Looking for an extra cute, homemade ornament to decorate your home or Christmas tree with? Or maybe you need some last-minute stocking stuffers? Handimania shows how to make cute and tiny yarn hats with no knitting required. You’ll need a pencil, a cardboard roll (or even a toilet paper tube will do), a ruler, scissors…
If you are looking for an economical and beautiful handmade decoration for Easter or Spring, this arts and crafts project will be perfect. In the how-to video below, Marianne shows how to turn basic coffee filters into beautiful colored paper flowers. All you’ll need are some basic supplies, scissors and a glue gun. Once Marianne…
No one likes scrubbing dirty pots, dusting vents or unclogging drains. That’s where the cleaning tips in this video from list25 may come in handy. Their suggested tips all use ingredients like vinegar, baking soda and dish soap rather than chemical products. From using white vinegar to clean your shower head to using a sock…
Cockroaches are not only very nasty bugs that carry diseases and spread dangerous bacteria all over a home through their saliva. So it’s a serious health matter if you find cockroaches in your house. Unfortunately, the critters will sometimes find their way into your home, garage and other damp areas seeking out moisture and food. If you have…
What’s not to love about arts and crafts time with kids? Well, if you are the parent, there’s the mess to clean up afterwards. But don’t let that deter you. WhatsUp Moms has a solution or twelve to share to make the entire experience more enjoyable! The video shows how to make the most of…
I’m sure I’m not the only one that finds an icy windshield annoying, especially when I have to scrape it off on the blustery cold day. That’s why this tip from a weathercaster on how to de-ice the frost on your car’s windshield is perfect! In this video demonstration, the weather forecaster shares his tip…
If you are like me, I’m sure you find yourself taking most of your photos with your smartphone rather than a camera these days. It’s because I always have my phone on hand. That’s why I really loved these 8 creative smartphone photography tips. Photographer Richard Schabetsberger demonstrates some clever tips like how to use…
Looking to try something new for your cooked turkey this Thanksgiving? This recipe dresses up a turkey with bacon strips! In the video below, the chef from The Institute of Culinary Education shows how to wrap the bird in bacon before popping it in the oven. When it’s ready you’ve got an amazingly crispy turkey…
If you’ve ever had a door that’s stuck above the knob, you know what a pain it is to yank it open or shove it to get it closed. To fix this problem, Don Spencer shows an easy way to adjust or tweak the top hinge. It takes only a moment for the door to…
Grocery shopping can be overwhelming with kids. That’s where these helpful tips will make the experience a little bit more manageable to the point where you might actually enjoy it! Share these tips with the moms and dads you know know!
When you move into a new home, hanging your artwork is usually the decorating touch that finishes off the room. But making sure you hang it properly so that it’s positioned perfectly on the wall can be tricky. That’s where this tip comes in. There is a simple formula that will ensure your art is…
When puppy Wally’s parents moved into their new home 6 months ago there were a lot of home renovations to undertake. But as soon as they adopted Wally, they knew there was one special renovation they were going to do especially for him. Wally was adopted from a rescue. He’s a 6-month-old Labrador/Boxer mix – a…
I’m always on the lookout for new edible treats to entertain my dog. Here’s one that is a great alternative to a Kong-filled treat – a cored apple filled with peanut butter! All you need to make this doggie treat is an apple, an apple corer and peanut butter. Note: Granny Smith apples are the…
Finding something that will calm and relax high energy kids or comfort anxious sleepers can be a worry to both parents and caregivers. But there may just be a solution that some caregivers say has worked for years to calm people experiencing anxiety, stress, sleeping disorders, sensory processing disorders, autism, and other health issues. It’s…
Many dog owners use retractable leashes but are unaware of the hazards they pose. The devices are popular because they are compact and allow dogs the freedom to walk up to 26 feet away without being untethered. However, there are some serious downsides and dangers to retractable leashes that lead many dog trainers to advise…
House cats love to roam outdoors, but letting them run freely outside isn’t always the safest or most convenient thing to do, depending where you live. That’s where “catios” are wonderful solutions. They are partly a cattery and partly a patio! Catios are outdoor enclosures especially designed with backyards and cats in mind. The enclosures…
It’s summer time, but with it come annoyances like too many ants and fruit flies. The video below reveals 10 life hacks that are great for combating the insect pests using natural forms of pest control. Grant Thompson of King of Random also shows a handy way to eat hamburgers without making a mess and…
