I saved thousands of dollars with my DIY wedding dress — it’s a feeling you can’t buy

I saved thousands of dollars with my DIY wedding dress — it’s a feeling you can’t buy

Monica Razak’s wedding dress is a gown made of honor.  Before getting engaged last October, the local gal had only sewn little things, like hair scrunchies and sun dresses.  But after falling in love with an over $10,000 frock at Kleinfeld, NYC’s most ballyhooed bridal boutique, she got creative in order to save some dough.  “I made … Read more

Alarming ‘fashion braces’ trend leads to warning from health experts: ‘Don’t DIY’

Alarming ‘fashion braces’ trend leads to warning from health experts: ‘Don’t DIY’

They’re trying to set these DIYers straight. Dental experts are advising against fake, decorative braces applied at home — also known as “fashion braces” — because the unnecessary heavy metal can cause painful tooth damage, detrimental misalignment or oral infections. “Tooth enamel does not grow back,” Dr. Samuel Lee, an orthodontist based in Southern California, … Read more

I let my baby hang in a DIY airplane hammock — haters say it’s dangerous, but she loved it

I let my baby hang in a DIY airplane hammock — haters say it’s dangerous, but she loved it

This mommy hack was a swing and a miss. Absolutely no one likes a crying baby on an airplane.  So, to soothe her nine-month-old during a 4,000-mile flight from Brazil to Miami, Florida, a beauty influencer built the babe a handmade hammock, tying a blanket between a few empty seats. Figueira claims her baby was in the handmade … Read more

I retired from my job and spend all my time building ‘out of this world’ giant sculptures of everyday objects

I retired from my job and spend all my time building ‘out of this world’ giant sculptures of everyday objects

Meet the man who builds huge versions of everyday household items – including a three-point plug, key and pencil sharpener. Steve Wainwright, 61, said it was his retirement from the ambulance service that first prompted him to take on some ‘creative’ building projects. Tape measures, three-point plugs and lipsticks are just a few of the … Read more

​​I crocheted my wedding dress and groom’s tux — haters say it’s tacky but we love it

​​I crocheted my wedding dress and groom’s tux — haters say it’s tacky but we love it

This bride’s really moving the needle.  Spinning the yarn of her love story into wow-worthy wedding wear came as second nature to crochet couturier Tymesha Triggs, who handcrafted her floor-length bridal gown, as well as her groom’s tuxedo, for their June 29 nuptials.  “It was a Crotchet Crochet kind of wedding day,” cheered Triggs, a needlework … Read more

Bride’s ‘cute’ DIY wedding favors backfire: ‘Cheapest thing I’ve ever seen’

Bride’s ‘cute’ DIY wedding favors backfire: ‘Cheapest thing I’ve ever seen’

Wedding guests objected to these “cheap” party favors. Most people expect to receive traditional wedding favors such as bottle openers, shot glasses or tasty treats, but newlyweds Caleb and Lexi thanked their wedding guests with unique gifts that many people online slammed as “salty.” “Is that a wedding favor or flavor?” one person wrote online. … Read more

Influencer’s homemade sunscreen recipe goes viral — this is the verdict from dermatologists

Influencer’s homemade sunscreen recipe goes viral — this is the verdict from dermatologists

Just because you can, doesn’t mean you should. Nara Smith — a model, mom and influencer who has become known for her DIY creations — has drummed up controversy with her latest concoction: homemade sunscreen. And it’s every dermatologist’s worst nightmare. Smith, who has previously made snacks including Cheez-It crackers and Snickers bars from scratch, posted a … Read more

New Yorkers are fishing for mussels in a jewelry store to DIY their own custom pearl accessories

New Yorkers are fishing for mussels in a jewelry store to DIY their own custom pearl accessories

If you want pearl jewelry from this Soho shop, you’re going to have to use some mussel. At Pearl & the Beast, shoppers can go fishing for mussels and shuck them open themselves for shiny pearls to make their own necklaces, rings and more. And you don’t have to shell out much for your DIY … Read more

The 3 tools all homeowners need, according to TikTok’s ‘American Contractor’

The 3 tools all homeowners need, according to TikTok’s ‘American Contractor’

New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. Owning a home is a hefty responsibility that often requires a variety of maintenance and repair projects, whether fixing a leak or renovating a bathroom. With the spring season in full swing and summer just around the corner, … Read more

