Natalie Kay Smith
Sustainable Fashion Writer
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Co-authored Articles (25)
How to
Restore Faded Clothes
Revive faded clothes colors with salt, vinegar, or fabric dyeIt can be really frustrating to buy colorful clothing only to see it fade as soon as you wash it. Luckily, there are a few different ways you can restore the v...
How to
Make a Cootie Catcher (Origami Fortune Teller)
This article will explain how to make a cootie catcher, also known as a paper fortune teller, chatterbox, salt cellar, or whirlybird. These are very good boredom busters, and are easy to make.
How to
Make a Paper Jet Airplane
A paper jet is a variation on the paper airplane. It looks a bit sleeker and more detailed than a traditional paper plane. You can fold several different kinds of paper jets with varying degrees of difficulty. To learn h...
4 DIY Methods to Make an Awesome Toy Car with Recycled Materials
Easiest way to make a toy car out of household itemsMaking a toy car is a fun and easy project that you can do at home with recycled materials you already have on hand. It’s also a great activity that allows you to bon...
How to
Make a Cardboard Car
Making a cardboard car is a fun activity. A large cardboard car, made from a moving box, can keep a toddler or small child entertained for hours. A small toy car is equally fun. To make either a large or a small cardboar...
How to
Make a Simple Paper Airplane
Making paper airplanes is a fun activity, but you need to fold them just right to make them fly. With a little practice, you can master your technique so that your planes stay airborne. It’s easy to make a paper airpla...
How to
Make a Fast Paper Airplane
The image most people have of paper airplanes involves a badly folded sheet of notebook paper floating lazily around a school classroom. The basic design has come a long way over the years, however, and it’s now a bree...
How to Save Electricity at Home
Conserve energy and lower your bills in the process Conserving electricity serves the double purpose of helping stop global warming and saving a lot of money over time. Take a look around your home and office: any applia...
How to
Make a Periscope
A periscope allows you to look over at objects or people from around a corner, or from a higher vantage point than normal. While modern submarines and other high-tech vehicles usually use a more complex system of prisms ...
How to Reuse and Upcycle Your Old Clothing
''Repurpose old garments with these easy sewing DIYs'' Clothes are made of fabric, which has endless possible uses. If you’ve grown tired of some garments, have clothes that don't fit, or have holy or stained items on ...
How to
Make a Paper Boomerang
Instead of spending money on an expensive wooden boomerang, you can make one yourself at home using paper. Use a thin, blank sheet of paper so you can easily fold it into a flying boomerang shape. Once you're finished fo...
How to
Make a Beyblade
Learn to make and use a homemade Beyblade Beyblading is becoming more and more popular, and if you want to get in on the action it's fun to make your own beyblade. You can make attack, defense, stamina and balance beybla...
How to
Make Homemade Weapons out of Everyday Objects
Whether you're playing with your siblings or starting an inter-cubicle war, some homemade weapons can be a fun way to exercise your creativity and hand out a solid butt whooping! wikiHow presents a few ideas below but th...
How to
Fold a Plastic Bag
Are you tired of all those plastic grocery bags stuffed under your sink, threatening to spill out all over the place? Plastic grocery bags take up a lot of room and create so much waste that many places around the world ...
How to
Make a Pinwheel
Pinwheels are a beautiful decoration and delight children of all ages. Use them to decorate your yard for a party, or happily watch your children as they admire the bright colors whirling together. Once you know how to m...
DIY Cardboard Boat That Won’t Sink
Gearing up for the big cardboard boat regatta in your community? Victory is within your reach—the key is building a sleek, unsinkable boat that can support you and your crew. We’ll help you get started with some pro ...
How to Melt Glass Bottles: Prepping, Heating, & Melting Techniques
Plus tips to improve your glass melting techniqueGlass art can add a decorative touch to your home in the form of vases, trays, centerpieces, and more. You can create your own glass art by melting down old bottles that h...
How to Make a Vase Out of a Plastic Bottle: 3 Easy Ways
Turn old plastic bottles into one-of-a-kind vases for your flowersLooking for a fun and cheap DIY project that’ll add some extra flair to your home? Well, look no further because we have the perfect craft for you! Thes...
How to
Make a Piggy Bank
It’s never too early to start saving money! A piggy bank can be a fun way of making sure your money is all in one safe place. While it’s easy to go purchase a piggy bank, there's nothing to stop you from making one o...
How to
Go Green
Going green is a great way to reduce your environmental footprint and help the planet. Being green is all about reducing how many resources you use, reusing items when you can, and recycling items that can’t be reused....
