Do It Yourself Ideas

DIY remedies to get rid of freckles

2015-07-21T09:26:00.000-07:00

Brown spots on skin, some small in size and some big and are signs of skin damage, we are talking about freckles. They are not medically threatening though but they certainly threaten your self-confidence, as they do interfere with your flawless look and beauty. Well, not to worry much, as you can use the following natural DIY remedies that are known to diminish the appearance of freckles on your skin.

Sake (Rice Wine)

Kojic acid is a major ingredient to be found in many skin whitening cosmetic products, and it is a by-product obtained in the fermentation process of rice wine. Kojic acid can effectively diminish the appearance of freckles on your skin, as it can reduce the production of melanin in your skin. Therefore, use sake in facial masks that whiten your skin and leave it well hydrated.

Buttermilk Compress

Buttermilk contains loads of lactic acid, which you know is a natural skin-bleaching agent. Continue applying buttermilk compress until you find your freckles diminishing and one fine day leaving your skin finally.

Lemon

Lemon effectively takes away freckles owing to its citric acid content because citric acid works as a bleaching agent for our skin. Not just lemon, you can pick any other fruit like grape, orange, tomato, or strawberry to lighten freckles on your skin. If you have a sensitive skin then do not forget adding some water or yogurt to dilute lemon juice, or else it might cause a stinging sensation on your skin.

Banana – Mint Face Mask

Banana and mint together become extremely helpful to treat so many skin problems, freckles being the one. Salicylic acid found in banana sheds the epidermal layer of our skin, it exfoliates skin and removes dead skin cells, thus, giving you a freckle less skin. On the other hand, mint contains anti-oxidants, vitamin A, and C that work well to lighten skin tone and fade away freckles.

Onion

Onions, especially red onions have sulphur content that naturally exfoliates skin. You can grate one red onion, extract its juice and apply on your freckles every day. You can also cut onion slices and rub them onto your freckles twice a day. Continue repeating this remedy until you see no more freckles on your face.

Jojoba Oil

Mix two teaspoons of jojoba oil to half-teaspoon olive oil and rub the mixture over your freckles gently. Leave it on your skin and wash it off after sometime. Jojoba oil lightens skin tone and fades away freckles.

Freckles are tiny brown marks on face usually caused by the overexposure to sun. Some cosmetics can cure freckles but the best solution is to seek some natural home remedies to eliminate freckles from your skin.

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19 DIY beauty recipes

2015-07-20T09:17:00.002-07:00

There’s nothing like a little down time. Especially when you’ve done all your other chores. But don’t sit there watching Love Actually for the fifteenth time. Well, maybe you should, but while you’re crying watching, whip up a beauty treat—place it in a mason jar or something and call it a holiday gift or just TreatYOURSELF to something that’ll make you look extra pretty.

Lip Scrub

Make sure your mouth’s all smooth before heading under the mistletoe (or just kissing that partner of yours) with an easy, three-ingredient scrub. And yes, since there’s brown sugar, feel free to lick the excess off. Recipe here.

Uplifting Eye Cream

There’s something about the eye area: When it looks more awake, you look way more awake. But instead of dropping a few hundos on the top-of-the-line eye cream, whip up your own instead. Essential oils and vitamin E up the moisture quotient; beeswax keeps it all together. Get the recipe.

Makeup Setting Spray

A personal favorite, makeup setting spray is the equivalent of a small god in my book: It keeps everything perfectly in place, so there’s nary a drip of foundation or a smudge of eyeliner in sight. The witch hazel base adds astringtent properties to make everything antibacterial, too. Recipe here.

Teeth Whitener

Three ingredients, one set of pearly whites, in just two minutes. What more could you ask for? Get the recipe.

Gentle Cleansing Wipes

Forget fighting that lady for the last pack of wipes at the drugstore (or shelling out a fortune for a prestige version, either.) And while yes, there are lots of essential oils and vitamin E like other DIY recipes, this one uses a clean, old t-shirt as your actual wipes. Who doesn’t love a good recycle, amiright? Get the recipe.

Zit Zapper

Complicated chemical names aren’t necessarily going to do your zits much good, but these lip-balm-sized sticks will do the trick. Every. Single. Time. Get the recipe.

Makeup Remover Pads

No, we’re not cheating on this one by having you soak store-bought pads in store-bought remover. Instead, a little tear-free shampoo and baby oil goes a long way in the removal department. Get the recipe.

