Archive for 'Do It Yourself'

Lemons Are for Eating, Not Driving: How to Buy Your First Car

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Buying your first car can be exciting and a huge step into the role of being a responsible adult. The process, for some, can also be a bit like tug-o-war between the buyer and car salespeople.
Are you getting the best deal? How can you tell if the car on the lot is really as great and reliable as […]

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DIY: Get Hooked on Crocheting

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Rather than spending hours at the mall looking for the perfect scarf to go with your new winter coat or the right present for your friends or family for the holidays (which will be here soon enough), you may want to try making a scarf on your own after learning how to crochet. Taking up […]

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DIY: Plumbing 101

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It’s not pretty, nor is is glamourous, but when you’re on your own, an overflowing toilet can be a nightmare. Just remember that what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger and you can fix this….
There’s never a right time for household items to start having a mind of their own. Especially not when it involves […]

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DIY: Decorate Your New Place, Part II

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Maybe you don’t want to cut up any old or unfitting clothing as mentioned in Part 1 of this two-part mini series. Or maybe you already did (or are planning on it), and are ready for something new that you can put together with a personal touch for your dorm room or apartment. This next […]

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DIY: Beauty Solutions For Girls on the Go

Who wouldn’t want to look her best while saving time and moolah?  Here are five fast beauty fixes I recently discovered and swear by. As if they couldn’t be easier, these are products you probably already have in your dorm or apartment.
Did you know that….. 
Lemon can be used to erase sunless tanning streaks. Who knew that […]

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D.I.Y. Decorate Your New Place *Part 1*

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Between finding the perfect place to live (if you haven’t already) and buying all the things you’ll need to get started like toiletries and a laundry basket, reality is that decorating your new place is another item on your checklist of things to do before school starts.
If you’re on a tight budget, you might want […]

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D.I.Y: Rock Your Body with This Customized Tank

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Ever find yourself rifling through your closet looking for the perfect shirt to go with a skirt or pair of jeans before a night out on the town? Once you’ve picked out something comfortable, then do you find yourself worrying that your girlfriend or a perfect stranger will show up wearing the same thing? The […]

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Mad Packing Skills

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It’s almost that time of year again. The only thing that stands between you and your freedom from a summer at home with the ‘rents is the pesky question of how you’re going to get all of your earthly belongings back to campus. Having your mom drop everything off in her suburban is simply not […]

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Smart Cents - Get Your Credit in Shape

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“I don’t really carry cash- I just always use my credit card.” You know who you are girls. A couple swipes of the gold card here, your student loan there, text books and that outfit you just HAD to buy on a whim; before you know it, it’s easy to end up in jumbled mess […]

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