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Homemade Carpet Freshener Made with Baking Soda, Essential Oil, and Dried Lavender

DIY Carpet Deodorizer | How to Make Carpet Smell Good Naturally

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This natural carpet freshener is truly amazing (see the story below). Requiring only a few simple ingredients, this DIY carpet deodorizer will make carpet smell fresh in minutes. A few years ago, our family became owners of the sweetest puppy, and (per usual) our newest family member came with a few “accidents”. One particular night I woke up to an…
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Homemade Cuticle Oil Made with Jojoba oil

Natural DIY Cuticle Oil Recipe

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Bath & Body Recipes· Essential Oils

Confession: I have super brittle nails. And then, in the winter months, my finger tips start cracking from the dry air. So, this year I am committing to try something to (hopefully) help nourish my dry nails: A natural DIY cuticle oil made with jojoba oil. I went on a little “cuticle oil” hunt to see which ingredients are used…
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Farmhouse style table that has been stripped with oven cleaner placed behind couch in living room

How to Strip Furniture with Oven Cleaner

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Have you seen this trend? Stripping furniture with oven cleaner? I admit. I thought it sounded a bit odd; I mean, oven cleaner is supposed to clean your oven, right? Who even thought to try stripping furniture with it? I saw this idea while scrolling through my Instagram feed and every time, the results were incredible. I had to give…
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An Honest Review of Force of Nature Cleaner including pros and cons

Force of Nature Cleaner | An Honest Review with Pros & Cons

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I was given a Starter Kit and a box of laundry sheets to try for this Force of Nature Cleaner Review. Affiliate links are used in this post. For more information, please see our advertising disclosure. Years ago I wrote about how I clean and disinfect our home after a battle with the dreaded stomach flu, and my main weapon…
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Museum Gel next to potted plant

How to Keep Drawer Organizers from Sliding | Museum Gel

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Cleaning Tips· Organization

If you use drawer organizers anywhere in your home, you may notice that every time you open or close the drawer everything shifts. Things slide to the back of the drawer, making them harder to access… and sometimes the bins tip, making it difficult to even open the drawer. It’s annoying! I recently found out how to keep drawer organizers…
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Collage of Budget Friendly Accent Wall Ideas using everything from a Sharpie to sponges to wood.

20 Budget-Friendly Accent Wall Ideas

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Who doesn’t love a good accent wall?! Today I’m featuring some absolutely incredible budget-friendly accent wall ideas. Some use a simple Sharpie marker and ruler, while others require a little skill and patience. Wherever you are on your DIY journey, these accent wall ideas are sure to inspire you to get creative with your own spaces. I am all about…
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