I turned Mountain Dew into wine — it’s just 3 ingredients and easy to do

I turned Mountain Dew into wine — it’s just 3 ingredients and easy to do

Here’s a recipe for Dew it Yourself wine. A mad food scientist on TikTok who published a video of his winemaking experiment using Mountain Dew is sharing his secret method for any viewers who dare to Dew the brew. The transformation took Charles Biolo about a month to complete — a process that he initially … Read more

Teen traumatized after ‘sugar waxing’ trend leaves her with burns, scarring

Teen traumatized after ‘sugar waxing’ trend leaves her with burns, scarring

This spoonful of sugar didn’t make the medicine go down. An Iowa woman is warning about the dangers of DIY “sugar waxing” tutorials after the popular TikTok cosmetic trend allegedly left her daughter scarred for life. “The blister was bigger than her thumb and was around three inches tall and then it popped overnight,” mom … Read more

I tried for 2 years to get pregnant — now I have 2 kids thanks to a DIY insemination kit

I tried for 2 years to get pregnant — now I have 2 kids thanks to a DIY insemination kit

If you want to make babies right, sometimes it’s best to do it yourself. When Mandi Pitzer and her husband Andrew hadn’t conceived six months after getting married in November 2014, she didn’t immediately become alarmed. The then-newlywed just figured it would happen — eventually.  Almost immediately after saying “I Do,” the brunette stopped taking the … Read more

I’m trying to eat healthier this year — so I put a salad bar in my fridge

I’m trying to eat healthier this year — so I put a salad bar in my fridge

Romaine calm, everyone. New Jersey-based DIY digital creator Micah Enriquez — who runs the popular Make it with Micah channels — has fans salivating over her latest hack: A salad bar inside one of her fridge drawers. “[One] of my New Year’s resolutions was to eat at least one salad per day,” Enriquez, 40, posted … Read more

I’m a dermatologist, here are tips for a DIY dermaplaning — and how to achieve radiant skin

I’m a dermatologist, here are tips for a DIY dermaplaning — and how to achieve radiant skin

In the pursuit of radiant and smooth skin, dermaplaning has emerged as a popular skin care technique.  This non-invasive exfoliation method involves using a sterile surgical blade to gently scrape away the top layer of dead skin cells and fine facial hair, leaving behind a rejuvenated complexion.  While professional dermaplaning is available, many individuals are now … Read more

This TikTok mom’s DIY ‘genius hack’ for baby wipes draws questions about how sanitary it really is

This TikTok mom’s DIY ‘genius hack’ for baby wipes draws questions about how sanitary it really is

I’m all for a good mom hack, and you’ll often catch me on TikTok scrolling for budget meal ideas, wrapping paper tricks and DIY home improvements. We all know the cost of living is on an upward trajectory, so if I can save a dollar (or three), I’m all ears. But when I came across … Read more

Is this popular DIY flaxseed mask really a Botox dupe? Here’s what health experts say

Is this popular DIY flaxseed mask really a Botox dupe? Here’s what health experts say

Want the benefits of Botox without the bill? Try this grocery store item. TikTok gals are claiming that flaxseed facial masks work as an at-home Botox dupe. “It’s Botox you make at home, honey. And the best part is it’s two ingredients: flaxseeds and water,” TikToker Victoria Benitez claimed in a viral TikTok that has … Read more

Everyone’s trashing Balenciaga’s $925 towel skirt: #DumbFashion

Everyone’s trashing Balenciaga’s 5 towel skirt: #DumbFashion

Fashionistas aren’t skirting the issue — they’re trolling it.  Rather than waisting a small fortune on the latest oddity in luxe finery — a $925 towel skirt offered by the house of Balenciaga — style hounds are taking to their linen closets to get the look.  “I found a dupe for that,” teased TikTok tastemaker Ellie Brennan, … Read more

‘Girl measuring’ is the viral DIY trend taking over TikTok — except it doesn’t really work

‘Girl measuring’ is the viral DIY trend taking over TikTok — except it doesn’t really work

There’s a new “girl” trend taking over TikTok. First it was girl dinner and girl math, but the latest trend in girlhood is more in line with girl hammers — welcome to the internet, girl measuring. “Girl measuring is essentially a term being used to describe people using their arms and hands to gauge things like room dimensions, wall … Read more

Experts warn against dangerous DIY lip filler trend: ‘Sounds pretty traumatic’

Experts warn against dangerous DIY lip filler trend: ‘Sounds pretty traumatic’

In an effort to cut costs, women are using DIY injectables to plump their pout at home. Online, TikTokers have touted their self-injections of hyaluronic acid, a commonly used filler, to the dismay of doctors everywhere. One woman boasted that her lips “double in size for a cheaper price” while using an at-home injection hyaluron … Read more