Lyme disease is a growing concern for families all over North America as the tick-borne disease continues to expand into new areas. One mother, Karen McGregor, recently wrote a post about her son’s brush with Lyme disease and how she was lucky in catching it early thanks to another person posting their experience. “I am…
Carving a pumpkin is always a big part of the Halloween tradition. Coming up with creative ways to carving the orange squash, however, is not always easy. That’s where this simple trick from Better Homes and Gardens will help you not only carve a pumpkin in minutes but also create a stylish one to boot!…
After one too many nights of tripping over sleeping dogs, this woman decided to build a custom bed frame with room for her dogs. Each of her three dogs now has a cute little “den” right under her bed! Please wait a few seconds for the photos to load. A few people commented that this…
Vodka is a popular alcoholic beverage, but it also has some handy uses that I would never have thought of. The odorless alcohol is essentially water and ethanol and therefore can be used as a cleaning agent in lots of different ways. As the video below demonstrates, it’s good for cleaning shaving razors as well…
The egg is one of the most widely consumed foods on the planet, so Household Hacker thought he would put together a list of 14 nifty tricks involving eggs. Included are a variety of ways to cook eggs in the microwave, how check an egg for freshness and fun tricks like how to balance an…
I love discovering new and inventive ways to recycle things. In this great DIY video you’ll learn three fun ways to recycle soda pop cans. Brooke from Whats Up Moms shows how you can make a herb garden, a silverware caddy that’s perfect for picnics, and personalized luminaries using those empty pop cans! I would…
Removing hard water stains that build up on faucets and sinks is one of those household chores that everyone dislikes. You can use special cleaners or harsh chemicals, but as this video tutorial demonstrates, there’s a much simpler and affordable way to remove the deposits by using vinegar. Soak a cloth or rag in distilled…
Eric Boling Bracey is a truck driver with an important message to share with his fellow drivers on the road. He wants to show people how difficult it is to stop a semi-truck when driving 60 miles an hour because he knows some people have to see something to fully understand. In his video, which…
When I watched this video, I got a whole new appreciation for lifeguards and the work they do. The video captures the few seconds it takes for a swimmer to go from safe to suddenly drowning. Luckily for the young boy in the pool, the lifeguard was monitoring the swimmers very closely and she springs…
Do you have piles of VHS tapes of home movies lying around that you want to convert to digital format? Learn how to digitally record those old analog VHS tapes onto your computer in the video below. You’ll need a VCR (if you have given yours away, you can probably pick one up for a…
It’s not just mom that wants parenting tips to help make looking after the young ones easier. Dads want them too. That’s why Whats Up Moms has decided to help out by sharing these 10 awesome tips for dads. From how to help tie a ponytail, to how to help kids with learning sports, these…
Concrete is a great, durable building material but the dull grey color doesn’t make for the warmest interior. That’s why this interior design trick is pretty amazing! In the video below, a man takes a concrete floor and transforms it into one that looks like a hardwood floor! Using fiber tape, epoxy and a few…
Vodka on its own is a strong and usually flavorless alcohol. That’s why the folks at Tipsy bartender came up with a way to add a punchy, sweet flavor to vodka drinks by adding Jolly Ranchers candy! Jolly Ranchers come in 5 flavors: blue raspberry, watermelon, sour apple, cherry and grape so there are lots…
Many people have dark circles under their eyes. There are a lot of reasons for them. From lack of sleep, allergies, eczema, a lack of nutrients, aging or just plain genetics, most of us have the dark circles. Water and sleep are probably the key tips for getting rid of dark circles. But if you…
“I love laundry!” Said no mom, ever. What’s Up Moms is back with some laundry tips to help the chore go a little bit smoother. Their video reveals a useful alternative to dryer sheets, a trick using cardboard to speed up folding shirts and tips for helping you with hanging space. Share these useful tips…
You might have been taught by your parents that it’s a good idea to warm up your car a few minutes before driving on a cold morning. “It will help heat and preserve the engine.” Or so you were told. But it turns out that this old truism no longer applies and it is actually…
It’s a shame to throw away a perfectly fine piece of solid furniture if all it needs some sprucing up to be loved again. When Kelsey Johnson’s college friend decided she wanted to redo her old dresser, she painted it white and left it. That was until Kelsey pitched in to help her transform the dresser into something…
Here’s a handy tip for getting gorgeous curls without using hot rollers, curling irons or blow dryers. Annelise from Aunie Sauce demonstrates a technique for creating vintage-inspired curls without heat by using a headband. All that you need to achieve the result is to weave and tuck your hair around the headband before you go…
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