Don’t throw away that cracked mirror, tea cup with a broken handle or that video baby monitor so quick. Turn your trash into treasures with these easy fix ups.
For a cracked mirror turn it into a chalk board or a magnetic board.
Fill in the crack with a bit of glue then paint it with chalkboard paint your can find at your local hardware store. You could use it for a doodle board, message board or simply cover with a favorite with a favorite picture and frame. Love magnets? Make your mirror magnetic with a primer that is infused with magnetic particles, then paint with your favorite color.
Turn that beautiful tea cup now with a broken handle into a mini garden or candle holder.
A tea cup or even a coffee mug is just the right size to add water and a couple of pretty flowers to set out on a breakfast table or add decor to your desk. If you love fresh herbs, fill it half way with potting soil, seeds from Parsley, Basil, Oregano or any herb you like, cover with more soil and set in your kitchen window.
Since a coffee or tea cup are made to with hold heat, make your pretty cup into a candle holder. Fill the cup 1/2 way up with melted wax, a cotton wick for a candle. Once melted down, refill again with any scent or color wax you like.
Speaking of Wax it can be recycled too..
Don’t throw away those little bits, or knobs of candles left over. These are great for sticky drawers, glass door runners, sticky doors. Just rub the knob of candle wax on the moving parts of the drawer, the hinges of a door and along the runners of your glass door to help them slide more easily.
Video Baby Monitors are wonderful, keep yours around for another purpose once baby is grown.
Want to know who is at the front door with out going to find out? Stick your baby video monitor in a window pointing to your front door, when someone comes up you can check the monitor before opening the door. You also can use the monitor for keeping an eye on kids who may not be feeling well, pets or seniors who may need your assistance.
Spring cleaning in this house also leads to redecorating at times. I cam across this great website Homestyler.com that helps you redecorate your home before you even move a stitch of furniture. You can layout your furniture, try a different color paint and flooring with their incredible site. You can create 2D and 3D home designs for your living room, kitchen and more.
Save money at the store on household cleansers using natural products and products that you may already have in your home and are easier on your pocket.
Have a plugged drain?
Unplugging a drain can get expensive with over the counter products or even more if you have to call in a plumber. Try this first: Baking soda and vinegar. Pour about 1/2 cup of baking soda down the drain. Then pour 1/2 vinegar down the drain. This will cause a reaction like a mini volcano. Leave for 30 minutes and run water down the drain. If the clog is still stubborn, try again and it should do the trick for you.
Mold and Mildew Stains?
The one place in your home where mold and mildew can gather up fast is your bathroom. They can also leave stains. Grab the peroxide. Add the peroxide to a spray bottle and mark it peroxide. Spray on the mold and mildew stains and let sit for about an hour. Wash off with clean water.
Easily make Wood Furniture Shine
Shine up your wood furniture with Olive oil and lemon juice. These two ingredient together smell wonderful and do the job without chemicals. Olive oil is not only good for you and tastes great but add moisture and shine to the wood while the lemon juice goes after the dirt. Mix, 3 TBS Olive Oil and 1/2 tsp Lemon juice to a bowl. Mix well and rub into wood.
Love Candles and Air Fresheners, but they both contain chemicals that some people may have a reaction to and some contain up to 10 hazardous compounds. Make your home smell inviting with your own fresher in just minutes. Boil a couple cups of water and add a few cinnamon sticks. Let simmer for 20 minutes and turn off. Your home will smell delicious. Want a citrus smell, add lemons to the the water instead for a fresh smell.
Do you find yourself the shoe collector of the household? Time to clean up and your picking up shoes off the stairs, under the couch, tables, beds and even a toy box.
Organize and make it easier on yourself and for the ones who are always asking “where are my shoes or I can’t find my other shoe”. Designate a wall by your front or back door with a small rug or shoe rack. Have a take off your shoes at the door policy upon entrance.
Now your shoes will be always available when needed and you will also cut down on the dirt shoes can track in and save time when rushing out the door for school, work and more.
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