What the world needs now is More Show Me How. The bizarre, hilarious, and utterly indispensable manual for living from Lauren Smith and Derek Fagerstrom (the geniuses behind showmenow.com) covers everything you could want to know…and some things you would never dream of learning. This beautifully designed and fun-to-follow collection delivers something for everyone, whether you’re a fan of design world favorites like Visual Aid and Visual Miscellaneum, a reader of eHow’s How to Do Just About Everything, or just one of the countless people who has always wanted to know how to ride a mechanical bull, shoot fire arrows, sculpt with a chainsaw, hem a pair of pants, or do the Lion Dance for Chinese New Year.
19 build a hoverboard ft (30 cm) 2½ ft (75 cm) ft (60 cm) in (15 cm) Cut two discs from plywood Cut a hole the size of a leaf-blower nozzle Cut a circle from a plastic tarp in (5 cm) Seal tarp to disc with duct tape Tur n over ; screw small disc onto center Center large disc on tarp; fold tarp over and staple down in (2.5 cm) Cut vents in tarp Duct-tape the blower onto the hole and go for a ride travel by jet pack Strap in securely Pull throttle to take off Push bars to go forward Steer with left hand 20 Push throttle to land fly away in a lawn chair 21 ×100 Inflate balloons with helium Stake down lawn chair add ballast ; Tie balloons to chair ar s and back m join the mile-high club Release chair Puncture ballast bags to gain altitude Shoot balloons to descend Sit with drop line and pellet gun 156 Lower drop line for landing help 27 perform a pig prank 3? Grease three pigs Mark them “1,” “2,” and “4.” Set loose in a public area Watch the search for “3.” Trace rhino footprint on plywood Cut Attach to bottom of trash can Hang can from a very long pole Weight can with sandbags Make tracks through the snow into a frozen pond Let the kids piece the story together 28 pull a rhino hoax 55 abscond in a suitcase hop a train Cut large notches in ends of suitcases Cover the holes with stickers Arrange a distraction; sneak on the train Set up with the holes facing each other Climb up and close yourself in Stay quiet during the ride During control questions, use these tricks to raise your vital signs Your lies will be less obvious fool a polygraph 56 No Mentally complex math 303 Hide tack in shoe; poke toe Clench your bottom tightly Give one-word answers Have your lawyer present 74 rig a cat-feeding device Why feed kitty the boring old way? A few short hours and some household odds and ends is all it takes to make a fantastical Rube Goldberg–style cat-feeding machine! hide a litter box 236 88 construct a thumb piano ×3 Snip large bobby pins in half Place four halves on block Lay one half across top Tape it in place Staple down crosswise pin Slide screw beneath keys Staple screw in place Play with thumbs 91 92 face the world as a flapper be a swell ’40s bombshell Lengthen and darken brows with a pencil Sweep on subtle eyeshadow Pluck or pencil a thin, high arch Start with a dark foundation; apply light powder Rim eye in dark pencil; smudge Pat skin with rice powder 93 Draw a heart-shaped pout; fill get a mind-blowing ’60s look Exaggerate top lip; use bold lipstick 94 sport groovy ’70s style Use a shimmery eyeshadow, then darken the crease Make a crease of dark shadow over a lighter color Leave brows thick and dramatic Apply tinted moisturizer for a dewy glow Apply false eyelashes to top and bottom Get a natural look with loose powder Wear a light, creamy color on lips Finish with a clear lip gloss 98 customize lip gloss petroleum jelly Cut up old lipsticks 99 Combine in jar close lid ; Submerge in hot water Stir to blend Cool before applying Blend until pureed Strain; reserve liquid Store in refrigerator blend my own toner fl oz (175 ml) rubbing alcohol ½ orange ½ lemon Cut into thin slices 100 210 Combine fruit and alcohol To personalize, add: tsp lemon juice (acne-prone skin) tsp evening primrose oil (dry skin) tsp witch hazel (oily skin) whip up facial moisturizer lift wax from a carpet tsp distilled water tbsp cocoa butter tbsp beeswax Melt in a double boiler tbsp coconut oil Stir in distilled water Stir until completely blended Pour into container cool before using ; make custom beauty products 101 know my cosmetics’ shelf lives eyeshadow eighteen months lipstick avocado cream foundation olive