These Duct Tape Hacks Will Save Your Life and Your Budget

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• Those tea cups you inherited from your great aunt have seen better days, but you don't feel good about throwing them away—so what should you do? Drill a drainage hole in the bottom, fill them with dirt, and use them to plant succulents.
• If you have greasy fingerprints on your doorframes or walls, there's a simple fix. Just rub a piece of chalk gently over them, let it sit for 10 minutes, and the chalk will absorb the oil, allowing it to easily wipe away.
• Avoid bad decisions by taking just a minute to focus and calm yourself before making a move.
• Give your dishwasher a break by measuring ingredients directly into your mixing bowl using a digital scale.