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Make an arc welder with a car battery & pocket change

How to make an arc welder with a car battery & pocket change

Amazing. This is so MacGyver, inspired by the man with the ingenuity of a pioneer or inventor.

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Build a cardboard chair

How to build a cardboard chair

The gang at Gomi style made a two different types of chairs from tossed out cardboard, simple and easy.

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Use hydroponics for your homemade garden system

How to use hydroponics for your homemade garden system

This is a pretty great and cheap homemade hydroponics system. Hydroponics systems are a great way to save water and grow some great plants.

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Harvest the sun with a homemade solar panel

How to harvest the sun with a homemade solar panel

Making and installing solar heating for your home is not nearly as difficult or expensive as you might think. After watching this video, hopefully you will be inspired to make a solar water heater for yourself.

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Make a Furoshiki Japanese grocery bag

How to make a Furoshiki Japanese grocery bag

Learn how to make a Furoshiki bag, a method used by the Japanese for centuries to carry just about anything you can imagine, from food, groceries, boxes, bottles... even watermelons.

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How to plant garlic

Plant garlic

In this short how-to video, you'll learn the basics for growing your own garlic.

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Curated 1 year ago by cwiltz | Comments 2
Views 1,702

How to plant garlic cloves

Plant garlic cloves

Tom Cole shows us the best ways to plant garlic. Video discusses that garlic cloves should be planted in autumn or spring and harvested 6 ...more

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Curated 2 years ago by Biker Steve | Comments 1
Views 2,330

How to polish a chrome faucet fixture

Polish a chrome faucet fixture

Watch this video tutorial from the Polish Guy to see how to polish a chrome faucet fixture. In this demonstration we use a Faucet & Fixture ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by tenebrism | Comments 0
Views 2,505

How to polish a stainless steel roller using Autosol

Polish a stainless steel roller using Autosol

Watch this video tutorial from the Polish Guy to see how to polish a ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by tenebrism | Comments 0
Views 3,199

How to polish an Andersen door handle using Simichrome

Polish an Andersen door handle using Simichrome

Watch this video tutorial from the Polish Guy to see how to polish an ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by tenebrism | Comments 0
Views 881

How to polish church appointments, like a chalice and candle

Polish church appointments, like a chalice and candle

Watch this video tutorial from the Polish Guy to see how to polish ...more

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Curated 10 months ago by The Wonder Team | Comments 0
Views 548

How to polish silverware using Cape Cod polishing cloths

Polish silverware using Cape Cod polishing cloths

Watch this video tutorial from the Polish Guy to see how to polish ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by tenebrism | Comments 0
Views 1,468

How to propagate delphiniums, campanulas and lupins

Propagate delphiniums, campanulas and lupins

Watch Carol Klein as she guides you through the process of propagating delphiniums, campanulas and lupins; from taking basal cuttings and ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 1,705

How to prune herbaceous plants in autumn

Prune herbaceous plants in autumn

Female instructor shows how to prune herbaceous plants in autumn. Herbaceous plants are soft-stemmed and may appear destroyed by the winter ...more

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Curated 2 years ago by Biker Steve | Comments 0
Views 535

How to recaulk a bathtub or shower

Recaulk a bathtub or shower

There’s nothing that will brighten up your bathroom faster than re-caulking an old, mildewed bathtub or shower. You will need a utility ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Howcast | Comments 4
Views 13,816

How to remodel your bathroom in 7 steps

Remodel your bathroom in 7 steps

Redoing your bathroom is usually a job for the experts. In this seven part video series, you will learn create a turn a drab bathroom into ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 6,909

How to renovate a lawn and turn the soil of your yard

Renovate a lawn and turn the soil of your yard

Discover how to renovate a lawn with Monty Don's video project on ...more

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Curated 8 months ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 1,550

How to repair a large hole in drywall

Repair a large hole in drywall

Plumbing or electrical repairs can leave a large hole in finished drywall. Use a few simple techniques to repair a patch that will be ...more

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Curated 2 years ago by Klaus Macht Alles | Comments 1
Views 4,440

How to repair a sticking door

Repair a sticking door

Video tutorial about how to repair efficiently a sticking door. It is a really simple way to improve your house.

