DIY Life

Do you have a dog? If so, do you brush its teeth? Though I grew up with dogs, I have no recollection of anyone ever worrying about doggy dental care -- which probably explains why they all had really bad breath.

"Dog breath" was our highly original term for it. I had no idea this meant they were likely suffering from periodontal disease, which left untreated could lead to bacterial infections which could hit any of a large number of my poor pets' internal organs.

You can help keep their teeth clean by feeding them hard, crunchy foods and specially-designed dog biscuits. Beyond that, though, your dog does indeed need his teeth cleaned, two or three times a week.

Just how does one accomplish this?

The DIY vampire fangs in this video are the ultimate Halloween costume accessory. Avoid the store bought fangs that are uncomfortable to wear and leave you looking and talking like they are about to fall out all night. These fangs are molded to your gums making a seamless fit, and are very realistic looking vampire teeth.

Bre and Eric are hilarious as they make spinach molds of their own teeth. With this negative mold they pour plastic to make a positive mold. The actual tooth is made of a two part nail acrylic. You'll end by carving the tooth into a sharp tooth with a Dremel tool. Leave the gum line and ridges so that it comfortably forms to your teeth. Watch their step by step video for the full vampire fang transformation. You've only got a couple more days to perfect your costume. These last minute touches will set you apart and get you ready for a fearsome Halloween.

I imagine that at least one of you has already seen (and read) the email passed on about the many uses of Hydrogen Peroxide. It starts like this:

We know ... vinegar/baking soda and now peroxide - our mothers were right!

While for the most part these types of a emails are what I often refer to as eRumors -- this one has merit and is worth repeating. A bottle of peroxide is still under $1, so I thought I'd share with you some of the beneficial uses listed by the original author (Becky Ransey of Indiana) along with some of my own comments.