Charcoal Face Mask

Rid skin of blackheads, whiteheads and pretty much any other impurity with this bentonite charcoal mask. Don’t worry, though, it won’t strip your skin too much—there’s a dose of aloe vera to add back some hydration, too. Recipe here.

Lemon and Coconut Shampoo

Great for color- or chemically treated strands, this shampoo is free of all the bad stuff that strips strands, sulfates included. It’s got a creamy lather too, ideal for drier manes, curly girls and even just in the dead of winter. Get the recipe.

Bronzing Whipped Body Butter

Don’t just moisturize when you can add a hit of subtle color, too—especially necessary during the cooler months of the year. This recipe uses cacao powder to give your skin a glowy, bronze hue. Recipe here.

Thyme Face Toner

I’m a big fan of toner—and this DIY recipe leaves you with no excuse not to be, either. Thyme helps to fight acne inflammation; witch hazel does the rest. Recipe here.

Natural Cheek and Lip Stain

Bene…what? Step away from your Sephora and head to the supermarket instead: Beets can add that rosy glow you’re always after. Get the recipe.

Coffee Face Wash

Wake up with this face wash and watch your complexion get infinitely brighter. Mix it with your favorite cleanser or a lil’ EVOO if you want to go all natural. Recipe here.

Healthy Face Moisturizer

The balance between antibacterial coconut oil (which hydrates, too) and purifying grapefruit extract allows for smooth, clear skin. It’s a bit complicated, but it’s probably one of the best beauty DIYs around. Get the recipe.

Uplifting Shower Bombs

Forget bath bombs—they’ve been done. Toss one of these babies into your AM shower while it heats up for a spa-like experience. The blend of orange, lavender and lemongrass oils will keep you ready to go all day long. Recipe here.

Olive Oil and Honey Conditioner

Two great ingredients, one amazing treatment. Leave it in for at least 15 minutes to reap max benefits. Get the recipe.

Moisturizing Shaving Cream

Banish dry legs forever. Get the recipe.

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41 Creative DIY Hacks To Improve Your Home

2015-06-28T09:44:00.002-07:00

Owning a home is tough, but these 41 house hacks will make life a bit easier.

1. Use old door knobs for hanging towels.

2. A hinged painting is perfect to hide the thermostat.

3. Display bracelets on a paper towel holder to keep them organized.

4. Use old drawers for creative shelves.

5. You can use an old laundry basket for polka dot walls.

6. Wine racks make great towel holders.

7. A shoe organizer is perfect for the pantry.

8. Use two coat hangers to hang your ironing board.

9. A cheap CD tower turned on its side makes for a great bathroom organizer.

10. Magazine racks are great for can storage.

11. Use a drink dispenser if you’re tired of looking at that ugly Tide bottle.

12. When you paint a room, put some extra paint in a baby jar and keep it handy for quick touch-ups.

13. Use an extra shower curtain rod for extra storage.

14. Hide your spare key in a medicine bottle with a piece of a pinecone glued to the end. Then bury it.

15. Dry erase marker on glass makes for a great alternative to ugly white boards.

16. Use a shelf when storing narrow items in deep storage spaces. A phone book also works: now you can see everything.

17. Tie some Eucalyptus to your showerhead. It will make an amazing fragrance with the steam.

18. Foam noodles in your garage can save your door and the wall.

19. Plastic hangers make great storage for cords.

20. Hide your router.

21. Ice cubes can take indentations out of carpet.

22. Tissue boxes can keep plastic bags organized.

23. Use a rubberband if you want to keep your door open. (For example, when you’re carrying groceries.)

24. Use a squeegee to remove pet hair from carpet.

25. Use Press’N Seal wrap instead of having to tape everything.

26. A ball of aluminum foil makes for a great reusable drier sheet.

27. Use a rubber band for stripped screws.

28. Use acrylic-latex caulk to keep rugs from slipping.

29. Use thumbtacks for your garbage and storage bags.

30. Use Christmas lights if your closet has poor lighting.

31. Hang your jeans on shower hooks to make them more assessable.

32. Keep water bottles and travel mugs from falling out of your cabinets.

33. Put a magnet strip under your cabinets to store spices.

34. Use letter organizers to store flip flops or flats.

35. Use a command hook behind your high chair to hang bibs.

36. An easy and literal bookshelf.

37. A simple way to disinfect Legos.

38. Glue a magnet to the bottom of your hammer so you don’t have to hold your nails in your mouth.

39. You can save money by using “Swiffer Socks.”

40. Use nail polish to differentiate your keys.

41. Use crown molding as a place to store your heels.

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How to Wax Your Car

2015-06-26T17:41:00.001-07:00

Get in the habit of giving your car a regular wax or polish and you'll thank yourself later.

