11 Amazing Alternative Uses For A Hanging Shoe Caddy
After reading this list of our favorite alternative ways to use hanging shoe storage, you'll be ordering them in multiples.
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Stories By Amelia McDonell-Parry
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12 Surprising Uses For Coca-Cola
What's the secret to Coke's success? The ingredients that make Coke taste oh so good, that experts say are oh so bad? They're actually best at accomplishing a surprisingly long list of other things. Here are some of our favorite unexpected uses for Coca-Cola, whether you drink it or not.
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12 Surprising Uses For Windex
Known for its bright blue hue and streak-free results, Windex has been the glass cleaner of choice for generations. But Windex shines in many other surprising ways.
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15 Surprising Uses For Dish Soap That Go Beyond Cleaning
Dish soap is a cleaning powerhouse — strong enough to cut through grease and grout grime, gentle on clothing but tough on stains, and safe on just about any surface. Here are 15 unexpected uses for dish soap!
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12 Surprising Uses For Dishwasher Tablets
Dishwasher tablets do a grand job of cleaning plates, bowls, and cutlery, but they're not necessarily cheap, so allow us to let you in on a little secret -- there's even more bang for your buck packed inside. Here are 12 clever ways to use them -- just make sure to wear rubber gloves!
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11 Unexpected And Refreshing Household Uses For Listerine
Listerine is known for killing germs that cause bad breath, but winning the war against halitosis is hardly its only triumph. Antiseptic mouthwash can take on all sorts of tough tasks -- here are 12 unexpected ways to use it.
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13 Smart Ways To Use A Lint Roller (Besides Defuzzing Your Clothes)
Removing fiber fuzz and pet hair from clothing is the least the lint roller can do. Here are some of our favorite ways to use a lint roller.
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10 Surprisingly Magical Ways To Use Magic Eraser Sheets
We've already championed the mighty Magic Eraser as a surprisingly versatile addition to your cleaning arsenal. But there are some tasks that are even better suited for Magic Eraser Cleaning Sheets.
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15 Surprisingly Handy Ways To Use An Old Toothbrush
Dentists recommend buying a new toothbrush every three months, but don't chuck the old one away. It may be retired from the fight against tooth decay, but that old toothbrush is still ready to rumble, with plenty of unexpected tricks left to play. Here are some of our favorites!
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13 Surprising Household Uses For Sandpaper
Sandpaper. Its abrasive texture is good for a lot more than softening wood -- in fact, you've barely scratched the surface of what this hardware store hero is capable of. Here are 13 of our favorite unexpected household uses for sandpaper.
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13 Unexpected Ways To Use Toothpaste In Your Home
Toothpaste is so much more than halitosis and plaque's greatest enemy -- its decay-fighting, enamel-strengthening, white-brightening ingredients come in handy in all sorts of ways. Here are a few of our favorite unexpected uses for the almighty tube of toothpaste.
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20 Surprisingly Clever Ways To Use Coffee Filters
Whether you're a Keurig convert, high-tech home-brewer or don't even drink coffee at all, a $2 pack of coffee filters is still worth every penny. Coffee filters come in handy for a lot more than just a caffeine fix -- here are our favorite clever uses for this affordable household essential...
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13 Clever Ways To Use Dish Sponges
A basic sponge is good for a lot more than just washing dishes and wiping counters. In fact, its uses extend outside the kitchen and beyond the cleaning realm.
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13 Mostly Affordable Gifts For Your Friend Who Is So Extra
Always ahead of the curve, the so extra friend can be tough to shop for come holiday time. So we've done our best to find statement-making, mostly affordable gifts they'll actually love.
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10 Gift Ideas For Your Boss That Feel Both Thoughtful And Appropriate
Whether you genuinely like your boss, you're angling for a promotion, or you just hope to distinguish yourself from the woman in accounting who has the same name, these 10 gifts will do the trick.
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24 Surprising Uses For WD-40
Nothing shut ups a squeaky wheel/hinge/knob like a squirt of WD-40, but it also has many other amazing household uses.
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20 Unexpected Ways To Use A Garment Steamer
A garment steamer is actually one of the most handy appliances you could ever own, with an unexpectedly diverse array of uses that extend beyond your wardrobe.
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Bo-Ho-Ho! 14 Perfect Gifts For Your Favorite Jungalow-Obsessed Friend
Manifest a high-vibration holiday for every aura-cleansing, spell-casting, sun-saluting, kombucha-drinking free spirit on your list with these 15 cool, colorful, and crunchy boho gifts.
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30 Incredible Ways To Use Dryer Sheets
Dryer sheets are great for a hell of a lot more than doing laundry — so great, we'd argue they're one of the most versatile and cost-effective tools in your cleaning arsenal.
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21 Wonderfully Unexpected Ways To Use A Magic Eraser
The Magic Eraser does so much more than just clean your regular dirty surfaces ... here are all the unexpected ways it can improve your life!
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13 Unexpected Ways To Use A Swiffer
Cleaning a dirty floor is not the only thing Swiffer is good for -- here are 13 truly magical ways to use the swiveling sweeper-mop and its miraculous dust-busting pads.
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What's The White Stuff On Your Terracotta Pot? Here's The 411
A buildup of soluble salts and other chemicals in tap water and fertilizers will give your terracotta pots a chalky white finish. Here's how to scrub it away!
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A Historic Church In Brooklyn Heights Is A Wordsmith's Fantasy
Author Jennifer Wright and "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" writer Daniel Kibblesmith call this former church, with gorgeous stained-glass windows and a remarkable history, home.
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The History Of Macrame Is In Fact Fascinating
When most people think of macrame, they picture the fruits of the textile technique's surge in popularity during the '70s — contraptions for hanging-plants and glass tabletops, multi-tiered lampshades, and belts, bags, and other accessories favored by bohemian types.
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Katie Sturino Runs Cult Beauty Brand Megababe Out Of Her NYC Home
Take a look inside Katie Sturino's pretty one-bedroom Manhattan apartment, where she runs her cult beauty brand, Megababe, as well as her popular blog, The12ish.
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Take A Look Inside Ceramicist Michele Quan's Brooklyn Studio And Home
Take a tour of ceramicist Michele Quan's studio and home (formerly of the fine jewelry line Me & Ro). If you love ceramics, you're going to love taking a deeper look into her world.
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A Guide To The Landmarks & Black-And-White Bungalows Of 'Crazy Rich' Singapore
Obsessed with "Crazy Rich Asians"? Here's a guide to Singapore buildings and landmarks mentioned in the film — plus an overview of classic black-and-white bungalows.
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