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ALTERNATIVE ACRYLIC PAINT BRUSH CLEANER!! Store bought cleaner can get expensive....Lysol Pine Scent cleaner actually emulsifies the paint/brushes come out like new. Also cleans clothes & doesn't harm material!
Good old Martha taught us that rather than buying those ridiculously expensive anti-slip mats for a rug, just turn it over and run a few lines of acrylic-latex caulk every 6 inches or so. Let dry and flip over and your rug wont be going anywhere!
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If you have grease to get rid of, just take tin foil and put it in a bowl. When grease hardens ball it up and throw it away! I can't believe I never thought of this before. No more of those "grease jars" that I have under my sink!
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Heavy Duty Concrete Bleach Recipe 2 c. liquid chlorine bleach 2 gallons warm water 1 tsp. dawn dish detergent Mix well in a bucket. Wash concrete; rinse with clear water and allow to dry. For tough stains, allow the mixture to set for 15 minutes before rinsing.
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Comb, Brush & Curler Cleaner 3 T. baking soda 3 T. bleach Fill bathroom sink with warm water. 1 at a time, swish comb, brush or curlers; rinse and drip dry on clean towel.
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Cheap, awesome Air Freshener - I always forget this!!!
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Line fridge shelves with Saran Wrap’s Press and Seal paper, then peel off and replace when dirty. Genius!
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Homemade jewelry cleaner with only baking soda and boiling water.
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I always forget to try this! argh!
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Compact Pegboard For those who don't have a ton of spaces, these leaves are the perfect solution.
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Tool Outlines Everyone will know where the tools should go; just hang them up and outline them with a paint pen.
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The neatest trick for hanging light things (like foam?!) on walls with sewing pins - and they don't show!
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Dollar Store containers used for drawer organization
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Christine Roberts I use plastic but man are they timesavers!!!
Showerhead Cleaner -1/3 cup baking soda -1 cup white vinegar -1 plastic bag -1 large bag twisty tie Let sit several hours or overnight.
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One of those DOH! Moments. Why did I never think to do this? I almost feel stupid now. Wait, I do feel stupid. :)
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YES! If you petrify a brush with dried paint, just soak it in Murphy's Oil for 24 to 48 hours and it dissolves all the paint and makes it like new. Must try
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Toilet paper rolls.... seriously. :)
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Using Rockler’s Screw Lube on the screw part of each cup hook made for super easy screw-in.
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Use towel racks on the inside of cabinet doors to hold your pot lids!!
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Paint like a pro. To make a splatter shield for when you’re painting a high surface, cut a slit in the center of a lid and pull the paintbrush through.
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How to make wooden toys - of particular interest to me due to the finishing techniques.
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spray bottle and acrylic paint. Mix 2 parts paint to 1 part water and shake to mix.
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Paint Brush Holder - Cut foam pipe insulation to fit sides of container & cut slits in the foam.#tips #paint
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baking soda and peroxide to clean gunk off nasty baking sheets!
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If you want your house to smell heavenly, boil some orange peels with a 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon on Medium heat. My favorite smell in the entire universe, of all time.
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dip q-tip in hydrogen peroxide (the key ingredient in whitestrips) and apply to surface of teeth for 30 sec before brushing teeth) once a day for a few days.Another pinner said: My teeth looked noticeably whiter after doing this only 2x
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Wash your dryer filter: Did you know that cleaning your lint trap with a dryer sheet can ruin it? *Read towards the bottom of the page for this tip...
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Protect awkward objects with plastic wrap Glad Press'n Seal plastic wrap (available at discount stores) goes on fast and stays right where you put it. Paint can seep under the edges, though, so it's no substitute for masking tape in spots where you need a sharp edge.
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If you have a tight spot to paint, remove the pad from a paint edging tool (about $2 at home centers). Hot-glue the pad to a stir stick, and you've got a painting tool that will fit behind toilet tanks and radiators.
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Another Pinner said "I had to repin this because I've done it, and it really works. Tie a baggy of vinegar around a shower head, leave it there over night, and it will clean all the residue and lime away!"
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The "miracle" of baking soda and peroxide. Put 1/4 cup of baking soda in a bowl.....add enough peroxide to make a paste. Rub on with fingers or sponge. Cleans EVERYTHING! Stove, oven, pans, stainless steel applicances, even the white handles of the refrig door.
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Take Popsicle sticks and paint them the color of every wall in your house. Carry with you on the go to match furniture, curtains, decorations, etc. Genius.
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Old detergent containers for organizing stuff in the garage.
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Throw out those torn cardboard boxes & replace with Dollar Store travel soap boxes.
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Fetching pins…
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Tina Pee-Glaze This is a good idea
Sharon Carter-Backes OMG,What a GREAT idea!
Sandy Clingerman I do this when I paint and it really saves time and the mess. Also, buy 2 gallon zip lock bags. A lot of times it takes me a day or two before I can get back to painting the second coat. I put my roller and brush in the zip bag and it won't dry out. Once I am done with that particular color, I can just throw the roller away and rinse the brush.
Lynn Tieman When you are still painting same color and need a break you can put the brush and roller in those plastic bags but also add to the refrigerator for overnight keeping. It will stay moist for several days.