In this video, we learn how to make wood roof shingles by hand. Start off with round oak wood, then split it with a splitting axe. Then, use a mallet to split them out further. Make sure to use clean and straight grained oak to do this. Now, remove the bark from the wood and split into thin sheets. Then, place into a cleaver brake and use a mallet to split down the different wood shingles. From each piece of wood, you should get 4-5 different shingles. When finished, you can hammer these toge...
If you're a pale sister who just can't seem to catch a tan this summer but desire a gorgeous, lit-from-within glow that looks like you've been catching waves at the beach all day, then watch this makeup tutorial.
If you find yourself out in the wild and need to find a way to keep yourself free of any moisture or animals, installing a hammock is s good idea. Not only does it give you a place to lay, but it can keep you safe from small critters and any kind of moisture from the ground.
Are you a true "True Blood" fan? Then you probably recognize this evil vixen makeup look as that of Lorena, AKA Bill's maker, from the hit HBO series.
Contrary to popular belief, you don't need a bunch of black and brown liners and shadows to create a sexy smokey eye. Brown and black are the colors everyone thinks of when we mention "smokey eye," but other colors work just as well.
Are you the kind of person who gets kind of sad leaving the beach after a long day on the shores swimming, surfing, and just overall enjoying the sand and surf? Don't ever let that pretty body of water out of your sight by creating this gorgeous nail look.
The third season of "True Blue" just kicked off last week, which means hot chicks and shirtless guys. Though many of the character spend most of the show rather, um, naked, which takes up most of our attention, next time you watch the HBO series you should also pay attention to the girls' makeup, which always flatters and never looks overdone.
So you've just gotten back from an extremely costly brow shaping at the salon du jour of Beverly Hills (your aesthetician swears it's a favorite of Kristen Dunst). What do you do now that you have the perfect pair of brows?
Need a standout hairstyle for prom that you can be sure no one else will have? Then chuck all stereotypes of traditional hair beauty (romantic waves, or a severe updo) and take a walk on the wild side by replicating Lady Gaga's fun hair bow.
They may not come in sparkly, 24K packages like department store brands, but drugstore beauty goodies can often perform just as beautifully for a fraction of the price. You just have to know which particular drugstore products work.
"Baywatch" babe Pamela Anderson is famous for big, sultry smokey eyes and plush, nude lips. In this tutorial you'll learn how to achieve an utterly gorgeous purple-based smokey eye that's perfect for a night out club hopping with your posse. It's a beautiful makeup look that'll get you noticed even if, like Pamela Anderson, you live in a town full of A-listers.
Live on the edge and kick up your beauty routine a notch to create a look that will drive your parents crazy! Create an edgy, rock 'n' roll makeup look with help from this makeup tutorial hosted by Goldie Starling. Stop hiding behind a boring and safe makeup routine and take your face to a brand new level! Products used to complete this look include the following:
Sometimes you need a little shelter when you are hiking or camping. If it starts to rain, or you need a little shade from the sun, it will help you very much to build a lean to. In this tutorial, learn how to make a lean to if you are stuck in the wild.
If you find yourself stranded somewhere, or hungry in the wild, you will definitely need this tutorial.
Before you make that extended camping trek out into the wilderness, there are a few things any self-respecting camper should know how to do. And one of those things is how to safely feed oneself. With this free video guide, you'll learn how to practice food safety when roughing it in the wild.
This video demonstrates how to prepare a Brown Rice Medley. For this recipe, you will need the following ingredients: green lentils, brown rice, wild rice, and yellow and green split peas. You can find these ingredients in the bulk section, at the grocery store. You will want to combine them in equal parts in a container. Extract 2 cups of the combined mixture. Soak it in water. Let it sit for 6-12 hours. Rinse well. Drain.
Ever hear of David and Goliath? Well the weapon that David used was none other than a sling. A sling is a very old, but still effective tool that can possibly help save your life someday, especially when it comes to facing wild animals. Find out how to make a parasling using #550 paracord. Enjoy!
In this video we learn to make a zigzag Chinese staircase friendship bracelet. You can go wild and make it all different colors or all one color. You start off with 5 strings about a yard long and fold then in half. Then you make a knot creating a loop for the end and to hold to a nail or clip while you make it. Take a strand and make 5 forward knots. With the same strand you then do 5 backward knots. Repeat this one time, so in all are 20 knots and then switch color, or to another strand. Do...
Attention fans of Candyland! In this two-part tutorial, learn how to acquire a very creative Queen Frostine inspired look for next Halloween or your next costume party.
Audio is cut out in the beginning, but hang in there, it doesn't effect the tutorial. This is Hello Kitty Inspired Makeup. Hello Kitty's original colors are Red for her bow/overalls, yellow for her t-shirt/nose and white for her skin! But a Red and Yellow look is way too McDonalds looking. So instead, go with a Hello Kitty Pink and Purple! Watch this video to learn how to apply this Hello Kitty inspired makeup look.
The character Alice Cullen from the Twilight series is the basis for the look in this how-to video. Use Mac Pink Couture Shadestick, Mac Da Bling, Mac Sunset B, Mac Mutany, Mac Bell Bottom Blue, Mac Stars N Rockets, Benefit liner in Royale, Wet N Wild Black Liquid Liner, Ardell Lashes in Romantic, Loreal Telescopic Mascara, Mac Pleasantry Blush, Mac Angel Lipstick, and Mac Sugarrimmed Dazzleglass to replicate this feminine look. Check out this video makeup application tutorial and learn how t...
