as you need or want to know. While you won't end up with a degree for your hard work, you will be a little bit smarter -- and that's the most important part. 4. Play a (New) Instrument Whether you already know how to play an instrument and want to learn something new or are musically inept, you'll find plenty of resources online to help you teach yourself to play just about anything. If guitar is your thing, you're in luck as you'd be hard-pressed to not find online lessons. JustinGuitar.com offers over 500, and we've rounded up plenty more . The internet can also teach you piano , drums , and even orchestral instruments like the flute and violin . Just like with repair skills, you can find a lot of how-to videos on both YouTube and VideoJug . 3. Cook Like a Pro With so many recipe sites and cooking skill how-to videos online, it's a surprise that everyone isn't a master chef at this point. There are so many simple things you can learn that can vastly improve your culinary skill set really quickly, many of which we've covered . We've written so much on the subject of learning to cook better that this little paragraph isn't enough to cover it all, but there are a few posts in particular that you'll want to read to get started. First, these tips and tricks for budding foodies will make your learning process easier. Second, follow this station-by-station kitchen