oil powder foundation eighteen months cream blush deep-conditioning treatment makeup sponge one month nail polish (wash every ten days) one year cream foundation one year eau de toilette three to five years face powder two years cream blush one year mascara three months liquid eyeliner six months concealer three months lipstick and lip gloss eighteen months beer sunscreen shampoo cream foundation lip liner one year eyeliner eighteen months extra-shine shampoo sun-protective foundation sunblock one year deodorant one year moisturizer one year eyedrops one month lemon juice moisturizer conditioner mineral foundation hair lightener sheer foundation toothpaste two years 102 136 spot harajuku styles Tokyo’s Harajuku neighborhood is a mecca for fashionable youngsters, who flock there on Sundays to hang out, show off, and get inspired Check out a few of the many styles on display kodona center gai manba gothic lolita streaked hair fancy collar ringlets with bangs waistcoat and long topcoat white or pastel makeup parasol bell-shaped petticoat striped socks deep tan floral decor chunky shoes wide belt platfor shoes m 141 shop for love at the market Not looking for a big commitment? Stay out of the baby aisle! Flirt by the fruit stand How ripe is that banana? Mingle with other singles by the frozen-dinner aisle If his cart is full of family or feminine items, steer clear—he’s taken 142 get some play at a concert Dive into the ar s of m a hottie in the crowd Cruise the merchandise table to pick up a memento of the show—or of when you first met “Bump into” that special someone during a particularly rowdy number Pair up for the power ballad by loaning your lighter 149 have fun with my partner Check out an opera Become vampires Try skydiving Plant a garden Create a monster Volunteer with animals Take trapeze classes Go apple-picking Pick up a sport Compete at ar m wrestling Seek the meaning of life Lear to fly n Tell spooky stories Go out dancing ace the balloon darts Win prizes at a car ival n Play video games at home get my just desserts 160 whip up edible undies ½ c (100 g) sugar 15 162 ½ c (120 ml) water c (150 g) raspberries Cover pot and simmer Blend 140ºF (60ºC) parchment paper have a delicious morning after 161 8–12 hr Pour onto lined baking pan Bake Use panties as a template Poke holes with a chopstick Tie together with licorice Serve at once! 165 166 say “i do” italian-style take vows in vegas Guests shower the newlyweds with Jordan almonds A lump of iron in the groom’s pocket wards off evil spirits Just the two of you in town? Grab a witness off the street A rip in the veil brings good luck The pieces of a broken glass symbolize the many happy years ahead 167 Pay the officiant in cash Come as you are or rent a dress or tux at the front desk 168 get married in the philippines forge a bond in china Children bear wedding rings and coins Hire lucky lion dancers to entertain guests An heirloom rosary is part of the bride’s bouquet A veil and cord are placed on bride and groom to symbolize their unity The couple makes a vow by drinking from wine glasses tied together with string The couples’ parents are honored with a tea ceremony 306 celebrate chinese new year’s day 185 construct a cardboard chaise ×3 ×12 Cut chair shape from cardboard Glue into three sets of four Clamp each set individually; let dry ×3 Mark notches and holes in each set ×3 Cut each set Line up sets; glue cardboard tubes Let dry re-cover a kitchen chair Remove chair’s seat Remove fabric from frame Trace old fabric; cut Staple fabric tautly to frame Reattach seat 186 231 187 freeze a snack for my octopus paint a mural using a grid Draw image and trace a grid over it Draw a grid on the wall Copy each box onto the wall Erase the grid 198 199 organize a den Stack vertically and horizontally to accomodate different-size books tidy a pantry Store lighter items, like cereal and pasta, up high Add hooks wherever possible Use racks to maximize vertical space Store heavy items at waist height Bundle cords into a cord organizer Store DVDs and CDs in a binder Look for fur iture that n doubles as storage space 200 201 straighten a kitchen store clothes efficiently Use hooks everywhere Hang a metal grid to store large kitchen tools Group hanging clothes by type Repurpose a metal rake as a wine glass holder Keep cleaning supplies in a bucket