Regular car waxing will improve your vehicle's look and prolong the life span of its paint. Learning how to wax and buff your car properly can save you a bunch of money over time.

What You'll Need

You'll need an electric orbital buffer, which can be purchased for as little as $40 (a higher-end model will run you closer to $300). You can also use a high-speed angle grinder with a buffing wheel attachment for around $50 on the low end and $500 on the high end. Buffing pads start at about $5 each, plus you'll need buffing compound. You can buy car polish, car wax, and microfiber cloths in kit form for $10 to $20.

A high-speed angle grinder with a buffing wheel will give you the best result, but be warned: It requires practice to master the technique so you don't unwittingly damage the paint. An orbital buffer is easier to use for the inexperienced, but it won't be as effective—the rotational speed of the buffer isn't able to strip back the paint as quickly. Deeper scratches and oxidation will require working the affected area for longer with an orbital buffer to achieve the same results as with an angle grinder.

Buffing

Apply a generous amount of buffing compound to any heavily weathered or scratched surface. Buffing works by stripping away a fine layer of paint and exposing the fresh paint underneath, and the compound acts as a paint stripper. Waxing your car immediately after buffing will replace the protective properties of the original clear coat.

Spread the compound out evenly across the area with the buffing pad (while the buffer is not in motion) to ensure that the compound doesn't splatter onto adjacent surfaces. Avoid getting the compound on chrome, rubber, or glass.

Turn the buffer on and work the area in circular motions, holding the pad completely flat at all times. Turning the buffer at an angle or applying too much pressure can burn the paint surface and cause swirling. Work one quarter of a panel at a time until you get a bright gloss. The surface should feel smooth and look new.

If the paint is in good condition and requires only some freshening up, follow the same method as above, but use car polish instead of buffing compound. You won't need as much polish as you would buffing compound because polish can cover a greater area and will strip away less paint. Follow the process across the entire surface of the car until the paint is restored.

Buffing should usually be done once a year. If your car is stored in a garage and its paint is in good condition, use only polish rather than a compound. If you live in a coastal region and your car is stored outside, it may require more frequent buffing. This is due to the high salt content of sea air, which causes paint to oxidize faster than it would in an arid climate. Cars parked under trees will typically be covered in tree sap and bird droppings, which can also damage paint. Your car could require buffing two or three times a year in these circumstances.

Waxing

Apply car wax using a clean buffer pad. Spread it evenly, gently pulsing the trigger of the buffer (instead of keeping the buffer turned on continuously). This will ensure that the wax doesn't cake on the surface. Cover one-quarter of the panel at a time before removing the wax. Some waxes will require a set time before removal, so refer to the directions on the bottle. Use a microfiber cloth to remove the wax, using circular motions to achieve a high gloss.

Repeat the process across the entire surface of the paint.

Because it's generally recommended that you wax your car every three months (but don't buff every time you wax), car waxing is a good skill to have. Your car will look great, and your wallet will thank you.

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21 Silly DIY Projects That Will Make You LOL

2015-06-25T16:12:00.001-07:00

Explore the funny side of DIY.

1. Turn plain kitchen towels into ones whose pun game is on point.

2. Cut detergent bottles and milk jugs in half to make faux animal head taxidermy.

You can use common household items (like hangers, gloves, and even a sanitary napkin) to make the eyes, ears, and horns.

3. All you need is a Sharpie to turn a plain light switch cover into a super clever one.

4. Dress up a plain coffee mug so that it’s as sassy as you feel.

5. Create a bookmark that will never fail to make you smile.

Four easy steps: 1.) Have a photo shoot, 2.) Cut your child out of the photo, 3.) Laminate it, 4.) Attach the string!

6. Discover your index finger’s inner super hero.

7. Know what’s funny? Turning your family into dancing cutouts.

8. Doll parts and a piece of wood are all you need to make a hilarious (and slightly disturbing) coat rack.

9. Crack yourself up by drawing faces onto this wallpaper full of googly eyes.

10. Why wear boring slippers when you can wear funny ones?

11. A couple spoons and a frame are all you need to make your life partner laugh on your anniversary.

12. Trap your kids inside the soap dispenser.

Just laminate a photo of your kid and slip it into the bottle.

