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Remove wallpaper by spraying with a solution of equal parts water and vinegar. Saturate wallpaper, let set 15 minutes, then peel off using a scraper.

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Keep throw rugs from slipping and sliding by sewing or gluing rubber canning ring on the underside.

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Change the look of your furniture without much work by using upholstery spray paint.

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Use four old window shutters to build a plant or lamp stand. Just nail together and use a piece of scrap wood for the top.

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Cover walls with cloth by dipping the pre-shrunk pre-cut cloth in starch, then placing on the wall. Use a flat edge, such as a plastic ruler, to smooth. When time to launder, simply peel off, launder and rehang.

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For wallpaper that is difficult to remove, dilute some liquid fabric softener in water and apply to wallpaper with a sponge. Let sit for a few minutes before scraping off wallpaper.

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Look for a self-service or do-it-yourself auto shop if you have a repair you want to do on your own but don't have the space or tools needed.

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Make simple tin punch art by placing aluminum foil on a towel and poking holes with a pin. After finishing your design, frame between two plates of glass and place in a window.

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Drill a hole to a certain depth by marking the drill bit with a piece of masking tape and leaving a bit of tape sticking out. It will sweep the sawdust away when you need to stop drilling.

Tip #4,141

If a hole in your plastic shower curtain has torn, just use a paper punch to create a new hole 1/2 inch from the original one.

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Update the look of a cabinet by spray painting a picture frame then gluing just the frame without backing in the center of the cabinet door.

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For easy wall decorations in a child's room, cut out pictures from a magazine and decoupage to the walls.

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Pouring dark cola down a slow drain will often help to clear it.

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Whenever assembling an item or making it yourself, always read the directions thoroughly, take your time, and remember to measure twice before cutting anything.

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Make a clear acrylic wall file often used in offices into home decor by layering colored sand in it and adding silk plant arrangements.

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Use cinderblocks and plywood pieces to make instant benches or shelves.

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When painting over your head with a roller, cut a slit halfway through a paper plate then slide it over the handle of the roller to prevent paint from splattering on your face.

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If you don't have time to clean brushes and rollers immediately after painting, place them in an airtight plastic bag for cleaning later.

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When painting a ceiling, place your paint tray or can in a large box to help prevent you from accidentally knocking it over.

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Save a little extra paint for touch-ups in an empty medicine bottle. Clearly label the bottle with the color and room it goes to.

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Remove wallpaper by spraying with a solution of equal parts water and vinegar. Saturate wallpaper, let set 15 minutes, then peel off using a scraper.

Keep throw rugs from slipping and sliding by sewing or gluing rubber canning ring on the underside.

Change the look of your furniture without much work by using upholstery spray paint.

Use four old window shutters to build a plant or lamp stand. Just nail together and use a piece of scrap wood for the top.

Friends don’t let friends be jerks.

Cover walls with cloth by dipping the pre-shrunk pre-cut cloth in starch, then placing on the wall. Use a flat edge, such as a plastic ruler, to smooth. When time to launder, simply peel off, launder and rehang.

For wallpaper that is difficult to remove, dilute some liquid fabric softener in water and apply to wallpaper with a sponge. Let sit for a few minutes before scraping off wallpaper.

Look for a self-service or do-it-yourself auto shop if you have a repair you want to do on your own but don't have the space or tools needed.

Make simple tin punch art by placing aluminum foil on a towel and poking holes with a pin. After finishing your design, frame between two plates of glass and place in a window.

Drill a hole to a certain depth by marking the drill bit with a piece of masking tape and leaving a bit of tape sticking out. It will sweep the sawdust away when you need to stop drilling.

If a hole in your plastic shower curtain has torn, just use a paper punch to create a new hole 1/2 inch from the original one.

Share your tips for smarter living.

Update the look of a cabinet by spray painting a picture frame then gluing just the frame without backing in the center of the cabinet door.

For easy wall decorations in a child's room, cut out pictures from a magazine and decoupage to the walls.

Pouring dark cola down a slow drain will often help to clear it.

Whenever assembling an item or making it yourself, always read the directions thoroughly, take your time, and remember to measure twice before cutting anything.

Make a clear acrylic wall file often used in offices into home decor by layering colored sand in it and adding silk plant arrangements.

Use cinderblocks and plywood pieces to make instant benches or shelves.

Get some age-old wisdom.

When painting over your head with a roller, cut a slit halfway through a paper plate then slide it over the handle of the roller to prevent paint from splattering on your face.

If you don't have time to clean brushes and rollers immediately after painting, place them in an airtight plastic bag for cleaning later.

When painting a ceiling, place your paint tray or can in a large box to help prevent you from accidentally knocking it over.

Save a little extra paint for touch-ups in an empty medicine bottle. Clearly label the bottle with the color and room it goes to.

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