when central vacuum systems can do the work for you? Lenghty project, but esy-to-do with Tim's instructions.

How To : Start riding a motorcycle

In this video, Crystal Charles tells us how to ride a motorcycle. First, you will need to make sure you have protective equipment: gloves, helmet, and jacket. You can use a long sleeved shirt if you don't have a riding jacket. You will want to inspect your gear to make sure it ...more

How To : Rebuild the clutch of an RC Nitro engine

Watch this instructional video as Alishan Mao takes you through a step by step tutorial on how to rebuild a 2-Stroke Wi X 18 Nitro Engine Clutch. The host provides you with a full list of tools needed to complete the job, as well as a list of common replacement parts. From her ...more

How To : Fix the lead on a Dyson vacuum cleaner

Check out this home repair tutorial video that demonstrates how to repair a lead on a Dyson vacuum cleaner. After a long period of time, the lead will get metal fatigue within it and the machine will work intermittently. Follow the step by step instructions in this domestic ap ...more

News : Surf Board Building

Make sure you have A good place to work. Tips 1.Unless you are setup from the start to build your surfboard.There will be a learning curve on how your work area is setup. 2.If you are going to use foam blanks, or wood as i do. You will still have all sorts of debris all aro ...more

How To : Strip old paint and varnish

The hardest part of stripping off old paint and varnish is getting all of the residual residue out of the details such as the panels and the raised or indented parts of the piece you are working on. You can make the job a lot easier by using the right tools. Use a small bristl ...more

How To : Take a nap at work

Can you barely keep your eyes open at work? So bored you could sleep through the entire day? Seinfeld's George Costanza built a bed under his desk, but we'll tell you how to be a bit more subtle. Here's some tips on how to get a some quick shut-eye at work. You Will Need: • ...more

How To : Fix a wet cell phone or a jammed ipod

Today's Tech shows you how to fix a cell phone or computer that has gotten wet or jammed. With a wet cell phone, you must act quickly or it may be permanently damaged. The first thing you should do after pulling it out of the water is to take the battery and SIM card out. Dry ...more

DIY Plastination : Turning Dead Animals Into Science-Jerky

If you found the world renown Body Worlds exhibition gnarly and perverse, perhaps you'll find this latest parade of plastination a little less so—considering we don't share the same DNA as these specimens of jerky-in-the-name-of-science. The Koerperwelten der Tiere—or Animal B ...more

How To : Remove a Dyson dc01 vacuum cleaner filter

Check out this home repair tutorial video that demonstrates how to change the filters, prefilters and the happy filter on a Dyson DC01 vacuum cleaner. Follow the step by step instructions in this domestic appliance repair video to properly troubleshoot the Dyson vacuum's filte ...more

How To : Change a Dyson dc01 vacuum hose

Check out this home repair tutorial video that demonstrates how to change a Dyson DC01 vacuum cleaner hose. Follow the step by step instructions in this domestic appliance repair video to properly troubleshoot the Dyson vacuum's lack of suction. Please note that all work shoul ...more

How To : Clean your basement

Clean your basement like a champ. The hardest part of cleaning a basement is working around all that stuff you’ve stuck down there. This game plan will help. Check out this Howcast video tutorial on how to clean your basement. You Will Need * Sponges, both natural and nylon ...more

News : Jaccard Tenderizer - A Must Have Tool

This is a tool I wouldn't want to do without in my kitchen. It's full name is the Jaccard Super Tendermatic Meat Tenderizer but if you refer to the "Jaccard", most food folks will know what you are talking about. Jaccard makes lots of food prep products but this is probably th ...more

Making Electromagnetic Weapons : Lasers, Part One

In this series on weaponized lasers, I'll be exploring the function, operation, strength and building instructions for three basic laser weapons; CO2, Diode, and Flashlamp. These laser types are just a few of many, selected because of their simplicity and basic construction (d ...more

News : Postmodern Figurative Artists

(This is a manifesto I wrote 2 years ago. I have never published it. It was a reaction to the ignorance I faced in graduate school from the modernist sculpture department administrators) MANIFESTO Postmodern Figurative Artists (Following The Dionysian Tradition) By Adam ...more

How To : Replace the filters on a Dyson DC04 vacuum cleaner

Filters are an important item to vacuum cleaners nowadays. Unlike the older models, these filters help catch any damaging dust or particles from re-entering the air or floor. They also help protect the inside of the vacuum cleaner and ensure that it will work for years. In th ...more

How To : Start and ride a motorcycle with the basics

Learn the basic concepts to starting and riding a motorcycle! The motorcycle in this video is a Kawasaki Ninja model. To start the bike, you will first need to know how the bike works and where all the different parts are at. You should know where the clutch, turn signals, ho ...more

How To : Diagnose and troubleshoot basic Nitro RC

This video address the "My RC does not work... fix it" questions that I get. The main issue is that people do not understand how to break the rc into segments and troubleshoot or diagnose off of that. This video will show you how to troubleshoot on a basic level the nitro engi ...more

