Your home suffers a lot of wear and tear each day. It’s normal to see hints of damage here and there – but wouldn’t it be nicer without them. What can you do to clear up after a minor domestic catastrophe? Whether it’s damage that comes from repeated use, or a one-off accident that’s left…
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Whether you hope to do a big remodel or simply need to deep clean, the beginning of the year is always a popular time to check off some of those pesky things on your household to-do list. Luckily, not every project has to be a big chore. Tackle the list head-on using some of these…
How to Drill a Straight Hole You don’t always need power tools to hang photos. Here’s how to set a screw without a power drill: Find a nail. Locate a nail that is smaller than your screw. Puncture your wall. Drive the nail into the wall far enough to make a hole. Remove the nail….
3 Steps to Remove Pet Hair Pet hair is a recurring problem for many homeowners. Here are three simple tricks to rid your home of unwanted hair and dander: Clean with a dryer sheet. Rake up unwanted hair with a dryer sheet. This will eliminate fur and improve the smell of your furniture. Dab with…
Uses for Dryer Sheets Dryer sheets aren’t only for laundry. Here are four ways you can use dryer sheets to clean other parts of your home: Removing Dust. Dryer sheets are perfect for cleaning dusty surfaces. Cleaning blinds. Dryer sheets can help remove dust from harder-to-reach areas like blinds. Removing pet hair. Use dryer sheets…
Alternate Uses for Toothpaste Toothpaste isn’t just for personal hygiene. Here are five ways you can use toothpaste around your home: Mark the back of a photo. Spread toothpaste on the back of frames to mark nail holes. Fill wall holes. Use toothpaste to fill holes and other wall blemishes. Clean your sink. Scrub your…
Hacks to Clean Your Home Dishwashers aren’t only for cleaning dishes. Kids toys, hair brushes, shoes and hats can all go into the dishwasher to disinfect and clean. Vacuums are great for picking up dirt, but you don’t want them getting clogged. To prevent your vacuum from picking up larger items, place pantyhose over the…
Cleaning Window Blinds Keeping your blinds clean doesn’t have to be a challenge. Here are three ways to keep your windows looking fresh: Clean with a sock. Spray a vinegar-water solution onto an old sock and wipe down each blind. Use a dryer sheet. Wipe down your blinds with a dryer sheet. Bath your blinds….
How to Get Furniture Dents Out of Carpet Unsightly furniture vents can ruin the aesthetics of your carpet. Use this hack to keep your carpets dent free: Place ice cubes on your dents. Cover any carpet dents in ice cubes and let them melt. Vacuum the carpet. Run over your carpet with your vacuum or…
Remove Odors in Your Home You don’t have to suffer from unpleasant odors in your home. Use these three tricks to kill unpleasant smells: Address your trash. Pace a newspaper or dryer sheet under your garbage bag to absorb any foul-smelling liquids that may leak out. Eliminate pet urine. Spray pet accidents with a mouthwash-water…
Best Way to Clean Oven Glass Cleaning between your oven glass can be tricky. Here’s a quick guide to help you: Gather your materials. This project requires a clothes hanger, a rag and a rubber band. Create your swab. Drape the rag over the hanger and secure it with the rubber band. Remove the heating…