that you can grab in a hurry Install sliding trays to maximize storage space Keep a hamper for give-away clothes Store shoes vertically Insert plastic drawer dividers craft a dog bed To clean, unfasten the open end, pull out the foam, and throw the cover in the wash sew a rockin’ quilt 237 65 Measure your dog’s length and width Cut foam to dog’s measurements Set on an old quilt Fold over cut to height ; Hem the cut edge Sew Velcro® dots Fasten the dots; sew up open sides Sweet doggy dreams! To make a nutritionally balanced feast for your favorite pup, prepare items from the columns below Mix together with ½ tsp iodized salt and tbsp vegetable oil Bone appétit! four parts protein Cook meat in water remove ; bones and cut into small chunks three parts fruits and vegetables Boil until tender purée ; feed fido a home-cooked meal three parts starch Cook until tender 238 249 navigate adolescence help a teen navigate adolescence Being a teenager can be like playing a fast-paced game ne with common —o trials and traps, as well as tricks that can make the game easier hether you’re W a jock or a musician, a crafter or a geek, every teen can benefit from this coming-of-age tip sheet, and better enjoy the fun maze of adolescence soothe a cracking voice nurse a shaving nick Drink war water m with honey treat sweaty palms Apply ice to the nick Touch up with a styptic pencil Moisten tissue to remove Apply a piece of toilet tissue Try not to shout Wipe hands with talcum powder Give it time Keep a drying cloth in your pocket Call a doctor if the problem persists heal a zit Grind aspirin Add lemon juice Dip in a cotton swab Apply mixture to zit switch lanes Look for traffic in the rearview mirror Check for cars in your blind spot Signal the impending lane change Execute the lane change Congratulations! Advance to the next level: adulthood! Choose your playing piece Start here! pierce ears at home treat cramps Lie down and raise your legs Numb the earlobe Apply a hot-water bottle Drink ginger tea Sterilize the skin Sterilize a safety pin Insert pin; pad with a cork on the back Fasten; replace with a stud after a few hours Take it out at mealtime care for a retainer Brush it twice daily Soak it every night in mouthwash stop a rip in stockings Don’t throw it away Carefully put on ripped stocking Slide a piece of paper under the rip make an escape Apply clear nail polish; remove paper Step over thorny barriers Beware a barking dog Pr window y screens lose Look out for bell alarm systems Sneak by motion sensors withstand a heat wave Drink lots and lots of water Tur out unnecessary lights n Block windows with sheets Circulate air through house Visit air-conditioned places handle a winter power outage thaw a frozen pipe 256 213 Bring children and pets indoors Insulate drafty doorways Sleep together near a fire Close shades at night Let daylight in for war th m Store perishables outside Stay hydrated Take tur s shoveling n 257 ride out a nightclub stampede EXIT EXIT Look for alter ate exits n Slip between people diagonally Continue on without lost shoes Shelter behind fixed objects avoid a bar fight Avoid conflict if possible If not, try to appear insane say “cheers” in any language Scream at top volume 278 Throw a beverage Do something unexpected Make yourself look larger Menace with chair Run away 288 279 396 bowl an outswinger in cricket Shine ball on pants 397 Run toward batter Pitch down the middle Ball will curve at last second Step right foot backward Wind up Pitch; snap wrist toward plate pitch a curveball Grip with seam upright 398 Hold with seam vertical Conceal behind back serve a volleyball Stand at the end line; aim serve Lower ball and draw ar back m Toss ball; keep your eyes on it Strike at high point; follow through ... merchandise table to pick up a memento of the show? ??or of when you first met “Bump into” that special someone during a particularly rowdy number Pair up for the power ballad by loaning your lighter... Combine in jar close lid ; Submerge in hot water Stir to blend Cool before applying Blend until pureed Strain; reserve liquid Store in refrigerator blend my own toner fl oz (175 ml) rubbing... vows in vegas Guests shower the newlyweds with Jordan almonds A lump of iron in the groom’s pocket wards off evil spirits Just the two of you in town? Grab a witness off the street A rip in the