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Ikea wood magazine rack velcro-ed inside a cabinet door to hold the hairdryer. Brilliant...

by tlsuel

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Barkeeper's Friend can do anything--How to Remove Scratch Marks from Dishes

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Wipe faucets with waxed paper for no more water stains!

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Preserve a pristine stovetop by applying a thin layer of car wax, then wiping it off. Future spills will lift off easily. Gotta try this!

To get the bubbles back in flat champagne, drop a raisin in the bottle. Any carbon dioxide left will cling to the raisin and release as tiny bubbles.

The only SPOT REMOVER you'll ever need ~ Mix one part Dawn dishwashing liquid with two parts hydrogen peroxide; pour or spray it directly on the stain, and watch it disappear like MAGIC.

What a great use for wasted hangers!!

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Clean the shower curtain liner by tossing it in the washer with vinegar

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How to paint furniture black to get that high-end "Pottery Barn-esque" look.

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Ice-proof your windows...with vinegar! Frost on its way? Just fill a spray bottle with three parts vinegar to one part water & spritz it on all your windows at night. In the morning, they'll be clear of icy mess!

Frugal & Natural Pest Control: Fruit Flies & Ants Be Gone!

Put a shelf over bathroom door for extra storage. This is brilliant.

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how to arrange flowers in a big bowl.

Doubt it, but I'd try it...The best way to get rid of ANTS - place cucumber peelings where you have the little pests overnight. eco-friendly, child and pet friendly and you dispose of them the next day. NO ANTS. this works

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Use a rubber band to remove a stripped screw. SMART!

Must try: 1. Identify areas of your wooden furniture that are unsightly because they have been bumped or scraped. 2. Get your walnut. 3. Rub the walnut on the damaged area. 4. Watch in amazement as the damaged area begins to darken.

Interesting... (go to this website to pre plan YOUR room: can enter any dimensions and multiple furniture templates, even landscaping).

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Storage for Christmas Ornaments

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Put a shelf over bathroom door for extra storage. This is brilliant.

When attached to the underside of a desk, a kitchen basket is perfect for corralling cords.

Soak old paintbrush in hot vinegar for 30 minutes and they're good as new.

Cereal container --> car trash! Freaking genius!

water spot on wood + mayo = no stain 4 hrs later

Keep taco fillings contained, even if the shell breaks. Line an empty taco shell with a lettuce leaf, then pile on all the meat, cheese, and pico de gallo your heart desires.

Use toothpaste on picture hooks. Toothpaste marks the wall where you want it placed and allows you to easily nail and hang pictures. Brilliant!

spray paint tent from discarded garment bag...clever!

Store tupperware lids in wire cd racks.

Smart!! Comb as Nail Holder - Protect your fingers while hanging a picture.

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Tension rod to hang spray bottles.

Hair Dryer as Sticker Remover - A little hot air quickly loosens price labels—with zero fingernail-chipping frustration. <= Oooh... looooove this.

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Storing towels (or other things!) in a window box

Aluminum foil as fixture protector - simple, brilliant

Extraordinary Uses of 16 Ordinary Household Items

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ceiling closet wrapping storage

by frankfarm

Put on a damp rubber dishwashing glove and run your hand over hair-covered upholstery—the hair will cling to the glove, not the sofa. Rinse off the glove in the sink (with the drain catcher in place, of course).

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