The Painters Tape Hack That Ensures Your Cord Covers Are Renter-Friendly
Avoid damaging your walls when it's time to remove any cord covers you've applied that have strong adhesives with this easy painter's tape hack.
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Stories By Lauren Kim
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Kitchen Linens You Probably Aren't Cleaning Often Enough (& The Best Way To Do It)
These kitchen linens could be spreading dangerous germs throughout your home. Keep them clean by sanitizing after every use. Here's how to do it.
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Say Goodbye To The Eyesore Of TV Cords Without Calling An Electrician
This hack hides your mounted TV cables behind the wall, allowing you to feed the cables behind the drywall. It's easy and safe to do on your own. Here's how.
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DIY A Portable Hand-Washing Station To Stay Clean In The Garden Or Outdoors
This easy DIY turns a water jug into a portable hand-washing station for your yard and garden, plus alternatives that ensure it stays leak-free.
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Keep An Eye Out For This Classic Vintage Kitchenware When Thrifting
This classic kitchenware brand is one you'll want to look for when thrifting. Its vintage line prior to 1968 boasted thick layers of copper and stainless steel.
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The Leafy Green You Should Harvest After The First Frost For Better Flavor
Don't let the first drop in temperature deter you. When you wait until after the first frost to harvest this cold-hardy vegetable, it turns out sweeter.
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The Big Mistake That's Making Your Peace Lily's Leaves Curl And Shrink
If your peace lily's leaves are curling or shrinking, it's not the end of your plant. Here's why and what you can do to fix it and prevent it happening.
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Avoid Bare Patches In A Bulb Garden With An Easy Hack You Can Do Yourself
Don't play guessing games of where the bare patches were last growing season for your flower bulbs. This hack keeps track of those empty spaces for you.
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Illuminate A Basic Kitchen Pantry With An Affordable Dollar Tree Find
This Dollar Tree hack shines light in the deepest corner of your pantry, allowing you to better access what you have and see what you need to stock up on.
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The $9 Hack That Gives Your Toilet The Fancy Touch You Didn't Know It Needed
This simple hack uses one product to upgrade the look of your toilet, which can give it a fancy makeover to match the rest of your bathroom fixtures.
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The Smart Solution That Makes Outdoor Trash Cans Way Less Of An Eyesore
With its easy setup and ability to keep pests out of your bins and boost your home's curb appeal, this solution to hide outdoor trash cans is a no-brainer.
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The Bold & Dramatic Drape Trend Is Making A Comeback - Here Are Tips To Nail The Look
Nail the bold and dramatic drape trend with these tips. It isn't just about the drapes you choose but the way you style them that makes a statement.
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Don't Make This Huge Mistake When Buying A Used Rug At The Thrift Store
Making this mistake when thrifting a rug could expose you to allergies and skin problems, while also causing damage to your surrounding furnishings.
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How To Paint An IKEA Billy Bookcase Without Sanding
No sander? No problem. Here’s how to give your BILLY bookcase the glow-up it's been begging for — without turning your living room into a dust storm.
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All-White Kitchens Are Officially Out: The Moody Countertop Trend Taking Over
With the increasing desire for warmer interiors, all-white kitchens are being replaced by ones in much deeper tones, and that includes the countertops.
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It's Official - This Kitchen Cabinet Color Trend Is Going Out Of Style In 2026
Although this cabinet color was once was considered chic, it's losing momentum since it can overwhelm your kitchen, making it appear small and dingy.
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The Cute & Functional Kitchen Essential You Can Get At The Thrift Store
If you come across this uncommon (at least in the U.S.) breakfast tableware, snap it up. It can be repurposed for all kinds of household organization tasks.
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Turn A Dollar Tree Cutting Board Into A Wall Sconce That Looks Luxurious With A DIY
Good lighting can completely transform a room, and you don't need much cash to brighten things up a bit with this Dollar Tree sconce DIY project.
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The Affordable Bathroom Item You Can Get At The Thrift Store That Adds So Much Charm
Thrift stores can be a treasure trove of possibilities for the observant DIYer, but these items are easy to miss -- and can transform your bathroom.
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The Overlooked Solution To Help Disguise Ugly Downspouts In Your Yard
Want to improve the look of your home quickly? Matching your downspouts to your siding is the solution, and it's easy to achieve with a few simple DIY supplies.
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Add Whimsy To Your Home With A Thrifted Glass Incense Burner DIY
This thrifted glass incense burner DIY only requires three items. Here's how to do it plus ways to customize it for a unique, whimsical decor piece.
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Creative DIYer Transforms Thrifted Teacups Into Stunning Decor: 'So Stinking Cute'
If you love repurposing donated items, or just need more creative ideas to display your plants, this hack (which involves thrifted teacups) is for you!
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The Dust-Fighting Spray That'll Have Your Baseboards Squeaky Clean
Cleaning baseboards is a task often overlooked. This DIY cleaner will keep your baseboards cleaner longer -- so you can go back to forgetting about them.
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Turn Dollar Tree Glass Vases Into The Most Elegant Candle Holder With A DIY
The unique spherical shape of the Greenbrier International Bubble Ball Vases makes them perfectly suited for creating a lovely DIY candle holder. Find out how.
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Do This One Test At The Thrift Store Before Bringing Furniture Home
Looks can be deceiving, making it crucial to do this test when shopping for thrift store furniture if you want to buy antique pieces that will last.
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DIY The Cutest Ghost Canvas Decor With Affordable Dollar Tree Supplies (No Art Skills Needed)
It’s the spooky season, but not all of us are into decorating with ghouls and goblins. Instead try this DIY art project that is more cute than creepy.
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Avoid This Big Mistake That Could Damage Your Fridge During A Deep Clean
While everyone should do a deep clean of their refrigerator now and then, this one mistake while cleaning could do more harm to your fridge than good.
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