I love wrapping my gifts so that they are pleasing to the eye. It makes them all the more special, don’t you think? That’s why I loved this DIY, which shows how to make your own paper gift bags. All you’ll need for this craft project is colored paper, glue and ribbon. I think they…
With Spring around the corner, it’s the perfect time to begin planting and growing vegetables. One vegetable staple everyone should try growing is the potato! If you like growing vegetables organically and have limited space, then here’s everything you need to know to grow your own potatoes in a potato tower. By building a wire…
Here’s a simple trick to test to see if an alkaline battery is dead. When you bounce a dead (or bad) alkaline battery on a solid surface it will bounce, while a good battery will fall over and not bounce. One theory as to why this happens is that there is an internal chemical change…
I’m always on the lookout for tips to help life’s chores easier! These laundry hacks definitely fit the bill! Learn how to keep your jeans looking new by freezing them. If you have a dirty washing machine? Clean it using mouthwash! I would have never have thought of these laundry tips on my own, that’s…
In this video, a teenage girl demonstrates what to do in the event you are kidnapped or robbed and the criminals zip tie your hands in front of you. She shows how to use your own body weight to break your hands free from common zip ties by thrusting your bound arms down towards your…
Changing duvet covers is one of the more laborious things to do when making the bed. My attempts to get the duvet into the duvet cover without getting tangled in the sheets usually meet with disaster. That’s where the “burrito method” comes in. Yuka Yoneda demonstrates the technique that removes all the hassles from changing…
If you are looking for an arts & crafts project for Easter, look no further than this one for a cute Sock Bunny, which you can make without sewing! All you need is one sock, a bag of rice, ribbon, twine, tape, scissors and a marker. The first step is to fill your sock with…
I’m always on the lookout for a way to repurpose old furniture that’s why I love this DIY project! The video below shows how to take an old end-table and “upcycle” it into a posh 4-poster dog bed! First you flip the table upside down. Then with some sanding, cutting and spray painting you will…
Have you ever thought there was a better way to fold and store your socks? Well, there is. This video demonstrates what has got to be THE definitive way to fold socks. Follow these instructions and you will have the tidiest sock drawer in the house, if not the whole neighborhood. I think this tip…
Is it possible to take an overripe brown banana and make it edible again? According to this cooking hack from Brandon Queen it is! The first step is to fill a freezer ziplock bag with some rice. Put the overly-ripe banana inside the bag and make sure to squeeze out all the extra air in…
This colorful cake looks like a lot of fun to make as well as eat! Using Skittles as a main ingredient, Cookies Cupcakes and Cardio shows how to make a poke cake with buttercream using the popular candy. The cake is a little bit more elaborate than a basic cake, but the end result looks…
Now here’s a decorative DIY project that is eye-catching and fun for any party! Tiffy Quake shows how to make a cloud light that glows and “rains” and looks fun hung from a ceiling or backyard. You’ll need paper lanterns, LED curtain lights, clear string, a wooden dowel, a glue gun and lots of cotton…
I’ve used hydrogen peroxide for small cuts and scrapes my entire life, and I know it’s useful for removing blood stains from clothes, but I didn’t know all these other handy uses for the disinfectant! In this video from The Saving Experiment, Jennifer Mergele shows how she’s used hydrogen peroxide to remove stubborn perspiration stains…
Now here’s a clever and simple trick for curling hair without using hairspray and hair curlers! When Brittney H saw this interesting technique she decided to try it out and was very happy with the results. All that’s needed is some tin foil and and a flat iron. In fact, the technique is a variation…
The thought of being attacked and choked against a wall is a terrifying one, and thinking there may be no way escape, is downright horrifying. That’s where being forearmed with some knowledge of self defense just may help you get out a very dangerous situation. In this video, a man demonstrates a self-defense technique against…
If your garage doubles as a workshop or other mixed-use room, you’ll love this clever invention! This company has designed a screen door that retracts over top of a preexisting garage door system. With a simple tug, the woman in the video shows how the screen allows air to circulate in the garage while keeping…
The Krazy Coupon Ladies, Joanie Demer and Heather Wheeler, want to help everyone save more money when shopping at Costco. In the video below, they share 12 very helpful tips with shoppers on how to save money at the warehouse. They even start out with giving you a tip on how to shop there without…
