How-To Guides from WonderHowTo

As kids, we were all obsessed with Nickelodeon's epic green slime — getting slimed felt like the ultimate badge of honor. What most of us didn't realize back then is how easy it is to make your own slime at home.

Slime is a favorite hands-on activity that doubles as a fun way to explore basic chemistry. In this guide, you'll learn three different slime recipes, each featured in its own Science Bob video and using a unique method — from simple starch slime to advanced polymer chemistry.

Everyone talks about how great sliced bread is, but there's nothing better than the taste of a just-baked loaf of crusty French bread. Like most beautiful things in life, however, the beauty of the baguette doesn't last. The next day, it's rock-hard and good for very little except for croutons or breadcrumbs. But there is a trick to make it taste fresh again.

There are countless methods and cleaners for eliminating stubborn stains from clothing, carpets, and furniture. But completely removing every last trace of a stain doesn't require an arsenal of chemical cleaners or repeated cycles in the washing machine. Most stains can disappear in a matter of minutes with a dose of alcohol.

Fish are delicate, flaky, and can be damn tricky to cook; more often than not, you end up with a hard, dry block of flesh that makes your taste buds sad. And the best ways to cook fish that you know of — c'mon, who doesn't love a fried fish — take way too much effort for you to bother with on a weeknight. Or maybe you're looking for a healthier way to enjoy fish that doesn't require batter or frying at all.

The gag reflex is a natural defense mechanism that can be triggered by various stimuli, including dental procedures, certain smells, or even the anticipation of gagging. While it's protective, an overactive gag reflex can be problematic. Recent studies have explored acupressure techniques as potential methods to manage and suppress this reflex.

For those of us without rice cookers, conventional wisdom tells us that the stove is our only real option (unless, of course, you dabble in microwavable rice). However, if you're only using the stove for cooking rice start-to-finish, you're missing out on the easiest way to make perfect rice every time.

Instant ramen has been popular in the States for decades, and restaurants that serve the real thing in any variety you can imagine have been popping up everywhere in the last few years. But you don't have to go out or cook all day to have a gourmet ramen experience.

Need more frosting but only have one can? Here's a quick baking tip to instantly stretch your store-bought frosting — no extra ingredients required!

Welcome to graduation! This is your final class in Strength School — co-hosted by world record holder and supreme badass Dennis Rogers. In this episode of Scam School, you'll learn four feats of strength designed to make you look like the strongest person in the room (even if you're not).

Looking for a quick and easy cocktail you can throw together in no time? Vodka and Sprite is a classic two-ingredient drink that's crisp, refreshing, and perfect for relaxing at home, whether you're hosting friends or just kicking back on the couch.

Want to make your kiss unforgettable — the kind that guarantees they'll come back for more? Whether you're preparing for your first kiss with someone new or trying to reignite sparks in your current relationship, knowing how to kiss with confidence makes all the difference.

Sometimes, overflowing liquids or bits of food can get into surprisingly small spaces on your gas stove. Over time, this buildup can block the gas flow to one or more burners, resulting in uneven flames or no flame at all.

If you frequently awaken in the middle of the night, trembling in terror, you might want to consider swapping sides.

This paper airplane doesn't just fly — it comes back to you like a boomerang.

If your paper airplanes usually nosedive or stall, the Super Arrow is your fix.

With its sharp angles and sleek design, this stealth-inspired paper plane is built for speed and style.

This is no ordinary paper airplane — it's a detailed model of the legendary F-16 Fighting Falcon.

Bicep curls are a safe and effective way for seniors to maintain upper-body strength and independence.

Yes, you can curl your hair using a flat iron — and it's easier than you think. With the proper technique and a rounded-edge straightener, you can create soft beach waves or glamorous Hollywood curls without switching tools. This step-by-step guide breaks down exactly how to do it, even if you've never curled your own hair before.

Cutting sashimi isn't just about slicing raw fish — it's an art form that balances precision, texture, and presentation.

