Home Life Hacks You'll Wish You Knew Sooner

Plastic Straws To Help Flowers Stand Up Straight

Wilting flowers aren't exactly the most aesthetically pleasing home decoration. However, you don't have to throw out that bouquet just because it's starting to look sad. Rather, you can place plastic straws around the flowers' stems so that they stay upright and can still get their necessary nutrients from the water in their vase.

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