Anyone with a pet knows it’s an uphill battle to stay ahead of the pet hair. If you, or someone you know, is struggling to reduce the amount of fur covering furniture, floors and clothing, then this video will help. Clean My Space offers up some handy tips that will help you clean up the…
Children are very trusting and will find it hard to resist saying hello to a cute puppy, regardless if the dog’s owner is a stranger. YouTuber Joey Salads wanted to see if children would heed their parents advise to not to talk to strangers if they saw a person with a puppy. He asked permission…
Using a balloon and a cardboard roll, Dave Hax shows how to make a decorative Easter egg out of string and filled with chocolate mini eggs! For this awesome DIY crafty treat, you’ll also need some white glue and a ball of string and some food coloring. This looks like a great craft project to…
Brooke Norsworthy is smitten by rustic coolers but after seeing how much they cost in the store, she knew it just wasn’t in her budget to buy one. So when she was offered a bunch of recycled barnwood by her dad, she decided to build one of her own! Brooke shared her DIY project with Reshareworthy.com,…
I have plenty of old t-shirts lying around to try this fun DIY project and I’m sure you do too! In this video, Vanessa of TheCraftyGemini shows how to transform old t-shirts into a hobo bag. All you need is a t-shirt, a pair of scissors and about 15 minutes. And better yet, no sewing…
Do you own copper cookware? They’re great to cook with but can be a real pain to clean. That’s where this handy cleaning tip from Dave Hax comes in. He shows how to clean tarnished pots using white wine vinegar and salt! I love this tip, especially because I don’t like to use heavy chemical…
Every summer there are children and pets that suffer an awful and preventable tragedy. They die in hot cars. According to KidsandCars.org, approximately 38 children die each year from heat-related causes after being trapped in a hot car. There aren’t any statistics for how many dogs die every year, but it’s estimated several hundred pass…
Just because a clothing item is wrinkled, doesn’t mean you have to break out the ironing board. This video shows a handy life hack for de-wrinkling clothes using ice cubes! All you have to do is place your dryer-friendly clothing in the dryer. Then toss in 3 ice cubes and run the dryer at a…
When I think of used teabags, I usually don’t think of them as a remedy for mosquito bites or that they can help with dirty dishes, among other things! In this video, you’ll see how tea bags can be used not only for making that tasty hot beverage but how they can be recycled to…
Sometimes all it takes is a small gesture to show someone how much you care for them. That’s why I love this clever and simple cooking tip to transform a plain old hard-boiled egg into a heart-shaped one. All you need is a cardboard drink box container, a stick (like a chopstick or clean pencil),…
I never would have thought a diaper could be used for this! Grant Thompson demonstrates how baby diapers can be used to help your plants stay hydrated and happy. Diapers contain fiber-rich hydrogel, which absorbs water very efficiently. By combining the diaper gel with potting soil you create a mixture that will slowly release water…
Sometimes peeling a hard-boiled egg can be a pain, especially when the shell sticks to the egg, and flakes off in tiny pieces rather than in one nice piece. This video shows how to peel a boiled egg in less than 3 seconds by shaking it in about a half inch of water!
I watched my grandmother knitting, but I never saw her use her hands. But Jennifer from FiberFlux shows how easy and fun it can be to finger knit! You just need scissors, yarn and your fingers; no knitting needles are required. This looks like a great activity to do with kids on a rainy day!…
I love chicken wings. They’re a perfect snack for when you have guests over or for when you need a quick dish for dinner. I really love wings that have a sweet and salty flavor. In this video, May Lynn shares her easy recipe for making chicken wings with Coca-Cola! By using the popular soda…
I often look at all the digital photos I’ve taken and wonder what I can do with all of them! Well, the folks at COOPH have come up with some great ideas. In this video, they demonstrate 6 great DIY photo gifts, perfect for those last-minute occasions and a great way to creatively use your…
There are so many beauty products available for women to choose from, it’s refreshing to learn an inexpensive makeup and beauty hack that works and works better than the regular beauty products recommended by “experts” and advertisers! In this video, Deepica Mutyala shows how to get rid of discolorations and dark circles under your eyes…
I love making creative keepsakes with my photos. This one – on how to make a wooden picture – is definitely one I want to try. In the video, a woman demonstrates how to use a few simple art supplies to transfer a photo onto wood. The resulting picture frames are awesome. You’ll need: –…
When our pets are not feeling well, they cannot tell us what is wrong and why they may be in pain. In this video, Dr. Adrianne Mulligan talks about how to read the vital signs of a dog before calling the veterinarian. She also debunks some myths about how to tell if a dog is…
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