Did your kids write on the walls with a Sharpie? Did you accidentally smear ink on your favorite pants? Maybe someone left the lid off a magic marker and knocked it onto the carpet.
Where ever you might have ink that it doesn’t belong, it’s one of the most dreaded stains. You won’t remove ink with any laundry detergent, spray cleaner, stain remover or pre-treatment.…
It’s easy to see why furniture makeovers are such a popular topic on Pinterest. Almost everyone will have an extra piece of furniture at some point.
Or, you might need a certain piece that you can’t find in stores, but could make from a cheap thrift store or flea market find. There might also be an item of sentimental value that you don’t want to get rid of, but would like to make use of somehow.…
I love finding ways of recycling clothing and household items. For my latest upcycling list, I’ve put together 10 amazing ways to upcycle old t-shirts.
You don’t have to throw out your family’s old t-shirts anymore. Start keeping a box of shirts that kids outgrow or anyone in the family discards. Soon, you’ll have enough of a pile to make several of your favorite T-shirt crafts.…
Do you have a closet full of old towels that never get used? Perhaps they’re ratty or faded or have just seen better days. Maybe they don’t match your current decor, so you don’t bother to get them out anymore.
I’ve put together a list of 10 fabulous things you can make from old towels. My list includes ways to upcycle towels in all conditions, whether they’re still in great shape or too embarrassing to ever use.…
Thrift store shopping is a fun and easy way to slash your family’s spending. Whether you’ve shopped at thrift stores before or plan to give them a try, it’s important to find out what you need to know in order to make the most of thrift store shopping.
Then, you’ll want to plan for the items which you’re most likely to find at thrift stores that will also save you the most money.…
For two days only, Cricut is offering some spectacular deals on their ultra popular crafting and DIY precision cutting machines, supplies, and accessories. On May 29 and 30, you can save some big bucks with the Memorial Day Flash Sale at Cricut: $20 off Explore, 25% off supplies, 50% off accessories.
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Many people wear jeans on a regular basis, and sometimes wonder what to do with them when the jeans wear out. They might become torn or too frayed to look presentable.
Besides old jeans, you might have scraps of denim if you ever need to hem blue jeans for yourself or a family member. I’ve had to hem jeans for myself and my daughter and hated to throw out those nice pieces of blue denim.…
No matter how much you clean and organize your home, it’ll never look its best with marks on the walls or chipped paint. In fact, a fresh coat of paint is one of the best things you can do to prepare your house for sale. A fresh coat of paint does wonders for a home’s appearance, but just touching up paint on walls with minor marks or chips can make a big difference.…
Cricut is an exciting crafting and DIY machine that makes the perfect gift for anyone with a creative bent, including you! With a Cricut precision cutting machine, you can make a variety of amazing items, including personalized greeting cards, home decor, invitations, wedding items and much more.
You can choose a Cricut Explore Air™ or a Cricut Explore One™.
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House cleaning is not my strong suit, and it’s one of my least favorite things to do. Needless to say, I need all the help I can get from every trick I can find!
It seems like cleaning house when you have kids is kind of like brushing your teeth while eating Oreos. I’ll probably never have a completely organized house, either.…