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Pretty Providence. Tying the Knot. (Today, I learn a valuable wife skill.) During tonight's shift at my it's-so-much-fun-that-I-work-here-for-the-discount job, I noticed a new tutorial sign on the fitting room wall: how to tie a tie. How timely: my husband isn't a fan of this process, and actually gets a little frustrated when he has to tie one for himself. And since I hate walking through life not knowing something as crucial as tying a tie, I experimented with different styles and learned a few things about creating the important knot. First, I started with the four-in-hand knot. This actually looked incredibly awful when I finished and just wasn't tight enough. The four-in-hand knot is an informal method and works great for skinny ties (which are SO back in). Next was the half-windor knot and my product was spectacular. The windsor knot is specific for formal events and leaves you with a thicker knot.

Thanks Banana Republic for teaching me another valuable skill!!! Life hack | how to keep your flat sheet tucked. I think I've mentioned before that my husband is a cocooner. When sleeping, he wraps himself up in the sheet and duvet and practically rolls like an alligator doing it's death roll, cocooning himself in the covers. I'm literally left out in the cold. Sucks. Our poor flat sheet doesn't stand a chance. Every night it gets untucked and slides all around driving me insane.

But... no more!!! I recently found a solution for the flat sheet that's too good not to share. Full up game changer. While I've got you, I want to give you a sneak peek into what I've been working on lately! It's no longer feeling like the ugly duckling anymore. 20 Life Tips From Genius Moms Who Know Best - Simplemost. 50 Random Tips Everyone Should Know. Making Life Easier One Tip at a Time. Here is another post full of amazing tips to help you make life a little easier. Use flower pots to keep bugs and dirt off of your food during an outdoor BBQ.

Tie a loop in a length of rope and slip it through the hole in the bottom for a simple handle. Source Waste less water. The water you use to boil vegetables, eggs, and pasta is full of nutrients that your plants will love. (Be sure to let the water cool before watering your plants.) A simple way to hang a heavy item on the wall. If you accidentally burn your gravy just transfer it to another pan and continue cooking it. To soften butter quickly, place it between two sheets of wax paper.

Recycle a soda box to organize cans in your pantry! Add grommets around the edge of a vinyl tablecloth. A simple way to squeeze lemons is by placing them between a pair of tongs. Glue a magnet to the side of a paintbrush. Use a light bulb carton to protect photos when sending them through the mail. Use Drain cleaner to remove stains from concrete. 50 Random Tips & Tricks. Quite often I come across something while browsing online that just amazes me.

Things that force me to wonder "Why didn't I know about this sooner!!! " It could be anything from a brilliant life hack, to a cleaning tip, or just something completely random. Today I wanted to gather a few of these amazing ideas into one place and share them with you. Save 1. Quit wasting money on green onions! Next time you buy fresh green onions don't toss the white ends. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23.Garden planters are a great way to organize kids toys. Did You Know - Over 40 Everyday Hacks. While working online, I come across several tips and tricks that just seem to make life easier and make me wonder how I ever lived without them. Today I am here to share a few tips with you in hopes that maybe one, if not a few, can be applied to you life to make your days a little simpler. 1. You can save a lot of money by purchasing items at certain times of the year.

Often, items go on sale when the season changes or when the demand for a product changes. For example, stores drop the prices on their winter clothes once the weather starts to warm up. 2. 6. 10. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. remove stripped screws with a rubber band. 24. 25. 26. Clean burners without scrubbing!! Eliminate odors - Place new or used coffee grounds in a bowl in the fridge to eliminate odors.Clean your garbage disposal - Use ice to cleanse the blades in your garbage disposal and break up the grease that collects on the rotors. If you enjoyed this post don't forget to pin it! 20+ Useful Hacks to Make Your Life Easier. Did you ever have one of those “why didn’t I think of that?!” Moments? I did!

Especially since I became a Pinterest user, I’ve been most inspired by tons of DIY ideas and life hacks. They are great. Sometimes it’s the simplest hacks that can make life easier. Today I’m sharing some of the coolest DIY life hacks. All of them are very useful and most of them don’t even require any special equipment! Let me know in the comments section below what your thoughts are on these beauty hacks. How to Wash and Whiten Yellowed Pillows Are you getting enough of the yellowed pillows in your home?

