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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Stories By Brooke Dougherty
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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 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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Protect Your Outdoor Rattan Furniture From Cold Weather With A Kitchen Essential
Rattan used for outdoor furniture can be pretty durable, but doesn't do so well in extreme temperatures. Use this simple pantry item to protect it.
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Can Wax Paper Help Unstick Your Kitchen Drawers? The Reviews Are Mixed
Got a stuck kitchen drawer? Whether you should grab a roll of wax paper to fix it depends on how long you want the solution to last and how dusty your home is.
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How To Clean A Trash Can Liner (And Leave Your Kitchen Smelling Fresher Than Ever)
If you're noticing some unpleasant odors in your kitchen, your trash can liner could be the problem. Here's how to clean it to make your kitchen fresh again.
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The One Way You Should Avoid Cleaning Your Painted Floors At All Costs
While this popular cleaning option can refresh many types of flooring, using it on your painted floors may lead to frustrating damage and discoloration.
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Does Your Living Room Look Messy? This Spot May Be Due For A Declutter
If your living room is always looking chaotic, no matter how much you try to organize it, clutter in this unexpected spot might be the culprit.
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The Crafty & Budget-Friendly Way To DIY Faux Stained Glass That Looks So Real
Love stained glass but not the price tag that often accompanies authentic pieces? It's surprisingly easy to make your own, plus this DIY is renter-friendly.
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Too Many Coffee Mugs? This Simple Storage Fix Keeps Extras Safe, Tidy, And Easy To Find
You're one low-cost purchase away from fixing your cluttered cabinet, as this flexible storage solution promises a clean, safe place to organize extra mugs.
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This Vintage Decor Is Easy To Find At Thrift Stores (And Easier To DIY)
What's better to thrift than a piece of furniture that's small enough to fit in the backseat of your car, easy to DIY, and can be used all over your house?
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Turn An Old Plastic Container Lid Into Unique Countertop Organizer With An Easy DIY
Save yourself from plastic waste by upcycling old container lids into functional, stylish countertop storage pieces. You just need a little rope to help.
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Don't Throw Out Old Pans Without Trying This Budget-Friendly DIY Upcycle
Need somewhere to dump your keys and wallet when you walk in the door? If you're even a little crafty, an old frypan might be the answer to your storage woes.
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The Kitchen Essential That Helps Keep The Sink And Drain Clean
You can forget having to deal with clogged kitchen sinks and irritating cleanups when you get this low-cost essential that will keep the drain clear for you.
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