Making your own leaf skeleton is a fun, DIY project where you strip green leaves of their outer coating and tissue, leaving behind the "skeleton" of delicate veins underneath. Leaf skeletons can then be used as framed art pieces, or delicate decor for homemade cards or ornamen ...more
Editor's Note: The claims by Vani Hari which were originally detailed in the article below about azodicarbonamide were unscientific in nature. This article has been updated to reflect that and provide more scientific context on the issue. Earlier this month, Vani Hari of Food ...more
Want to make makeup like the Joker? Watch this how to video. Products used: MEHRON Modeling Putty Wax MEHRON Fantasy F-X White face makeup Avon Big Color Eye Crayon in Night Glisten Disguise Stix Soap-Based Red Paint MEHRON Tooth F-X Nicotine/Decay tooth paint GRAFTOBIAN Premi ...more
Check out this instructional video to learn how to hack a prop ghost to fly continuously for your Halloween display. The Gemmy Halloween flying ghost product sold primarily at Kmart and Spirit Halloween Super Stores among other seasonal retailers can be hacked to fly continuo ...more
Sometimes I forget that I'm also a fiction writer, so I thought it might be a nice change of pace to share one of my stories with you. I wrote this piece awhile ago for an anthology that never came together and I'm tired of just sitting on it. It's one of the more odd stories ...more
While some people might like Thanksgiving because of the food, seeing family, or another wholesome reason, many of us also enjoy saving big on the items we've been eyeing all year. Take iPhone cases, for example. Speck, Insignia, even Apple all make cases that can put a dent i ...more
Nichole Young demonstrates how to hand color using layer masks in Photoshop CS4, which also works in Photoshop CS3. The procedure can be summarized in two stages: turning the picture you would like to edit black and white and then bringing color back into it to give it a hand- ...more
When it comes to staying safe, we all know that dish detergents, spray cleaners, and any sort of bleaching cleaners are bad for our health, since they distribute potentially cancer-causing toxins into the air. But did you know laundry detergents are harmful for your health, t ...more
In this video from DiscountTrendsetter we learn how to organize your closet! First take inventory of what you have an eliminate items you don't need. Place items such as oversized t-shirts in a drawer or in a bag. Keep your closet for your trendy stuff. Items that are ripped, ...more
This week's recipe is a Secret Ingredient team favorite. Not only is it a brilliant use for leftover bread, it's a lively salad of peppery arugula tossed in roasted tomato vinaigrette, topped with toasted goat cheese and generously garnished with Whole Catch™ Wild Caught Crab. ...more
Sanding sealers, also called first-coat sealers by some manufacturers, are recommended when refinishing furniture. Although using a sanding sealer is a good step to take regardless of the type of stain you are using, it is especially necessary when using water-based stains. Ap ...more
Dyeing your hair is a great way to change your look. But if you don't do it right, the results can be pretty ghastly. If you seek a new do without the harsh chemicals, these steps will give you the locks you’ve been looking for. You Will Need *A natural hair-dye kit *An old ...more
Flour comes in many different types. Whole wheat, unbleached, bleached and even specific types for gravies. This how-to video discusses the different types of flours out there and what they are good for. Watch and learn what type of flour to buy the next time you are at the gr ...more
Tip 1. First of all you need to maintain a diary to record how your skin has been affected on a daily basis and identify what your triggers are: for example whether it is due to spicy foods or cold weather. Tip 2. Use a daily sun cream moisturizer of at least (spf) 15 because ...more