How To: Clear up a stuffed nose without medication
All stuffed up and wanting to breathe – but without the chemicals? Here's how to get relief fast! Learn how to clear up a stuffed nose with this home remedy.
All stuffed up and wanting to breathe – but without the chemicals? Here's how to get relief fast! Learn how to clear up a stuffed nose with this home remedy.
Ditch those namby-pamby clichés like skeleton decals and peeled-grape eyeballs. This year, give your guests a real scare.
Building a DIY Alarm System: The Concept So, you want to protect your property, or maybe a room, car, or even your backyard. The concept of an alarm system is to notify the "alarm administrator" that there is an intruder entering the previously designated boundaries. The triggers for this boundary could be as simple as a pressure sensor, or as complicated as a laser network. They all do the same thing, but some work better than others.
While we all know that Valentine's Day is supposed to be about the giving and receiving of love and affection, let's face it: These days, the Hallmark holiday is more about the giving and receiving of chocolate and sugar high-inducing candy.
Is it the midnight hour before Halloween and it's just dawned on you that you don't have a costume yet? Skip the store because you'll probably have to choose between the lesser of two evils (will it be chicken suit or beer wench?).
In this tutorial, we learn how to complement your skinny jeans outfit. The skinny jeans are a hot look right now in fashion and in the stores. With the skinny jeans, you can wear a top that is bigger or loose on you. Since the jeans are so tight, this will transition nicely with the different looks. Get a longer top as well, that at least hits your hips. A loose fit will work with this, especially if you have a larger body type. For the shoes, you can wear a slouch boot, because this will com...
The best thing about going Gaga for Halloween is the variety of possibilities. Lady Gaga's wardrobe is vast and colorful: the Meat Dress, her trippy Anime Eyes, the scantily clad Caution Tape look, the Soda Can Hair Rollers, the light up Gothic Crown, the Cigarette Smoking Glasses, and, of course, the classic Hair Bow from Poker Face. It's my personal favorite, and the following illustration is easy to follow. If you don't feel like messing with your own hair and have a wig around the house, ...
It's time for the festival of lights— Diwali (aka Divali or Deepavali), which is a five-day festival celebrated in Hinduism, Sikhism and Jainism. This festival usually occurs in October and November, and is an official holiday in India and other countries. But you can't celebrate Diwali without a greeting card! Luckily, this video tutorial will show you how to make on yourself in MS Paint. Finding one in stores can be tough, so it's necessary to resort to a DIY version in a program like Paint...
In this tutorial, we learn how to make your very own moon shine. You will first need to take some sugar and mix it with some water. After these are combined, add in yeast to this mixture along with cinnamon and additional water. After this, you will need to pump some CO2 into the mixture and seal it tightly. Now, store this in a warm and dry place for 10 days without disturbing it. When finished, you will strain this mixture out and place into a pot with a pipe coming out of it. Once this is ...
Everybody has place card holders that can be bought from various stores. However, this video by Ngai Chen Cheung shows how you can make your own place card holder using only a square piece of paper and a bit of origami skills.
In this video, we learn how to use KeePass password generator. First, open the entry to edit the existing password and type in your username and e-mail address. Type in notes if you need it, then click on the bottom key icon. This will generate a password for you when you click on it and cover it up. If you click it once more, it will uncover what the password is. You can decide what kind of password you want and make one specific for the account you're using. When finished, you will have a n...
Let's face it: Despite knowing that we should always carry around our recycled, reusable tote bag to the store to cut back on plastic bags, we've still got a whole closet load at home. It's nearly impossible to always have a reusable tote with you, or enough usable totes for each shopping trip.
In this video, we learn how to deep clean your nails. You will need to have Talika Instant Manicure where you can buy online or in store. This will remove all the impurities from nail and leave them looking clean. To start, remove the packet from the box and pour it into a bowl. After this, pour water into the bowl and dip your fingers inside. Wiggle your fingers in the mixture for around three minutes, then wash and scrub your hands with a nail brush. Get down underneath the nail and in the ...
