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People are amazing when they are creative and in fact, some creative people know no limit. Here’s a video that shows a woman who, with a little imagination and a lot of hard work, creates new beauty that she can enjoy every day while preserving history and a flavor of the past. This woman bought an old bank in Spring...
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Home decorating can be a passion for many people. People love to repaint, put up decorations and improve their surroundings in general. That's why home decorating reality shows are all the rage. But there also are people who wish to decorate their houses but don’t have enough funds. If you are one of them, this video is for you. For...
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There are lots of valid reasons why people want to get rid of ants in their houses. Certain species of ants, for example, can cause damage to wooden structures by excavating galleries for their nests. Over time, this can weaken the integrity of the wood. Another reason is that ants are attracted to food sources and can contaminate stored...
An elderly woman from Ohio was having some trouble with her green swimming pool. The pool looked extremely dirty and her grandchildren were not able to swim in it. However, she came to know about a magic trick, and her pool transformed amazingly. This woman used a magic eraser to do the trick. When she placed the magic eraser sponge...
The Amish are famous for their self-sufficient lifestyle. They do not opt for any modern technologies but use their own resources. Some of the Amish rules might be seen by others as strict: they allow marriage only between members of the Amish Church and the elderly remain at home rather than a retirement facility. Most of the Amish resources come straight...
Talent has a way of finding its place in the hands of worthy ones. Hence, for some, it sips in naturally while others take years to realize the true potential. And our artist belongs to the latter group. When Lueb Popoff was just eight years old, the teacher sent a note home. She tried encouraging the family to send Lueb...
Most of us aren't aware of what an incredible tool a magnet is--we only use them for hanging pictures on our refrigerator. But as it turns out, magnets can be used for some very awesome life hacks as well--including one inside the fridge! Magnets are fascinating objects that have the ability to attract certain materials like iron, nickel, and cobalt....
Porch piracy has become a common problem for many people. It’s gotten so bad that people are coming up with all sorts of ways to keep it from happening–but sadly not all of them work. However, Jaireme Barrow, from Tacoma, Washington has the perfect revenge idea for these thieves. When he saw porch pirates steal expensive Jeep parts from his...
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A dryer sheet in your mailbox is nothing sinister, it just means your mail carrier is looking out for you. This amazing hack can save you from ants and bugs inside your mail box. Dryer sheets are typically made from a combination of paper and fabric softeners. The fabric softeners are often made from a blend of chemicals that help...
Summer is here and pretty soon, it will be time for some sun, and what better way to enjoy the outdoors than a pool. But if you don't already have one and don't feel like dropping tens of thousands of dollars to get one, how can we enjoy the summer? Well check this out. Here's an incredible DIY swimming pool...
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Vinegar can be a versatile and beneficial tool for gardening. Here are a few advantages of using vinegar in your garden, as explained by Howard Garrett, AKA the "Dirt Doctor:" Vinegar, particularly white distilled vinegar with a high acetic acid concentration, can be an effective natural herbicide. Spraying vinegar directly on weeds can cause them to wither and die. ...
Some kids love bath time and some of them abhor them with all their heart. Giving kids a bath without having a scene is quite rare. They are usually fussy when it comes to cleaning, and a bath might not be the easiest thing to accomplish. However, all you frustrated parents can now rest easy, because this clip right here...
Though we keep our house clean, few places need frequent attention—for instance, your toilet. However, today we have some unusual DIY hacks for spotless results. The first tip is a little bizarre. The individual uses Kool-Aid and sprinkles it around. Leave it on for 15 minutes. After that, use a brush to scrub the product. Eventually, after one flush, the...
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Here’s a great little set of DIY hacks that could end up making your life easier if you need to measure something around the house. Everyone has a Tape Measure lying around. It comes handy from time to time when you need to measure space for new furniture. And if you like to work with you’re hands and do DIY...
It’s easy to get cabinets these days. You don’t have to wait for a carpenter to make it from scratch like the old days, you can get them delivered from retailers like Ikea, Home Depot or Lowes without ever leaving your house. But here’s a dad who started with those cabinets but went the extra creative mile to make...
In recent years, outdoor lighting for your backyard has become all the rage. Look across the neighborhood and chances are you'll see multiple sets of café lights or rope lights to help you enjoy those outdoor evenings. But have you ever wanted a better and cheaper way to make your backyard look good than a string of expensive lights that...