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Chances are, you’re not using everything in your drawers and cupboards to its full potential! These genius home hacks and do-it-yourself solutions will save you time, money and effort.

5 Things To Do with Baby Oil

Baby oil is great for soothing skin, but it's also useful to have around for household tasks. Here are five ways to...


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5 Things To Do with Berry Baskets

Berry baskets are useful to hold your small everyday knick-knacks, but have you ever tried using them in the dishwasher?...


5 Things To Do with Earrings

It's tough to figure out what to do when you lose one of your favourite earrings. Instead of getting rid...


5 Things To Do with Zippers

Zippers have been a mainstay in fashion for years, used to fasten jackets, pants, and other accessories, but they've also...


5 Things to Do With Wax Paper

A chef's best friend, wax paper is used for its non-stick properties and wrapping food to prevent moisture to soak...


5 Things To Do with Shower Curtains

Your trusty shower curtain protected your bathroom floor for many years. Don't be so quick to throw it away when...


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5 Things To Do with Window Cleaner

You use window cleaner to remove those stubborn smugdes from your windows and glass doors. But it has lots of...


5 Things To Do with Kool-Aid

This beverage mix does more than stir up tasty drinks. Kool-Aid is also cool around the house. Use it to...

5 Things To Do with Bread

Does the thought of bread make you go soft? Wait until you find out how it can remove cooking odours...


5 Things To Do with Ladders

Is your ladder hiding out in the closet? Then it's time to haul it out and make good use of...


5 Things to Do With a Mouse Pad

Who doesn't have extra mouse pads kicking around the home office? Here are some tips on what other things to...


5 Things: Fun Facts About Spices

Got a bag of cumin you never use? Here's some fun facts about spices. Put them to work outside...


5 Things To Do with Margarine Tubs

Empty margarine tubs are useful for holding everyday items, but did you ever try using them to make gelatin moulds?...


5 Things To Do with Rubber Bands

Do you have an ever-growing rubber band ball in your desk drawer? If you're ready to dismantle your collection, here...


5 Things To Do with Lip Balm

Turns out that sweet-scented salve can do more than soothe chapped lips. Can you guess five other places lip balm...


5 Things To Do with Gloves

They come in many fabrics and colours, so it makes sense that they have different uses. But, did you know...


5 New Uses of Crayons

They're not just for colouring! Here are some interesting uses of crayons for quick repairs or fun craft projects. 

5 Things to Do With Buttons

Put renegade buttons to use with these 5 things to do with buttons. 


5 Things To Do with Pipe Cleaners

Silly grown-ups, pipe cleaners aren't just for kids! But don't take our word for it: try one of these wacky...


5 Fun Things to Do with Tennis Balls

Did you know a tennis ball could keep your swimming pool clean? Find out how and discover other ways to...


5 Things To Do with Ice-Cream Scoops

Don't put the scoop away just because it's too cool for ice-cream. Here are five things to do with ice-cream...