Whether you're dressing up as a snow queen, maybe from Narnia, or just going for some sort of wintery look, this how-to video shows a way to make some stunning costume makeup. The cosmetics used to create this look are Coty Translucent Setting Powder, Matte Texture Cream, Sugar, Brows: Platinum Plus Pro Lash Mascara, MAC Pixel Paint, MAC Silver Fog Pigment, MAC, Dovefeather Eye Shadow liner, MAC Facsinating Eye Kohl, Dovefeather Eye Shadow, Platinum Plus Pro Lash Mascara, Makeup Forever White...
The Manhattan is one of America's classics. It originally was based with rye but now predominately uses bourbon as the base. Rye is quite a bit more dry and there are a lot more smokey woody tones in it where as bourbon is slightly sweeter and carries vanilla tones. The vermouth used in this recipe was Ponti Rosso. It has some spicy notes that complement the sweeter flavors very well. If you want to use a really good vermouth, use Carpano Antica Formula. Any high quality bourbon such as Maker...
August is a time when it is common to see bats flying overhead while taking an evening stroll or night fishing at your favorite spot. The two most common bats in Ohio are the little brown and the big brown bats and both are found in rural and urban settings. Bats serve a valuable purpose for humans because they feed on insects, including mosquitoes and those which plague farmers’ crops. However, bats sometimes create roosts, or gathering places, in people’s homes. Join Wild Ohio’s Donna Danie...
These lovely beef short ribs with wild mushrooms and tomato are just made for a cool fall or winter night. The succulent beef short ribs are slowly stewed in the earthy mushroom and tomato sauce until fork-tender, ready to then be piled on some mashed potatoes. Dried mushrooms are easy to find in any large grocery store, and just a small amount adds tons of flavor to this short ribs recipe.
Steampunk is a tremendously interesting phenomenon because of its reliance on science fiction, and fiction in general. Steampunk can arguably be broken down into two categories: the fiction, and the aesthetic. Sometimes these categories cross over, but they're often more distinct than most people suspect; that said, the aesthetic is firmly based in works of fiction.
In this video, we learn how to make slime for under 5 dollars. You will need: a large pan, gallon of water, food coloring, and 1 c corn starch. Mix in warm water and continue to mix until everything is well combined. Keep adding more water to corn starch until it's the consistency that you would like. After it's hot and a slimy substance, add in some food coloring that you would like. After this, pour the slime into individual containers and allow it to cool so you can use at a later time. Wh...
Learn how to create this subtle, neutral day look that is perfect for an interview or school with this how to video. The cosmetic products used in this video are Paint in Witty, Wales palette number 1 and 2 and neutral palette, Classic Beige eyeshadow by Milani, Brown Wet and Wild eyeliner, Black Prestige liquid liner, Maybelline Great Lash mascara, Mocha by NYC and Signature Taupe by Sally Hansen. This is a great soft look for African American women, women of color and darker skin tones. Wat...
Learn how to create this shimmery teal and silver eye makeup look with this two part tutorial. The cosmetic products used for this look are Nyx Silver Pearl Mania, #67 from Number 2 Wales Palette, White Pearl by NYX, water based mixing medium, Loreal Hip Black eyeliner, Lash Blast mascara, Elf natural lashes, Avon Foundation in toffee, Avon Rose glow blush, Wet and wild lipstick, and Sally Hansen Signature Taupe. This is a dramatic look for women of color and darker skin tones. With this how ...
Learn how to create a makeup look inspired by Shania Twain "Gonna Get You Good" with this tutorial. You will need Biolage Moisturizer, Revlon Beyond Natural Face Primer, Revlon Beyond Natural Liquid Foundation(220 Light-Medium), Clinique Perfectly Real Powder (120 N), Almay Blush in Wine, HIP Crayon in Perfectionist, CoverGirl Perfect Point Plus in Black Oynx, Love My Eyes Eye Liner in Black, Maybelline Eye Shadow Quad in Sapphire Ice (Darkest Shade That's Navy), Maybelline Eye Shadow Quad in...
Since "The Dark Knight" is basically the biggest movie of all time, and with Heath Ledger's unfortunate death, the Joker is going to be a pretty hot Halloween costume this year, and for years to come. Fortunately, the Joker's makeup can be pretty easily recreated at home.
Today’s video recipe will expose one of the great faux-gourmet tricks of all time. In the back of everyone’s refrigerator there is usually a collection of dressings, sauces and condiments. Many are almost gone, containing just a few tablespoons, yet you just couldn’t bring yourself to throw it away the last time you cleaned out the fridge. Thank goodness you didn’t! These last few spoons of “whatever” spread on some fresh wild salmon filets and then glazed under a hot broiler can produce some...
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A basic hog trap is capable of catching large wild pigs. Animals over 400 lbs have already been caught in this trap and it has proven itself as the trap use for wild pig removal. Watch this how to video and learn how easy it is to bait and set a trap for wild pigs.
It's Friday night, nail polish, makeup, wine and girlfriends at the ready! But what do you wear? Here's a little number for all the brunettes out there :)
BlackBerry was one of the first companies to put anything that resembles a modern-day smartphone on the market, but now, seeing one out in the wild is like stumbling upon a fossil. Now that they've announced the BlackBerry Passport, it seems as if this is their last-ditch effort at remaining relevant.
Avian flu is making the news again with new human cases in China reported in January. What does "avian flu" mean to you—and how dangerous is it?
With this article, I'll be continuing the series I started with my recent plague doctor article. That is, examining tropes that may at first appear to not fit into Steampunk.
Minecraft is a game that snuck up on the gaming community and set a wild fire bigger than the ones in California! Even though it's not even done and still in Alpha phase, reviewers are already reviewing it, and people are jumping on board. The game itself is based around a basic concept: survive, craft, build, conquer. You play the only man in the world who starts with nothing, during the day, it's safe and you can mine and harvest material, but at night, creatures come out, including Zombies...
German tech store Saturn is experimenting with an AR alien called Paula to push their products ... That's a sentence I never thought I'd write.