Removing the factory stereo from a BMW X3 doesn't require a mechanic — you just need the right tools and a little patience.

It's one of the oldest tricks in the book — and it still works like magic. The classic Pick a Card trick is simple, smooth, and perfect for beginners. With just one sneaky move and a little showmanship, you'll be able to tell someone their card every time — no fancy sleight of hand required.

No need to scratch and suffer — you can calm that itch fast with a few ingredients from your kitchen or medicine cabinet. Whether it's poison ivy or poison oak, bug bites, or a mystery rash, this DIY anti-itch cream brings quick relief without a trip to the pharmacy.

Turn any dinner party into a visual delight with this elegant napkin trick.

We're all familiar with the sinking feeling that happens when you cruise through a recipe, only to arrive at an instruction that calls for a tool you don't have. Some of the best food hacks (and my personal favorites) exist to combat that problem. Why spend money on a kitchen tool — or worse, avoid a recipe altogether — when you could find a new way to achieve the same result?

There are few kitchen tools as elusive as the oyster knife. Many people—even seafood lovers—don't own one. If you own one, it probably gets used so infrequently that it gets sent to the back of the shelf, where it proceeds to get lost. Then you accidentally find the knife once a month when you don't need it, but you can't for the life of you find the sneaky little thing when you do need it.

Many lazy cooks skip rinsing their grains before cooking them, but that's a big mistake for several reasons. Some grains have coatings you should rinse off to cook properly and taste good.

Cake decorating is one of those activities that used to leave my hands sticky and my spirits dampened. No matter what I seemed to do, the final result always ended up looking like a preschool art project.

The introduction of transparency has been quite controversial in print production over the past few years, though the fact is that for most transparency in Adobe files works just fine. However, those of us out there with older RIPs may have issues printing transparency. In this video you'll see how to flatten transparency in your PDF files before you ever hit the Print command.

Like theme music, I always feel that I need more fog in my life. Fog can be useful for many reasons—warding off smaller siblings from your bedroom, keeping curious hands out of your cupboard, and tricking your friends into thinking there's something horribly wrong with their vehicle. So, today we'll be making a very simple fog machine for small scale applications.

I love making my own printed circuit boards. It really gives a professional look to a finished project, and having all the design files means I can whip up another batch whenever I need to. However, when I need to make, say, three thousand swarmbots or fill an order for a dozen PCBs, the traditional etching process can slow down the operation to a crawl.

Don't panic if you spill grease on your clothes or the couch. Start tackling it instead. Learn how to get grease stains out of fabric with this how-to video.

If you don't work in construction or are a woodworking master, you probably aren't entirely sure what all those marks are on a tape measure. Sure, you likely know the basics, like there are 12 inches to a foot, but what are all those little tick marks for? Don't let all those little lines dissuade you from using a tape measure. Follow these guidelines to help you read all those little ruler marks.

People do so much so fast these days that sleep time has become a hot commodity. Take advantage of that time by falling asleep as fast as possible, which you will learn how to do without drugs in this video.

Let Home Depot show you what it takes to install a split jamb door and the tools needed for this relatively easy job. Go step-by-step in this straightforward project, from centering and leveling the new door to placing shims and where to drive the nails. For more, or to get started on your own split jamb door installation project, watch the video on Dailymotion.

This is an uncomfortable subject: your period. But you don't want to be uncomfortable when protecting yourself. You shouldn't have to worry about cardboard applicators or crappy pads, so try Playtex tampons. This video tutorial from Playtex will show you how to insert a tampon.

In this video, Michael Weisner shows his viewers how to draw a cartoon rabbit. You will need paper and a writing utensil to complete this task. Michael had already previously outlined the picture of the rabbit in his video, but it is unnecessary to do so. You should begin by drawing the head of the rabbit, which is presented at an angle where one eye and the nose are clearly seen. Continue by drawing the rabbit's body, with a smooth curve for the back and some slight tufts of fur at its breast....