Rid Your Sink Of Maggots With Two Items You Already Have Around The House
The idea of having maggots in your sink is utterly disgusting, but it happens. Luckily, you can quickly get rid of them with items you have at home.
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Is Your Door Constantly Slamming Into The Wall? Try A Tennis Ball
Having a door that constantly slams into your wall can be annoying, but there is a simple and inexpensive fix. Use a tennis ball to fix the problem. -
How To Turn Your Summer Seashells Into Cute Table Dishes
If you have lots of seashells from the beach, turn them into trinket dishes in just a few steps. This DIY will make your shells both stylish and functional. -
The Herb That You Want To Keep Far Away From Your Dahlias In The Garden
Dahlias produce gorgeous, full-bodied flowers from summer to autumn. Yet, if you try companion planting with this common herb, your dahlias' health will suffer. -
Add This Flavorful Herb To Your Garden To Keep Flies At Bay
Flies are among the most annoying pests. Not only do they buzz around our heads, but they can damage our plants too. Repel them naturally with this garden herb. -
Give Your Plastic Takeout Containers New Life With TikTok's Clever Planter Hack
Getting takeout is great - but the plastic containers the food comes in? - not so much. Check out this TikTok hack to turn them into planters. -
The Shower Curtain Hack That'll Upgrade Your Patio Table
Does your patio table need a little upgrade? Surprisingly, you can use a shower curtain to give it just that. Check out this easy patio table DIY. -
TikTok's Palm-Sander Hack For Dirty Carpets Has Us Stunned
When you vacuum your carpet, there is still dirt below the surface you're likely not sucking up. Use this palm-sander hack to get your carpets squeaky clean. -
Why Planting Dahlia Tubers Vertically Is A Big Mistake
Dahlias are beautiful and lively flowers, but ensuring you plant them correctly is crucial. This is why you should plant dahlia tubers horizontally. -
Prevent Pesky Nail Corrosion With This Genius WD-40 Hack
Nails corroded with rust are unusable, which is a total shame if you have a full box of them. Luckily, you can use this WD-40 hack to clean them right up. -
Solve Your Spilled Paint Problems With One Handy Kitchen Staple
Spilled paint might seem like an impossible mess to clean up, but this simple TikTok hack will make it easier. Use this kitchen staple to clean spilled paint. -
Quiet An Unbalanced Washing Machine With Just A Pool Noodle
Washing machines can jerk around or generally make noise for myriad reasons, but one simple summer accessory that many have around the house can help. -
The Vegetable In Your Garden You Can Use To Eliminate Scuffs On The Wall
Wall scuff marks happen from time to time. Surprisingly, a food item from your vegetable garden provides an all-natural way to get rid of them. -
This Screwdriver Hack Has Been Hiding In Plain Sight
If you ever can't get a pesky screw out of a wall or furniture piece, use this screwdriver hack that'll give you all the extra leverage you need. -
The Benefits Of Planting Dill Next To Cabbage In The Garden
Companion planting is a technique of placing two plants next to each other to help one or both grow. Here's why dill is the perfect companion plant to cabbage. -
The Priming Trick That'll Make Painting Your Walls A Breeze
Priming is the first step in painting your walls, and this easy hack will greatly improve the end results of your painting project. Here's how to do it. -
Why You'll Want Vinegar Around If You're Growing Berries In The Garden
If you're growing berries in your garden, then you're likely familiar getting berry-colored stained hands from picking them - let vinegar help with that. -
The Household Item You Didn't Know Your Vacuum Needed
Vacuuming in small spaces can be challenging. Check out this TikTok hack that uses a household item to solve the problem of reaching into tight spaces. -
The Old-School Hack That'll Make Rust A Thing Of The Past
When rust appears on your outdoor furniture or tools, it can really be a bummer. Luckily, this old-school hack using an unexpected product can help. -
The Gardening Hack That'll Protect New Trees With A Household Staple
When you plant a new tree, it's important that you protect it so it can grow to be healthy and strong. This gardening hack using a household item can help. -
Fix Your Kitchen's Rusted Sink With One Common Kitchen Ingredient
A rusted sink is never a good sight, but fixing it doesn't need to be difficult. Try using this common kitchen ingredient to rid your sink of rust. -
The Popular Fall Flower That Doubles As A Natural Cockroach Repellent
From marigolds to nasturtiums, many flowers are known pest deterrents. But when dealing with cockroaches, this fall flower is the one that sends them packing. -
Your LED Lightbulbs Will Live Forever With This Genius Aluminum Foil Hack
Replacing broken items and keeping up with home maintenance can be expensive. Here's how to make your LED lightbulbs last forever with this aluminum foil hack. -
Create Stylish Wall Storage With This Budget-Friendly Napkin Holder Hack
If find yourself on the verge of tossing away an old napkin holder, you should think twice. You could use it to create stylish wall storage. Here's how. -
This TikTok Hack Has DIYers Rushing To The Baby Aisle
This hack straight from the baby aisle may seem peculiar, but it really makes all the difference in your DIY projects once you get the hang of it. -
Why You Should Never Flush Chewing Gum Down Your Toilet
Sometimes chucking your gum in the toilet is just too handy to resist, but you should consider the long-term effects before you dispose of it this way again. -
The Brilliant Hack That Makes Hanging Plants Easy And Affordable
Trying to hang plants along your fence? There's an easy and inexpensive way to suspend greenery or flowers, and all it requires is one common household item.
