Life Hacks That Actually Work

A Nutty Little Hack

We're not sure why, but this trick totally works. A lot of furniture refurbishers and interior decorators swear by this hack. Use a walnut (in its truest form) to get work on the scuff marks of wood. The trick is that the oil in the walnut gets absorbed by the natural wood which helps remove the damaged spots. It's pretty neat!

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The More You Know

  • Throw a few ice cubes or a wet washcloth in the dryer with your wrinkled clothes. As the ice melts and the water turns to steam, it will remove the wrinkles. This trick isn’t as effective with heavier clothing but is a miracle for lighter fabrics.
  • If you accidentally got permanent marker on a piece of furniture, don't lose hope just yet. Using a small dab of non-gel toothpaste, rub the marker stain in a circular motion with a soft cloth and it should buff right out.
  • Find a tall pitcher about the height of your wine bottle and get cooling. Immerse the bottle in ice water with a small handful of salt and turn every few minutes or so.
  • In a pinch for labels? Just reach for the rubber bands. Wrap ’em around your mason jars and you’ll never mistake salt for sugar again.
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