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Cheap Trick: Make Over an Empty Frame
You've got a great picture frame -- but it has no backing, glass, or hardware. What now?
Continue ReadingCheap Trick: Keep Garden Tools in a Coffee Can
Then throw in some sand a few glugs of motor oil to keep your tools in top shape.
Continue ReadingCheap Trick: Vintage Toast Rack as Mail Organizer
This vintage gem is the perfect combination of style and function.
Continue ReadingCheap Trick: Clean Tight Spaces with a Mascara Wand
Before you eighty-six that clumpy CoverGirl, save the mascara wand (wash and recycle the container) and use it to whisk gunk out of tight spaces.
Continue ReadingCheap Trick: Use Apple Crates as Wall Storage
We talked to HGTV's expert carpenter Carter Oosterhouse, host of Carter Can, to find out the best way to create a shelving system with vintage wood crates.
Continue ReadingDaily DIY: Cleaning with... Tea?
I'm an avid tea drinker, so I was thrilled to hear that tea bags can also double as a cleaning solution.
Continue ReadingDaily DIY: Defrost with Delight
That's right -- another day, another vinegar hack. Oh, you act as if you're surprised! This one's a goodie; I promise. And in the kitchen, no less! Perfect for your upcoming holiday dinner party or fancy, festive feast.
Continue ReadingDaily DIY: Plant Love
Save that boiled water from pasta, boiled eggs or potatoes and feed them to your plants.
Continue ReadingDaily DIY: Gone Bananas!
Bananas release gases which cause fruits (including other bananas) to ripen quickly. Separating them will keep them fresh longer, so separate those bananas and place each in a different location.
Continue ReadingDaily DIY: Vinegar Fix
Vinegar is one of those all-time best-in-show sort of kitchen items to have around, because it can perform so many different life-saving duties.
Continue ReadingDaily DIY: A Rubbermaid Solution
Turns out that if you sprinkle a bit of salt in an empty airtight Rubbermaid container before you store it, you'll keep the smell at bay.
Continue ReadingDaily DIY: Nail Polish Hack
Of course, clear nail polish is good for quite a bit of things, including its well-known use for fixing a run in a pair of pantyhose, but did you know DIY Life has ten more awesome uses for nail polish?
Continue ReadingDaily DIY: The Best Scrubbing Solution Ever
Forget harsh detergents and solutions when scrubbing grease spots off your cast-iron cookware. Instead, grab a pinch of salt and a paper towel to create a salty solution that works wonders!
Continue ReadingDaily DIY: Onion Tears No More
To prevent the waterworks show when slicing onions, simply hold your tongue on the roof of your mouth (but don't breathe through your nose!).
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