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Heavy homemade hair gel doesn't have the unsightly affects of over-the-counter chemicals and products. Make heavy homemade hair gel with help from a kitchen beautician in this free video clip.
A myth is that going to a tanning salon will essentially turn you into an orange-looking monstrosity. Learn about tanning salon lotions that don't make you orange with help from an expert with a background in cosmetology in this free video clip.
Bayer Advanced line, including its 2-in-1 Moss and Algae Killer, focuses on bringing the Bayer Corp.'s commercial lawn and garden formulas to the residential arena. According to the company, the moss killer treats moss, algae, lichen and liverworts, killing these pesky rootless plants within hours. For curious gardeners, the product lists its ingredients right on the front of the label.
When making creamed corn on your own, you're definitely going to want to be mindful of a few important things. Find out how to make creamed corn with help from a chef with a passionate love of cooking in this free video clip.
You can add a scent to homemade skin cream in a couple of different ways depending on your preferences. Add a scent to homemade skin cream with help from a television host, model and licensed esthetician in this free video clip.
Making a moisture mask at home only requires the use of a few key ingredients in just the right ways. Make a moisture mask at home with help from a beauty and lifestyle expert in this free video clip.
Organic, homemade cosmetics are a lot easier to make than you might think, so long as you've got access to the right recipes. Find out about organic, homemade cosmetics recipes with help from a beauty and lifestyle expert in this free video clip.
The secret to making fruity lip gloss rests with both the tools that you use and how you choose to use them. Find out how to make fruity lip gloss with help from a makeup artist in this free video clip.
Making lip gloss from scratch isn't nearly as difficult as you might assume. Find out how to properly make lip gloss from scratch with help from a makeup artist in this free video clip.
Learn how to make an all-natural lotion out of coconut oil and flowers with this guide. Dried flowers add a light, fresh scent to your lotion, as well as antioxidant benefits. Organic coconut oil will hydrate the skin while giving it a healthy glow.
Certain brands of tanning lotions will make your skin appear orange if you're not careful. Learn about tanning lotions that make the skin orange with help from a professional makeup artist in this free video clip.
Homemade gel eyeliner requires an angled brush, finishing mist and a few other basic things. Make homemade gel eyeliner with help from a makeup artist in this free video clip.
You can make banana face cream quickly and easily right at home with a few key ingredients. Find out how to make banana face cream with help from a medically-trained aesthetician, makeup artist and beauty blogger in this free video clip.
Honey has an incredible amount of antibacterial properties. Make skin care products using honey with help from a self-proclaimed beauty junky and makeup expert in this free video clip.
Making tan fondant requires you to follow just a few basic steps right in your very own kitchen. Find out how to make tan fondant with help from a renowned cake artist in this free video clip.
Making onion cream cheese mayo dip always requires you to keep a few very important things in mind. Make onion cream cheese mayo dip with help from the author of Your Resident Gourmet in this free video clip.
Certain types of sprays are absolutely great at getting your makeup to stay put. Find out what you need to spray on your face to get your makeup to stay put with help from a professional makeup artist in this free video clip.
The key to making the best onion oil rests in a few specific aspects of the process. Make onion oil with help from a personal chef in this free video clip.
Certain types of moisturizers can affect your skin in different ways. Find out if moisturizers with sunscreen make your face break out with help from an independent beauty consultant and make up technician in this free video clip.
Crackers are a lot easier to make at home than you might assume. Get the homemade crackers recipe with help from a private chef in this free video clip.
If you feel that your espresso is too strong, try adding milk and cream to even things out. Make espresso with milk and cream with help from a coffee shop owner and coffee consultant in this free video clip.
Eyeliner can be used to define the lash line and make the eyes appear larger. Use eyeliner with help from the creator & CEO of Rae Cosmetics in this free video clip.
Cream puffs are a great treat, especially for the younger people in your household. Make cream puffs for kids with help from a food expert in this free video clip.
