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How to Live to Be 100
How to Live to Be 100
Learn how to live to be 100 -- and not feel a day over 80 -- with these tips.
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How to Choose a Surfboard: Fin Systems
How to Choose a Surfboard: Fin Systems
Learn about fin systems in this Howcast video about how to choose a surfboard. Subscribe the Howcast Health Channel: howc.st The Howcast Health Channel offers easy-to-follow instructions on all forms of exercise, both new and traditional, including water aerobics, Pilates, yoga, strength training, how to use an exercise ball, and various forms of mixed martial arts. Videos also include expert advice on health topics, such as chiropractic, cholesterol, massage therapy, meditation, sexual health, stress management, and vitamins. Plus, all the latest diet and nutrition information. Subscribe to Howcast's other YouTube Channels: Howcast Main Channel - howc.st Howcast Video Games Channel - howc.st Howcast Tech Channel - howc.st Howcast Food Channel - howc.st Howcast Arts & Recreation Channel - howc.st Howcast Sports & Fitness Channel - howc.st Howcast Personal Care & Style Channel - howc.st
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How To Practice Proper Cell Phone Etiquette
How To Practice Proper Cell Phone Etiquette
Don't make people around you wish that cell phones had never been invented. Mind your manners by following a few simple rules. To complete this how-to, you will need: Consideration Common sense Consideration Common sense Step 1: Don't answer your phone Don't answer your phone and start chatting away if you are in the middle of an in-person conversation. If you're expecting an important call, set your phone to vibrate, and then excuse yourself and go elsewhere to chat if the call comes in. Step 2: Answer your phone If you are not near enough to your phone to answer it within three rings, silence the ringer or turn it off -- especially at the office. Step 3: Don't assume it's off If a phone rings somewhere inappropriate, like in a theater or during a church service, double check that it's not yours, even if you're "positive" you turned it off or silenced it. Step 4: Rethink your ring tone Rethink your ring tone. Consider whether the volume or song snippet you chose might disturb some people. If it might, set your phone to vibrate. Step 5: Show some consideration Keep your voice down and the conversation brief when speaking on your cell phone in public. If you have to shout to be heard, make the call elsewhere. Never curse or talk about intimate matters when you're out and about. Step 6: Keep your checking in check Keep your message-checking in check when you're with others by setting time limits; say, one peek per hour. Step 7: Don't dine and phone If you must use your <b>...</b>
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How To Avoid Cell Phone Scratches
How To Avoid Cell Phone Scratches
Expand the description and view the text of the steps for this how-to video. Check out Howcast for other do-it-yourself videos from curtiskent and more videos in the Cell Phones category. You can contribute too! Create your own DIY guide at www.howcast.com or produce your own Howcast spots...
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How To Prank Someone's Food For April Fool's Day
How To Prank Someone's Food For April Fool's Day
Expand the description and view the text of the steps for this how-to video. Check out Howcast for other do-it-yourself videos from ssproductions and more videos in the Practical Jokes category. You can contribute too! Create your own DIY guide at www.howcast.com or produce your own Howcast spots with the Howcast Filmmakers Program at www.howcast.com Watch what you eat -- this is a day people play pranks on their family and friends. To complete this How-To you will need: Chocolate Garlic Garlic An onion A popsicle stick Nuts A chicken leg Salt Raisins A toothpaste tube Food coloring Milk Step 1: Make