Use a hairdryer to help make stubborn stickers easier to remove (it warms and softens the adhesive)
How to Hide TV Wires Over a Fireplace
Obscuring wiring on a regular wall is hard enough, however, how to hide TV wires over a fireplace (particularly brick) can be a big challenge. Our friend Julie Blanner has a great project that uses a simple target shelf (or you can create your own using crown moulding), to hide those ugly wires and cables leading to and from your TV. This technique even works over a brick or stone fireplace. It’s all in the mantel.
Regrow Lettuce, Celery, Bok Choy & Cabbage from Cut-Offs
If you’re frugal like we are and you like growing your own veggies, this is a hack for you. When cooking with lettuce, celery, bok choy or cabbage, try cutting the leaves off to around one inch above the root and then place the root in a bowl of water. You’ll get to eat the fresh leaves and you’ll have a great shot at regrowing more of them from the stump.
How to Naturally Disinfect your Dishwasher with Vinegar
Our dishwashers can take a beating, so it’s no surprise that sometimes they can use a little extra cleaning help for themselves. Removing grease, soap scum and hard water residue is a breeze when you disinfect your dishwasher with vinegar. It’s easy, as you’ll see in this handy video from our friends over at Amazing Food Tricks!
Cut Hard to Reach PVC Pipe Using Just a Piece of String
Sometimes getting to an existing PVC pipe can be a real challenge. Even once you dig to it and expose the pipe, trying to cut it with a saw would mean a whole lot of extra digging. Instead, try using some strong twine to cut through. Full details on tips and technique for this hack via the link.
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