Gardenias are a beautiful addition to any flower garden, but many people don’t know that the flowers can also provide natural healing remedies. By using the petals, a fragrant oil can be created that is often used to treat anxiety, insomnia, symptoms of menopause and certain infections. Choose healthy gardenia flowers that are at full bloom for the best results. Making gardenia oil is a simple process that pays off by providing several health benefits.
Building an outdoor cooker is one way to expand your grilling and entertaining options. If you have a backyard deck or patio, consider building a cooker made from a metal oil drum. You can follow existing plans or customize them to create your own cooker based on your skill level and grilling preferences.
A round face can quickly give the impression that you've gained some pounds. Whether your face is naturally round or whether weight gain is causing your face to look rounder, make slight adjustments to your daily grooming routine to help make your face look slimmer. Use makeup, accessories and hairstyle adjustments as tools to slim your face and create the illusion of being a few pounds lighter.
Manufacturers use power mesh for control-top pantyhose, control slips, long-line bras, long-line panties and other garments designed to smooth the figure. Although more common in women's undergarments, pot-belly control undershirts and other contour garments for men use power mesh fabric, as well. This lightweight, four-way stretch fabric has strength, body and resilience and works well for home decor, such as for cushions and swags. Stretched over a recessed light source, power mesh fabric can even cast a soft glow in an entryway.
Waste oil boilers allow you to reuse oil that has already been processed through other systems. These boilers have a beneficial environmental impact, and the heat created can be applied to various HVAC purposes, including heating your residential water. If you have the right parts and skills, you can create the necessary oil or boiler yourself instead of buying the full system.
Hydronic systems use boilers to keep you toasty warm in the winter and to heat your water all year long. According to the Peerless Company, hydronic systems deliver heat efficiently and dependably without requiring blowers to force air through ducts. To convert water to steam, boilers use different fuel sources, including oil and waste oil.
In some ways, medium-density fiberboard and sandply separate ready-to-assemblers from custom builders. If you purchase a ready-to-assemble desk from a large retailer, chances are the piece will be made of MDF. However, if you’re an “I want a unique piece” person, you have options. You can go with whichever material will work best with your project: MDF or sandply.
Body oil can help treat severely dry skin. Applying an oil, such as baby oil, after taking a shower or bath helps your body retain moisture because the oil prevents the evaporation of water from the skin. To please your senses, make your own post-shower body oil using your favorite essential oils. Essential oils are absorbed through the skin in approximately 30 minutes and can positively affect your central nervous system.
If you have oily skin or are prone to break-outs, then face creams and masks may possibly help to clear up your pores. There’s no need to purchase pricey skin products; natural ingredients and foods such as eggs, vinegar and cucumbers can do the trick. Eggs help to remove oil; vinegar is an antiseptic and can unclog pores; and cucumbers act as an anti-inflammatory, removing excess water, puffiness and redness from your skin.
Perfecting a natural tan requires countless hours basking in the sun. Since most people don't have the luxury of spending that kind of time on a tropical beach, many tanners look to build a private area in their own backyards. Backyard tanning is inexpensive and convenient, but if you choose to tan in your yard you run the risk of being watched by nosy neighbors. Build yourself a space where you can comfortably tan by setting up a good fence and some strategically placed shrubbery.
In those areas of the country that are particularly prone to indoor moisture problems, installing a moisture barrier in indoor constructions can be an effective and cost-effective way to avoid the problems associated with excess indoor moisture. Installing a moisture barrier in your shed, for example, is a suitable project for the home construction enthusiast and takes only a few simple steps.
Tasty, creamed squash needs to be made in a very specific way to maintain things like flavor and integrity. Make tasty creamed squash with help from a longtime and passionate restaurant employee in this free video clip.
