Make Brown Sauce In cooking, brown sauce can refer to quite a few different styles of sauces. The most traditional is Espagnole sauce, which is one of the five French mother sauces. However, brown sauce can also refer to a steak sauce that’s popular in the UK, classic gravy that you put on meat and … Read more
Make Aspirin if You’re Lost in the Woods If you ever find yourself lost in the woods and in need of pain relief, then a willow tree, a fire, and some water may be the answer. Willow bark contains salicylic acid, which is the active ingredient in aspirin. If you can find a willow tree, … Read more
Make an Invisible Mask for Video Cameras The increasing use of surveillance cameras in response to concerns about terrorism means that when you’re in public, there’s a chance you’re being watched and recorded. While such security measures make some people feel safe, others worry about the implications of being watched by “Big Brother.” By embedding … Read more
Make an Assortment of Stink Bombs Stink bombs are an awesome prank and you can easily make several different types at home. All of the ingredients are pretty common, so you probably already have them in the house. Stink bombs are not illegal to use, but you should still choose the victims of your prank … Read more
Make a Wasp Trap When wasps make a nest too close to home, they can pose a danger to people and household pets. While you can purchase wasp traps, they are often sticky and difficult to set up. Instead, try making your own reusable wasp trap out a plastic bottle, and some enticing bait like … Read more
Make a Trash Bag Poncho Sometimes you need protection from rain, but don’t have a raincoat. But in a pinch, if you have a standard kitchen-sized garbage bag, you can create protection from the elements. Steps : 1. Find a trash bag Find a trash bag. Preferably, a large thick one. It should be enough … Read more
Make a Toga out of a Bedsheet A toga is essential wear for anyone regularly attending college fraternity or sorority parties in the US, and it’s fun for all people when an occasion like Halloween or a fancy dress party arises. While a bed sheet is not the ideal fabric for fashioning a toga, it’s … Read more
Make a Soft Boiled Egg Soft boiled eggs are a great breakfast food. They’re quick to cook up, great when served with toast, and contain lots of protein which will stay with you through the day. You can easily cook soft boiled eggs by bringing water to boil and then letting the eggs sit in … Read more
Make a Smoothie Blending up a smoothie might be one of the tastiest ways to get your daily fruits or vegetables. Fortunately, you don’t really need a recipe to make a delicious smoothie. Consider what you have on hand and what flavors you’d like in the smoothie. For example, blend yogurt with peaches for a … Read more
Make a Safe Environment for Your Pet Bird A pet bird can be a wonderful companion for years, but new bird owners should be aware that caring for a bird takes much more than simply providing a cage and birdseed. Birds are much more delicate creatures than cats or dogs, so even a seemingly trivial … Read more