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Get Windows Super Streak-Free Clean

Posted at 10:18, 15/03/2009 by JodyK

For the best results you should invest in the chosen tool of the professional window cleaner – the squeegee.

Revive Houseplants with Tea

Posted at 17:48, 09/01/2009 by LauraWilliams

Is your Ficus looking a little sad and droopy? Perhaps this trick with pep it up.

Make Gift Bags from Cereal Boxes

Posted at 20:33, 19/12/2008 by LauraWilliams

This one isn’t exactly a tip - it’s more like a really cool idea. Make your gift stand out from the rest by creating a cereal box gift bag.

Make Light Bulb Snow Globes

Posted at 21:19, 19/12/2008 by LauraWilliams

Since I am Christmas-obsessed, I feel the need to post as many seasonal tips as humanly possible while it’s still December. This Instructables project is one of the most original I’ve seen in a while: make a snow globe out of a light bulb.

Make Cookie-Cutter Motif Christmas Stockings

Posted at 12:09, 11/12/2008 by FionaLemon

Use the Christmas cookie cutters you have to create your own motifs and upgrade your Christmas stockings.

Feng Shui Tips for Holiday Harmony

Posted at 12:27, 11/12/2008 by FionaLemon

Holiday entertaining is fun, but it can be overwhelming to have dozens of friends and family members in your home. If you too suffer from guest-related stress, try these tips to create a more peaceful environment.

DIY USB-Powered Christmas Lights

Posted at 12:46, 11/12/2008 by FionaLemon

Brighten up your computer area with USB powered Christmas lights.

Easy-to-Clean Festive Windows

Posted at 17:03, 10/12/2008 by FionaLemon

You decked the halls with boughs of holly but the windows still look a bit empty. Kathleen Wilson of Creative Home Making brings you a smart tip on how to decorate your windows and easily clean them after the holidays.

Homemade Ornaments out of Beer Cans and Liquor Bottles

Posted at 01:05, 04/12/2008 by LauraWilliams

Lifehacker’s Gina Trapani posted an assortment of holiday ornaments made with liquor bottles and beer cans. What a great way to show off you holiday *spirits*!

Freshen a Room with a Light Bulb

Posted at 18:10, 31/10/2008 by LauraWilliams

Here’s a great money-saving tip to fill your room with your favourite scent...

Make Your Candle Last Longer—Refrigerate It!

Posted at 18:28, 31/10/2008 by LauraWilliams

Scented candles transform a room. All it takes is one burning wick to turn your boring den into a bakery, garden, or spa. Preserve the magic with this handy little trick.

Absorb the Smell of Paint with Onions

Posted at 19:30, 31/10/2008 by LauraWilliams

The closer you are to the wall, the more likely you are to gag from paint fumes—so you better have a spotter when you climb the ladder!

6 Solutions for Dry Soil Sites near Trees

Posted at 20:37, 10/10/2008 by LauraWilliams

If your tree doesn’t get sufficient water the leaves will suffer—if they don’t fall off that is. Here are six solutions for dealing with dry soil areas.

Make Roses Bloom Longer with Salt and Mint Oil

Posted at 21:32, 10/10/2008 by LauraWilliams

Life's a trade-off. Fake roses bloom eternal but they're about as romantic as a cubic zirconia engagement ring. Make your real roses blossom longer with these tips.

Keep Tulips Fresh: Put a Coin in the Vase

Posted at 21:40, 10/10/2008 by LauraWilliams

This is one of those quirky ideas that sounds so out there—and yet it’s so effective!

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