How To Clean & Prepare Your Grill For Outdoor Storage During Winter
During the winter, it's easy to forget about properly cleaning and storing your grill. Here's how you should do it (and what might happen if you don't!).
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The Budget-Friendly DIY Project That Instantly Updates Any Fireplace
If your fireplace is bringing down the fresh aesthetics of your interior decor, there's an easy and budget-friendly way to update without doing a complete reno.
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Are Your Curtains Too Heavy Or Too Light? Here's How To Tell
Understanding curtain weight can mean the difference between a room you love and one that kills the mood. You don't want to waste money on the wrong drapes.
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How To Optimize Your Entryway Space Before Guests Arrive
If you're expecting guests, there's one area you want to optimize that's often overlooked, and that's the entryway. You can do it in three simple steps.
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Blend The Eyesore Of A Washing Machine Hook Up With A Seamless DIY
If you'd like your washing machine hook ups to blend in with the rest of your laundry room decor, then use this simple and inexpensive DIY fix.
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The Laundry Essential That Can Make Your Home Smell Fresh & Clean
Head to the laundry room to make your home smell as great as your clean clothes. This laundry essential can be tucked in various places to spread scent.
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The One Spot In Your Bathroom You Should Never Hang A Towel To Dry
Think your towels are drying properly? Think again. Discover the one bathroom spot that can turn your fresh towels into a musty, smelly mistake.
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The All-Natural Method For Getting Rid Of Maggots In Your Trash Can
This method for getting rid of maggots lurking in your trash can works so well because it utilizes a household staple that they are intolerant to.
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Say Goodbye To Cracks In Your Driveway With One Simple Solution
This solution for driveway cracks works because it's less rigid than typical options, offering flexibility that's essential for working with sturdy concrete.
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Prevent The Kitchen Trash Cabinet From Getting Banged Up With An Easy DIY
Whenever you pull out your trash cabinet, the drawer edge gets scratched. Luckily, an easy fix is just a visit to the hardware store and a metal drill bit away.
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How To Dispose Of Old Yard Tools And Equipment (The Safe Way)
From recycling metal tools to properly handling power equipment, discover responsible disposal methods that keep hazardous materials out of landfills.
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How To Clean Grease And Grime From Your Tool Box Without Causing Damage
Your toolbox is the unsung hero of your DIY equipment, going with you on every project. As such, it can get pretty grimy. Make it last longer by cleaning it.
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Easily Bring Red Wine-Stained Clothing Back To Life With Just One Affordable Hack
What could be worse than spilling red wine on a white shirt? While you may have previously tossed the shirt, here's an affordable cleaning hack you have to try.
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Create A Safer Home With A Simple Sliding Glass Door Upgrade
Keep intruders out and peace of mind in. This easy-to-implement sliding glass door fix will instantly make your home safer so you can rest a little easier.
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No Shelves, No bins—This Easy & Affordable IKEA Hack Adds Storage To Any Closet
Need more closet space without the clutter? Discover a simple, affordable, and renter-friendly solution that will transform any closet into an organized dream.
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The Tell-Tale Sign It's Time To Replace Glass Food Storage Containers
There are good reasons to switch from plastic to glass food storage containers. Unfortunately, they still have a limited life and may need replacing.
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What Really Happens If You Add Dry-Clean Only Laundry To A Washing Machine
Dry-cleaning clothes can be expensive and time-consuming, leaving many of us to wonder if it's really necessary. The unfortunate answer is yes.
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This IKEA DIY Turns A Basic TARVA Dresser Into A Vintage Dream
The TARVA dresser is a sturdy pine piece with a simple design. That simplicity makes it easy to customize the dresser to fit a vintage vibe with new touches.
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Declutter Your Countertop By Removing This Eye Sore By Your Sink
Even the tidiest kitchens can feel messy when one countertop item dominates the space. A simple change could transform the look and function of your sink area.
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Easily Add A Remote To Your Garage Opener Switch With These Steps
If your wall-mounted garage door opener is less than two decades old, adding a remote is fairly easy, whether you prefer Wi-Fi or radio frequency to connect it.
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DIYer Shows How Easy It Is To Ditch Basic Closet Doors For A Chic Sliding Door
See how this TikTok creator saved space in a small room with an inexpensive and easy-to-install plywood alternative to a traditional barn door.
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The Genius DIY Trick That Makes Painting Behind The Toilet A Breeze
Working with paint can be tricky in tight spaces. Luckily, there's a simple and affordable solution to give that new color a slightly wider reach.
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How To Upcycle Old Books Into Charming Fall Decor On A Dime
This easy DIY using old or upcycled books brings an autumnal flair to your home. Best of all, you likely already have everything you need to make it.
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The Genius IKEA Hack That's Great For Small Laundry Room Spaces
Cramped laundry rooms become more manageable with this clever DIY that combines two low-cost IKEA finds into a multifunctional, space-saving staple.
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Organize Your Jewelry With A Rustic DIY You Can Start In Your Backyard
Keeping jewelry safe and untangled is notoriously difficult, but this DIY can allow you to create a stylish solution using a humble twig as a base.
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Is Using Broken Plates To DIY Homemade Tile A Good Idea?
Got a lot of old or broken plates sitting in the back of a kitchen cupboard? Here's what you need to know before you reuse them for your next tiling project.
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What Constant Clicking On Your Gas Stove Is Trying To Tell You
If your gas stove keeps clicking, chances are that it's trying to alert you to an issue with one of its key internal components. Here's how to troubleshoot it.
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