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Curated 1 year ago by Sclipo | Comments 0
Views 3,061

How to repair an antique picture frame using silicone putty

Repair an antique picture frame using silicone putty

Watch this video to learn how to use silicone putty to repair a broken ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by sakur221 | Comments 2
Views 3,053

How to repair and replace a pocket door

Repair and replace a pocket door

Learn how to replace pocket door hardware; watch a video with instructions on how to remove an old pocket door and track and install new ...more

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Curated 2 years ago by Bobinski | Comments 0
Views 6,132

How to replace a bathroom faucet

Replace a bathroom faucet

When replacing an old faucet there are generally three things to consider: how many holes your sink has, how far apart they are, and whether ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 2,060

How to replace a window

Replace a window

Learn how to install a replacement window; watch a video showing how to remove the old window and install a replacement.

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Curated 2 years ago by Bobinski | Comments 0
Views 5,159

How to restore a brass lamp font with Simichrome Polish

Restore a brass lamp font with Simichrome Polish

Watch this video tutorial from the Polish Guy to see how to polish and ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by tenebrism | Comments 0
Views 1,115

How to save energy in the Summer

Save energy in the Summer

Cooling your home can account for much of your summer energy expenditures. Here are some ways to help take the heat off.

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Curated 1 year ago by Sclipo | Comments 2
Views 732

How to save gas

Save gas

Watch this video to learn 30 easy ways to save on gas. All of these tips are easy implementable.

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Curated 1 year ago by Amie | Comments 0
Views 1,209

How to scent your home

Scent your home

Learn how to scent your home. Every home has its own style. But most people don't pay attention to your signature scent. Don't skip this ...more

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Curated 2 years ago by The Wonder Team | Comments 0
Views 1,376

How to sink a nail into a hard surface without bending

Sink a nail into a hard surface without bending

This helpful little video will show you how to beat a nail into a hard ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by marek080580 | Comments 2
Views 2,349

How to stop weeds using sheet mulch

Stop weeds using sheet mulch

Rob Scott shows how to stop weeds using sheet mulch in which a sheet of fiber membrane is placed over the soil. Subtitles and numbered steps ...more

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Curated 2 years ago by Biker Steve | Comments 0
Views 1,261

How to survive without air conditioning

Survive without air conditioning

No AC? Before you die of heatstroke, try these cool tricks. Use spicy food and wrist bands.

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Curated 1 year ago by Howcast | Comments 4
Views 1,670

How to take dahlia cuttings and create a propagation tent

Take dahlia cuttings and create a propagation tent

Here is a fun how to project on dahlia cuttings and propagation. Sarah ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 1
Views 1,395

How to turn pens on the lathe: from start to finish

Turn pens on the lathe: from start to finish

Woodworking Online is the online source of information for connected woodworkers. Woodworking Online's videos educate interested woodworkers ...more

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Curated 3 weeks ago by toastykitten | Comments 0
Views 168

How to understand oil-based finishes

Understand oil-based finishes

Marc Spagnulo, aka the Wood Whisperer, has provided us with an excellent primer on oil-based finishes. Learning to understand the ...more

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Curated 4 days ago by toastykitten | Comments 0
Views 18

How to use and dial the rotary telephone

Use and dial the rotary telephone

As dial telephones were introduced, replacing operator service instructions were shown in movie theaters as to how to use the new ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Amie | Comments 1
Views 1,612

How to use and dial the rotary telephone

Use and dial the rotary telephone

Attention Central California Residents: This film shows the actual cutover date from operator assistance to direct-dial (local only) in ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Amie | Comments 0
Views 789

How to water your plants properly

Water your plants properly

Video explains how to water your plants properly. Narrator explains which plants need more water than others and the best time of the day to ...more

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Curated 2 years ago by Biker Steve | Comments 0
Views 1,073

How to apply decorative appliques

Apply decorative appliques

Learn how to dress up plain tiles with easy-to-apply stick-on appliques; watch a video demonstrating just how easy these are to apply.

