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Mom nails ugly Christmas sweater contest with genius design

Dec 16, 2019

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8 things you can do instead of shopping on Black Friday

Nov 21, 2019

How to get rid of fruit flies and keep them out of your kitchen

The source of your fruit fly problem could be lurking in your kitchen sink. Here's how to get rid of them and keep them from coming back.

Aug 25

Creative ways to treat yourself on Valentine's Day

Feb 12, 2019

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Kid wins Halloween with epic crochet 'Slimer' costume

Oct 23, 2018

These DIY Flintstones Halloween costumes are straight out of Bedrock

Oct 21, 2018

Mom knocks it out of the park with DIY porcupine Halloween costume

Oct 15, 2018

Creative parents turn toy cars into 'post-apocalypse mobiles'

Oct 15, 2018

Check out this 'Back to the Future'-inspired kids' Halloween costume

Oct 15, 2018

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Mom crochets incredible 'Predator' Halloween costume for her 6-year-old

Stephanie Pokorny, the owner of Crochetverse, won the Internet with this epic crocheted Predator costume that she made without a pattern.

Oct 15, 2018

Make your own fascinator for the royal wedding

Nothing says "royal wedding" quite like a fascinator.

May 18, 2018

Consumer Reports warns against do-it-yourself sunscreen

Between Pinterest and Instagram and crafting competitions, everyone seems to be looking to DIY these days. But Consumer Reports warns, one thing you should not try to make at home is sunscreen.

Jul 3, 2017

Do-it-yourself nightmare: Alarm clock stuck in wall has gone off for 13 years

There is an alarm clock stuck inside one homeowner's wall -- and it just keeps going off.

Jun 20, 2017

Consumer Reports warns of dangers of Borax when making household slime

The recent case of an 11-year-old burning her hands from homemade slime has some parents concerned about safety.

Mar 28, 2017