chocolate-covered garlic Prepare chocolate-covered garlic cloves and pass them off as chocolate-covered peanuts. Tip: Try not to laugh or look suspicious before a prank. Step 2: Make caramel onions Make caramel onions instead of caramel apples. Insert a popsicle stick and add a few nuts on top. Step 3: Sew a chicken Sew extra chicken legs on a whole chicken before serving. Step 4: Give someone saltwater Put salt in someone's water; then sit back and watch their face. Step 5: Stuff raisins in a toothpaste tube Stuff raisins into a toothpaste tube and watch people's reaction when they squeeze the tube. Step 6: Switch cereal bags Switch the bags in your family's cereal boxes for a breakfast surprise. Step 7: Add food coloring to milk Add a few drops of purple or blue food coloring to someone's milk and serve it with a cookie. Thanks for watching How To Prank Someone's Food For <b>...</b>
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How To Feed Your Family Healthy Meals on a Tight Budget
How To Feed Your Family Healthy Meals on a Tight Budget
Expand the description and view the text of the steps for this how-to video. Check out Howcast for other do-it-yourself videos from Stabbey and more videos in the Grocery Shopping category. You can contribute too! Create your own DIY guide at www.howcast.com or produce your own Howcast spots with the Howcast Filmmakers Program at www.howcast.com Sure, junk food offers lots of calories for not much money. But you can create your own "happy" meals that are tasty, nutritious, and inexpensive. To complete this How-To you will need: Oatmeal Evaporated or powdered milk Frozen and canned vegetables Seasonal fruits Bananas Apples Air popper and corn kernels Nuts Inexpensive cuts of meat Peanut butter Eggs Chunk light tuna Beans Brown rice Baking skills A Crock-Pot Step 1: Start with hot cereal Start the day with a hot cereal; they're much cheaper than cold cereals. Oatmeal is a nutritional winner and very inexpensive if you buy a container of plain, old-fashioned oatmeal. Step 2: Stretch your milk Stretch your milk dollars by diluting a can of evaporated milk or some powdered milk with water to create whole milk. Step 3: Stock up on frozen veggies Stock up on frozen vegetables when they go on sale. Unless your produce was just picked, it's just as healthy — or even more so — to eat the frozen stuff, which locks in the nutrients. Tip: Canned vegetables are another cheap alternative to fresh, but rinse them before eating because many are loaded with salt. Step 4: Eat fruits in <b>...</b>
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How to Unlock Your World With Foursquare
How to Unlock Your World With Foursquare
Learn how to make the most of everyday existence and unlock your world with the app called Foursquare.
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How to Make Candy Sushi
How to Make Candy Sushi
Follow these steps to learn how to make candy sushi.
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How To Suggest Ideas For Howcast's Next Video With YouTube Moderator
How To Suggest Ideas For Howcast's Next Video With YouTube Moderator
Howcast is teaming up with YouTube and its new Moderator feature to produce our next how-to video — and you get to decide what it will be! Visit YouTube.com/Howcast by June 4 to submit your ideas or vote for whichever one tickles your fancy. The suggestion with the most votes will be made into a video by the Howcast team. Our next how-to is in your hands! Hosted by Heather Menicucci, managing producer of Howcast Emerging Filmmaker Program and Darlene Liebman, co-founder and VP of production at Howcast Media.
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How to Turn to the Dark Side
How to Turn to the Dark Side
Feel like exploring your inner evil? Maybe it's time to turn to the dark side.
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How To Survive a Shark Attack
How To Survive a Shark Attack
Escape a shark's jaws of death with these lifesaving strategies.
