How To

The "Mythbusters" host has a field day building a do-it-yourself Lego organizer.

All you need is a toothbrush, toothpaste and a blowtorch.

A useful step-by-step demonstration by Joshua Farnsworth on making a viking camp chair.

Mix-and-match seasoning packets, sauce types, or just crumble dry noodles for a crunchy topping — the possibilities are endless.

A father gives useful, practical advice on replacing a tire.

Running, with a simplicity that transcends Zoom scheduling conflicts and the confines of apartments, has united the sport's newcomers and seasoned nonprofessionals with its elite athletes and their coaches.

Do language learning apps really work?

In this week's Ask Polly column, Heather Havrilesky answers a letter from a reader who wants to know how she can develop better-quality friendships.

The tuna sandwich will never go out of style, because it was never stylish to begin with. It's humble, even homely, yet intensely comforting and nostalgic. The success of your sandwich lies in how much attention you give to each ingredient.

Forget dongles. Dust off your soldering iron and let's convert these USB devices ourselves.

I can only plank for 30 seconds at most, which is way worse than many people I know. Why?

Even if you're not into paper airplanes, this is still really satisfying to watch.

Gelatin powder can turn frozen beef into gourmet burgers — or give pan sauces, soups, stews and braises a lip-smacking finish.

It's unlikely any of us will have a chance to visit a hairdresser anytime soon, so here are some tips to trimming your beard at home.

The sandwich boys Ben Turley and Brent Young demonstrate how roast beef gets made.

Also, this slicing technique will change your life.

Here are some tips to making sure your fruits and vegetables have a longer shelf life.

We might call this look "bank robber chic."

This week, senior correspondent Adam Rogers talks about how we could go about reopening the country.

Constantly feeling like you're living beyond your means? By being a little more organized, it's possible to learn how to stick to a budget and pay off debt.

How to make your own hand sanitizer, test it and scare yourself with this one easy trick.

One of the trickiest aspects about cooking shellfish is knowing how to open and clean it. Here's how you can crack open any variety of shellfish you'd likely encounter in a kitchen.

A basic overview of how to wear a mask by a medical professional on the front lines of the coronavirus outbreak.

This guy explains how to cut your hair by yourself in a succinct and informative way.

Barber Faheem Alexander demonstrates 12 different fades and his techniques.

Vinheteiro provides some service journalism with a demonstration of how to play Vicetone & Tony Igy's EDM tune "Astronomia", which was famously mashed up with footage of Ghanian pallbearers.

It's time to jazz up your pasta offerings with advice from these veteran Bon Appétit chefs.

When people are stuck indoors for long periods of time, it can take a psychological toll. Here are a few useful tips for staying sane.

Here's five foods you can grow yourself using plant cuttings.

While it hasn't officially been documented, the CDC says it's possible coronavirus could be transmitted through surfaces. Here's some steps to keeping it out of your house.

There's no evidence that coronavirus can be transmitted by food yet but food safety experts give you the best advice for staying safe.

Researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee discovered how to make bottles empty faster, which has wide-ranging implications way beyond the beverage industry.

We turned to the archives to find some of the best tips for salvaging your sleep in the midst of nonstop worries. Here's some of what we found.

Now is the time to get down and dirty with some onions and mayo.

Being completely sedentary is bad for cars, not just people.

If you're in a pinch and can't find a clip or a Ziploc bag, this is how you can take matter into your own hands.

You don't need a Melville course. Do it two chapters a night, at your desk, with a glass of Scotch in hand.

A homemade mask isn't a perfect substitute for a medical-grade one, but it could be a good alternative.

Colin Furze gives an explainer on a fun how-to activity to do in your garage.

There's never been a better time to master the fine art of the naked selfie.

A list of 101 places to donate masks, medical supplies, blood and money during the coronavirus pandemic. Also included are places to donate to help fight hunger, support vulnerable communities, uplift workers and protect abortion.

In these dark times, we need to find small wins where we can.

Once you become skilled at the hand-and-water technique, you will wonder how you got by all those years just rubbing your feces with dry paper.

Ben Cusick recreates the steps that Thomas Edison did to make an old school light bulb.

Bread was a staple in people's diets then — especially in the lives of poorer people — and here's how it was made.

An explainer on the proper method for washing your hands.

"The snow's going sideways, it's swirling," said Billy Barr from the abandoned silver mine he lives in at more than 12,000 feet in altitude in the Rocky Mountains. He's the only full-time resident of Gothic, Colorado.

Hair getting shaggy in quarantine? Wondering if you could cut your own hair? Don't let coronavirus ruin your buzz(cut)! Take matters into your own hands and learn from a pro.

The new rules for recreating safely and responsibly during a pandemic.

Rebecca shares some important pointers to know while grocery shopping during the coronavirus outbreak.

If you ever want to install a toilet on your own without the aid of a plumber, this is the process you have to go through.

Some advice can be taken with a grain of salt — for instance, washing vegetables and fruit with soapy water — but overall, this is a very useful PSA for shopping safely during the coronavirus pandemic.

With 39 seasons in the bank, catching up can be a daunting task, but it can be done

New York bartender Jeff Solomon gives an informative explainer on mixing the most common well drinks.

How do you access a Mac built in 1999 and last used in 2008 when you have no compatible display and barely any ports in common?

Everything you need to know to bake bread at home using only flour, salt and water.

Most of which you can do from your couch. In pajamas.

The Hydraulic Press Channel attempts to disprove the old adage that you can't fold a piece of paper more than 7 times.

A guitarist shows off a life hack that will enhance a basic acoustic guitar into an enhanced string instrument.

What you can and can't use bleach for, and more.