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here's how to strip wash bed and bath towels so they feel brand new

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easy diy hair and face masks you can whip up at home

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twister mat as tablecloth

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protect the dinner table during a kid's party

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toothbrush as corn cleaner

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use a clean toothbrush to remove stray threads of silk from freshly shucked ears of corn. the bristles will lift them away quickly and efficiently

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colander as ice bucket

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a bowl. water will drain out

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cardboard roll as hair clip holder

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monica buck

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stop searching high and low

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pick up interesting cardboard coasters at restaurants and bars you visit along your travels. punch a hole near the edge

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chalk as moisture absorber

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monica buck

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tie up in cheesecloth and store them

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vegetable oil as shoe shiner

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vegetable oil will put a shine on leather shoes. use a damp cloth to remove any dirt

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match as sewing kit

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drink carrier as condiment kit

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cart condiments to a backyard barbecue. slot flatware

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cassette case as cord corraller

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have an old cassette case hanging around? coil ipod earphones and tuck them in to keep wires uncrossed

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tissue as plastic bag holder

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forget unruly plastic that seemingly regenerate under your sink. an empty tissue box keeps them neatly corralled and ready

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shower cap as shoe travel bag

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giveaway shower cap becomes the perfect wrapper

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return-address sticker as possession labeler

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brand anything as yours―books

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window decals as drink markers

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water at your next get-together

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soap case as camera protector

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plastic soap case is the perfect size to protect a camera stashed in a carry-on bag

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mitten as sun case

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put off-duty winter mittens to work as protection

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quentin bacon

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ribbon as old lamp shade reviver

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quentin bacon

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hair straightener as clothing iron

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that straightening iron works on more than rambunctious hair: use it to press between buttons

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plastic as knee pads

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contact lens case as medicine holder

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the best shows on netflix to watch during your socially distant may

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personal finance

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technology

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wedding planning

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holidays & entertaining

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how to celebrate graduation during quarantine

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you still give your grad the sendoff they deserve

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gifts

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entertaining

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father's day

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thanksgiving

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hanukkah

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mother's day

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all-time favorite new uses

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updated january 07

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picture frame as vanity tray

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sang an

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repurpose an old frame

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cardboard coaster as gift tag

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tuck 3 needles

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lifesaver as birthday-candle holder

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readers' all-time-favorite ideas: the lifesaver as birthday-candle holder.

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courtesy of reader linda winterhoff of williamsburg

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courtesy of reader amy de of little falls

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plastic as paintbrush saver

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kana okada

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a supermarket tightly secured

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use rubber bands to keep clothes on the hanger

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no more worries of camisoles

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binder clip as key chain

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binder clip serves as a key chain/money holder you clamp to your waistband

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mouse pad as trivet

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save a countertop

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gardeners go easy on their jeans

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when traveling