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At The Car Wash: 5 Things You Can Clean Besides Your Car
I’ve always been one of those people that have kept my car exceptionally clean. I love the way a nice clear car looks, it’s enough to make anyone feel like they’re driving a luxury vehicle! In fact, I have a monthly membership to my local car wash, I can wash my vehicle as many times as I would like for one flat fee! After many many trips to the car wash, I’ve learned a thing or two! Like, trips to the carwash aren’t just for cleaning the outer body of your car. If you do it right, you can clean these five things in your car while waiting for the…
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10 Things to Do With Old Blue Jeans
We all have that one favorite pair of old blue jeans. You know the ones. The ones that are JUST worn in enough, a little distressed, and perfectly comfortable? Ah, those are the ones! If your favorite pair of old blue jeans has seen better days, or if they just fit a little more snug than usual, try out these amazing blue jean crafts! They’ll reuse all of your old blue jeans, and you’ll absolutely love the results. Use your old jeans and turn them into a brand new gym bag! A pair of old blue jeans (and maybe a few sewing skills…) is all that you need to make…
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8 Ways to Use Curtain Rings Throughout Your Home
You might be a little surprised to learn that curtain rings have a host of uses around the house. If so, prepare to be amazed! Here’s how to use curtain rings throughout your home! Endless Bathroom Uses If you are renting your apartment or home, it can be a struggle to personalize your space without violating your lease! If you are running out of storage in the bathroom, use curtain rings to hold your shower supplies in place! Scarf Hanger Scarves are my least favorite things EVER to figure out how to store! A few curtain rings (okay, well, this definitely looks like more than a few!)…
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10 Genius Ways to Use Coffee Filters
Coffee filters make the best place to store snacks! Use them to break up a variety of snacks on a big platter, or use them to individually serve snacks, Isn’t it the worst when you open up your china cabinet to discover that your favorite plate is chipped? Don’t worry about that any longer! Use coffee filters in between plates and cups to prevent any scratches and chips when in storage. Do you love flowers, but hate how quickly they die indoors? I have the perfect solution for you: make your own flowers out of coffee filters! Find the tutorial at Pretty Petals. These definitely look like…
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10 Delicious Lemonade Recipes for Summer
Nothing screams summer quite like a cool and refreshing glass of tart lemonade. Whether you like your lemonade the traditional way, or your like to add a hint of something else, these lemonade recipes are perfect for you! All recipes courtesy of Pottery Barn. All recipes start with 1 1/2 cups of lemon juice, 1/4 cup of sugar, and 5 cups of water. Watermelon Like lemonade, watermelon is a staple of summer. A summer barbecue isn’t perfect without a freshly cut melon! Combine the two greatest things of summer and add 5 cups of fresh watermelon juice to your lemonade. Mint Lime-Ade So this isn’t lemonade, but it is just as…
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12 Must Try DIYs
Make these DIY pillows exactly how you would like them! Just use some fabric paint! For straight lines like this, use masking tape. When it’s all dry, peel off the tape and viola! If you are in need of more closet space, you can make your own! Just find a cheap ladder and a fun color of paint to make it stand out. Then hang the ladder horizontally across your wall and you’ve got much more closet space! Make some shelving out of crates or boxes. To make them a little more fun, just add some colored wallpaper to the back of the insides and then paint the edges.…
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8 Shower Hacks that Will Blow Your Mind
Prevent rust with nail polish by putting on a clear coat of fingernail polish onto anything that will rust. It will protect your products from water as well as protect your shower from ring build up. Did you know you can clean shower with grapefruit? Not only will it remove all of the water stains and grime in your shower or tub, it will also give your bathroom a nice citrus smell. You can use dryer sheets to clean soap scum from glass, shower doors. Just rub the sheet onto the glass and it will work instantly. There is no need to buy a bulky shower caddy! Just…
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10 DIY Painting Hacks that Will Change Everything
Whether you enjoy painting, or you dread the thought of dipping your brush into a gallon of paint, you’ve likely realized how big of a task it is! Instead of being completely overwhelmed (and having completely sore arms at the end of your project) use these 10 painting hacks to make your life a little bit easier. Always Have Enough Paint There is nothing worse than realizing you didn’t buy enough paint halfway through a project. Your paint won’t match, leaving your walls looking a little off. To prevent this issue, multiply the length times the width of the area. You need a gallon of paint for every 400 square…
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5 Biggest Mistakes People Make When Painting Furniture
Painting a piece of furniture is by no means a small task, especially when you don’t know what you are doing! Instead of having to refinish that incredible table you found at the thrift store (again) paint it the correct way the first time! Forgetting to Sand You’ve read those tutorials. You know, the ones that claim sanding isn’t necessary. There is never a situation in which sanding wouldn’t be necessary. Roughing up the texture of the furniture gives the primer a surface to stick to, which helps the paint to last much longer! Remove Residue Before painting (and after sanding) be sure to wipe down the surface of the…
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16 Simple Hacks to Stay Warm
With this long cold winter there are days where it is just impossible to keep warm! So I found 16 hacks to stay warm that don’t just involve huddling over the heater! Cover Your Windows This isn’t just for privacy, but windows can let in cold even if they are double paned. So add some insulation with good blinds and curtains to block out the cold! Wear Slippers or Socks When you are home don’t walk around barefoot. All of your body heat is going to escape through your feet, so keep them cozy and warm in some fuzzy socks or slippers. Use Ceiling Fans I know…you hear fan and…
