How-To Guides

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General How-To Guides

Search: How Do I ...?
Custom Google search for instructional videos.
A Big List of Sites That Teach You How To Do Stuff
"In this horribly-titled, but hopefully useful round-up we will specifically focus on such general purpose sites that include some sort of rich media instruction (generally video)."
DIY Network
Do-It-Yourself articles and tutorials in topics ranging from autos to wooodworking.
eHow.com
"eHow is the world's most popular place to find clear instructions on how to do just about anything."
ExpertVillage
"Our mission is to build a world-class repository of how-to videos and articles featuring advice from recognized experts in their fields."
How Stuff Works
An incredible number of explanations of how things work, from atoms to zoos.
How to Mend It
"Find out how to mend just about anything."
Instructables
"Instructables is a web-based documentation platform where passionate people share what they do and how they do it, and learn from and collaborate with others" (using videos).
Lifehacker: Cheat Sheets
Tips and 'cheat sheets' on a variety of topics including both computer and non-computer skills.
Quamut
How-to guides from Barnes & Noble.
Tricks of the Trade
Hints on everything from computers to cleaning, from folding sheets to finding your way in the woods, from tending cut flowers to improvising instrumental mutes, and much more.
WikiHow
"wikiHow is a collaborative writing project to build the world's largest, highest quality how-to manual."
Wired How-To Wiki
"A collaborative site filled with all kinds of projects, hacks, tricks and tips you can edit." Mostly but not entireley tech-related.

Specific Answers

72 Hours
"In a major disaster, it might be several days before vital services are restored. ...Find out how you can prepare yourself and your family for an emergency. You can also learn what to do in response to a specific disaster, like a tsunami, just in case."
Balloon HQ
Not about ballooning in the sky, but about balloon art. How to make various balloon creations, balloon history, toys, games, artists, and more.
Card Trick Central
Tricks for every level from beginner to expert.
Cell Phone Users - In Case of Emergency
Do you have ICE - In Case of Emergency - phone numbers stored in your cellphone? This article explains why you should.
GetHuman Database
Tired of being shunted from phone menu to phone menu? Here is a list of companies with the phone tricks you can use to actually reach a human directly.
Home Cleaning Tips / How To Clean Anything
Advice from cleaning professionals on cleaning things in and around the house or apartment.
HomeEc 101
"What you wish your mama taught you."
How to Maintain a Mountain Bike
Illustrated guide.
Mr. Manners
Short weekly podcasts about manners and etiquette.
The Old Timer's Page
Images and explanation of how things used to be done before modern conveniences, including such things as soap making, root cellars, digging wells, and all kinds of hand-made crafts.
Swim Healthy, Swim Safely
"Swimming and wading can be fun, active, and healthy ways to spend time. Keep yourself and your loved ones safe and healthy as you head for the water!" From the CDC.
Zombie Survival Kit
Are you prepared to survive a zombie plague? (humor)