How to Cut the Wine Cork Wine corks can be turned into many creative and beautiful crafts for home décor, kids’ crafts, accessories, tools and more. How to Remove Paint From Hardware without Paint Strippers If you want to strip paint from metal without the nasty fumes and mess of chemical strippers, just fill a slow cooker with water and set the dial to high. How to Remove Calcium Build Up from Faucet 1. Homemade Goo Gone! - Some of This and That. Dimples and Tangles: Straightline Laser Level-Not Just For Hanging Pictures! This week I'm working on some draperies for some dear friends who have just finished building their dream home (literally...they built most of it themselves!).

I wanted to share a little trick I use for cutting wide drapery fabric straight across. I used to measure from the cut end of the fabric about 5 or 6 times across the width and sort-of just eyeball a cutting line, but that was time consuming and didn't always give the straightest results. Then, a light bulb went off in my head one day. Don't you just love it when that happens? First, I measure the length I want down one edge and make a small cut. Then, I do the same on the other edge. I grab my handy laser level and adjust the beam so that it starts at one cut and shines across to the other cut. Sometimes I need a little obstacle to stop the beam so I can tell where it's hitting the cut on the other side.

I darkened this picture up a bit so hopefully you can see the red laser line. Natural Disasters don't always give warnings, Be Prepared with DIY Survival Tricks - Close To Home. Uses for Toothpaste. Toothpaste is not just for brushing your teeth. It has many uses around the house, from cleaning jewelry to unfogging mirrors and much much more. I bet you thought toothpaste was just for brushing your teeth didn’t you? Well, we recently talked about all the uses for baking soda around our home…but did you know tooth paste has many uses too? Household Uses for Toothpaste 1. Coat a bathroom mirror with a little (non-gel) toothpaste, then wipe with a dry cloth, before stepping into the shower. 2. My mom told me this little trick years ago. 3. Apply the toothpaste to the cool iron, scrub with a rag, then rinse clean. MORE: Cleaning with Vinegar 4. No matter how well you clean them, baby bottles can get that sour-milk smell. 5.

Grab a rag or, better yet, a scrub brush. 6. To get rid of watermark rings left by sweating beverages, gently rub some non-gel toothpaste on the wood with a soft cloth. More Tidy Home Tips 15 brilliant ways to use baby wipes that have nothing to do with babies! Baking Soda uses. Most everyone has that yellow box of baking soda in their pantry for baking and some may even toss one in the fridge to keep nasty odors at bay. But did you know that baking soda has a plethora of other uses? This is some amazing stuff!! Why use Baking Soda? Baking soda is a non-toxic, naturally occurring, substance that is made from sodium bicarbonate.

Because it’s a naturally found substance, it will not harm you, your family or the environment. Not only is baking soda good for cooking and cleaning but it is also one of the most inexpensive substances that you can buy to use in your home! Common Uses for Baking Soda: Safe way to scour and clean entire kitchenUse in laundry – cleaner, fresher clothesUse to Brush teeth and wash hair Sooth stings, bug bites and sun burnsUsed in baking and cookingFreshen your fridgeFreshen carpets UnCommon Uses for Baking Soda: (click the picture to download the ARM & HAMMER® Handy Solutions Guide) A few of my personal favorite ways to use Baking Soda: Remodelando la Casa: How to Repair a Curtain Rod Anchor that got Ripped Out of the Wall. I've been really, really happy with the curtains I've had in my family room/breakfast area for the past -four/five years- Wow, time flies! That's right, they've been there for that long.

They were custom made during one of my trips to Colombia. I don't know what kind of fabric is that, but it's been good, no fading, and the pleats have stayed nicely in place. Their length was perfect too. Even though I love them, after so many years I wanted something different, at least for some time. Back in August I went to Ikea and found some nice curtains that I liked. Surprise, surprise! Just a little pull and rod holder, screws and anchors flew out of the wall The problem began like two years ago when we had a little visitor who loved to play hide and seek using this curtain, so much so that before she left the curtain was already down.

With the visitor gone, I asked Mr. However, it happened again. So, the solution was: Toggle Bolts. The left picture below is how they come. Gotta fix them soon. Change Ceiling Fan Direction in Winter / Summer and Save Money and Energy - Mom 4 Real. Homemade Goo Gone - Sticker and Gunk Remover - Mom 4 Real. Ways to Use Vinegar in Your Everyday Life. More than 35 Uses You'll Love.

