Gardener P. Allen Smith give us some tips on how to care for our lawns during the hot summer months. You need to choose the correct type of grass seed and soil to suit your area and local weather conditions. In the summer, let your grass grow a little longer so that the blades of grass can shade the roots. Watch this instructional gardening video to learn how to maintain a fresh summer lawn, without dumping unnecessary fertilizers onto it or over watering the brittle grass.
Widgets are invading our computers and mobile phones, and the new HTC Hero Android-enabled device is no different. If you want to get the most out of your widgets, you're going to have to first learn how to add new ones to your home screen. Best Buy has answers. The Best Buy Mobile team explains how simple it is to add widgets to your HTC Hero cell phone.
After months of beta testing, Siri Shortcuts has finally arrived on all iPhones that support iOS 12. Anyone familiar with Workflow will understand how useful it is to set custom Siri commands for your favorite apps. Of course, your favorite apps need to be compatible with Shortcuts in order to take advantage of the new feature.
The last time The Weather Channel showed off its broadcast augmented reality, the internet couldn't stop talking about how immersive the presentation looked, despite being shown on a 2D display.
I hate flying for two reasons. Firstly, I'm afraid of heights and turbulence is absolutely hellish. Secondly, I hate overspending on airfare. Flying can be unnecessarily expensive, especially if you don't plan ahead or must deal with inclement weather. Nevertheless, the travel season is almost here and we're always looking for the cheapest, most convenient flight. But what service actually provides you with exactly that?
Muzei Live Wallpaper is a popular Android app that refreshes your home screen background at set intervals, turning it into blurred pieces of artwork or photography while keeping your icons and widgets in the spotlight.
In a world where more features are king, sometimes it's a good thing to breathe, take a step backwards and keep it simple. With home launchers, this isn't often the case, as developers add a galore of features to their apps in order to be at the top of the game.
The new Samsung Galaxy S4 has something no other phone has ever had before—weather sensors. Older devices like the Galaxy Nexus, S3, Note, and Note 2 do have a atmospheric pressure sensor, aka a barometer. However, they do not have a thermometer or hygrometer like the GS4 does, which measures ambient temperature and humidity.
Make your own armor with a weathered look out of Sintra (or expanded PVC foam). You'll need a heat gun, a padded cushion, paper towels, rub'n'buff in silver leaf, a knife, a marking pencil, water and a can of spray primer. Trace your piece onto the Sintra, then use the heat gun to shape it. Useful for costumes, Halloween or larps.
Summer barbacues are a classic hot weather event that everyone should partake in. From juicy watermelon cuts to delicious hot dogs ans steaks to cole slaw, barbacues are like a celebration of all-American food.
Cocoa is a great cold-weather dessert beverage, but many store bought powder mixes are too sweet. Making your own homemade cocoa lets you adjust the recipe until it's just perfect for your palate. And it makes a great gift for the holidays!
In this video, Betty makes a variety of floats for summer. She shows you how to use various flavors of soda and ice cream to make interesting treats for the warm weather. Enjoy these sweet, cold, refreshing treats for desserts or everyday snacks in the warmer months. Yum!
In this tutorial, learn how to create an adorable look for summer. This side ponytail is a little bit retro and very funky for the warm weather. Give yourself a modern twist to a retro do with this cute side pony.
How does taking photographs outside differ from taking photos inside? Well, unlike indoor photography, which boast easily adjustable artificial lighting and lighting effects, with outdoor photography the light you get is the light you use.
What could be more perfect for a summertime barbecue than an All-American flag cake? This sponge cake is easy to make and covered in berries to give it a fresh, warm-weather flavor. If you need a dessert for Memorial Day or the Fourth of July, this is the perfect one for you. Start from scratch with the Food Network's Ina Garten, aka the famous Barefoot Contessa, in this clip.
In this tutorial, learn how to take care of a pet reptile (like a snake, turtle, iguana or lizard) and why they make wonderful pets. Marc Morrone will walk you through your new pet and tell you how to feed and care for them. Some reptiles are meat-eaters, others are vegetarians, some need warm weather, some don't. If you are unsure of what to feed your new pet, check out this clip and get all the facts.
When the weather gets warmer you have two options: Tie your hair up into a super boring ponytail, or become more adventurous with your hairstyling and create a romantic updo that gets hair out of your face without compromising style.
Don't let that winter freeze ruin your automatic drain irrigation system. Winterize your irrigation system to make sure everything runs as smoothly as before when the cold weather goes away. This will save you a lot of hassle and money. This video will show you how to winterizie your irrigation system.
