50 Effective Home Hacks You Need to Try in 2024!

[@DrMaryVision]

I have been sewing for about 50 years. I would have never thought to hem the curtains as they hang in place! Genius!

[@mkeen1808]

I have slip stitched them on the ironing board....

[@rosainecalmeyer4428]

I am so impressed with your video. I've never heard of 90% of these tips. You're an absolute star.

[@daniwilla8336]

Lavender is the best for keeping the bugs away😊

[@swisscheese2705]

Match striking pad may get wet if placed at the bottomof a jar. Better to stick it inside the lid of the jar😊

[@kinneman85]

Great hacks, thank you for sharing. Another hack for wrinkled sheets, dry them on low instead of medium heat. I find this works not only for sheets, but also for shirts that tend to wrinkle easily.

[@claudialorena8627]

The lint roller for the fly screens is absolute gold. I'm in Australia, and at certain times, we get the spider webs. This hack makes sure I don't miss any. All your hacks are so great. Short videos with each hack would be perfect, I had to watch this on three takes, still loved it, though 😊❤❤

[@AcornHillHomestead]

Green Machines are the bomb. Also great for cars. Dust the fan when changing sheets and toss in washer. If done regularly theres not enough dust to worry about getting on the bed sheets. The pillow trick is too much hassle.

[@leah__gail]

I throw a sheet on the bed or couch etc when I’m cleaning ceiling fans to catch any dust that may fall. The pillow case trick does work!

[@thediymommy]

Good idea!

[@gingereaves4097]

I do that, too!

[@deborahstone9696]

Best way to clean fake plants is throw them in a shower. Remove when dry!!😂❤❤❤

[@cathycoryell2351]

Having a shower wand, makes cleaning many things much easier. A little bit of pressure from the shower water (massage setting) , works so much better vs. Scrubbing and wiping, or the lower pressure at a sink.

[@GloriaBurke2011]

Thank you! Is what I need it! I following for years and I loved your videos. I am 61 years old and I am always worried for my weight, but is not about that is about being healthy. Sending love from Colorado, USA ❤❤❤

[@kathyorourke9273]

You can use lemon or orange oil to remove labels.

[@evecv9569]

Great Ideas, Thanks! Just a suggestion. Be careful with the linen spray in your rental. A lot of people are allergic to some odors or essential oils, and it will be very harmful for some guests.

[@thediymommy]

Thank you! We don't use it in our rentals.

[@AcornHillHomestead]

And pets.

[@denasullivan4134]

Agreed, our last Airbnb stay was aweful for me, just because of the fragrance that was sprayed on the bed

[@BENDRE49]

Flower arrangement hack is excellent

[@SerenaBustamante]

i’m so inspired lying sick in bed lol so many useful tips, thanks :)

[@shelllombardi9124]

Great compilation of hacks! Very usable ideas. Thank you.

[@thediymommy]

Thanks for watching!

[@maryjanegreen7601]

Stopped video to try eucalyptus oil on some sticky. Works. Thanks. Liked.

[@jenniferrice22]

You are incredibly inspiring! Thank you! Ill try the baseboard tip first

[@thediymommy]

Thank you so much! I'm glad you liked that one!

[@shelly1224]

Thanks these are great hacks!

[@maryrosa4932]

you just made my day. I don't sew or hem. But now that you've demonstrated "how to" I'm excited to try it. Thanks! And i also have subscribed !!

[@debbiethomson7322]

Love these tips!❤🙂

[@susanwilliams4953]

Awesome hacks. I have the same little pot. (From Ikea). Lemon & salt works great for the cutting boards also.

[@CleoGravel]

Thanks so much for all the hacks 😊

[@yvonnesmith2578]

Great hacks! Soo many. Want to try all of them!😊

[@juliebee61]

Great tips! and here's mine--Castile soap is pronounced CasTEEL.

[@maryellenyork2819]

DT sells badminton racquets. That grid is perfect for flower arrangements.

[@Sandrab769]

I put matches in an old medicine bottle….no money spent. I like to roll my towels. You can move them and they stay rolled. Love my shark steamer and my canister steamer and my hand steamer.

[@TerriSiler-hv8in]

Toiletbowl cleaneris amazing for grout work in small area at a time

[@DrMaryVision]

I had another influencer say that it is too harsh and will break down the grout. Once or twice would probably be fine, though!

[@ejr2002]

Thank you for the fan cleaning tip!

[@jackileach6954]

My mom and g'ma shared these hacks with me. Thanks for sharing with new generations!

[@traceyhayden8804]

Thank you for so many wonderful hacks and ideas to use in my home.

[@MyFocusVaries]

For painting the mat, the trick is not to "flood" the edge of the tape with paint, then to remove the tape as soon as you've painted a section. My sister is a professional painter, and there's a saying in the industry, "Never trust the tape."

