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40 Mindblowing Ways To Repurpose Old Clothing

By Stacey Graham

repurpose-old-clothingOld clothing often just sits in your dresser drawers or in your closet, taking up the space you could be using for clothing you actually wear. You might think of tossing it out or giving it away, but how often do you really have the motivation? 

Bagging up clothes isn’t a particularly fun activity, after all. But making crafts is, and there are plenty of crafts you can create from old clothing. You can dress up your old clothes with cool alterations, create accessories, quilts, artwork, or transform one piece of clothing into another. There are plenty of mind-blowing ways to repurpose old clothing. Read on for ideas.

 

Wrapped Skirt
Use a scarf to create a wrapped skirt.

 

Repurposed Men’s Shirt
Alter a men’s shirt to create a cute woman’s top.

 

T-shirt Pom Poms
Create decorative pom poms from an old t-shirt.

 

T-Shirt Produce Bag
Use old t-shirts to create colorful and eye-catching produce bags.

 

T-shirt Cutting and Weaving
Do some cutting and weaving to turn a boring t-shirt into a fashionable top.

 

Clothes into Hair Posies
Use the fabric from old clothing to make cute flower accents for your hair.

 

Jean Quilt
Use old jeans and flannel to make an awesome quilt.

 

Old T-shirt Scarf
Use interesting t-shirts to create an eye-catching scarf.

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11 Essential Daily Tricks Every Woman Must Know

By Stacey Graham

essential-daily-tricksDid you know you could use your flat iron to not only straighten hair but curl it? You can even use it to iron small clothing pieces. Do you know what to do if you run out of shaving cream and need to shave your legs? What about how to keep cheap rings from turning your finger green? How to tame those fly aways in your hair?

There are dozens of essential tricks women should know to get through their days. Some we learned from our mothers, sisters, or friends, and some slip by us without us ever realizing it. Make sure you aren’t missing out and check out these eleven essential daily tricks that every woman should know.

1. Flat Iron Ironing

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Flat irons are actually great for ironing cuffs, collars, and hems.

 

2. Bra Strap Hack

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With just a little sewing you can easily keep your bra strap under any shirt at all times.

 

3. Anti-Green Fingers

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Painting the inside of your silver/gold-plated rings with clear nail polish will keep them from turning your finger green. Also, it helps eliminate irritation if you are sensitive to the metals.

 

4. Clean Shoe Packing

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To avoid getting your clothes dirty or having to wash the soles of your shoes when you pack, wrap your shoes in shower caps.

 

5. Unstick Nail Polish

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If you can’t get the top of your nail polish, a rubber band can provide extra grip.

 

6. Flat Iron Curling

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Yes, flat irons can also curl your hair. In fact, it’s often easier to get a curl with them (and have it hold longer) than with a curling iron. Find out the technique here.

 

7. Boot Tuck

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You were just washing jeans inside out and ready to put them on when you see they just won’t fit in those new boots. You don’t need skinny jeans to get that cute over-the-jean boot look. Use this trick to tuck any jean cc dumps style into boots.

 

8. Fly-aways Be Gone

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If you think about what dryer are sheets are for (eliminating static) and what causes fly-aways (static), this trick makes perfect sense.

 

9. Secure Buttons

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A clear coat of nail polish can give extra hold to your sewn on buttons.

 

10. No Shaving Cream Shaving

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Hair conditioner can actually be used as a shaving cream substitute. Baby oil also works just as well (or better) than shaving cream.

 

11. Easy Key Ring Additions

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This trick is great for women and men alike. Check out more great car-related tricks here and car carpet cleaning recipes here.

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Don’t forget to pass this page along to your female friends so they don’t miss out on any essentials!

36 Clever Tricks to Hide Those Ugly Objects In Your Home

By Stacey Graham

tricks-to-hide-ugly-objectsEvery house has eyesores, or potentially delicate items you’d prefer were kept to yourself. Every guest who uses your bathroom doesn’t need to see your dandruff shampoo, for example. Or maybe you love having a home security system, but don’t want to constantly display the panel or you hate all those cords dangling behind your computer desk. There are plenty of inventive ways to hide these items and more.

