Hacks, Time-saving Tips, How-to’s
& Cheats!
If you are anything like me, you are always searching for the easiest way to make your idea a reality, accomplish an overwhelming task, or simply make an everyday problem less problematic.
Check out these tried and true hacks, tips, cheats and fix-it quick solutions.
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Life is too short to spend time on the boring stuff
Try this super easy floating shelf hack for an adorable
way to showcase your favorite books!
When my oldest daughter moved out for good , we cleaned out her closet and donated old books, clothes and accessories that she no longer needed or wanted. Books have always been a love of hers and there were a few in particular that she couldn’t part with; her “comfort books” that she would read and reread throughout her childhood and teen years. We decided to make those childhood favorites part of the decor of her revamped bedroom that would serve as her room when she visited, and a guest room when one was needed. The result was a sweet and aesthetic tribute to her old favorites!
Supplies: Wooden dish rack (LINK HERE), A screw, your favorite books Directions: Hang the dish rack vertically from a screw centered on the top wooden dowel. Insert books. That’s it!
Hang a Keyhole Picture with Ease
I have been doing this for years and it works every time. I cannot be bothered to measure or do anything that involves math….God no. This hack requires nothing but painter’s tape, a marker and a drill
(and a level if you want to be sure it is straight).
If I can do it, you can do it, trust me.
7 Easy Steps
Stretch painter’s tape from one keyhole opening to the other.
Gently press your finger down on the hole to make a small impression on the tape. This is where the screw will be going.
Use a marker to color a large dot onto the impression you made over the hole.
Peel the tape off and put it on the wall where you would like your picture or shelf to hang.
Use a level to make sure that your tape is straight and not higher on one side than the other.
Drill your screws into the wall right over the dots you drew on the tape.
Peel tape off the wall and hang your piece! Simple!
where do you find your bliss?
Two Second Hack!
No Time to Iron?
TOSS A FEW ICE CUBES IN THE DRYER WITH YOUR WRINKLED CLOTHING ITEM AND RUN THE DRYER FOR A FEW MINUTES. VOILA!
SEE YOU LATER WRINKLES! IT REALLY WORKS!
Needle Felting HackIt may be cheating, but boy is it fun to look at the potential of the simple, inexpensive dryer ball! Using a felting needle and some imagination, what can you create!?
Tip: Make sure your needle is not too fine. Some dryer balls will be firmer than others so your needle may break if you push too hard.
Look below for a little inspiration.
Tired of your soup or pasta water boiling over and making a mess?
Two Second Hack!
Simply rub a bit of cooking spray or oil onto the rim of your pot before cooking and the contents of your pot will not boil over the edge!
Make Old Worn Wood Look Brand New!I almost threw out these faded, tired chairs but discovered this super easy stain that made
them look even better than the day I bought them!
Easy, cheap and satisfying!
Tips: Sand wood first. This is my absolute favorite sander for all my furniture projects.
The Varathane stain makes this the easiest project ever with crazy good results.
Two Second Hack!
Tired of your Brown Sugar turning Rock Solid?
Try this quick easy hack that was passed down from my Great Aunt Mary, whose brownies will live on in my memory as the pinnacle of baking perfection!
Tear a piece of bread in half - any kind will do - and place it in the brown sugar bag. Seal the bag in an airtight container. The bread will absorb any moisture, leaving the sugar soft and pliable. If you notice the bread has hardened before the sugar is gone, simply replace it with another piece of torn bread. You will never find hardened, crunchy
brown sugar in your pantry
if you give this a try!
A Surprising Dollar Store
Solar Light Transformation
Remove the light from the top of a solar light stake and create this convenient snack bowl that is perfect for a backyard picnic! Switch the ceramic bowl for a plastic one and take this to the beach! Watch the video for a quick how-to!
Supplies: Solar light and bowl from the Dollar Store, hot glue.
Want to know what to do with the solar light you remove? Visit the
Fun Crafts with the Kids section for a cool solar powered paper lantern craft.
Two Second Hack!
Want a cute idea for an outdoor cookout? Simply use a fun hairclip to hold your napkins in place!
Hair clips come in many fun designs and shapes and do a fabulous job keeping paper goods from flying about.
What fun outdoor decor ideas do you have?
NEED A QUICK WAY TO MAKE TARNISHED
SILVER SPARKLE?
Have a piece of silver jewelry
that looks
a bit dingy and dull?
Squirt a bit of white toothpaste into a tissue or cloth and rub onto your silver jewelry. Rinse under warm water. You will be amazed at how well this brightens your silver!