Hacks
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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 Ways to Organize a Small Bedroom
Get some over the door storage that you can use in your bedroom. You can put it over your bedroom door or you can put it on your closet door, whatever works best. Make sure to use as much vertical space as possible when you have a small bedroom. If needed, get a stepladder, but its’ still worth using up all the vertical space. Another great way to get your small bedroom organized is by decluttering. Don’t keep holding onto things that you never use and will end up getting thrown out anywhere. Declutter right now so you have more space. If possible, get some under the bed storage that…
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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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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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20 Organization Hacks (They’ll Change Your Life!)
Store your scarves the super easy way with this hack! Simply attach curtain rings to a hanger and then slide a scarf through each one! Fantastic! Take a tab from a soda can and hang it around the neck of a hanger. You can now hang another hanger form that tab, doubling the space in your closet! When buying furniture, get pieces that double as storage. If you already have furniture, then add some storage to the furniture (like a storage ottoman) so that you can have more space to put things. Use an over-the-door hanger to store your cleaning supplies, or anything really. Just put one item in each…
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10 Organization Tips for Small Laundry Rooms
Ironing boards can be big and clunky, especially if your laundry room is small. So, attach it to the back of the door or the wall so that it can fold out when in use and be out of the way when not! A pull out drying rack is incredibly handy because you can dry your items without having them sprawled everywhere, but it can be put away when not in use! So helpful! There is often a space between your washing machine and dryer and the wall, so take advantage of it! Put a small pull-out cart in between that you can use to store laundry supplies. Make your…
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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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25 Hacks to Keep the Messiest Areas Organized
Store your shirts vertically in the dresser instead of stacking them. This allows you to see what shirts you have without having to rifle through all the others and make a mess. Make a tape dispenser out of PVC pipe or a similar material. Simply slide the tape onto the pipe and then pull whenever you need! So much easier than tons of different tape dispensers. You can make a drawer organizer out of fabric and cereal boxes! Just decorate the boxes (which you’ve cut to the size you want) and then stick them in the drawer. Take an empty toilet paper or paper towel roll and slide it around…
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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…
