Thrift Glass Containers For Custom Decor That Looks Right Out Of The Gilded Age
Picked up a plain but good quality glass vase or lantern while thrifting recently? Quickly transform it into Art Deco décor using a cheap crafting product.
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Stories By Brooke Dougherty
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Is Your Door Latch Jammed? Here's How You Can Quickly Fix It
Sometimes, a door latch gets stuck behind the strike plate, leaving your door open. Don't call the pros. There's an easy fix requiring a single, simple tool.
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The Easy, Affordable Way To Prevent Weeds In Gravel For A Clean, Beautiful Landscape
A gravel driveway or pathway is typically low maintenance until you notice those weeds popping up. Here's a budget-friendly way to fix that.
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Remove Rust From Bolts Without Taking Them Out Using A Tool You Already Own
If you notice rust buildup on some of the bolts around your house and garage, there's an easy way to clean them without having to pry them out.
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Don't Toss Old Shoes - Use Them As A Weighted Door Stop
Old or unwanted boots and shoes usually end up in the landfill, but instead, consider giving them new life by repurposing them as doorstops.
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You're In Luck: DIY Curtains That Require Neither Sewing Nor Drilling
Dressing windows can be pricey, even more so if you use a curtain fitter. Whether you're a renter or homeowner, this cheap solution is easy to mount and remove.
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How To Update Your Bedding For The Winter In A Minimalist Way
Winter bedding can feel overwhelming, with all those blankets piled atop one another in an effort to stay warm. Control the clutter by embracing minimalism.
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Say Goodbye To Rust On Bolts And Screws With An Unexpected Kitchen Ingredient
Hoarding rusted bolts and nuts until you can make them usable again? That day has come because the condiment you need is probably in your fridge right now.
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Keep Small Bathroom Clutter Organized With A Dollar Tree DIY That's Chic & Functional
If counter clutter is becoming a problem in your small bathroom, here's a very simple storage DIY with inexpensive items from Dollar Tree.
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Turn An Old Desk Organizer Into A Unique Utensil Holder That Declutters Your Counters
Pop this desk organizer in the kitchen, and you've got a quirky little countertop buddy that keeps your daily cooking items tidy and within reach.
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The Simple Dollar Tree Hack That Keeps Paper Towels Off Your Kitchen Counter
Despite being light, a bulky kitchen towel roll takes up a lot of counter space. Remedy this issue with a Dollar Tree product designed to hold fabric towels.
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The Alternative To Bleach That Both Protects & Whitens Your Laundry
If your laundry items could do with a little brightening, instead of reaching for the bleach, go to your pantry and take out a better alternative.
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The Space-Saving Shoe Storage Solution That Fits On Your Door
Running out of room for shoes in your closet? Entryway constantly cluttered with footwear? Make use of the back of your door by storing pairs vertically on it.
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The Perfect Sweater Storage Method To Keep Your Clothes In Great Shape
Tired of storing your sweaters on hangers only for them to end up stretched out and pulled? This storage solution stops that and keeps dust and bugs away.
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Declutter Your Closet With This Clever DIY Sweater Storage Idea
This DIY helps declutter your closest by getting your sweaters off their hangers. Here's a better way to store them that takes advantage of vertical space.
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The Worst Weather Conditions To Fix Driveway Cracks In
The weather during a concrete driveway repair has a big impact. Tackling the job under the wrong conditions can seriously affect how well the concrete sets.
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Hide Your Trash Can And Add A Rustic Touch To Your Kitchen With A Clever Trick
Is your overflowing trash can an eyesore in the kitchen? Hide it away in something once used to store beverages for a rustic yet practical cleaning solution.
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Spilled Shoe Shine On Your Carpet? Here's How To Get The Stain Out Fast
Shoe polish has an oily base that quickly seeps into carpets if you spill it. Here's how to remove it with common household products before it stains.
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Repurpose Your Old Shoe Rack For Extra Purse Storage In Your Closet
A shoe rack's open shelves make for useful purse storage because you can see everything in your collection at a glance and easily grab what you want to wear.
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A Windy Day Can Blow Your Patio Furniture Away. Here's How You Can Secure It To The Ground
Lightweight patio furniture gets blown around easily in strong winds. Thankfully, it's easy to secure with a few cheap items from your local hardware store.
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The Dollar Tree Hack That Makes Cleaning Hard-To-Reach Windows A Breeze
Make your home shine inside and out with a quality glass cleaner and an affordable Dollar Tree product duo that simplifies cleaning even the tallest windows.
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Say Goodbye To Deodorant Stains: This Dryer Sheet Hack Saves Clothes In A Pinch
You're heading out the door and notice a deodorant stain. A dryer sheet will remove the mark, but you need to use a specific method to make it work effectively.
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Incorporate The Scallop Trend In Your Garden With This Adorable DIY
Bored of your plain flower pots? If you're even a little crafty, you can transform them into trending scalloped planters with just a few simple DIY supplies.
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Customize A Folding Table To Any Height With An Easy PVC Pipe Hack
Give yourself the perfect workspace for any situation with this hack that lets you extend your folding table's height using just a few cuts of PVC pipe.
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Make Rusty Bolts Look Like New Again With A Toilet Essential
Sometimes, no matter how careful you are with storage, spare bolts or the one on appliances still get rusty. Instead of throwing them out, try this hack.
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The Little-Known Hot Glue Gun Hack Every DIYer Needs To Know (The Possibilities Are Endless)
A hot glue gun is an indispensable tool in the craft room. Outside of using it to attach things to one another, you can DIY bespoke plastic embellishments.
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The Vinegar Hack To Clean Mold From A Toilet Base
Mold is an eyesore that no one wants to see anywhere in their home. Try this two-ingredient vinegar hack to eliminate mold from toilet bases.
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