Bok Tong Go, or sweet rice pudding cake, is a Cantonese dessert that's widely available in Chinese restaurants across the country. It's a deceptively simple recipe, similar to the idlis and other steamed rice breads of India. The batter is traditionally made soaking rice for a few days, allowing it to begin fermenting, then pounding and mixing it into a thick batter. When steamed, the fermented batter cooks in a distinctive honeycomb pattern, and has a spongy, chewy texture. The traditional fermentation method works best in a tropical climate, so simplified recipes shorten the process with yeast.
Avocado and banana are two things you can use to make natural homemade cosmetics. Find out about natural homemade cosmetic recipes with help from a professional makeup artist in this free video clip.
Flowers can be used to make a few different wonderful homemade lotions. Learn how to make homemade lotions from flowers with help from a professional makeup artist in this free video clip.
Organic moisturizing lotion can have a wonderful effect on your skin. Learn about homemade organic moisturizing lotion recipes with help from a professional makeup artist in this free video clip.
The products that you use play a large part in the health of your skin. Get homemade beauty tips for your face with help from a professional makeup artist in this free video clip.
You can make your own lotions and creams right from the comfort of your own home. Learn recipes for homemade lotions and creams with help from a professional makeup artist in this free video clip.
Save money and reduce shaving irritations such as razor burn and nicks with homemade preshaving oil. Homemade preshave oils are ideal for men and women who have sensitive skin that dries out or becomes irritated by the chemicals in commercial shaving gels and creams. Use natural oils in your preshave oil that will not clog pores.
Learn about the process of drilling for "liquid gold" by making a miniature oil rig. Oil rigs are also known as land drilling rigs and are used in removing oil deep from the Earth. According to the U.S. Energy Information Association, the U.S. is a one of the top producers of oil, producing 7.5 million barrels a day as of 2010. Create your own miniature oil rig as an addition to a school diorama or science project.
The cost of oil and gasoline is a constant stress on the cost of living. While some people are concerned about the cost, others are concerned about the impact fossil fuels have on the environment. Thousands of restaurants in North America create used cooking oil. Millions of vehicles on the road create used motor oil. Both of these fuels can be used again as heating oil in a waste oil burner, which can provide enough heat for your workshop or garage.
If you live in a place with no cooling system, or you are interested in making a portable air conditioner, consider building an ice chest air conditioner. You'll be able to create cooled air with just a few items, and the output can make a difference between an unbearably hot room and one that offers more comfortable temperatures.
Although shampooing cleans your hair, it removes the natural oils that keep it manageable and healthy-looking. Make your own deep conditioner to apply after shampooing your hair. You will need natural ingredients from an herb shop or select home-and-garden shop, as will items commonly found in the kitchen. No special safety precautions need to be taken since the deep conditioner you will make is nontoxic.
Wheatgrass is offered in health stores and juice joints across America. The plant is prized for its nutrients, which include numerous vitamins, such as A, E and B, and minerals, such as calcium, phosphorus, potassium and zinc. Wheatgrass is a complete protein containing 30 enzymes and it's also 70 percent chlorophyll. Drinking two ounces of wheatgrass juice is roughly equivalent to consuming four pounds of raw green vegetables. People drink wheatgrass juice for general health, but it can also be applied daily as a cream to rejuvenate skin.
Nobody has a perfectly symmetrical body, but with a little cosmetic care, it’s possible to even out your features through the use of makeup. The key is to keep your makeup symmetrical so it changes the appearance of your face. Pulling attention to your symmetrical and attractive features can pull attention away from your less-favored features as well, so use bright colors to amplify the features that work to your advantage.
Oil catch cans act as a safeguard to ensure oil doesn't get so far into your vehicle's engine that it clogs up, causing the engine to burn off the oil and send lots of smoke through your exhaust. You can stop this process quickly once you have diagnosed the problem and get to work on your car or truck.
While many women crave prominent cheek bones, not all women are lucky enough to be born with that type of bone structure. That is where makeup comes into play to give your face a hint of color at the jawline and accentuate your cheekbones in a way that looks both attractive and natural.