[@vaneta6937]

As an artist with a son whose profession is painting houses, after placing the tape on you paint the the area you are going to paint , next to where the tape is, with the color you are preserving that way, anything leaking beneath the tape is the color you were preserving.then when that is dry you paint the new color…when the tape is removed it will have clean edges with no seepage under the tape.

[@TerriSiler-hv8in]

The pink stuff works too

[@IseetheGloryofKingdom]

Pink stuff is great on stainless steel

[@theresar.4860]

Thanks, what a useful video full of tricks. Got a new subscriber❤❤❤❤❤

[@thediymommy]

Welcome!

[@lindadenneypu6315]

Thank u for the hemming tips my daighters school skort and dress hem came down and i wasnt sure how to do the hemming with tap

[@MsPants1632]

That hemming tape is amazing! I used it on dress pants that were too long for my son. It was easy and even washed up in the washing machine fine!!

[@richsheryllhunt7250]

New subscriber here. Love all your hacks! Would you please share where you purchased the candles in the match container hack? They are so beautiful and unique 😊

[@thediymommy]

Thank you! That's an Everlasting Candle, and I have them in my shop: cozyprairielinens.com/products/everlasting-candle-candlesticks

[@kzhemh]

Interesting. I learned to use the entire toilet roll on curtains. I am going to try cutting them like you did

[@cathycoryell2351]

Eucalyptus EO to remove sticky residue after removing labels off glass bottles.

[@Suzie-he9ni]

Can you put a link for the wallpaper in your bathroom? Love it.

[@AhmadHassan-i6m6e]

super video!

[@joygross]

❤ all your hacks but I had to pause for a minute could you please tell me where you got your bed headboard I love it so much. I’ve seen it before and I’ve never been able to find it the one with the kind of arch in it. Thank you.

[@thediymommy]

It was from The Brick many years ago!

[@Switzer1234]

Your hair is very very beautiful!!😊

[@JandKG]

All beautiful ideas. Thank you so much for sharing your creativity with us❤ question: I'm painting my kitchen cabinets and having a hard time choosing between Behr whisper white and polar bear. My walls are already painted in Ultra Pure white - would Whisper white look good? I wanted a little warmer white. I already read your blog on the Behr whites! And still having a hard time deciding I would so appreciate your suggestions! Thank you!!❤❤❤

[@thediymommy]

I'd personally do something even a bit warmer like Behr Swiss Coffee, but it really depends on your lighting and personal taste. Paint a swatch in a large piece of paper and tack it to your walls to get the best idea of how it'll look!

[@JandKG]

@@thediymommy Thank you so much for your suggestions!❤️❤️❤️

[@texasstardust6010]

... although I am just a Rsndom Commenter ... I suggest using a Cabinet Paint made expressly for that Application.. ; I know Behr makes a Product just for this purpose, and I'm sureyou'ree aware of this .....and although Swiss Coffee is a " warmer Colour " .. I think it actually looks better on walls, than Cabinets, but that's a personal choice. .There are quite a few options of " Warmer Whites " if you're looking for that hue to paint your Cabinets. She is correct in painting a large swatch .. I recommend " living with that for at least a Week " ... and see how you like it, since the colour will change due to lighting and different times of Day. ( I am a former Professional Painter).

[@JandKG]

@@texasstardust6010 thank you so much!! I really don't want a white that pulls yellow and having a difficult time choosing. I really appreciate your suggestions and willingness to share your knowledge on this topic ❤️

[@texasstardust6010]

@@JandKG ...My pleasure. 🙂😊... I hesitated a moment, before Commenting, ... But I thought I want her to be aware of the Undertones.And you really don't want something that's going to pull yellow or brown or orange , something like that, if thats not what youd prefer. .. the Undertone will give either ' warmer " or " cooler " tones. The Hue value is the " origin " of a Colour , and from there, it is " Tint, Tone ,and Shade ".. so I hope this helps you in choosing a Colour to try out. I always recommend ( and did ) at least 3 different Colours to do a Swatch on the same wall, to best determine what can actually work...and what the Client preferred. ..if none worked,.. pick other Tints/ Tones and go from there. That old saying " Its just paint" is true and it often takes a few times to find what works for the Space. the desired Look and what Compliments the Surrounding areas as well. Also.. depending on where you are located.. factors such as humidity, etc are considerations for when you paint, as far as dry time/ curing time ,🙂😊 Happy Painting !

[@laurenburton226]

We have septic, so we never pour pasta water in the sink! Instead the cooled water goes in the garden.

