Upgrade to a Security MailboxBy having a secured mailbox with a key lock, it can prevent people from attempting to steal your mail and provides you a sense of relief if you are expecting urgent or important mail.
Cinderblock Mailbox SupportOur mailbox came out of the ground one summer evening. Instead of putting it back, I decided to put it within two cinder blocks. It has worked out really well. There is room for packages on the side or a pretty potted flower.
Truck Hitch to Separate PailsIf you hook the top pail's handle over a mounted trailer hitch on the back of a truck, you should be able to hold the bottom pail and slightly pull and twist to release them from each other.
DIY Bed Canopy from BedskirtI have always liked the look of a canopy over a bed but they are too expensive. I am unable to use the bed skirt that comes with a bedding set on my bed, so I used it as a bed canopy.
Recycled Plastic Container for Dryer LintAfter finishing up my Folgers Decaf instant coffee, I looked at the container and thought it would be perfect for holding dryer lint. I gave it a try and found that it works great. It takes up just a little space and the flip top lid is so convenient.
Non Stick Spray for CandlesTake non stick cooking spray and spray the inside of the holder. After the candle is done burning, the last bit of wax will just fall out.
Use Plastic Caps As LuminariesAir freshener dispensers and some laundry products have colorful caps. One way of reusing them is to use as luminaries or candle holders.
Getting Stuck Plastic Buckets ApartDo you have plastic buckets that are stuck together? Here are step by step instructions for getting them unstuck.
Paintstick RulerI didn't have a ruler and usually need one at my desk.
Contact Manufacturer For AssistanceI had the 1960's Betty Crocker loose leaf cook book. My son asked for a recipe and I pulled out the book, only to find the page missing. I looked on the Betty Crocker Internet site and it wasn't there, so I wrote to Betty Crocker.
Reuse Containers as Salt SpreaderAnother use for Folger's handled coffee container is filling it with sidewalk safety salt or calcium chloride pellets during winter. The handle makes it safe and easy to dispense the product as needed.
Using Masking Tape to Label ScrewsWhen taking apart something that has a variety of screws, I use masking tape. Label the tape with what part the screws go to, then stick the screw right to the tape. No more lost screws or trying to figure out what screw goes where!
Replacing Canopy on a Lawn SwingI have an old aluminum lawn swing which needed a new canopy. The cushions were easy to replace but I need a canopy. I went to a hardware store and bought a vinyl roll up shade (could be bamboo) and placed it over the top of the swing.
Use A Hair Dryer To Remove Contact Paper From ShelvesWhile cleaning out my pots and pans cabinet last week, I noticed that the contact paper was looking loose at the edges. I decided that I was going to pull it up and replace it. Well, the bottom shelf of the cabinet came out fine. However, the upper shelf did not.
Spacesavers in the Laundry RoomI went to an estate sale and purchased two very rough bathroom spacesavers. They were only $5.00 for both and I thought if nothing else I could use them for shelving.
Parts and Information for Fixing and Decorating Mobile HomesThis great site has everything for the mobile home owner, from history, to parts and great articles to a forum for questions and answers about mobile home problems.
Covering Ceiling Tiles With FabricI searched everywhere on the web to find a solution for the ugly drop ceiling panels on my ceiling when I decided to move our bedroom to the basement.
Create a Home Project PlannerHere is a system I use for cataloging and keeping track of the many household projects I wish to complete. First, buy a notebook and insert page dividers; writing the names of each room on the dividers.
Use Pictures When Shopping for Your HomeI use a digital camera when I go to the home-improvement store for help. I just painted a bathroom and took with me a picture of the existing fixtures and floor-tile color.
Littermaid BinsLine your littermaid plastic bins with grocery plastic bags. This keeps the waste bins from becoming soiled and they won't have to be replaced as often. Simply lift out the grocery bag each day and replace the bins when cracked.
Line Trash Can With An Extra BagIn our effort to stuff our trash bags to the fullest we can't always slide them out of the can without great effort or breakage. The solution to this is to put one bag in the can and then put one on top on the first one.
