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A swap meet is way to give gently used items a new home, but it also builds community, strengthens social bonds, and keeps usable stuff out of landfills.
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Besides being unpleasant, door drafts force your heating system to work harder (and consume more energy) to keep your home at a consistently comfortable temperature. You can go a long way toward solving the issue by weatherstripping your doors. Here’s how to do it correctly.
You may not know this, but mayonnaise isn’t just for sandwiches and salad dressings. There are a host of household uses for this tasty spread. From cleaning gunky gum, to salvaging wood from water, this condiment just might save the day. Consider it one more weapon in your chemical-free cleaning arsenal.
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By now maybe you’ve seen Dr. Bronner’s Castile soap in the personal hygiene aisle at your local grocery or health food store. While Castile soap isn’t new—it’s been around for centuries—Dr. Bronner’s has pushed the soap into the spotlight in recent years and helped a new generation rediscover the benefits of the natural oil-based cleaner. Generally considered to be gentler and more ecologically friendly than synthetic soaps, Castile soap has a wide variety of uses that range from personal hygiene to everyday household cleaning, laundry, and more. Here are some of the best uses for this versatile and mild cleaning product.
You won’t always find the perfect antique side table or the china collection of your dreams on your flea market adventure. Even if you do, nearly every thrifted gem requires a little TLC. The best thrifters have a third eye that sees any piece for what it is, but also what it could be. Here, we’ll help you zero in on the most practical finds with the highest potential for storage and decoration. Watch for these 10 underrated staples on your next hunt.