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How to Turn a Large Sock into a Tiny Dog Sweater
How to Turn a Large Sock into a Tiny Dog Sweater
Expand the description and view the text of the steps for this how-to video. Check out Howcast for other do-it-yourself videos from TreehouseFlicks and more videos in the Other Crafts category. You can contribute too! Create your own DIY guide at www.howcast.com or produce your own Howcast spots with the Howcast Filmmakers Program at www.howcast.com All you need is an oversize sock to whip up an adorable sweater for a tiny dog. To complete this How-To you will need: A large clean sock Scissors Step 1: Put on his hat Take the toe piece and put it on his head, pulling his ears through the slits. Step 2: Go for a walk Take him for a walk so he can show off his spiffy new outfit. Step 3: Remove the top Cut off the top of the sock, the part with the elastic, and discard. Step 4: Cut a slit Lay the sock on a flat surface so that it's in the shape of a "J." Fold the heel over and make a one-inch cut through both layers. Unfold and enlarge the slits if necessary so your dog's legs will fit through. Tip: Roll down the top of the sock to make a turtleneck. Step 5: Cut the toe Cut off the toe of the sock, just past the seam. Fold the open edge over about an inch and make a small slit through both layers. Unfold and enlarge the slits if necessary to fit over your dog's ears. Step 6: Dress your dog Slide the sock over your dog's body so that the top of the sock is around his neck. Pull his two front legs through the slits you cut in the heel of the sock. Thanks for watching How To <b>...</b>
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How To Live on Practically Nothing
How To Live on Practically Nothing
Expand the description and view the text of the steps for this how-to video. Check out Howcast for other do-it-yourself videos from Chris_Davis and more videos in the Fast Cash category. You can contribute too! Create your own DIY guide at www.howcast.com or produce your own Howcast spots with the Howcast Filmmakers Program at www.howcast.com Living well doesn't have to cost an arm and a leg. And cheap doesn't have to look it. To complete this How-To you will need: Very little! Step 1: Find cheap lodging Find a free or low-cost place to live. Search online for house-sitting positions both seasonal (such as for beach and ski houses) and full time (as a caretaker). Step 2: Frequent thrift stores Buy your clothes and furnishings at thrift stores. If you check them out frequently, you'll find great stuff. Tip: Keep an eye out for bargains with resale value, like kitchen appliances, that you can flip online after a little repair. Step 3: Eat what's in season Eat only what's in season—it's plentiful and cheap. Plan meals around what's on sale, clip coupons, and use foods that give you more nutritional bang for your buck, like beans. Tip: One week a month, forego grocery shopping and just focus on finishing what's in your fridge and cupboards. You'll be amazed how much this will save you. Step 4: Drink tap water Drink mostly tap water. You'll be richer and healthier. Step 5: Forget the car Whenever possible, walk or bike to your destination. Get rid of your car if you can. Bonus <b>...</b>
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How To Make Eggnog
How To Make Eggnog
Expand the description and view the text of the steps for this how-to video. Check out Howcast for other do-it-yourself videos from foveacon and more videos in the Mixed Drinks category. You can contribute too! Create your own DIY guide at www.howcast.com or produce your own Howcast spots with the Howcast Filmmakers Program at www.howcast.com What's the holiday season without a glass of creamy eggnog? To complete this How-To you will need: Six eggs or one and a half c. of egg substitute 1 c. sugar 1/2 tsp. salt 1 qt. milk, half-and-half, or heavy cream 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract Ground nutmeg One can of fat-free evaporated milk 3 c. skim milk Rum, cognac, brandy, or whiskey Warning: Raw eggs present a slight risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses, so use only fresh, intact eggs and do not let the yolk and whites come in contact with the outside of the shell. Pregnant women, children, the elderly, and anyone with a compromised immune system should avoid eating raw eggs. Step 1: Rinse the eggshells If you're using eggs, rinse the shells thoroughly before breaking them. Step 2: Beat the eggs Beat the eggs or egg substitute until foamy. Step 3: Add sugar and salt Beat in the sugar and salt until the nog is thick. It will be a pale yellow color. Step 4: Stir in the milk Stir in the milk, half-and-half, or cream, along with the vanilla, and chill for a few hours. Tip: For a low-fat nog, use one can of fat-free evaporated milk and three cups of skim milk. Step 5: Serve <b>...</b>
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How to Play a Keyboard Prank on a Coworker
How to Play a Keyboard Prank on a Coworker
