Turn Any Tea Towel Into A Stylish Bread Basket With This Easy Hack
Look like a hosting pro by using this folding method to turn a tea towel into a bread basket. The result is surprisingly sturdy and can be easily customized.
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Declutter Your Kitchen Instantly By Hiding Those Storage Jars
Fancy storage jars containing pasta or baking supplies can look nicely organized when lined up neatly on the countertop, but they still contribute to clutter.
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Getting The Number Of Cabinets Right Is So Important In A Small Kitchen
Small kitchens can be tricky to design. The most important way to make yours feel larger has more to do with what you don’t add than what you do.
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Say Goodbye To Cabinet Clutter: Martha Stewart's Smart Tip For Storing Baking Sheets
Baking sheets are hard to store, often resulting in a leaning tower of cookie trays precariously balanced on a shelf. Luckily, Martha Stewart has a better way.
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The Kitchen Essential That'll Make Cleaning Candle Spills Easier
Easily clean up candle spills with this item you likely already have in your home. It helps lift the wax without damaging the hard surface it's dried on.
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How To Know If What You're Seeing Is A Stink Bug Or Just A Lookalike
The brown marmorated stink bug has a number of lookalikes that also release an unpleasant smell. Here's how to determine which bug you're dealing with.
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How To Remove A Broccoli Smell From Your Kitchen
The sulfur in broccoli creates a bad smell when you cook it. Changes to how you prep and cook the broccoli and clean up afterwards can minimize the smell.
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Can You Run A Washing Machine And Shower At The Same Time?
If you like weak water pressure and cold showers, sure, you can jump in the shower while you are running a load of laundry in the washing machine.
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Is Putting Aluminum Foil In The Freezer Worth Trying For A Lower Electricity Bill?
Not all energy-saving hacks are created equal. This freezer tip sounds odd but might have more logic than it seems, depending on how your appliance runs.
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The Smart Way To Repurpose A CD Rack For Extra Shoe Storage
CD racks are not as common as they once were, but that doesn't mean they aren't still useful. Put their design to work to create convenient entryway storage.
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Growing This Staple Herb From Seed May Cause You Unexpected Regret
Planting and growing your own herbs is a great way to have ready-to-eat herbs when you want, but one staple herb might be more trouble than it's worth.
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The Perfect Time To Divide Sunflowers For Full, Gorgeous Blooms
If you have done your due diligence and researched sunflowers after planting them, then you might already know to divide them, but when is the best time?
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Avoid Damaging Your Memory Foam Mattress When Cleaning With Baking Soda
Extend your memory foam mattress's lifespan with proper cleaning techniques when using baking soda to absorb odors and lift stains, along with essential tips.
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The Budget-Friendly DIY That Turns Your Kitchen Utensil Holder Into Ghost Decor
Instead of going out and buying pre-made Halloween-themed decor, make some yourself. This easy DIY ghost project uses just a few items you likely already have.
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DIY Cute Fall Owl Decor Using Leftover Pumpkins
This easy DIY turns pumpkins into festive owl decor with 3D textures and detailed cut-outs that you can customize to fit your autumn aesthetic.
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The Easy Way To Tell If Your Popcorn Ceiling Has Been Painted Or Not
There are two ways to tell if a popcorn ceiling has been painted. Even better, both methods are quick and simple to do with just your eyes or a damp cloth.
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The No-Brainer Vinyl Record Storage Solution With A Hidden Risk
Quick and easy storage solutions are always attractive, but this simplified method to display your vinyl records could set them up for damage.
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Hate Cleaning Under The Bed? Do It The Easy Way — No Lifting Or Moving Required
No one likes hauling their bed out from the wall just to run a vacuum under it. Try this cleaning technique using something you probably already have on hand.
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The Onion-Like Wild Herb You May Be Able To Forage From Your Yard
This species of allium is growing increasingly popular. It likes cool, shady areas with moist, fertile soil and can even pop up unexpectedly in the wild.
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The Daisy-Like Weed You May Not Want Growing In Your Yard
If you spot this daisy-like weed all over your garden, don't fret. There's an easy way to combat what otherwise looks like a pretty flower in your yard.
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What To Do If You Find Turtles Have Invaded Your Driveway
Finding a group of turtles on your driveway, can be either surprising or alarming for some homeowners. If this happens to you, don't worry -- here's what to do.
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Are Tomato Spirals Worth Buying Versus Traditional Cages?
If you love growing tomatoes, you might have struggled with the bulkiness of those tomato cages, so you might be wondering if tomato spirals are a better option
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Create A Cozy Atmosphere With A Hassle-Free Fireplace DIY
Fireplaces can come with a steep cost or messy maintenance. Instead, this creator upgraded their living room with a faux fireplace that was easy to DIY.
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Add Texture To Warm-Climate Gardens With A Unique Flowering Vine
Finding warm-climate vines that check all the boxes is tough. This climber offers privacy and texture with leathery leaves, multicolored flowers, and odd fruit.
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How This Beautiful, Fragrant Flower Can Hack Your Garden Vegetables Into Growing
When growing a thriving vegetable garden, we can use all of the help that we can get! Teaming up with this well-known flower can give your harvest a boost.
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The Major Benefit Of Putting A Mother-In-Law's Tongue Plant Near Your Bed At Night
Looking for an all-natural way to sleep better and improve air quality in your room? Science suggests that a mother-in-law's tongue plant can help.
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The Bathroom Essential You Can Use To Hand-Pollinate Your Struggling Tomato Plants
Your towering tomato plants full of pretty yellow flowers are refusing to produce any fruit. The solution may be sitting beside the sink in your bathroom.
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