So, let’s say you’re fresh out of matches or a lighter, but, you do happen to have a AA battery and some foil from a gum wrapper or cigarette package (don’t smoke!). Well, it turns out you can still light a fire in true MacGyver trick style! Check out the video from our compatriots at Household Hacker.
Hairdryer Sticker Removal
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!
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