Expand the description and view the text of the steps for this how-to video. Check out Howcast for other do-it-yourself videos from natewood and more videos in the Office Pranks category. You can contribute too! Create your own DIY guide at www.howcast.com or produce your own Howcast spots with the Howcast Filmmakers Program at www.howcast.com Do you have coworkers who use the hunt-and-peck method of typing? This trick is guaranteed to drive them completely bonkers. To complete this How-To you will need: Time Your coworker's computer keyboard A small screwdriver Step 1: Wait for coworker to leave This prank needs about an hour of uninterrupted time to accomplish, so be prepared to stay late one night after your coworker leaves. Step 2: Dismantle the keyboard With a small screwdriver, gently pop all the keys off the keyboard. Tip: Leave larger keys, such as Shift and Space, in place, as they sometimes have extra parts and can be delicate. Step 3: Rearrange the keys Replace the keys in amusing new patterns, or just replace them completely at random. Either approach will cause plenty of confusion. Tip: Spell out a personalized message if you'd like. Step 4: Watch your coworker get completely frustrated The next morning, make sure you're at the office in time to see your coworker try to type their first email. Hilarity garanteed. Thanks for watching How To Play a Keyboard Prank on a Coworker! If you enjoyed this video subscribe to the Howcast YouTube channel! www.youtube.com
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How To Prank Someone's iPhone
How To Prank Someone's iPhone
Expand the description and view the text of the steps for this how-to video. Check out Howcast for other do-it-yourself videos from stevenkittinger and more videos in the Practical Jokes category. You can contribute too! Create your own DIY guide at www.howcast.com or produce your own Howcast spots with the Howcast Filmmakers Program at www.howcast.com Here's a devious way to school someone's iPhone in the art of profanity. To complete this How-To you will need: A sick sense of humor Flattery Access to someone's iPhone A list of swear words Klingon or French profanity (optional) Step 1: Use flattery to gain access Compliment your friend on their iPhone. Ask if you could put your grubby, non-iPhone using hands on it to feel its specialness, just for a moment. Step 2: Go to contacts list Go to the contacts list and add a new contact. Put the name of an especially offensive curse word in the name field and leave the rest of the information, such as phone number, blank. Tip: Add curse words in other languages, such as French or Klingon, for variety. Step 3: Repeat Add new contacts for each profane word you'd like to add. The iPhone uses the contacts list as part of its predictive text database and will override the function that auto-corrects swear words. Step 4: Await the inevitable Wait for your friend to text someone and get an unexpected eyeful of your sick humor. They may even thank you for being able to fully express themselves without the autocorrect getting in the way <b>...</b>
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How To Set Off Fireworks Safely
How To Set Off Fireworks Safely
Expand the description and view the text of the steps for this how-to video. Check out Howcast for other do-it-yourself videos from Stabbey and more videos in the Independence Day category. You can contribute too! Create your own DIY guide at www.howcast.com or produce your own Howcast spots with the Howcast Filmmakers Program at www.howcast.com Protect yourself and loved ones from injury by knowing how to launch fireworks safely. To complete this How-To you will need: Legal fireworks An open space away from flammables An extended lighter A source of water Safety glasses Warning: Fireworks can be incredibly dangerous. Never let kids play with or light fireworks. Step 1: Make sure it's legal Make sure that setting off fireworks is legal in your area. Your local police precinct or firehouse will be able to tell you. Step 2: Buy only legitimate fireworks Buy only legal fireworks from a reputable manufacturer. Legitimate fireworks will contain an item number, brand name, and instructions. Tip: M-80s, M-100s, blockbusters, quarter pounders, and cherry bombs are not fireworks; they are illegal explosives. Step 3: Keep away from children Keep children and pets out of range at all times to protect them and their hearing—and to make sure animals don't get scared and bolt. Step 4: Pick a safe spot Pick a safe spot to set off your display, meaning an open space with a flat, solid, level surface. It should be at least 30 feet away from people, homes, cars, and flammable materials <b>...</b>
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How To Seal a Bag Of Chips Without a Clip
How To Seal a Bag Of Chips Without a Clip
Expand the description and view the text of the steps for this how-to video. Check out Howcast for other do-it-yourself videos from michaelrsanchez and more videos in the General Home Economics category. You can contribute too! Create your own DIY guide at www.howcast.com or produce your own Howcast spots with the Howcast Filmmakers Program at www.howcast.com Twist ties and bag clips are for sissies. Here's how to keep an open bag of chips fresh with your bare hands. To complete this How-To you will need: An open bag of chips Two hands Step 1: Squeeze Squeeze the air out of the bag by flattening it. Step 2: Roll Roll the top of the bag all the way down to just above the chips. Step 3: Fold Fold back an inch or two on each side of the bag. Tip: Use your thumbs to keep the corners pinned to the bag so the ends won't unroll. Step 4: Tuck in Unroll the middle of the fold while also turning it partly inside out and wedging the corners underneath. It might take some practice, but you'll get it! Thanks for watching How To Seal a Bag Of Chips Without a Clip! If you enjoyed this video subscribe to the Howcast YouTube channel! www.youtube.com
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How To Build a Fire Pit
How To Build a Fire Pit
Nothing completes the camping experience like a fire for everyone to gather around. Keep the fire contained and everyone safe with a temporary fire pit.