Your iPhone's Weather app received its biggest update yet. Apple finally incorporated its Dark Sky purchase into Apple Weather, so you'll see more information for each location's forecast. Plus, there are a few surprises to be excited about, such as the ability to add more trackable cities.
Perhaps the best thing about Android is the endless amount of customization you can add to your device. From icon packs to custom launchers and even custom ROMs, there's truly something for everyone. One of the most popular options among Android enthusiasts is adding a system wide dark theme. The methods to do this vary, but you can now automate this process thanks to Android Oreo.
One of the (literally) hottest locales that "Sex and the City 2" explores is Morocco, where the sun is always shining and the warm, dry weather creates naturally bronzy, sunkissed skin.
Need to install a pre-hung door? Lowe's has your back. A quality front door makes a positive first impression on guests... not to mention, a weathered and worn door can compromise your family's safety and security. In this video, learn how to install a new pre-hung exterior door with the following instructions from Lowe's.
This video will demonstrate exactly how to apply a healthy glow makeup look. This look is great during those times when the weather is getting the best of your skin. This look highlights all the areas you will need to achive a glowing, fresh, and healthy skin look and can be pulled off in less than 10 minutes. To achieve this look, you will need to have:
See what you can make with a pillowcase! Learn how to create a pillowcase, low rise long skirt with Gianny L! The sexy GiannyL demonstrates this DIY closet hack that's simple and cheap. Wear this with thong sandals to give this airy long skirt a laid-back, casual look that's perfect for warm weather, the beach, or casual events.
This video tutorial from IndyMogul shows you how to create an ice frozen actor makeup special effect.
Having a 1/16-inch unsealed crack around a window is like leaving that window open 3 inches. Decrease your heating bill and your energy use by sealing up air leaks. You will need caulk cartridges, a caulking gun, a putty knife, weather stripping and optional: expanding foam sealant. Tip: Caulking guns with an automatic release create much less mess than simple caulk guns and are well worth the extra few dollars.
This winter, keep heat in and cold out by sealing your windows with plastic. You will need:
This how-to video offers step by step instructions for how to build a stainless steel hydrogen generator for $15 dollars. You will need six stainless steel outlet covers with weather seal, 4 screws and nuts, 12 nylon washers and silicone. Learn how to make this hydrogen generator by watching this instructional video.
Protect and preserve your garden from winter chill by cutting back shrubs, putting down cool weather fertilizer, transplanting and planting spring bulbs.
Using mathematical modeling, researchers suggest weather and warming created the "perfect storm" that drove the Zika outbreak in 2016.
Among the many changes in Android 7.0 Nougat, a less talked-about feature may very well be one of the most interesting. As part of a new system-wide API, apps can now create their own Quick Settings tiles, and it doesn't require any complicated workarounds like it has in versions past.
There's nothing that makes us feel more like the flowers are a bloomin' outside and the weather is sunny and warm than baby animals. During the spring, they herald the return of life after a long and frigid winter.
Flan is a popular Hispanic dessert - custard topped with a sweet thin caramel sauce. This video shows you a delicious variation on traditional caramel flan by adding a fresh mango topping. A perfect dessert for hot weather or beach entertaining.
Want to know how to use the Dashboard on your Nintendo Wii video game console to do fun things like surf the Internet? It's easy! So easy, in fact, that this Wii owners' guide from the folks at Butterscotch can present a complete overview of the process in about four minutes. For more information and detailed instructions, take a look.
If you live somewhere with harsh winters, you know that they can be hell on your garden and the flower pots therein. Watch this video for tips on protecting different kinds of flower pots from the elements during the winter.
This look goes perfectly with jeans, and is ideally suited for cold weather. All you need is to find a length of your favorite knit cloth and then follow along with the demonstrations here in the tutorial for your own comfy cardigan.
Make family movie night extra special by holding it outdoors! If your backyard is big enough and the weather where you live lets you, you can set up your own home theater in the backyard! All you need is a screen, projector, DVD player and a sound system.
Storm is a popular superhero in the X-men comic books who has control over the wind and weather, and this tutorial shows you how to draw a pencil sketch of her. You'll become an artist like Stan Lee in no time!
During the summer, the weather isn't the only thing that heats up. Rising temperatures and higher hemlines allow you to show off a well done pedicure or manicure composed of bright and showy colors, as in this nail look.
In this clip, learn how to make an extremely easy backless top for the warm weather. This tutorial will show you everything you need to know to create this stylish, sexy shirt. Follow along and start sewing because all you need is fabric and a sewing needle to make this simple piece! You can even use an old t-shirt, if you have one!
