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Salted cod needs to be prepared in just the right way for the best possible results. Find out how to make salted cod with help from the Director at L'Academie de Cuisine in this free video clip.
The key to making savory oatmeal lies within a few distinct aspects of the dish. Make savory oatmeal with help from a nutritionist, chef and media personality in this free video clip.
Diatomite, or diatomaceous earth, is made up of the fossilized shells of microscopic organisms found at the bottom of dried-up ancient lakes. The diatomite is a natural filtering agent, and it removes very small impurities from liquids. Diatomite is used in filtering maple syrup, honey and beeswax, as well as being a component of ceramic water filtration systems. Filtering wax for candles with diatomaceous earth removes the yellow impurities in the wax, often resulting in a white beeswax.
Porcelain toilets rarely call for any sort of cutting. Typically, the tile around the toilet or the bolts that secure it call for the blade. If you do need to cut through a porcelain john -- whether it be for creative repurposing or making selective notches or trims -- the versatile angle grinder will serve you well. Practice making cuts on scrap porcelain before tackling the unwieldy shape of a toilet.
Oatmeal and honey snacks need to be made in a very specific way for the best results. Make oatmeal and honey snacks with help from a nutrition counselor in this free video clip.
You can make the swelling from acne go down in a variety of different ways depending on the severity. Make swelling from acne go down with help from a board certified dermatologist in this free video clip.
When making a candle arrangement you typically wrap two or more candles together. Find out how you can wrap tapered candles together to make an arrangement with help from a craft expert in this free video clip.
An animal-striped layered candle will look great in any room of the house that you choose to put it in. Make an animal-striped layered candle with help from a craft expert in this free video clip.
Making a grubby, dirty looking candle is a specific stylistic choice that you may want to consider. Make a grubby, dirty looking candle with help from a craft expert in this free video clip.
Marble colored candles are easy to make and have a great, unique look all their own. Find out how to marble colored candles with help from a craft expert in this free video clip.
Making a six cubic foot box will require a tape measure, among other items. Make a six cubic foot box with help from a high school math tutor and teacher in this free video clip.
Advanced graphic design programs such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and GIMP give you control over how the edges of objects, lines and text appear with anti-aliasing and unsharp masking. Anti-aliasing allows you to make text or lines you have drawn crisper and smoother without pixelation. Unsharp masking allows you to apply a filter to an entire image to make lines and edges between objects crisper and well defined. GIMP is free to download from gimp.org. Photoshop and Illustrator are available as free 30-day trials from adobe.com.
Brick mantels are built to last for decades, which makes their replacement a long and laborious process. You’ll need to remove each brick by hand to rid yourself of the mantel. Once it’s cleared away though, setting up the replacement mantel is a fairly quick process. With a little prep work to create a support structure to attach the new mantel to, you can have the new mantel in place after only a few hours of work.
Pouring a concrete foundation is a major undertaking, and changing your mind about the shape or size of your basement after the fact can result in untold frustration. Raising the height of the walls, however, is a much simpler operation. To increase the height of your foundation walls from a standard 8 feet to 9 requires little more than setting up a wooden form and pouring the concrete in.
Facial masks treat dry or oily areas, and improve the overall look of your skin. Spas offer facial treatments made from natural ingredients such as yogurt, fruits, vegetables and eggs. You can pay the fee they ask or save money by creating your own facial care products in your kitchen, using products available at your local grocery store. A tangerine face mask will rehydrate your skin, improve circulation and sooth your senses with its pleasant citrus smell.
If you are looking to create some abstract art, you can accomplish the task easily with a wire hanger. You will need to first straighten the hanger and then mold it to your design. Create a three-dimensional nose that pops out of the design and then cover the coat hanger with fabric to create a face. Creating a wire hanger face makes an enjoyable project for home, school or even a craft fair. The project will help kids develop a sense of creativity and concepts of shapes.
You can make a skin to use in the "Pokefarm" forums, for signatures and in the farmer's logs. The skin refers to the background on the page. This can be an image or simply a color background, but it requires specific code to be added to the page. You can also edit the default skins file that is used for the site. This allows you to customize how your page will look when you log onto the site.
The snow and ice on your roof pose a serious problem to your safety and the integrity of your home. When the snow and ice on your roof begin to melt, they slide down toward the colder eaves, where they refreeze and create ice dams. If left untreated, the weight of these dams can eventually cause the eaves to break or wreak other serious damage to your roofing and home. You can make your own ice melt blocks to toss on your roof and melt the snow before ice dams form.
If you love the look of candles but aren’t keen on burning them, then making a nonflammable candle in a container is probably right up your alley. For a more realistic effect, include a nonflammable wick. You can find standard, glass candle containers with lids at virtually any craft store, but don’t limit your choices. Look around your home and make a burning statement with candy jars, vases, wine goblets or margarita glasses.
Felt is a handy fabric to have around for crafts because it can be cut into endless shapes without the need for sewing the edges to prevent fraying. Use felt to create bug faces with your kids for Halloween decorations or educational projects. Your bug faces can be as simple or as complex as you desire.