[@Erika-Coach]

Love love these hacks!❤

[@clarelean3501]

Hi Christina Another lovely video 😊 Can I ask, how do you reattach the back of the picture in the frame? I struggle with pictures that are fixed with staples and brown tape... many thanks! ❤

[@k.j.2481]

Great resource. Could you make a vlog on how to remove musty smells from dresser drawers that were stored in a basement? Thanks

[@thediymommy]

Good idea!

[@IseetheGloryofKingdom]

I use rub on wax from Dixie Belle or wise owl wax rub on inside drawers smells so great and rejuvenates them as well.

[@karensupholsteryanddesign]

Try putting activated charcoal in the drawers (like what you slip into water filters from an aquarium store). Buy a pack of 4 and put one in each drawer and close.

[@MyFocusVaries]

Use the newspaper trick. We used it for an antique trunk we bought that smelled VERY musty. We crumpled newspaper, left it inside for a few days, recycled it, did the same again two or three times with fresh newspaper and got the 70 year old wooden trunk smelling fresh.

[@lindaroyal8161]

Question - 44:15, green machine cleaning the sofa. It worked great! How long does it take for the sofa to dry after cleaning?

[@thediymommy]

I love it! I usually let it dry overnight.

[@vickiemock2846]

Hi, I love the mirror next to your fireplace! Will you share where you purchased it? Thank you 😊

[@Bratzilla1966]

these were great! so helpful.

[@thediymommy]

Thanks for watching!

[@shaynana1251]

A lot of great info. 👍 but I’m never gonna remember all of these! Do you have PDF of this info that can be downloaded?

[@thediymommy]

Thanks for watching! You can find the written list of my hacks here: thediymommy.com/diy-home-hacks-you-need-to-try/

[@LeighAnneONeill]

Hi there! thanks for this video - fantastic tips! :) What is the name of the Martha Stewart book you had referenced? Thanks again!

[@BusyButerfly02]

I have a suggestion, use a trash bag instead of the pillow case for the ceiling fan.

[@lunasgma7546]

Two things: First…that cutting board sofa edge tray could use some heavy yarn wrapped around the legs so the fit could be more snug fitting. Second…putting dots of glue to the back of a picture frame to prevent scratching is a really good idea. But if you put glue dots at the top corners also your picture frame would be much neater.

[@lthage373]

Learned lots of new things!

[@lindagailsch]

Awesome hacks! Thanks for sharing these!

[@KathyAdair]

Eucalyptus oil is also great for cleaning oil stains off of fabric.

[@cheekykitten25]

What kind of candles are those pls they looked so pretty

[@kenorsha371]

I wanted to know also! I don’t like the price, but Everlasting Candle Co. has the WYLIE SIGNATURE SETS that looks like the candles in her video.

[@melindachitty2638]

You always have the best hacks!

[@borntonosh]

I have a dilemma that I'm sure you have a hack for. The feathers in my feather pillow inserts, after some use, start to poke through. They are uncomfortable to lean against and scatter all over! I have purchased fabric and made an additional liner but it still happens. Any thoughts?

[@MyFocusVaries]

Buy dust mite proof fabric or liners. The fabric won't allow the feathers to poke through.

[@marpay2]

I normally put the insert in a grocery bag on each end & sometimes, I tape the opening of the bag down, then I put the insert back into the pillow! It normally lasts for a year or so before the feathers poke through again.

[@cathycoryell2351]

A stinky fridge can be wiped down with Odoban, as well. Separate from the newspaper idea.😊

[@rosebetitwrites3447]

I love the dress you are wearing on the furniture scratch marker hack. Can you share what brand it is and maybe a link if it’s possible? It’s so gorgeous !

[@tammyr...9209]

Thanks 😊

[@BENDRE49]

Great

[@PatriciaSanchez-p2f]

Try not to waste essential oils to remove sticky labels just use a blow dryer 😊

[@claireroberts5051]

Practical, no nonsense tips.

[@infinitelove333]

Cameo cleaner works equally well for scratches on porcelain plates.

[@damianagibbonspyles233]

I used the newspaper trick just today after Hurricane Helene ruined all our food in the fridge! Thanks for the tip!

[@thediymommy]

Oh I'm glad it was helpful! I'm so sorry you were affected.

[@rachelc3233]

❤

[@kathystewart3873]

So many great ideas! You’re amazing!

[@kzhemh]

Where did you buy that hanging imitation plant? It looks so real

[@sherryjbrown9794]

I toss in a few ice cubes and run dryer for 20 minutes. It removes wrinkles marvously!

[@laurathomas4396]

Whew! I love your hacks & try to watch all of your videos…however KZbin put soooooo many ads on this one I almost stopped watching it. Besides subscribing to Premium, does anyone know why there are so many? Or a way around it?

