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Ugly Christmas Sweater DIY’s

By Carlos on December 21, 2018 Holiday

Christmas sweaters accumulate in the back of everybody’s closet, festooned with marching reindeer, tipsy Santa’s, knitted snowflakes, frolicking elves, and lopsided tree ornaments. The Ugly Christmas Sweater tradition especially caught on in the UK, but now everywhere you look there are ugly sweater Christmas parties in the US. This year create your own Ugly Christmas sweater with the helpful DIY tips below. Materials You May Need Sweater Prowl gift shops, charity shops, yard sales, and vintage boutiques for likely candidates. You may find a tacky masterpiece that needs little alteration, but if you’re committed to your own unique vision, you…

How to Fix Drafty Windows

By Carlos on September 21, 2018 Home

No one likes the feeling of a cold breeze coming in through a closed window. No matter if your home is a new build or has seen a few decades in the sun, drafty windows can be a serious and annoying problem to deal with. A draft might mean poor insulation in your house which can drive up your heating and cooling bills. To help you take control of this issue, below is a list of cost effective solutions to seal up your drafty windows and take control of your home’s temperature. How to Figure out Where the Leak Is…

How to Create a Tropical Backyard

By Carlos on July 21, 2018 Home

Taking a relaxing vacation to a gorgeous tropical destination may be something that you enjoy once a year or it may simply be something that you dream about doing one day in the future. You could spend a substantial amount of money to enjoy a tropical getaway for a limited number of days, or you could spend money updating your backyard for regular enjoyment throughout the year. Regardless of the size of your yard, you could make a few strategic improvements to transform it into a tropical paradise. Create a space that you will love for years to come with…

DIY Tricks for Removing Salt Stains

By Carlos on February 24, 2018 Seasonal

The salt from ice melt leaves stains on shoes, clothes and even your carpet. Don’t throw anything out or hire expensive cleaners when you can remove these stains yourself with household items you have on hand. Restore your clothes, shoes and carpet back to life with the helpful tips below. Clothes White vinegar is your best friend for removing salt stains. Thankfully, most people already have a container of white vinegar on hand. Clothes are tricky for removing salt stains, but it’s possible. Stains on colored fabrics must be removed as soon as possible to prevent discoloration. If you let…

How to Make Your Own Vitamin Water

By Carlos on January 2, 2018 Food and Dining

Drinking a vitamin infused water is a great way to keep hydrated while replenishing necessary nutrients and electrolytes that you lose throughout the day. To determine what type of vitamin water you want to make, you’ll first want to decide what ingredients you wish to incorporate into your drink. Store bought vitamin waters have multi-vitamin supplements added to them as well as various types of artificial colors and sweeteners. A healthier way to enjoy vitamin water is by creating your own homemade version using only fresh, organic fruits. There are several recipes you can use to achieve a myriad of…

Make a Bird Ornament at South Fork Natural History Museum

By Carlos on December 9, 2017

The experts at the South Fork Natural History Museum provide seed, suet and fruit to create bird-focused holiday ornaments to hang outdoors. Decorate pinecones, make cookie-cutter-shaped suet, and twine will be used to create garlands of fruit. A shoe box is suggested to carry the pieces home, 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, Bridgehampton. ADMISSION $15 ($10 ages 3-12), plus $5 materials fee per child; reservations are required

DIY Dog Treats Your Pet Will Love

By Carlos on October 30, 2017 Pets

When it comes to your dog, you want the best, including what you feed them. To ensure that your dog is getting the best possible treats, you can make them yourself. This way, you can control exactly what goes into them and it will save you money. Here are some tasty homemade treat recipes that your dog will enjoy. Pumpkin Pupcakes with Strawberry Icing Dogs love pumpkin it is healthy for them too. Pumpkin contains both beta-carotene and fiber to keep your dog’s digestive tract regular. Pupcake Ingredients • 1/2 Cup of Flour • 1/2 Teaspoon Baking Powder • 1/8…

10 Awesome Ways to Upcycle Items into Amazing DIY Chairs

By Carlos on October 23, 2017 Home

Whether you’re a chronic upcycler, a professional refurbisher, an inspirational creative, or a DIY addict, finding cool ways to turn the old into something new is always fun. Upcycling items and DIY projects are great ways to update your home and bring in extra cash by selling your spares. Here are 10 awesome ways to upcycle the most unlikely items into amazing DIY chairs. 1 – Hombre Festive Chair Have a holiday party coming up? Want a touch of eccentric elegance around your home? Then you definitely need to make a hombre festive chair. Take a plain white chair and…

DIY Pet Costume Ideas

By Angela on October 10, 2017 Pets, Seasonal

Halloween is the perfect time to get creative with costumes. Year after year, people search for the best costume or even make their own. But have you ever dressed up the four legged members of the family? Pet costumes are a great way for the entire family to get into the spooky spirit. Pre-made pet costumes can be pricey and trying to find the right size for your pet can be a shopping nightmare. Making a Halloween costume for your pet allows you to find the perfect representation while saving money and time trying to finding a costume that fits.…

Ways to Save Money on Halloween Costumes

By Angela on September 29, 2017 Seasonal

How many times have you gone to a Halloween store and found the coolest costume, only to walk away disappointed because it simply cost too much? Believe it or not, there is a way to have the costumes that you want at a price that you can afford. Here are a few ways to save money on Halloween costumes. Buy Used Costumes There are people in this world that are willing to pay lots of money for name brand costumes that you’d find in a Halloween store or costume shop. If those people are willing to purchase an expensive costume…

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