5 really cool DIY hacks to help you keep your house clean

If you are a cleanliness freak, then even a puny spot or stain in your house can get you irked. Even if you are not a complete Monica Gellar from Friends, then too who likes to endorse untidiness?

So here are some really cool cleanliness DIY hacks that will make your house tidier and you happier—

1.       Lipstick stains on your clothes

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To remove lipstick stains from your clothes or bed sheets, simply spray some hair spray on the affected area. Wait till it dries well and then wash it with normal water.

1.       Greasy stains on walls

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To get your home’s walls rid of greasy stains, simply cover the area well using chalk. After you are done, use a wet towel to wipe off the entire area covered with chalk.

1.       Cleaning the tiles

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To clean the dirt accumulated in the tiles of your home’s floor, or on the walls, simply make a mix of normal water and baking soda, dip an old toothbrush in the mix, and use it to wipe off the dirt.

1.       Getting rid of mirror stains

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To get a crystal clear reflection of yourself in the mirror, get rid of the mirror stains using potato peels. Make sure that you dab the potato juice on the stains, and as soon as you are done, take a spongy cloth to wipe it off, and voila! The stains are gone!

1.       Make your cookware shiny

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If your cookware is looking dull and lacking the luster, use some car wax to polish it and you can get them to look fancy and shiny again!

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5 Times Instagram Had Great Valentine’s Day Ideas

It’s that time of the year. Roses, hearts and dinner dates for two. Valentine’s Day brings out the best in us, we become a little more creative, add a lot more emotion into what we’re doing and it’s all in the name of love.

While some of you may be well versed in the art of gifting, there are still a few who tremble at the thought of giving a ‘bad’ present, especially if it’s your first time. Here are the top 5 Valentine’s Day gifts that we found that could inspire you.

1. Old School

If you want to go old school, you can always go for a gift hamper. They’re easy and full of lots of things that she or he will like. The best part with this idea is, you can never go wrong as there will be something in the hamper that she or he will love.

Love is in the Air. w/ @hediardparis #valentinesday #wouldyoubemyvalentines #love #lovers #lovegift #valentinesgift #chocolats #champagne #fruitjelly #hediard #gifts #food #luxury #trend #trends #lifestyle #lifestyleblogger #french #frenchstyle #frenchfood cc #StayTunedForFood #passionnementhediard #newcollection #hediardparis

A photo posted by Mathilde M. (@mathmet) on Feb 5, 2016 at 12:39am PST

2. An All-Time Favourite

Flowers are an all-time favourite. This one may be focused more for the ladies but then again Valentine’s Day was meant for the ladies anyway. Always make sure your colour combinations are spot on.

Share the love this valentine's day We have no rules: for friends, lovers, or even yourself! Pre-order now at www.theposystory.com.au #theposystory #melbourneflorist #melbourne #freshflowers #florist #melbourneflowers #sendgifts #sendflowersmelbourne #sendflowers #soycandle #vanillacaramel #deliverymelbourne #giveaway #valentinesday #vday2016 #valentines #vday #gifts #valentinesgifts #localbusiness #shoplocal #shoponline

A photo posted by the posy story (@theposystory) on Feb 5, 2016 at 12:52am PST

3. For The Sweet Tooth
If this is your first Valentine’s Day with your partner, then don’t go over the top as you could scare them away. Chocolates are a good idea and what’s more important than the gift in this case is how you present it.

Ready for valentine??? #Finetulip #valentine #gifts #flowers #erbil #valentineidea #love

A photo posted by 07504409922 Erbil Dream City (@finetulip) on Feb 5, 2016 at 12:07am PST

4. A Love Bake?

If you are a whizz in the kitchen and feel that making something is always better received than buying something, a few quirky cupcakes should help you land in the good books.

My favourites are right here! #heart #chocolate #white #chocolate #redhearts #valentines #cupcakes #Kolkata #kolkatabaker #homebaker #love

A photo posted by cakeliciouskolkata (@cakelicious_kolkata) on Feb 5, 2016 at 12:34am PST

5. The Next Level

Now, if you’re a veteran in the love game then you’ve probably seen it all before. Flowers, chocolates, cakes these things probably don’t tickle your fancy or your partners. If this is the case you need to take it to the next level. Plan a getaway for two. Instant appreciation guaranteed!

