Freeze-drying candy is an excellent method to try old favorites in an exciting new way. Here's everything you need to know to do it at home.

The gel from aloe vera leaves is great for sunburns, minor cuts or wounds, and other skin problems. If you want to avoid additives and dyes found in commercial products, here’s a guide to making ...

If you’re looking for a nontoxic option, a DIY corn syrup ice pack is a great alternative. The corn syrup will keep the pack from freezing solid, so it’ll be soft and flexible. Aside from treating ...

Despite its name, hard candy is easy to make. While baking and craft supply shops sell all manner of equipment to make the process easier, the only essential gear beyond a saucepan is a candy ...

Learn how to make an easy, reusable DIY gel ice pack with a zip top bag and just 3 simple ingredients.

A crispy, tart and sweet apple, lovingly coated in either a shiny candy shell or rich robe of caramel, is a quintessential fall treat that is both easy to make, but also fairly easy to mess up. To ...

Replacing your regular hair gel with DIY flaxseed gel saves both you and the planet from a flurry of harsh chemicals and annoying single-use plastic.

The science behind the different temperatures in candy making What is the chemistry behind biscuits?? Peanut brittle that won’t stick to your teeth? The secret is the baking soda.

For most women, gel manicures are a dream come true, thanks to their longevity. But how long does a gel manicure last? Not only are they supposed to be extra-long lasting so your nails look ...

I don't hate candy corn, but it's not the first thing I grab from my son's trick-or-treat bag, either. Celebrity chef Alton Brown promises that homemade candy corn is easy to make and much tastier ...

These little bags of candy are a great party favor for your “Breaking Bad” series finale parties. The sweet only takes five ingredients and about 20 minutes to make.