How To : Repair a Dyson vacuum cleaner

Does your vacuum cleaner suck by not sucking? Check out this home repair tutorial video that demonstrates how to repair a Dyson vacuum cleaner. Follow the step by step instructions in this domestic appliance repair video to properly troubleshoot the Dyson vacuum's lack of suct ...more

How To : Boil water at room temperature in a vacuum

This is a super cool way to learn some science while combating spring break or summer break boredom. This science video teaches you how to boil water at room temperature. Obviously this won't work in the normal conditions in which you boil water. But if you place the water in ...more

How To : Make a corned beef flavored sausage log

This is a short video on how to make a corned beef flavored sausage log. Learn to make a single corned beef log from 80:20 ground chuck. The process excludes the addition of coarse ground venison to the recipe which works to improve the texture. This clip is concentrated on th ...more

How To : Make a no-ferment, no-smoke thuringer sausage

This is a short video teaching you how to make a no-ferment, no-smoke thuringer sausage using a domestic oven. The process excludes the addition of coarse ground venison to the recipe which works to improve the texture. This clip is concentrated on the mixing and cooking proce ...more

News : The Stupid Orchestra

How can an orchestra be stupid, one may ask? Well, when musically measuring a toaster next to a cello, one device certainly comes across as inherently… dumber. Think 200 vintage vacuum cleaners, blenders and washing machines assembled into a whirling, ringing, humming cacophon ...more

How To : Experiment with pressure using a vacuum

In this video Dr. Carlson does several experiments to illustrate how a vacuum works. A vacuum is created when all the air is removed from an object. For the first experiment he connects two metal disks to a vacuum pump and puts the two disks together. The pump is turned on an ...more

How To : Save money by staining your own concrete floors

In this video from cdrhead we learn how to save money by staining your own concrete floors. First vacuum the floor and under the sheet rock removing as much dirt and dust as you can. Place plastic on all walls and unfinished wood trim. Now use a 4 inch scraper to remove any re ...more

How To : Clean your car leather and vinyl interior

This video demonstrates how to clean the interior of your car. You will need to thoroughly vacuum your car. Vacuum all of the surfaces, the vents, air bag, crevices, etc. Next, clean your surfaces with a good cleaner and a microfiber cloth. Spray the cleaner on your towel. Wip ...more

How To : Rock a strapless dress

The hottest outfits you could rock at a party or gala is a strapless dress. In order to keep that strapless dress up, you probably need a bit of cleavage, but what else can be done to make sure it looks right and works? The key to looking sexy in a strapless frock? A flawless ...more

How To : Handle it when your car stalls

Have a small fear that your car might stall and you'll have a freak out? Stay calm. If you are driving down the road and your car suddenly dies, you need to know how to avoid a crash. What you will need: • A car with a manual transmission • A cool head Step 1: Don’t panic ...more

How To : Dust-proof your home

Some homes are more prone to dust than others and just dusting doesn't always work. Arm yourself with these proven strategies in the battle to banish dust from your home. You Will Need: • A mattress and pillow covers • A vacuum cleaner • A damp mop • Product to spray rags ...more

How To : Sand wood

Sanding is an important step when preparing wood for painting or staining. You Will Need * Sandpaper of varying grits * A random-orbit finishing sander * A sanding block * Safety goggles * A dust mask * And a shop vacuum * A pencil WARNING: Always wear safety goggles when ope ...more

How To : Change your look from day to evening in 5 minutes

No need to run home from work to change for an evening on the town. With some simple switches, you can be on your way. Follow this Howcast guide to learn how to change your look from day to evening in just five minutes. You Will Need * A sparkly or jewel-tone sleeveless top, ...more

How To : Clean window blinds

Wash your window blinds with a minimum of mess. Howcast presents you with tips on how to effectively clean your window blinds. Blinds can be tricky to clean, so pay attention. You Will Need: * A dust cloth or a vacuum with a brush-head attachment * Towels or a drop cloth * A ...more

How To : Battle dog odor in your home

Sometimes as a pet owner it is difficult to keep your home clean and smelling fresh. In this Housekeeping how-to video the Dog Channel offers five tips to battle dog odor in your home. Follow these five tips and have your home smelling fresh. 1. Clean up your dog’s accidents ...more

How To : Install shoe molding

If you have hardwood floors in your house, take a look at your baseboards. Right in front of the baseboards there is usually a smaller, curved molding about ¾” tall. How does this short molding look? Is it painted over, chipped and/or just beat up in general? If so, you can ea ...more

How To : Position a baby during breastfeeding

It looks so natural, a baby at the breast, but you might have learned that positioning your own little one is not as easy as it appears. Don't worry, it gets easier. Find a comfortable place to feed your little one. If you'll be nursing sitting up, choose a supportive chair wi ...more

How To : Clean a small pet's cage

It's not the best part of owning a pet, but somebody's gotta do it. You Will Need * An empty, dry bathtub * A large garbage bag * Paper towels or dishtowels * Dishwashing detergent or other mild soap * Clean bedding—aspen shavings, pelleted paper, or hay * And a dustpan and br ...more

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