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15 Ways Magazine Holders will Change Your Life
Take the magazine holder and put it in your pantry. Fill it with cans and it will act as a sturdy can holder to make sure your cans all stay in one place and are easily accessible. Use magazine holders to store and divide your mail and paperwork. You can use at least three for “ingoing,” “outgoing,” and “junk” categories. It’ a super clever idea! Another use for magazine holders in the kitchen is to hold all your foils and wraps. You can just attach the holder to a cupboard and then stick the containers in them! If you just need one more shelf for your wall, then use magazine…
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15 Cleaning Tricks That Will Save You Hours!
Microwaves often get stuck on grime and stains on it that are really hard to get out. Instead of scrubbing at them for hours, microwave a bowl of vinegar for a few minutes and then the gunk will easily wipe off! Make a paste from vinegar and baking soda and place it inside the oven and on the oven door. Let it sit for a few hours and then, when you go to clean it up, it will easily remove any grime and stains that were on the oven before. Cleaning burners can be a nightmare, especially if it’s been a while. However, here’s a great tip! Just fill a…
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14 Ways to Turn Old Furniture into New Storage
Take an old bookshelf, turn it on its side, and then you can use it as a storage bench! You can just repaint the bookshelf and add some cushions for a more comfortable seat! Turn the end of a bedframe into hook storage! You just take the end part, jazz it up if you want, and then attach some hooks so it can becoming a nice, hanging hook rack! Take any side of a crib and turn it into a fabric organizer. You just drape the pieces of fabric over the rods and you’re good to go! If you have an old filing cabinet, then here’s a great idea. Turn…
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10 Ways Baskets Organize Everything
This is a pretty unconventional way to use baskets, but I love it! Mount the baskets on your wall (they can be wire, wicker, or whatever you want) and use them as storage! Baskets are incredibly helpful when it comes to organizing your pantry. You can organize the different types of food you have and also put labels so no one is ever confused. Using baskets in your linen closet is an absolutely brilliant idea. I prefer wire or wicker, just because they look better, but you can use whatever you want! If you have stairs in your home, then you might notice stuff from one floor getting cluttered and…
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10 Hacks Everyone With Wood Floors Should Know
I didn’t think this would work, but it really does! You can use a wet cloth and an iron to get rid of dents! Be warned though, this depends on the finish on your wood. Try it on a hidden area first to make sure it won’t damage the finish on the wood. But, the dent will come right out! Mix one part vinegar with one part canola oil to get rid of any scratches in your wooden floor! It seems so easy, but it actually works and makes your floor like brand new! For scuff marks on your wooden floor, an easy way to fix that is by using…
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14 Handy Cleaning Hacks
Don’t spent hours trying to clean the crusted on stains in your microwave. Instead, microwave a bowl of vinegar for a few minutes and then the stains will wipe right away! When you’re cooking, fill your sink with hot soapy water. As you finish using a pot or pan, set it in the water. When you’re done with dinner, the dishes will be super easy to clean. For a fresher dishwasher, try this. Put a bit of lemon Kool-Aid mix in the soap dispenser and run the dishwasher. The acid in the powder helps breakdown stains and buildup. Speaking of dishwasher, empty the dishwasher as soon as it’s finished running.…
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10 Unique Uses for Cream of Tartar
If your stainless steel is looking a little dull, then use some cream of tartar to make it shine again! Simply apply the cream of tartar, let it sit for a while, and then wipe it off! You can also do the same thing with your copper! Just mix two parts cream of tartar with one part lemon juice to make a paste. Then, just apply the paste to your dingy copper, let it sit, then buff and rinse it off! Clean your grout with a mixture of cream of tartar and white vinegar. Make a paste with the two ingredients, put them on your grout, then scrub them with…
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Declutter Your Home in 30 Days
\ In order to get your house decluttered in 30 days, you need to do a bit of work every day. Set a timer each day (from 5 to 20 minutes, or so, depending on your attention span), and declutter for that time only. Be dedicated and stay focused during that time. When going through your stuff, have three boxes: donate, keep, recycle. Put everything in one of those three bins, making sure you only keep things that you actually use and wear. Paper clutter is one of the biggest causes of an unorganized and untidy home. So, get your paper clutter under control. Recycle and shred what you can,…
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12 Beyond Clever Uses for Magic Erasers
Use a Magic Eraser to get rid of whiteboard marker that just doesn’t want to go away. It will look super white, shiny, and just like new again! Magic Erasers can get any of your mirrors looking nice and clean again too. They will also help your mirrors become fog free for a while! How cool is that? It’s really cost effective to dye your own hair but sometimes it can make a mess. If you get some hair dye stains in your bathroom, just use a Magic Eraser to get them right out. Don’t you hate it when your favorite mug has that stuck-on ring in the inside? If…
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12 Tips for a Clutter Free Home
