Install a regular coat rack low down the wall to store
shoes safely off the floor
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Repurpose a cereal canister as a trash can for the
car
Via BHG.com |
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Deodorize sponges in the microwave. Soak in water
spiked with white vinegar or lemon juice and put on fill power for one minute.
Use tongs to remove as it will be hot!
Via
Shine |
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Use a magnetic strip to store bobby pins on inside of a
cupboard.
Via Superwoman |
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Use a Post-It note when drilling to catch the
dust
Via Lifehacker |
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Organize jewellery on a corkboard for easy viewing when
deciding how to accessorize an outfit
Via Dee
Gater |
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Repurpose an old picture frame as a serving
tray
Via Camp
Granma |
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"File" clothes vertically in drawers so you can see
your clothes at a glance.
Via Chasing
Cheerios |
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Fill an old box with skewers to make an all-purpose
knife block
Via The
Daily What |
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Hang onions in cut-up tights or old stockings to make
them last for months!
Via BuzzFeed |
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Create a thrifty watering can by puncturing holes in
the top of a used milk bottle.
Via A
Journey to a Dream |
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Use a paper plate to prevent splatters when using an
electric whisk.
Via Cooking
Club |
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Remove pet hair from furniture and carpets with a
squeegee.
Via Bobbenblog
Lite |
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Cover paint trays with aluminium foil to make cleaning
up afterwards a breeze.
Via OurHumbleAbowed |
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Place a layer of waxed paper on top of kitchen
cupboards to prevent grease and dust from settling. Switch out every few months
to keep them clean.
Via In
This Crazy Life |
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Flip a toaster on its side to make grill
cheese
Via YesEmails |
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Easily draw out a splinter for easy removal by applying
a paste of baking soda and water.
Via Wikihow |
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Create a thrifty organiser for wrapping paper using cup
hooks and painted dowel rods. This technique is also ideal for storing rolls of
foil, kitchen roll and greaseproof paper on the inside of pantry
doors.
Via Woman's
Day |
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Water straight from the tap becomes cloudy when
frozen. To make ice cubes crystal clear, allow a kettle of boiled water to cool
slightly and use this to fill your ice cube trays.
Via Instructables |
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Use a large muffin tin to cook stuffed peppers in the
oven - it will help keep them upright.
Via Better
Recipes |
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Hang a bundle of chalk in the closet to keep everything
fresh and dry. The chalk absorbs excess moisture - a thrifty alternative to an
electric dehumidifier!
Via Martha
Stewart
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To prevent potatoes budding, add an apple in the
bag.
Via My
Fridge Food |
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Add half a teaspoon of baking soda to the water when
hard-boiling eggs to make the shells incredibly easy to peel
off.
Via Delighted
Momma |
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Tie a sprig of eucalyptus to your shower head. The
steam will help infuse your bathroom with an invigorating
fragrance.
Via Apartment
Therapy |
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Use non-stick cooking spray in votive holders to
prevent wax from sticking to the sides.
Via Real
Simple |
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WD40 can be used to remove crayon marks from any
surface!
Via Real
Simple |
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Use a tension rod and shower hooks to store saucepans
inside a cupboard.
Via DIY
Home Sweet Home |
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Make a simple laundry bag using an old pillowcase and
an embroidery hoop.
Via Martha
Stewart |
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Use a lint roller to clean the bottom of your
handbag
Via Real
Simple |
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To get rid of the musty smell on old towels, wash using
1 cup of white vinegar on a hot cycle, then repeat with 1/2 cup of bicarbonate
of soda
Via Pinterest
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Use a fork to press garlic when there isn't a garlic
crusher available.
Via Real
Simple |
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When hanging a picture frame, put a dab of toothpaste
on the frame where you need the nails to be. Then simply press against the wall
to leave marks (which can later be wiped) as guides for hammering
in.
Via Somewhat
Simple |
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Put a dry towel in with a wet load to reduce the drying
time (this really works, I've been doing it for years!)
Via eHow |
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To tell if eggs are fresh, immerse them in a bowl of
water. Fresh eggs will lie on the bottom, while stale eggs will float to the
surface.
Via Discount
Queens |
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Use hairspray on the end of your sewing thread to help
it slide through the eye of your needle.
Via Real
Simple |
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Sprinkle salt in the spaces between patio slabs and at
the bottom of walls to get rid of pesky weeds(but be careful NOT to get salt
near plants you want to keep as salt will kill them!)
Via One
Good Thing |
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Re-purpose an old CD spindle to make a pretty small
cake/biscuit holder.
Via All4Women |
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Clean patio stones with a solution of 1/2 white vinegar
and 1/2 water in a spray bottle. Leave for 10 minutes and rinse off (soiled
areas may require a little scrubbing). Also helps get rid of weeds
too!
Via Thrift
Culture Now |
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To clean a wooden chopping board, sprinkle on a handful
of Kosher salt and rub with half a lemon. Rinse with clean water and dry to
ensure it is clean and germ-free.