[@lorelynleisure4048]

Pull your dryer out and detach the back (not sure how to do that on the newer driers) there will be so much more lint throughout the entire dryer that you cannot get to anyway else. It is frightening.

[@Sereneandmiraclefreespirit]

Awesome, But how does the fabric tape on your curtains hold up in the washing machine?

[@thediymommy]

It holds up great!

[@loramartin1822]

I'm looking forward to You and You're gift of making craft ideas! Subscribed!🤗 Thank You for Sharing with Other's!💖🎚️

[@trishdesimio8354]

try a mr clean sponge to clean the plates

[@francesmaurer185]

❤❤❤

[@aprilswitzer1635]

What are the candles in the diffuser bottle?

[@LiviaEm]

Your throw pillow project.. what about when you need to wash it? Cant put it in the washing machine as the polyester filler will bunch up?

[@dragons8822]

Curious why you didn't post about hanging laundry out on the clothes line, it won't wrinkle & it smells great plus the sun (in full summer) bleaches your sheets & white clothes.

[@leahsansone8799]

A magic eraser will also remove marks from your dishes. ❤

[@bobbiefarrar3036]

could you use your tv (fire stick) for your own family photos to rotate instead of random art work? Thanks.

[@Petraele]

Wenn man die Bettlaken rechtzeitig aus dem Trockner holt, gibt es keine Knitterfalten und man kann sich die ganzen Arbeiten danach sparen 😱

[@sgallant2107]

After dusting those fan blades, take that pillowcase outside, turn it inside out, and shake away most of the dust before laundering. (This may not be as obvious to some as it is to the rest of us.)

[@TerriSiler-hv8in]

I keepa bottle of water with about a 1/4 cupof dish soap and the rest with water i use it as a pretreater for food stains especially greacy ones let it sit for about 15 minutes before washing.

[@thediymommy]

Great tip!

[@billiedaughtry7333]

I've also read that cream of tatar will remove those marks from dinnerware & tea cups.

[@barbgardiner5719]

I’ve used the pillowcases to dust ceiling fans for YEARS!!

[@ElizabethTheunissen-pi3vi]

Your peonies are stunning. We battle to grow then in South Africa 🇿🇦

[@meganconnell-cox6425]

my mother taught me to use Biz. Walmart sells it. Freshens/maintains colors in fabrics/clothes, brightens whites, removes Blood, grass stains, EVERYTHING. Pausing the cycle so your towels can soak and stains can be removed seems like more I have to do/remember to do. Just saying.

[@adiraFEARSHEAVENLYFATHER4EVER]

41:33 is a Bible Verse. Do everything in Love

[@pinkbutterfly6878]

I'd take that pillow case full of dust outside turn inside out shake the dust out before i washed it. Actually i wouldn't do that hack . damp old rag works .

[@pauletteleeper4120]

I dry my fitted sheet separately from the top sheet and pillow cases. Never have wrinkles!

[@thediymommy]

Good idea!

[@AcornHillHomestead]

Hanging them on the line also gives great wrinkle free results. Also freshens, sanitizes, whitens without bleach. I use washing soda. We have a vacation rental and I never use bleach yet have the whitest sheets.

[@kathsarazin]

Great hacks- I don’t see links to the vintage painting channel for the tv though?

[@BelindaLauder]

I was looking for the link as well…can’t find it anywhere

[@thediymommy]

Vintage art for your TV KZbin channel: youtube.com/@VintageArtTV?si=SALUT1wUY4L2Siwf

[@kathsarazin]

@@thediymommy thank you!

[@beeheart6529]

The dishware is being scratched because the silverware is too soft. I got some 18/10 silverware and no marks.

[@lora9664]

I don’t like the smell of stainless cleaner so I use Endust fragrance free furniture dusting spray with a microfiber cloth. Works like a charm. You could also use Pledge. I don’t like that smell either.

[@IseetheGloryofKingdom]

Goo gone works really well on stainless steel found hack on accident but really works well. They even make a goo gone cleaner now I saw for stainless steel appliances

[@Danaleabigdeal]

Plumber told me never do baking soda and vinegar in drains. Instead squirt a little dish soap down drain every day.

[@TeresaATerriGrover]

I am unable to locate the lable information 😢

[@donnakline123]

Where have you been all my life?!?!? :)

[@jessicaquiroz7178]

This might sound silly but how do you use bleach in your fridge?

[@IseetheGloryofKingdom]

Have you found anything that can get a chalky type paint out of a piece of clothing?

[@MyFocusVaries]

She has a new video on this. Boiling water, rubbing alcohol, then scrub with a plastic bristle brush before putting in the washer.

[@IseetheGloryofKingdom]

@@MyFocusVaries thank you

[@daniwilla8336]

Keep a giant jug of cheap mouthwash to clean and freshen washing machines and drains 👍🏽