Health experts stress the importance of breakfast to boost your metabolism and prevent energy drain later in the day. To start your day off right, try a bowl of hot oatmeal. Low in calories and high in nutrition, this grain provides an inexpensive breakfast for those in a rush. Less than 150 calories per serving, oatmeal is a good choice for dieters and the health-conscious alike. The American Heart Association recommends six to eight servings of grains a day, and oatmeal is a good choice to meet that requirement. However, be careful when selecting flavored oatmeal, which contains sugar and…
Clay masks have been made since ancient times for a variety of different purposes. Clay was molded into the facial form of an individual for death masks and were used for theater productions by the Greeks. Tribal cultures in Africa used clay masks for spiritual ceremonies and to scare away enemies. The painting on the masks reflected their purpose. Clay masks used for theater might be painted white or black, leaving the character to the actor to interpret. Masks for ceremonies would be decorated lavishly or in the image of god or spirit represented. Scary masks would be painted in…
Salt baked prawns require, among other things, really hot kosher salt. Make salt baked prawns with help from a certified culinary instructor in this free video clip.
Footings are the ultimate link between your covered patio structure and the earth; they support the patio's frame and transfer structural loads to the ground. Conventional patio covers use one of the most basic types of footings, called a spot footing. Spot footings are solid blocks or cylinders of concrete that extend below grade and protrude above grade. Tubular concrete forms offer an easy way to accurately size and construct your footing. Consult your local building department to determine footing width and depth requirements; your area might have special regulations, such as extra deep footings to prevent frost heave.
Sony's Station Launcher is an application designed specifically for PC gamers who are looking to launch all their different games from one program. This application allows you to use only one secure log-in instead of multiple passwords and usernames for your various games. You can also buy games directly from your Station Launcher. While customization of the launcher is possible, there are limits to what you can customize in terms of dimensions.
Cucumber is a nutritious vegetable that's also used for promoting healthy skin. Chilled cucumber slices can be used to reduce puffiness around your eyes, while cucumber juice or mash is commonly used to make natural face masks. Other vegetables, fruits and plants can be substituted for cucumber and provide your skin with similar benefits. Consult with your dermatologist about the safety of applying plant products to your face.
Care for an essential part of your nail by making homemade cuticle exfoliate. The cuticles block out bacteria from entering the nail bed, and keeping them healthy is the first step in any type of manicure and pedicure regime. Mix together a gentle exfoliate made from olive oil that softens the cuticles so they can be gently pushed back. Never cut the cuticle or use harsh abrasives because the cuticles can be damaged, causing nail infections.
One pimple can instantly ruin your day. When a blemish appears on your otherwise flawless skin, it may be a sign that more pimples are on the way. If you have greasy skin, you're especially prone to get pimples due to the buildup of bacteria. There are many commercial pimple remedies that promise to keep the unsightly bumps at bay. However, these products can be costly and may contain ingredients that can irritate your skin. To save money, make your own all-natural pimple-prevention facial mask at home.
Foot scrubs are an important treat for your feet, as they provide muscle relaxation, exfoliation, hydration and also provide a pleasant scent. A wide variety of foot scrubs is available on the market, but it isn't difficult to make one of your own with easy-to-find ingredients. The basic ingredients of a foot scrub are the carrier oil, which holds the mixture together; the exfoliating agent, which removes dead skin; and the fragrance, which gives the foot scrub its distinctive scent.
A home is a reflection of an individual’s style. Furniture, window coverings and accessories are reflective of whether you are old-fashioned, traditional, contemporary or whimsical. Paint and ceiling texture are also representative of your taste in surroundings. There are myriad wall and ceiling textures from which to choose and crow’s foot is a distinctive pattern of long, thin lines that extend in a starburst pattern. The texture is also known as “slap brush” and “panda paw,” and it can be applied over a weekend. (ref. 1)
A black head face mask, as its name suggests, is great for clearing up those unsightly black heads. Make a black head face mask with help from a professional makeup artist in this free video clip.
Normal sea salt is great for making a homemade facial salt scrub. Make a homemade facial salt scrub with help from a professional makeup artist in this free video clip.
Oranges play a key ingredient in a number of different homemade face masks. Learn about homemade face masks made with oranges with help from a professional makeup artist in this free video clip.
Giving your skin a deep cleanse has truly never been easier. Find out the recipe for homemade cleansing face masks with help from a professional makeup artist in this free video clip.
A homemade face mask for acne scars takes only two simple ingredients. Make a homemade face mask for acne scars with help from a professional makeup artist in this free video clip.
Learning to make candles is an excellent hobby for both kids and adults. Whether you make container candles, votives or tapers, you can add color and scent along with your artistic sense to create lovely candles for yourself or as gifts. Candle-making is an art that's been in existence for centuries. A variety of different types of waxes are used -- such as beeswax, paraffin and soy-based wax -- each resulting in slight variations in the finished product.
Hawaiian foot mops are nothing more than dust cloths that attach to your feet. They resemble the oval-shaped footwear often seen in the Pacific islands, thus denoting the Hawaiian theme. Hawaiian foot mops are slipped on like an ordinary pair of house slippers and used to scoot across the floor, usually hardwood, to pick up dust or just to buff the floor. Make several pairs of these handy slippers and keep them in the bathroom, kitchen or anywhere to give your floor that quick once-over.