Amazeballs #sunset #perfect #waves #surf #ocean #oceanside #beach #summer #sky #skyporn #clouds #cloudporn #nature #naturelovers #australia_oz #australia_oz #australiagram #icu_aussies #wow #ig_australia #igers #vscocam #vsco #wanderlust #livelaughlove #lovethelifeyoulivelivethelifeyoulove#ausfeels#sunsets#melbourneiloveyou

A photo posted by belissimabella (@__kstyle__) on Feb 5, 2016 at 2:56am PST

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5 cool DIY crafts you definitely got to try this 2016

It’s 2016 and it’s time to get a little artsy and crafty!

Here are some super amazing and super easy DIY ideas that can help you transform your home into a creative and stylish space in no time! So without further ado, let’s get started—

1      Fork hooks

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Use your old forks to create a brand new set of fork hooks to hang the newbie forks in the kitchen or dining space. You would only need old forks, a wooden board, nose pliers and a hammer to create this fun DIY craft. For the tutorial, click http://bit.ly/1UuFkuJ

1       A colorful wine rack

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A perfect and colorful wine rack to store your wine bottles! All you need for creating this are some old tins, spray paints, and glue. For a step by step guide, click http://go.brit.co/1PXiatb

1      Beautiful wine glass lampshades

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Use your old wine glasses to create these pretty little lampshades and decorate your bedrooms or gift them to your loved ones. Here’s the tutorial-- http://bit.ly/1SnkpKN

1       Painted pottery

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Porcelain mugs or bowls and paint pains—that are all you need to create this DIY craft! Here’s a step by step guide to help you— http://bit.ly/1lZufpm

1       Handy jewelry organizer

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Get yourself a perfect handy jewelry organizer in your room with this cool DIY craft. Here’s the tutorial-- http://go.brit.co/1fZdwjR

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5 amazing kitchen DIY hacks perfect for your daily chores

Some people are born to love the idea of cooking and eating, while others are not really that keen about it. Regardless of which of these categories you belong to, kitchen hacks are something that will be useful to anyone and everyone in life.

Time is precious and while in the kitchen, anyone in their sane mind would want to get done with the cutting, peeling, and cooking stuff pronto. So without further ado, here are five quick DIY kitchen hacks to save you time and also have an easy cooking session—

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Who likes tears? Rhetorical question, mates! Nobody would like to feel the water tanks flowing endlessly from their eyes. However, with cutting onions, it becomes dicey. DIY hack? Simply put the onions in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes before cutting them and voila! No more tears and sobbing!

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Why use the peeler when you can use your hands that too in a lesser time? Boil the potatoes and then put them in cold water. You can easily peel off the skin in no time with your bare hands. Magic!

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Irked with the seeds of fruits in your fruit juice? No worries! Use cheesecloth to squeeze lemons or oranges while extracting their juices, and never be bummed by those unwanted seeds in the drink!

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Irritated with that smell of onions and garlic in your hands after cooking? Here’s a simple DIY hack: Rub your hands with lemon juice or baking soda and bid adieu to the tacky smell!

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The easiest way to make buttermilk at home is by simply adding one tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to your glass of regular milk.

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5 last minute DIY New Year gifts to present to your loved ones

So a brand new year has finally greeted us all and celebrations are on in full swing!

But wait, why is the frown showing in your forehead? We get it! Jumbled up with last minute gifts hunt to give to your near and dear ones? Thankfully, the world of DIY has pretty much all the solutions to everything!

