Drop essential oils onto your wool dryer balls for a scented load of laundry. Add 3-4 drops of essential oils to a wool dryer ball and toss the balls into the dryer. For a stronger scented load of laundry add 3-4 drops to a wool dryer ball during the last 10 – 15 minutes of the drying cycle.
Start Seeds in a Used Tea Bag
Get a head start on your spring garden by using this DIY seed starter hack. Make good use of your used tea bags by cutting a small slit in the bag and placing a few seeds among the damp tea leaves. Keep the tea bag moistened by misting occassionally until your seeds sprout and are ready for transplant.
How to Remove Permanent Ink Marker using Rubbing Alcohol
Dampen a cloth with rubbing alcohol or use pre-packaged alcohol wipes to help remove permanent ink like this Sharpie line.
Tie a Knot in an Extension Cord to Stay Wired
Making a knot with extension cord receptacle and power cord can help avoid accidental unplugging. Other knots, including a simple overhand-style knot work well too.
Flush Cut Door Jambs
Cutting flooring around door jambs is way too hard. Instead, place a scrap piece of the new flooring material next to the jamb and use it as a guide for an undercut saw. You’ll have the perfect pocket to slide flooring materials underneath so you won’t need to make intricate cuts around the jamb trim. A japanese pull saw or oscillating multi-tool works best for this type of flush cutting
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