Articles tagged “Do It Yourself”

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

How Not to Destroy Your Hair This Hot Summer By Laurel House IN Fashion & Beauty Aug 18 2011 Instead of stressing about your tresses this summer, take a few preventative measures to ensure that your hair’s health stays strong so that you can focus on having fuss-free fun in the sun. + READ MORE

Quick Tips for Cooling Off Without Air Conditioning By Colleen Vanderlinden IN Home & Garden Jun 26 2011 Here are five easy tips for instant relief from the heat -- No AC required. + READ MORE

5 Remedies To Rid Your Pimples FAST By Laurel House IN Fashion & Beauty May 30 2011 You can wear a loose shirt if you’re feeling bloated and apply some self-tanner if you’ve spent too much time indoors, but no matter how much make up you apply, it’s hard to totally cover up a pimple. And you feel like it’s the only thing any one sees! Here are totally essential tips to know to get rid of a pimple and fast! + READ MORE

Get Your Feet Sandal-Ready with These DIY Pedicure Recipes By Colleen Vanderlinden IN Fashion & Beauty May 11 2011 Get your feet sandal-ready with these easy, natural, inexpensive beauty treatments you can make yourself! + READ MORE

5 Ways to Spring Clean Your Home With Condiments By Laurel House IN Home & Garden May 6 2011 Did you know that the air inside your home is probably more polluted than the air outside? The average home contains 62 toxic chemicals swirling around and comfortably settling in your carpet, on your pillow, and on your toothbrush. Clear out the chemicals with condiments from your pantry. Yes. + READ MORE

Let's Get Crafty! Must-Have Tools for Crafters By Colleen Vanderlinden IN Home & Garden Mar 30 2011 Ready to get crafty? Here are some must-have crafting supplies to have on hand so you'll be ready to get creative whenever inspiration strikes. + READ MORE

5 Beautiful Alternative Bridal Bouquets By Cara Smusiak, NaturallySavvy.com IN Fashion & Beauty Feb 2 2011 There are lots of beautiful eco-friendly alternatives to a cut-flower bridal bouquet, including flowers from mom's garden and a non-bouquet. + READ MORE

Dye Yarn With Kitchen Ingredients By Michelle Kay, NaturallySavvy.com IN Fashion & Beauty Jan 27 2011 Thinking about dyeing your own yarn? Look no further than your kitchen for all you need for this D.I.Y. project. + READ MORE

5 Creative Christmas Tree Recycling Ideas By Colleen Vanderlinden IN Home & Garden Dec 29 2010 Here are five fun ways to reuse your real Christmas tree this year. + READ MORE

Hot Sauce to Lose Weight? By Laurel House IN Food & Health Dec 23 2010 Warm tea, steamy cider, mulled wine, hot sauce- yes, hot sauce. The spicy condiment does more than step up flavor and singe the tongue, it actually raises resting body temperature. Yup- it’s been scientifically tested, proven, and reported in the Journal of Biological Chemistry. + READ MORE

7 Ways to Precycle, Upcycle, and DIY Your Way to (Almost) Never Recycling Again By Blythe Copeland IN Home & Garden Nov 9 2010 These days, we know that recycling isn't always the greenest option -- so instead, we've rounded up seven small changes you can make at home to give up recycling for good. + READ MORE

Five Colorful Ways to Bring Boring White Walls to Life By Craftster.org IN Home & Garden Nov 9 2010 If you live in an apartment with strict no-painting rules and you are tired of white walls, here are a few innovative ways to bring color to your space without doing permanent damage to your walls, or your pocketbook. + READ MORE

Lucky Dog! Recycled Materials Make Great Accessories for Your Pet By Craftster.org IN Home & Garden Nov 2 2010 Your dog may be your best friend, but that doesn't mean you have to spend a fortune on accessories for him! Here are some great ideas for gifts for your dog (or your favorite dog lover!), many using recycled materials. + READ MORE

5 Green Furniture Upholstery Fabric Alternatives By NaturallySavvy.com IN Home & Garden Oct 24 2010 Reupholstering furniture is a quick and easy way to bring new life to an old piece of furniture or to take basic furniture and make it fabulous. Here are 5 cheap and green upholstery fabric alternatives. + READ MORE

Build a Green Roof on Your Dog's House By NaturallySavvy.com IN Home & Garden Oct 16 2010 Tossing your dog house to buy one with a green roof is wasteful when all you need to do is modify your pet's current home to make it eco-friendly and a healthy environment for your dog's beloved naps. + READ MORE

10 Reuses for Single-Use Gift Bags By Cara Smusiak, NaturallySavvy.com IN Home & Garden Oct 3 2010 Reusing gift bags has become the norm, but when they start looking a little ragged around the edges, we have 10 ways you can upcycle them into new things. + READ MORE

5 Tips for Green Furniture Refinishing By NaturallySavvy.com IN Home & Garden Oct 3 2010 Saving a piece of furniture from the landfill is an excellent way to go green in your home, and you can ensure a green and healthy refinishing process with five simple tips. + READ MORE

3 Easy DIY Cork Laptop Stands By NaturallySavvy.com IN Tech & Transport Oct 2 2010 Wine corks are a great tool for elevating your laptop to provide better air circulation because they're small and easy to transport, very lightweight, and they won't leave marks on a desk or other surface. + READ MORE

Make an Edgy Handbag from Soda Cans By NaturallySavvy.com IN Fashion & Beauty Sep 26 2010 Making a funky purse from soda cans is easier than you think, particularly with this tutorial from Craftster. + READ MORE

Easy, Fast Homemade Bread By Colleen Vanderlinden IN Food & Health Sep 25 2010 Here is a quick, easy method for baking your own fresh homemade bread. + READ MORE