In this tutorial, we learn makeup mask basics. If you're good with makeup, then you can try to freehand your mask. If you don't feel you can do this, you can make your own. To do this, fold a piece of paper in half and bring it on your face to mark the outline of the face. You can also purchase a mask from the store and apply it yourself. You can also cut a plastic mask to use as a reference and help shape the mask that you are creating. Whichever way you choose, make it unique and enjoy crea...
No more do you have to buy additional equipment just to send a quick fax out. And no more going to the local copy store to pay for faxes. Windows 7 has a great feature built right in called Windows Fax and Scan. See how it works.
This is a quick baking tip to increase your amount of icing. Does the can of frosting you bought at the store not have enough to frost your cakes or cupcakes? Use this quick tip to easily double the amount of canned frosting you have for your desserts!
In this video, we learn how to start a great fire in a wood stove. First, you will need premium kindling, gloves, and a small axe. Next, you will chop the wood into small pieces using the axe, making small splits. After you have a large pile of kindling together, store the pieces that you won't use in a waterproof container. Now, carefully stack your wood into your wood stove. Place the first two pieces going across, then the other pieces going front to back. Continue this pattern, then apply...
If you're running out of room to store your records, buying a cabinet can be a smart idea. What's an even better idea is building one yourself. Not only are you able to make your own style, but you can build it to whatever size you need.
We enjoy the fuzzy wool yarns at craft stores as much as any other knitter, but did you know that yarn doesn't have to be made from wool or any of the typical yarn fibers? In fact, you can make your own yarn at home. Don't worry, we're not going to put you in front of a weaving machine.
So you've found the perfect jacket, sweater, or pair of pants in your trek in the thrift or vintage store. The only problem? Your new find smells like grandma. The way to fix this issue is easy. All you have to do is lightly spray the item with two parts water and one part vinegar. Voila! Smell is gone!
In this tutorial, we learn how to whiten teeth in one minute using household items. You will need: a lemon, baking powder, and a cup to do this. First, pour baking powder into a cup and then squeeze the juice of a lemon into the cup. After this, mix the two together until you have a paste and all water. Now, rinse your mouth out with this mixture. Do this several times a week and you can get your teeth to become eight shades whiter! This is a great way to whiten your teeth without having to s...
In this tutorial, we learn how to lose belly fat for women. Menopause can effect a woman's weight because the hormones are decreasing in the body and the fat cells increase. This will cause more fat to store around the organs. Going to the gm and exercising during this time is extremely important. Just a small amount of exercise each day can make a difference for women losing belly fat. The receptors in your brain will respond to healthy foods and estrogen supplements to help keep you on trac...
When teaching your kids the art of crafts, it's good to throw in something useful every once in a while, something they can actually use and not just have fun with. A bag is the perfect solution. Everyone has a need for a bag, even kids. They can store all of their other paper crafts in there! Watch this video to learn how to make this paper gift bag… a gift for themselves! You'll need:
When it comes to fishing, anyone can catch one with a little bit of time and patience. But not everyone is willing to gut a fish. If you're daring enough to cook your own fresh caught fish, you're going to need to know how to gut and clean the fish properly. This video focuses on cleaning a fresh caught trout. After completing the cleaning and gutting process, either cook it right up or store it on some ice or in the freezer for later.
Due to the current bohemian/indie trend in music, film, and fashion, vintage and recycled wares are in high demand and sell like hotcakes in many stores. But don't waste your hard-earned money on overpriced vintage goods when you have the materials lying around the house to make them yourself.
T-shirt rugs and placements exactly like the one presented in this tutorial sell for upwards of $150 at home decorating stores, so why not save money and reduce your consumption by simply repurposing old T-shirts yourself?
Applying red lipstick is as much of a intimidating challenge for women as being on a diet in a candy store. No one said it was easy, but a swipe of red lipstick can instantly change your makeup look from drab to fab, even if you don't wear any other makeup.
In order to copy a DVD, using Mac the Ripper, create a folder for your videos. Select the video that you want to copy from your folder. Store your copyrighted and your cracked videos in folders. A cracked video doesn’t have any of the copyrights. Use Toast Titanium, after you have a copy of your cracked video. Follow the steps that the computer prompts you to use. Insert a recordable disc. You will need to make sure that your recordable disc has enough space to hold your entire video. When ...