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How to Survive a Nuclear Terrorist Attack
How to Survive a Nuclear Terrorist Attack
Expand the description and view the text of the steps for this how-to video. Check out Howcast for other do-it-yourself videos from SpasticSquirrel and more videos in the Terrorism category. You can contribute too! Create your own DIY guide at www.howcast.com or produce your own Howcast spots with the Howcast Filmmakers Program at www.howcast.com You can increase your chances of staying alive if you know how to decrease your exposure to radiation. To complete this How-To you will need: Potassium iodide Shelter Decontamination Step 1: Get potassium iodide Have potassium iodide on hand; you may need it to protect your thyroid from the radioactive iodine fallout of a nuclear event. It is available without a prescription; ask your pharmacist for an FDA-approved brand and dosage guidelines. Tip: In the event of an attack, emergency officials may advise people over 40 not to take potassium iodide, since they have the lowest chance of developing thyroid cancer or thyroid injury after exposure to radioactive iodine. Step 2: Go below If an attack is imminent, get indoors and go as far below ground as you can. If that's not possible, seek whatever shelter you can. Step 3: Seal yourself in Once indoors, close all windows and doors and turn off air conditioners, heaters, and other ventilation systems. Step 4: Seal up your car If you can't get to a building, stay inside your car. Close the windows and vents, turn off the heat and A/C, and hold a cloth over your mouth and nose to avoid <b>...</b>
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How To Make Baby Food
How To Make Baby Food
Expand the description and view the text of the steps for this how-to video. Check out Howcast for other do-it-yourself videos from carlo_scialla and more videos in the Baby Feeding & Diapers category. You can contribute too! Create your own DIY guide at www.howcast.com or produce your own Howcast spots with the Howcast Filmmakers Program at www.howcast.com Making your own baby food is easier than it sounds—and it'll save you money, too. To complete this How-To you will need: Fresh fruits and vegetables Lean beef, lamb, poultry, or pork A vegetable brush A vegetable peeler or paring knife A chef's knife A cutting board A food mill, blender, or food processor A sieve Some breast milk or water Unsweetened grape or apple juice Ice cube trays Plastic freezer bags Warning: Don't use beets, turnips, carrots, collard greens, or spinach to make baby food. They may contain nitrates, which can cause a type of anemia in babies. Step 1: Prep the food Prepare the items you plan to turn into baby food. Scrub fruits and vegetables well. Remove peels, pits, and seeds; trim excess fat from meats; cut away tough or stringy parts; and remove skin from poultry. Tip: Don't peel potatoes and squash. Cooking them in their skins preserves nutrients. You can peel them after they're cooked. Step 2: Cook until soft Cook items individually until very, very soft. Steaming preserves more nutrients than boiling. Poach poultry and meats in water. Don't add butter, salt, sugar, or other seasonings. Tip <b>...</b>
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How to Make Homemade Ice Cream in a Plastic Bag
How to Make Homemade Ice Cream in a Plastic Bag
Expand the description and view the text of the steps for this how-to video. Check out Howcast for other do-it-yourself videos from sasiesealy and more videos in the Candy & Sweets category. You can contribute too! Create your own DIY guide at www.howcast.com or produce your own Howcast...