Check out this list to discover a multitude of ways to hide or dress-up everyday items both large and small. Using some of these tips, there won’t be anything in your house you’re embarrassed for your guests to see!

1. Laundry Hampers

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Tuck your laundry baskets in a deep drawer to keep them out of sight of your guests. Make one yourself.

 

2. Routers

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Hide your routers inside sleek, decorative boxes. Just realize that this trick may reduce the functionality of your router or make it overheat.

 

3. Router Alternative

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If you don’t like the box look, you can always use an old hardback book cover instead.

 

4. Washer and Dryer

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If your washer and dryer are a bit dingy, or just too boring for your tastes, use electrical tape to liven them up.

 

5. Fridge

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Removable wallpaper works great to liven up a dingy or dull fridge.

 

6. Fridge Alternative

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Slapping a coat of chalkboard paint on your fridge can make an old fridge look new and add functionality.

 

7. Paper Towels

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Here is an excellent idea for a paper towel dispenser.

 

8. Liquid Personal Production

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Embarrassing personal products don’t need to be displayed for guests. Pour them into these pump bottles instead.

 

9. Wall Vents

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Class up an unsightly vent with a fashionable door mat. Just realize covering important vents in your house will reduce your energy efficiency.

 

10. TVs

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This is a great idea if you are going on vacation and don’t want your large, expensive TV easily seen through the windows.

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24 Clever Kitchen Accessories for less than $10

By Stacey Graham

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Many handy kitchen items cost hundreds of dollars. Food processors are wonderful, but not on a budget. Dishwashers and microwaves are considered a necessity for many families, but they don’t come cheap. Even a good set of knives can easily cost over a hundred dollars.

Despite this, there are still tons of great kitchen items you can buy for less than $10. From handy deodorizers to nifty fruit slicers to awesome cake decorating tools, there are gadgets perfect for anyone who spends any time in the kitchen. And for less than ten dollars, who can resist at least one or two?

  

Deviled-Egg-TraysDeviled Egg Trays
These covered trays were specially designed to store and transport deviled eggs!

 

Corn Brush
This corn brush will easily and gently remove the silks from fresh corn!

 

Cannoli Forms
Make perfect cannolis with these forms!

 

Aerating Pour Spout
This spout not only helps pour wine with ease, it lets it breathe as well

 

Mango Slicer
For anyone who has ever tried to slice a mango, this gadget is a necessity.

 

Odor Remover Stone
This clean polished stainless steel stone is guaranteed to remove those pungent garlic and onion odors from your hands after you finish chopping.

 

Bamboo Salt Boxes
Store your salt in style with these fashionable bamboo boxes

 

Taco Stands
Keep your tacos from spilling all their fillings onto your plate with taco stands!

 

Butter Spreader
This handy case will hold stick butter so you can spread it on your corn or other food items. It even comes with a lid for storage

 

Mini Springform Pans
Mini things are always adorable, but these are also functional. Bake individual cheesecakes in these tiny little pans!

 

Flip Top Bottle Stopper
This bottle stopper can easily seal unfinished bottles of wine.

 

Egg Molds
Make hard boiled eggs into cute creatures with these molds

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37+ Extraordinary Ways To Use Everyday Objects Differently

By Stacey Graham

extraordinary-ways-objects-differently-1Did you know light bulbs can be used as vases, milk jugs turned into shovels, and wine corks transformed into business card holders? Everyday objects can be used in a multitude of ways other than those originally intended. [Read more…] about 37+ Extraordinary Ways To Use Everyday Objects Differently

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A white kitchen is every bit as crisp with a splash of color on its walls, and tropical bonus points are awarded when it comes in the form of blue-and-white palm wallpaper by Cole & Son.

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