13. You can also transform a bottle of Jack into a soap dispenser that is guaranteed to amuse.

14. Trick your friends with a “faked potato” made from nylons and pillow batting.

15. Crotchet a camera buddy with bulging eyes that will keep your kids laughing during photo shoots.

16. Men don’t always notice a woman’s shoes, but they’ll notice these.

The trick is to leave the original heels attached. The creator of these shoes drilled a hole through the dinosaurs for the heels to go through, then secured them with crazy glue.

17. Your kid probably won’t find this very funny, but you will.

18. Got some empty plastic water bottles around? Recycle them into these sumo bowling pins.

19. You could also commit a crime against denim by turning a pair of jeans into a flower pot.

In all honesty, that pair of jeans has probably seen worse days.

20. It only takes a few alterations to a tennis ball to make this funny fellow.

You can make the “mouth” with a box cutter, and use rivets for the eyes. Another (easier) option for the eyes would be to glue on googly eyes.

22. And lastly this DIY is perfect for the extremely lazy (or extremely busy) around the holidays.

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DIY tips and tricks: Creative ways to use 7 household items

2015-06-25T08:42:00.002-07:00

If you've ever had one of those "why didn't I think of that?!" moments,
you're going to love what's in store today. From new ways to reuse products you already have, to simple time savers, I headed back to New York this morning to show the folks at TODAY seven different tips and tricks for making things easier around the home.

1. Use cupcake liners as Popsicle drip catchers:

Popsicles are awesome. Sticky fingers are not. Cupcake liners to the rescue! Just poke a hole in the base and then wrap one liner around each Popsicle stick. This is a GREAT trick for messy young kids — or TODAY hosts wearing nice suits.

2. Use spaghetti as a match:

This is such a great trick for getting to hard-to-reach candles. Just light the end of a dry spaghetti noodle and stick deep into your votive to light your wicks.

3. Store pasta in a Pringles can:

Speaking of pasta, here’s how to keep that spaghetti fresher longer: Store it in an old Pringles can! It happens to be the perfect length for your noodles, and you can even decorate the outside to look nice in your pantry or on countertops. These are great for holding other types of dry goods as well.

4. Use a comb to hammer nails:

I will fully admit to having hammered my fingers while trying to hammer a nail before. But now I know this trick! You can save your fingers from getting all busted up by using a comb to hold nails in place.

5. Use beeswax to waterproof canvas shoes:

I LOVE this one, especially for beach season or rainy season. You can use a bit of beeswax to waterproof your shoes! Just rub the wax onto your shoes, blow-dry to seal, and you’re done.

6. Use a bowl as a sound amplifier:

If you’re having an impromptu dance party or dinner party and missing some great speakers for your music, try pulling out a bowl to add some amplification to your tunes.

7. Use a hair straightener to iron collars:

And finally, a great trick for those super-rushed mornings. Use a hair straightener to quickly iron a cuff or collar. My husband steals mine to use on his shirts all the time!

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22 Most Amazing Grass Sculptures

2015-06-23T09:57:00.000-07:00

There are many types of sculptures, mainly depending on the material they are made of. For instance, making some sculptures on the beach out of sand, will result with sand sculptures.
Sculptures with the use of stone, will be stone sculptures. And there are also a type of sculptures made out of grass and they are called grass sculptures. These type of sculptures can be often found in gardens, whether that will be your personal garden or some public garden which attracts many visitors.
Below, we have selected photos of 24 of the Most Amazing Grass Sculptures. These sculptures are definitely considered as works of art. And we must admit that not everyone can do them. A lot of patience, great talent and awesome skills are needed in order to make such impressive sculptures with the use of grass and maybe with some flowers too. Dolphins, owls, Mickey Mouse, horses, elephants and pigs are just some of the designs of these grass sculptures. Take a look at the pictures below to see these designs as well as some other that we added on our photo collection below. Enjoy!

Grass Sculptures

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20 Creative DIY Project Ideas

2015-06-22T12:00:00.004-07:00

We all have many old and unused items lying around in our homes or garages waiting to be thrown away. I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but there’s a great feeling of liberation that comes after shedding old stuff.
However, before you start cleaning your home, we want to show you 20 incredibly creative Do It Yourself projects that may change your mind. You’ll learn that a lot of useless items can be transformed into wonderful creations. You can turn an old glove into a cute chipmunk toy, toilet paper rolls into a beautiful floral wall art, plastic bottle into a broom and many more. We’ve been working on this list for a long time, but I’m sure there are many more awesome DIY ideas that we’ve missed. So if you know one or have done a cool DIY project yourself, feel free to share it in the comments!