Making face collages from recycled magazines is a a simple and inexpensive craft project that creates an opportunity to use creativity and have fun. Gather a few supplies that you likely already have around the house, and then use your imagination to make variety of face collages. Face collages are fun for kids and adults alike, and are appropriate for a group of children such as an art class, or a birthday or slumber party.
Gravity can take a toll on your face. As you age, your facial skin loses elasticity. Aside from fine lines and wrinkles, your skin starts sagging and drooping; jowls may start forming and your cheeks lose their plumpness and definition. Instead of resorting to costly, risky and time-consuming cosmetic surgery, use facial exercises to tighten up your face and cheeks. Similar to exercising the muscles in your body, exercising your facial muscles results in a vibrant appearance and firmer skin.
Makeup can do a number of tricks on your face, from hiding flaws to contouring the face to make it seem thinner. Contouring is the technique of using a bronzer and highlighter along certain areas of the face to create false light and shadows and give the face a new shape. Analyze your face and your problem areas to know how much coverage and contouring your face needs. After mastering this technique, you will know just how to flaunt your best features in the right light.
You can buy an assortment of simple masks at any costume shop in your area, but making your own ensures a truly custom fit you can wear comfortably for hours. A hard, detachable mask can last long after your costume event, but it can obscure your features and cause slight discomfort despite the fact that it fits your face. A thin mask that sits right on your face can move with your skin, but it's only good for one night before you remove it.
Sanctuary and chancel furniture used in churches often includes candle stands. They commonly are used in the narthex or aisle leading to the sanctuary, and in the sanctuary itself. Candle stands should be elegant with clean, straight lines. They also need adequate ballast and a big enough footprint to give stability to the stand. Aisle candle stands typically hold a single candle. If more candles are needed, more stands are used. Build an aisle candle stand with a few pieces of oak hardwood, the traditional hardwood used in churches.
Commercial skincare products often contain a bewildering list of unpronounceable ingredients, which may or may not be good for your skin or the environment. Traditional herbalists use a variety of herbs and flowers as ingredients for face tonics, and you can make your own using all-natural substances. According to natural beauty expert Janice Cox, rosewater has cleansing, astringent properties --making it an ideal face toner. Adding glycerin turns the toner into a creamy moisturizer. Adjust the balance of the ingredients according to your needs.
Some men feel that a strong jawline presents a more attractive or successful image than a narrow or receding chin. If you do not naturally possess a facial structure with a strong jawline or prominent chin, you can disguise a weak chin with a strategic use of facial hair or, in extreme cases, plastic surgery.
Every skin type is different and presents a different set of challenges. Moisturizing skin with products that are tailored to your skin-type, whether oily, dry, or something in between, is essential for making your skin look and feel its best. To get just the right product for your skin, try creating your own moisturizer at home using an oil base. Contrary to what you might think, using an oil-based moisturizer on oily skin does not make oily skin worse. The level of oiliness on your skin is caused by your own sebum production, which is primarily controlled by genetics.
A brick wall looks rustic and solid, but brick walls constructed with whole bricks are time consuming and costly to produce. One solution is to construct a brick wall using faux brick facing, which is less expensive. Professional bricklayers can install a faux brick-face wall for a fee, or you can install the wall yourself using inexpensive supplies from a hardware or home improvement store. This also enables you to customize the look of the brick-face wall.
For cooks and bakers, managing the ripening process of fruits and vegetables can be an exercise in frustration. Some won't ripen at all, while others may ripen more quickly than we'd like. The strangest of all may be the avocado, which unlike other fruits won't ripen on the tree at all. It's not until they're picked that avocados begin the ripening process that gives their flesh its characteristic richness and buttery-soft texture. Their ripening can be accelerated by placing them near fruits such as apples and bananas that give off a lot of ethylene gas.
The bills are due to be paid, dirty dishes are soaking and the laundry is piling up. Some afternoons, enjoying a strawberry daiquiri is much more tempting than facing the chores of the day. A strawberry daiquiri candle will give you a similar refreshing sensory experience while allowing you to accomplish the tasks of the day. Make your own strawberry daiquiri candle to light the next time you need a little pick-me-up in the afternoon.
To combine the hands-on world of collage and on-screen digital creativity, design your own computer decoupage. Decoupaging usually involves covering another item with pictures, cutouts and glue, but with the Windows Paint graphics software program, you can create electronic doodles and drawings to print out and stick right on. Peel-off paper works similarly to regular printer paper – it’s just slightly thicker than what you may be used to – and serves as an ideal base for your Paint-created decoupage designs.
You'll need to have a completely flat subfloor to work with if you're planning to install hardwood or laminate flooring, stone or vinyl tiles -- or any other type of floor covering for that matter. If there are any serious imperfections in your subfloor, you'll need to get these leveled before you can begin work. Fortunately, there's a straightforward solution for both wooden and concrete subfloors.
