Guides that tell you how to make or repair things have been published in books and magazines forever, and they are a staple of weekday television programming. But the internet is probably a better medium for these guides:

• HOW TO books are limited by the high cost of printing color and photographs. Auto repair books are notorious for having one or no photos of complex operations.
• HOW TO television shows are great for fostering ideas, but difficult to actually work from. Just copying the ingredients in a recipe from a television show is a challenge.

Below are the HOW TO guides I've written for Cockeyed.com.

I've tried to include an absurd number of reference photos. I hope you enjoy them!

Really easy, almost over-illustrated instructions on how to paper mache.

Really easy, almost over-illustrated instructions on how to change a flat tire.

Really easy, almost over-illustrated instructions on how to make coffee.

How to change your brake pads.

Brake Pad Warnings and comments

Excellent Hiding Places

How to Replace the Pull Cord on your Lawnmower or Leaf Blower Engine

Eye Protection

How to make fire with two sticks

A lot of the other "Incredible Stuff I made" stories are written a lot like a HOW TO guide too, not that you would ever want to build a pack of matchstick cats, but you might learn something from reading it.

Refilling an Ink Cartridge is a science club episode, but it has some good tips.

How to Fight a Speeding Ticket in court