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Curated 2 years ago by Bobinski | Comments 0
Views 180

How to be green by changing to digital thermostats

Be green by changing to digital thermostats

Reduce your impact on the planet. Learn to be green and eco-friendly by watching this instructional video and learn why digital thermostats ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by undrH2O | Comments 0
Views 712

How to bonsai a garden shrub

Bonsai a garden shrub

Turn a garden shrub into a beautiful Bonsai Tree.

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Curated 1 year ago by bird crick | Comments 2
Views 1,694

How to build a bird raft for your garden pond

Build a bird raft for your garden pond

Create a haven and nesting area for birds in your garden, by watching Monty's guide to making a bird raft for the Berryfields pond. ...more

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Curated 6 months ago by rmansur | Comments 1
Views 967

How to build a cardboard chair

Build a cardboard chair

We recycle cardboard, but Gomi Style is going to re-use the cardboard and create chairs with the fine found material. The gang at Gomi style ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by bird crick | Comments 2
Views 14,291

How to build a decorative shelf

Build a decorative shelf

Looking for a way to use up your leftover wood? Watch how to make a simple but decorative shelf, perfect for holding pictures or knickknacks ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by reyes_leonor | Comments 0
Views 1,267

How to build a dot ottoman with Todd Oldham and Joan Jett

Build a dot ottoman with Todd Oldham and Joan Jett

Master of decorative schemes, god of modern motifs, Todd Oldham shows ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 3,441

How to build a hydroponic garden

Build a hydroponic garden

This video is an outline of the equipment and steps necessary to build your own DIY hydroponic garden.

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Curated 1 year ago by cwiltz | Comments 1
Views 4,755

How to build a laminar flow nozzle for fifteen dollars

Build a laminar flow nozzle for fifteen dollars

This video tutorial shows how fifteen dollars and a half an hour of ...more

A- 8:08
Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 4,362

How to build a pergola

Build a pergola

Follow Joe Swift's step-by-step video guide to creating a lightweight pergola using yachting cable, with tips on choosing the best climbers ...more

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Curated 6 months ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 1,231

How to build a raised bed water garden

Build a raised bed water garden

Patti, the Garden Girl, builds a water garden in one of her raised beds. Learn how to build your own!

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Curated 1 year ago by gardengirl72 | Comments 1
Views 2,522

How to build a raised gardening bed

Build a raised gardening bed

Patti Moreno, the Garden Girl, shows you an easy and inexpensive way to build a raised garden bed.

A- 4:08
Curated 1 year ago by gardengirl72 | Comments 1
Views 1,646

How to build a seedbomb for guerrilla gardening

Build a seedbomb for guerrilla gardening

This how-to video demonstrates how you can build your very own seedbombs using clay, fertilizer and seeds (naturally). These "bombs," in ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by LFoley | Comments 2
Views 1,735

How to build a swivel-seat firearm shooting bench rest

Build a swivel-seat firearm shooting bench rest

Shooting your weapon is a great feeling, but firing your gun ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by tenebrism | Comments 0
Views 2,943

How to build a toolbox for art supplies

Build a toolbox for art supplies

Keep your art supplies organized. Learn how to build a toolbox to store your art supplies in this free woodshop project from a woodworking ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by ExpertVillage | Comments 1
Views 1,038

How to build an alpine sandbox

Build an alpine sandbox

Watch Monty Don planting up a sandbox for displaying alpine plants, in our step-by-step video project - with tips for keeping plants cool ...more

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Curated 6 months ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 213

How to build your own aquifer

Build your own aquifer

Many communities obtain their drinking water from underground sources called aquifers. If a surface water source, such as a river, is not ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by tenebrism | Comments 0
Views 1,097

How to build a backyard shed

Build a backyard shed

Learn how to assemble and install a greenhouse shed; watch a video demonstrating each step; includes printable assembly/ installation ...more

A- 13:20
Curated 2 years ago by Bobinski | Comments 0
Views 2,537

How to build a pull-out trash bin

Build a pull-out trash bin

Learn how to build and install a pull-out trash bin for your kitchen cabinets; watch a video of bin construction and installation.

A- 7:25
Curated 2 years ago by Bobinski | Comments 0
Views 854

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