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Make rope from plastic bags in an emergency

How to make rope from plastic bags in an emergency

It's an emergency and you need to rappel down a mountain - what do you do? Well, you just take a bunch of those plastic grocery bags that are lying around (darned pollution) and construct yourself a ...

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Survive an elevator freefall

How to survive an elevator freefall

It's a fact. Elevators and escalators kill about thirty people each year. What could you possibly do to avoid the humility of dying such a death? Believe it or not, there are things you can do, and MANswers has ...

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How to secure your home

Secure your home

We spoke to the Neighborhood Watch to find out a few tips on securing your home

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How to survive during a fire

Survive during a fire

Watch this video to learn what to do in case a fire happens at your school.

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How to test your home for radon

Test your home for radon

Radon is the second-leading cause of cancer. You can't smell it, see it or taste it but it might be present in your home. We will show you ...more

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How to use a carbon dioxide extinguisher

Use a carbon dioxide extinguisher

Remind yourself how to use a carbon fire extinguisher with tips from this how-to video. Or, just plain teach yourself how to do it ...more

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How to use a foam fire extinguisher

Use a foam fire extinguisher

Remind yourself how to use a foam fire extinguisher with tips from this how-to video. Or, just plain teach yourself how to do it, depending ...more

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How to use a radon detection kit

Use a radon detection kit

While many of us are engaged in fitness, nutrition and stress reduction activities to improve our health. We must also be aware of unseen ...more

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How to use a water fire extinguisher

Use a water fire extinguisher

Remind yourself how to use a water fire extinguisher with tips from this how-to video. Or, just plain teach yourself how to do it, depending ...more

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How to use hot water from your heater for disasters

Use hot water from your heater for disasters

Remember that your hot water heater is an excellent source of drinking water that you can use during emergencies. To access the water ...more

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How to assemble a disaster supplies kit

Assemble a disaster supplies kit

As demonstrated by Hurricane Katrina, you can't always count on help when you need it. Your family will cope best by preparing for disasters ...more

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How to be prepared to evacuate

Be prepared to evacuate

The possibility of being forced to evacuate your home in an emergency is very real. If you were called on to evacuate your home, however ...more

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How to build your own hidden safe

Build your own hidden safe

With over 6 million break-ins across the nation a year, Here's a cheap quick and easy way to hide your smaller more valuable goodies!

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Curated 2 years ago by Klaus Macht Alles | Comments 1
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How to call 911 in case of an emergency

Call 911 in case of an emergency

In this emergency preparedness video series, learn what to do when you need to call 911, or even if you call by accident. Our expert, an ...more

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Curated 2 years ago by ExpertVillage | Comments 1
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How to do DIY wind inspection

Do DIY wind inspection

Check out this video to learn how to evaluate your home for wind disaster resistance (especially if you are living in Florida).

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How to keep your family safe from carbon monoxide poisoning

Keep your family safe from carbon monoxide poisoning

Smoke detectors are great to have in the house in case of a fire, but ...more

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How to maintain fire safety in the home

Maintain fire safety in the home

Less than half of homeowners know what to do in the case of a house fire. This how to video teaches you the basic preparations that will ...more

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How to make a cold compress

Make a cold compress

Applying a cold compress is a time-honored way to reduce inflammation and ease pain in countless situations, from bruises and migraines to ...more

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How to make a home emergency kit

Make a home emergency kit

If an emergency arises, will you be prepared? Emergencies can happen anywhere and any time. That's why it pays to be prepared, even in the ...more

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How to practice home fire safety tips

Practice home fire safety tips

Learn how to put together a family escape plan in case there is a fire in your home. Watch these videos with your kids to help them learn ...more

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Curated 2 years ago by ExpertVillage | Comments 1
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How to secure dishes in your cabinets

Secure dishes in your cabinets

This video is good if you don't want your china breaking during an earthquake. Try using rubberized mats.

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How to secure wall hangings

Secure wall hangings

Check out this video to learn how to secure wall hangings. First, find a wall stud and mark the stud's location.

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Home Emergency (109 How-Tos)

World's Fastest Bicycle Goes 75mph

Cycling enthusiasts, behold. Fastest bicycle in the world, designed by VARNA of British Columbia. Pretty impressive. Check it out, Barbara Buatois of France completes her new One Hour World Record at ...

Knit Your Food

Knitted delectable delights from Ed Bing Lee. Inspired? Gotta start somewhere. Previously, Crocheters Like to Party, Too. English Ladies Knit Entire Village.

Bomb-Proof Your Home With Wallpaper

Incredible. A company called Berry Plastics (in partnership with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers) has developed a working bomb proof wallpaper. The technology has the ability to protect against both ...

Tattoo Yourself (or Your Girlfriend)

Henna. Beautiful, fun, exotic... and best of all... Do-It-Yourself (with a little practice). Also, unlike tattoos, it's temporary. Henna generally lasts for 1-3 weeks. An ancient tradition, henna is ...

The Mother of all Ping Pong Guns - LETHAL

The lethal pneumatic ping pong gun. This thing isn't exactly wife approved. Creator Ron Kessinger built this mighty powerful ping pong launcher - "a variation on a potato cannon, built to run on ...

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