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Food & Kitchen How-tos

How to properly store your spices

Did you know that more than 200 million pounds of spices are consumed annually? Spices are what make our food exotic, savory, and...

Entertaining How-tos

How to host a spring roll dinner party

For your next dinner party, get your guests involved. Host a spring roll dinner party and lay out a spread for making spring rolls...

Decorating How-tos

How to make decorated votive candles

Want to add votive candles to your wedding? Learn how to make decorative votive candles for any theme.

Food & Kitchen How-tos

How to get grilled flavor indoors

You don't need to fire up the outdoor grill to get that great barbecued flavor we all love. Grilling in the kitchen gives you...

Food & Kitchen How-tos

How to make an easy Italian skewer appetizer

These simple Italian skewers are healthy, delicious and a cinch to make. Enjoy them with some Italian wine -- and buon appetito !

Decorating How-tos

How to make a ribbon pinboard

A ribbon pinboard is a fantastic addition to any girl's dorm room. It's a functional way to display pictures and notes while adding...

Health & Fitness How-tos

How to get involved in breast cancer awareness month

Almost all of us have been affected by breast cancer, or know someone who has, so here are some simple and easy ways to donate, give...

Entertaining How-tos

How to make cork name card holders

Looking for a unique and fun way to add a little flare to your next dinner party? Cork name card holders are a cute and easy fix!...

Decorating How-tos

How to make your own soy candles

You’ve been searching everywhere for those heavenly scented soy candles you found in a specialty shop -- but have yet to find them....

Food & Kitchen How-tos

How to wake up your gelato

In the mood for some Italian? Gelato is the perfect sweet treat, and SheKnows has a simple recipe that’ll give it a "delizioso"...

Home How-tos

How to sublet your home

Whether you’re going on vacation for a week or moving to a new place, you may want to consider subletting while you’re gone to...

Food & Kitchen How-tos

How to make a roux

A roux is a mixture of flour and fat, typically equal parts, used to thicken sauces in classical cooking. And it's a recipe...

Food & Kitchen How-tos

How to oven-roast your own coffee

Do you stand in line at the coffee shop every morning, waiting impatiently for that first hit of caffeine, only to be disappointed...

Food & Kitchen How-tos

How to make real food in the dorms

College dining halls tend to range from OK to abysmal, and even the best get tiresome quick. Learn how to prepare quick and healthy...

Organizing & Cleaning

How to clean jewelry at home

It's easy to keep your jewelry looking as shiny as the day you got it. Read on to find out how to use common household products to...

Cleaning How-tos

How to make natural homemade cleaners

Take a pass on all the harsh chemicals and keep a little extra green in your wallet. Making natural cleaners at home with everyday...

Decorating How-tos

How to make a rental house a home

Because of the tough economy, many long-time homeowners are now finding themselves returning to the days of renting. When you are...

Kitchen & Cooking Tips

In a pickle: How to open a stuck jar

We’ve all been there: We go to open a jar of pasta sauce for dinner or salsa for a party, and we just can’t make it budge. Sometimes...

Crafts

DIY stamps

Monogrammed furniture, notebooks, totes and stationary are sought-after items in every store and catalog this spring. By using a few...

Cleaning How-tos

How to remove marker and ink

Whether you have a budding artist with a wandering hand or a pile of dress shirts with ink stains claiming the corner of your...

Food & Kitchen How-tos

How to fillet a round fish

Buying whole fish from a reputable monger and cutting it into fillets yourself can save you money on big ticket fish. And because...