So here we are with a quick guide to help you with some last minute DIY gifts to present to your loved ones. Since you are running short of time anyway, let’s get started right away—

1.       Tea wreath

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If your friend or family member is a tea love, then what better and more artistic than creating a special tea wreath for the person, that too in a super easy way! Here’s a quick tutorial to help you make one-- http://bit.ly/1bREu2I

1.       Scented coffee filter sachets

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Almost everyone under the blue sky is a coffee lover. And if your loved one too falls under the category of that “almost everyone,” then this is the easiest and the best New Year DIY gift to present him with! Here’s the tutorial-- http://bit.ly/1VreeVW

1.       Cookie ingredient gift bag

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Festive gifts are all about colors, glitters and fun elements! Hence, this one is the easiest yet the funkiest New Year DIY gift you can give it a close one! Put together some ingredients of a delicacy with the recipe and deck it up in an interestingly festive way, and you are all done! Here’s the guide-- http://bit.ly/1YTODFA

1.       Burlap frame

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A photo frame never gets old, as memories are always there to stay! This DIY gift is a perfect one for the New Year’s with minimum requisites but maximum happiness guaranteed for your loved one! Here’s the tutorial for you-- http://bit.ly/1Rab1d4

1.       Button bracelet

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This one makes the perfect choice for a New Year’s DIY present for your best friend! Some buttons, baubles and string is all you need to make this cute, easy, and unique gift for the New Year! Here’s the tutorial-- http://bit.ly/1mrc50n

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3 yummy DIY Christmas delicacies to try today

Ho! Ho! Ho! It’s Christmas time!

Last week we explored some of the trendiest yet easiest DIY Christmas gifts for this festive season, and in this release, it’s time to explore one of the best aspects of every festival—FOOD!

You read it right! What’s a festival and celebration without some yum delicacies? So without much ado, here are three mouth watering Christmas special dishes for every foodie out there—

1.      Chocolate raisin and oatmeal cookie mix

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The mix and match trend is not just limited to the fashion world you see, in the whole wide world of food and foodies too, the concept of mix and match works wonders! A complete delight for sweet lovers, this is not just easy but also extremely fun to make! For help with the right ingredients, visit http://bit.ly/1YwKkFf

1.      Ice cream sundae kit of wonders

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If you are looking forward to gifting a foodie pack to your loved one this Christmas, there can’t be anything better than an Ice cream sundae kit with items that take any chocolate and sweet lover to wonderland. Fill up the kit with waffle cones, choco chips, cute jars with caramels, nuts, you can add tiny bags of raisins and finally put loads of sprinkles and bingo! It’s all done!

1.       A jar full of toffee blondies

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For chocolate lovers, this is simply a jar full of happiness! It’s easy to make and totally a perfect choice to bring a smile on the face of your loved one! For the recipe, visit http://bit.ly/RwRdp8

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5 cool DIY projects to improve your home

For everybody, their home sweet home is always special. It is the place that you don’t just call your very own, but also feel most comfortable in, and on that note, what better way to put your creative mind and DIY skills to use other than decorating and improving your home?

So in this week’s release, we give you five DIY projects to enhance your homes—

1      A family tree wall décor

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Family is the most important thing in one’s life and it is what makes a home what it is. Follow this simply tutorial http://bit.ly/1QVFtbN to create a personalized family tree for the walls of your living room or dining area and let it reflect all the beautiful moments of togetherness and love.

    Flower vases 

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Flowers always instill positive vibes in a home. In order to make flower vases like the ones above, all you need is wine bottles, some paint and twine. Click http://bit.ly/1VOgTd5 for the tutorial.

1       Guitar book shelf

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This is the most creative prospect for book lovers to showcase their DIY skills for something that they love immensely—books! Use your old guitar to build your brand new book shelf! For a step by step guide, visit http://bit.ly/1lxrX13

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       Chandelier lights with tree branch

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This one is the true definition of getting the best out of the waste, with some creative DIY hands. Use an old tree branch to build a brand new chandelier with lights and bulbs and decorate your dining space or living room. Visit http://bit.ly/1Q1XKUK for the tutorial.

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       Bulletin board

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Decorate your bedroom wall with a customized bulletin board, featuring memories with friends, family, as well as to-do list to keep a track of your everyday routine. Visit http://bit.ly/1xvo6nm for tutorial.

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