Via Off
the Wheaten Path |
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Use scrap paper to help hang an arrangement of picture
frames easily. Cut templates for each frame,marking nail locations on the paper,
then tack to the wall until you find the ideal arrangement. Then simply nail
through the marks on the paper!
Via Centsational
Girl |
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Prevent soil from escaping through the holes in the
base of flowerpots by lining with large muffin cases.
Via This
Old House |
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Place a length of masking tape along the edge of a
spirit level and mark the location of nail holes for your picture frame. Then
simply transfer the level to the wall to ensure you hang your pictures
straight.
Via The
Family Handyman |
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Use a toothpick to prevent tape ends from sticking back
to the roll
Via Real
Simple |
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To easily peel potatoes, boil with the skins on them
immerse in cold water for 5 seconds. Then twist the potatoes between your hands
and the skin will peel right off!
Via All
That's Interesting |
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To decorate a chocolate beautifully, lay a piece of
lace over the cake and sprinkle icing sugar over the top.
Via Painted by
Cakes |
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To stop the annoying sound of a dripping tap, tie a
piece of string around the faucet which is long enough to reach down to the
sink.
Via Re-Nest |
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A very simple solution to get rid of furniture
scratches!
Via Obrienkr18
(Uploaded to Pinterest) |
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Use rubber bands to help open a jar easily: place one
around the jar lid and another around the middle of the glass. The rubber
provides friction to prevent your hands from slipping.
Via Martha
Stewart |
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Use ketchup to remove the tarnish from copper pans.
Slather the pan with ketchup and leave for 30 minutes for the acid to break
down the tarnish, then rinse clean and buff with a soft cloth.
Via
Pinterest
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Re-purpose an unwanted Slinky to create a pretty bird
feeder
Via Re-Nest |
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Store bed sheets inside their pillowcases for easy
storage and access
Via Storage
and Glee |
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Place a few drops of essential oil on the cardboard
tube of a toilet roll to make your bathroom smell wonderful
Via Ekwetzel |
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Drop a couple of denture cleaning tablets into the
toilet bowl at night to clean off stubborn stains.
Via Stockpiling
Moms |
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Take a bunch of bananas apart to prevent them from
ripening too quickly
Image via Keepon |
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Store cut lettuce in mason jars and refrigerate to make
it last much longer
Via Salad in a
Jar |
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Organise scarves by tying around trouser hangers to
store in your wardrobe
Via Squidoo |
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Line salad drawers with newspaper to absorb bad odours
in the fridge
Via Babble |
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Another way to clean a chopping board is to cover
liberally with Kosher salt and leave overnight. Scrape off with a cloth in the
morning to find the salt has absorbed all moisture to leave your board clean and
dry.
Via Joseph the
Butler |
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This has to be the simplest way to open those annoying
blister packs!
Via Babble |
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Tape a laundry bag to the inside of your tumble dryer
door for easy drying of sports shoes
Via Good
Ideas for You |
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Use chalk to remove grease stains from clothes. Simply
rub white chalk on the affected area and wash as normal - the chalk will absorb
the grease and be washed away in the cycle.
Via Budget101 |
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They look pretty too - a great tip for
parties!
Via Daily
Pix |
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Slot the stick of an ice lolly through a cupcake case
to prevent drips on little fingers.
Via Good
Ideas for You |
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Store laundry dispensers in the drawer of your washing
machine so you won't forget where it is
Via
Glamumous |
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Trouser hangers make great frugal cooking book
holders!
Via Simply
Frugal |
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Another great use for used drinks
cans!
Via Buzzfeed |
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Just don't press down too hard or you will squash the
bread!
Via TheChive |
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Pin document wallets inside your pantry door to store
recipes and takeaway leaflets
Via MawMawOfTwo |
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Towel hangers on the inside of a pantry door make great
storage for awkward saucepan lids!
Via Squidoo |
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A genius tip to help prevent paint
spillage!
Via Buzzfeed |
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Store matches in a mason jar and add a disc of
sandpaper to the lid on which to strike them.
Via The
Burlap Bag |
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A ball of aluminium foil makes a great glassware
scrubber!
Via Budget
101 |
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Wrap rubber bands around the ends of a coat hanger to
prevent dresses from slipping off.
Via Re Create
Design |
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Yet another use for drinks can ringpulls! Use to create
a hanging loop for picture frames by screwing into the back.
Via
Babble |
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For even more storage in the kitchen, cut up a shoe
holder to hang inside a cupboard door.
Via Mrs
Polly Rogers |
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Lost the back to your favourite earring? Use a pencil
eraser instead!
Via Good
Ideas for You |
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Use a tension rod to store spray bottles in your
undersink cabinet
Via Blue
Velvet Chair |
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I love to discover tips which make housework
easier! From time-saving tricks to finding new and ingenious uses for old
things, the Internet provides a wealth of information and advice.
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