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36 Genius Ways To Hide The Eyesores In Your Home. The Top 10 Easy-Peasy DIY Tips and Tricks of 2013 - The Creek Line House. Picture Frame Hanging Tip. This little tip may just change your life! Okay, maybe I’m being a little overdramatic. Maybe… But you WILL love this picture frame hanging tip! Where I learned this tip: While on maternity leave (which is sadly coming to an end soon), I had HGTV on in the background nearly every day. On one of those days I happened to look up when Get It Sold with Sabrina Soto was on. You know, its the one where Sabrina stages homes for hopes of a quicker sale. So I decided to make my version of this tool. Sabrina had a long piece of wood that looked like an extra thick paint stirrer, and to one end she had a screw screwed into it. I simply hammered a nail into a clothespin.

And if you’re curious as to why I used a clothespin its because 1) I have a ton of them and 2) Because the one end can double as an extra thick piece of wood so my nail will stay nice and straight when I use it. To use my little contraption, I hung the nail in the hook on the back of the frame. inShare0. 9 tips to organize your refrigerator.

Last week we found an amazing little hidden gem of a restaurant. And they served pizza. Maybe the best pizza I’ve ever eaten in my life. If there’s anything better than a great meal – it’s great leftovers. You know what’s not so great? Not being able to find those awesome leftovers. Yeah, bummer. I stick them in the fridge and then “out of sight, out of mind” kicks in and 2 weeks later they look like a science experiment. So here’s my top tips on how I got my refrigerator organized (and stopped losing my beloved leftovers.) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Related links How to Clean Your Ice Maker How to Clean Your Refrigerator 6. 7. 8. 9. A refrigerator can be one of the most disorganized places, causing frustration every single time you open it.

You can find more organizational tips from Kristin on her blog Organizing Life With Less. Tricks for hanging difficult plates - The Shabby Creek Cottage. Yesterday, I shared how to make mercury glass plates – and while they’re beautiful, they were a booger to hang! So, I wanted to share how I actually got them up on the wall. With a couple of tricks, it was easy, and they’re safe and secure.

Originally, I wanted to use those glue on disc hangers, but…… ummmm…. they just pulled the paint off. I might have cried a little (or a lot) over ruining a just finished project. So, I painted it again and had to reroute my thinking so I could get them up on the wall. I finally broke down and got the metal wire plate hangers – but I didn’t want them to scratch my pretty plates, so I cut a piece of felt to protect the plate from the wire hanger.

Easy enough – just install the hanger over the felt pad and now I could get it up. When I went to put it on the nail, the lip of the plate wouldn’t fit onto the nail. I took simple metal ornament hangers and bent one around the lip where the nail is supposed to go, making a hoop to hang on the nail. 22 Surprising Uses For Sandpaper! 37 Creative DIY Tricks Every Homeowner Must Know. 52 Creative DIY Life Hacks Every Homeowner Should Do. How To Fix Any Problem With These Five Emergency Adhesives. Repair Stripped Screw Holes in Wood | Man Made DIY | Crafts for Men | Keywords: how-to, diy, wood, woodworking. If you'll recall from your grade school science lessons, a screw is a simple machine. It's a continuous helix-shaped thread that cuts a groove into the surrounding material, thereby keeping the screw in place and, usually, holding two things together.

And, they work great...except when that "surrounding material" they're supposed to cut into gets worn away, and the screw just spins and spins inside the hole, holding absolutely nothing together. Luckily, there's a super easy solution to fix it, and it costs about four cents and takes less than five minutes. This is the screen door on my back entrance. Here's how I fixed it in about four minutes for five screw holes. Note: sometimes, this can be fixed with a longer screw, where the additional threads can cut into the wood at the back of the hole. Measure the diameter of the screw threads, and cut a small plug from a similarly sized dowel rod.

Dip the dowel in lots of wood glue, and insert into the hole. That's it! Tagged: Easy and Creative Kitchen Hacks. Many people are tired of cooking because it consumes a large amount of time to do it. But thank goodness there are some hacks that can honestly save you much more time and create a lot of life pleasure. Adopting them will make your kitchen works more efficient! Take a look at these easy and creative kitchen hacks, which will help you become more creative and efficient in the kitchen. Some ideas will help you store your food for longer time than usual, while others will make you do something much easier and improve your knowledge about life.

Just try one of the hacks below and you will love it to save your time in future. How To Peel An Orange. It’s an easy, fast and fun way to peel your mandarin orange. Store ice cream in a bag so that your ice cream won’t rock hard. source Opening Jars With Ease. Make Your Own Yogurt Pops. How To Peel Garlic The Easy Way. Wrap the ends of bananas in plastic wrap. Wrap celery tightly in aluminum foil before you refrigerate.

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