These DIY lip ... Let the blend rest for 30 minutes to allow the colour to infuse fully. This tint hydrates your skin while offering a gentle flush. Making your own lip and cheek tints at home ...

One tbsp almond oil, one tsp rose petal powder (or crushed dried rose petals), half tsp beeswax (optional for texture), and a few drops of beetroot juice (for deeper tint).

For archival storage, where access is infrequent and low-speed, tape remains the cheapest and greenest approach. At rest, tape requires no power, and can last 15-30 years, depending on storage ...

If you have an overabundance of jar lids, you can upcycle them into something useful and unique for your kitchen, like a DIY kettle rest. For this simple project, all you will need is seven old jar ...

a white steaming tea kettle sitting on a black counter next to a green steaming coffee mug. - D3sign/Getty Images ...