In this video, we learn how to make homemade laundry soap! To do this you will need: one bar of ivory or handmade lye soap, borax and washing soda. First, grate your bar of soap and place into a large plastic container. Next, add 1/2 cup of Borax to your shredded soap followed by 1/2 cup of washing soda. Now you will need to mix this thoroughly, making sure everything is well combined. Now put this into a container with a lid on it and store for future use. You will use one tablespoon per loa...
Percents are handy for displaying statistics or labeling objects such as sale items in a store, or ingredient labels. However, in a math equation, a percent is a bit difficult to use. Therefore, you will need to convert your percents into an easier type of number form.
To replace your old rusty drain cover. First, some masking tape over drain cover, to prevent screws from falling into drain. Sweep debris away, as so not to clog up the hole. Remove old shower drain cover to measure, take it to the store, to get the exact size. It's best to take along the screw too, just in case there isn't a screw thats of the same length. Chip away debris from old drain cover, as to make new drain cover fit in easily. If you follow this video, you'll able to replace your ol...
Like A Flint demonstrates how to quickly make chainmail. First, find heavy gauge wire at a construction site or a craft store. Then, wrap the wire around a dowel or a tube until it forms a coiled spring. Remove the coiled spring from the tube and clip the spring into rings with a pair of wire cutters. Using two pairs of pliers, open up the ring and thread four rings inside of it. Close up the ring. Keep adding rings on top of rings until you achieve a chainmail like design. The process of mak...
In this video, we learn how to make homemade exfoliating lip balm. You will need a jar, Chapstick, sugar and a lip gloss. First, mash up your Chapstick with a butter knife, put it into the lip balm container. After the mixture is creamy, add some lip gloss into the container and mix it together. Once this is done, add a spoonful of sugar (your preference) and mix it into your container. This lip balm is comparable to expensive store brands and a tiny fraction of the cost! Use this at night to...
This video shows how to make ginger syrup, which is not only good tasting but is good for digestive problems, nausea, stomach problems, colds and infections. Also you can make a delicious ginger ale by adding a couple of teaspoons of the syrup to carbonated water.
Worlds Playground shows you how to install Installous on a jail broken iPhone or iPod Touch. You must have an iPhone or an iPod Touch first or second generation. Your first step is to open your Cydia app. Go to the manage tab of the app and then click on the sources button. The next step is to go to edit and then add. The source you need to add is "http:/cydia.hackulo.us/". After adding that source go to changes and download the MI patch. Once that is done go back to Cydia and changes and cli...
In this video the instructor shows how to hide any kind of file in a .Jpeg image file. To do this take the image in a new folder. Go to start button and then to run. Type cmd in the run and hit enter to open the command prompt. Now browse to the directory that contains the picture and also the file that you want to store using the CD command. Type the command to create our required file as shown in the video. Now a new file will be created that contains your image as well as the file that you...
This is a very interesting instructional video on how to seduce your dream girl. It teaches you how you should talk to your dream girl if you happen to see her in a bar or at a grocery store. How do you start the conversation and seduce her? This video provides you with very useful tips on dating. When you talk to your dream girl for the first time you have to be more careful of what to say and what not to say. Your first impression is very important to seduce your dream girl, therefore you h...
This video on making broccoli slaw was provided by The Frugal Chef. In this video, the frugal chef stated that this was a good way to get kids to eat broccoli. She used a prepackaged bag of broccoli slaw. She stated that you could buy a bag of this broccoli slaw at about any store. She bought hers at Trader Joes for about $1.99. She put her prepackaged broccoli slaw into a large bowl. She then added a 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, a medium red apple that had been chopped up (skin still attached) a...
In this tutorial you are inside a music store. From the beginning you are told stringing a Nylon string guitar is different than other guitars. You start by removing the old string from the machine head. You thread the new string through the head towards you. You will need to loop two times over and under and hold both ends of the string in place. As soon as the string is tight you can bring the end that is in the back over and through the main part of the string. Once the new string is in pl...
This video explains how to install and uninstall applications on the iPhone or iPod touch. You click on the installer icon on the iPhone or iPod touch and it provides a list of installable applications that are available in the app store. You can then scroll through these applications and select any application that you want to install on your device. Once you have selected the application, you just click on the install button at the bottom of the screen and the application will be installed ...