Use takeout chopsticks to stir small cans of paint.
Blunt Nails to Avoid Wood Splitting
Tap the sharp point of a nail onto a hard surface like concrete (with a hammer) to dull the tip and avoid splitting wood. You can also do this with the head of the nail on the ground and use the hammer face to dull the nail.
Make a Succulent Planter from Scrap Lumber
A few basic tools and a little sweat equity yield a stylish succulent planter from scrap wood cutoffs.
Mash Avocado Onto A Sandwich for a Healthy Mayo Alternative
Mayo isn’t for everyone, particularly if you’re counting calories and/or health conscious. It turns out mashing a little avocado into your sandwich is an ideal (and tasty) mayo alternative, with no culinary skills required!
How to Fix Sticking Wooden Drawers
Having a problem with sticking drawers? All you need is a white candle or piece of soap to undo this pesky issue which seems to plague our much loved antique chests and pre-slider dressers. Andrew from Hackables shows us its as simple as removing the drawers and rubbing inside the dresser frame, rail and drawer bottoms/sides with wax.
DIY Cleansing Baby Wipes, Natural Chemical Free
These DIY cleansing baby wipes are a great penny saver and hack for on the go! The basic ingredients are paper towel, water and a baggie. You can also recycle a baby wipe dispenser. Cut the paper towel into squares, or whatever size/shape works for you. Stack them in a pile to fit in baggie or dispenser, add a couple tablespoons of water to container/plastic baggie, then add paper towel. A drop of tea tree oil will inhibit mold growth. In the you will have them around longer than two weeks. You can also add a drop of liquid soap (such as baby wash or face cleanser) for added cleansing property and coconut oil for moisturizing.
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