TRYING VIRAL HOME DECOR and DIY HACKS for 2023!!! You WONT believe the results!

[@brendagentilotti3590]

❤love it all.

[@cynthiawall7073]

I really enjoyed this video. Thanks for sharing.

[@shellypowelldailypay]

Thank you. It was fun

[@thediystruggle]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@craftedeyecandies]

I would love to see more! God bless you!

[@franrydzewski5662]

OMG the tape hack.Thanks Brandi

[@thediystruggle]

Right!?!?! Gonna change my life!

[@stefanieb7776]

The 2 bag hack you need to use flame like a lighter on the blade and make it HOT. It works I've done it

[@thediystruggle]

I will have to try, In the tik tok hacks they didnt say anything about heat it was a knife and a big..lol

[@stefanieb7776]

You will definitely have to try it's super cool!

[@connievanlandingham7048]

Brandi, I knew #2&#3...but the cling wrap w/ decoupage blew me away !! Have to try that one ! Thanks for testing these for us !! Take care and TFS my friend !! ❤️

[@thediystruggle]

Hey Connie! I hope you are doing well! My pleasure girlie!!

[@landisdarlene]

Loved having you try themselves we know what works and doesnt

[@thediystruggle]

Thanks Darlene!

[@tconnard]

I learned all good hacks from you. Thanks.

[@carlab5363]

You can use the scalloped knife to cut pool noodles. Put them inside your boots to keep them from flopping over and creasing

[@pamelacopeland6711]

Super fun! TFS! Have a great weekend ❤️

[@JenniferHenderson-jm2el]

Thank you for sharing these hacks. I would love to see more of them. I have recently read that if you have crusty brushes, wash them in warm wash, dish detergent and add a single drop of fabric softener into your water. They turn out clean, soft and smelling great. 🤷

[@CarolRobertson-db9wk]

You're so funny and creative. If I'm having a difficult day I watch you on KZbin and laugh and feel better

[@thediystruggle]

(Hugs) I'm so glad that I can bring joy to your day!!

[@carolynray531]

Love your hacks!!!!

[@sharonhill3530]

Brandi thanks for experimenting with this hacks. I really like honest tips and tricks.

[@micheleromaine7782]

When I clean my crusty paint brushes I use a pet de shedding comb to brush thru my paint brushes to pull out those left over crusties. Works amazing!!

[@thediystruggle]

Ohhhh I love this!!! Thank you!

[@deborahramsey5726]

I love Dee on she's so crafty

[@michellemitchell7073]

Fabric softener works awesome on your brushes ❤️

[@thediystruggle]

Good to know, I will have to try that one! Thank you Michelle!

[@michellemitchell7073]

@@thediystruggle it worked really well for me. I just put a little bit in a small cup or bowl and just let it sit there for a while and it really worked ❤️

[@thediystruggle]

I wish thats all it took for these..lol

[@karendeckys331]

Brandi, Tfs, these were very helpful! ❤❤❤😊😊😊

[@dhtarget]

Love the video

[@thediystruggle]

So happy to see you in the live!!!

[@juliarietz5782]

I'm blown away about the packing tape. Luv luv that one

[@thediystruggle]

Me too!!! And I will be using it most I'm sure..lol

[@leannlucas9512]

love them. i need some of the little lanterns for my camper!

[@debbiedeshong7949]

Thanx for the tape idea. I didn't know all these cool hacks you've shown today!! You are sooooo AWESOME!!!

[@thediystruggle]

Thanks so much Debbie!

[@bonnieshramek5958]

Thank you for sharing some hack ideas❤🤗☺

[@destrygraves]

I can’t even. I have pneumonia and have completely hurt myself laughing. And the way you say quizinart. Bread Brandi. I love your laugh. The crusty bits on your paint brushes are what makes your art unique. TFS.

[@thediystruggle]

Thank you my friend! I hope you feel better, my youngest is under the weather too right now! I am so over winter already

[@jen7916]

Can’t wait!!! 😊

[@phyllisbakercoffman8988]

Hey, Brandi 💗💚. Great hacks! Thank you so much for sharing ❤

[@reenebobeanecreationsloril9945]

I made the dry earase board but did half cork board for Christmas gifts

[@stefanieb7776]

Also for the crusty paint brushes I soak em in HOT water and dawn dish soap and it works!

[@thediystruggle]

I have to try this too! thank you!

[@stefanieb7776]

💝💝

[@susanhaggart3675]

No i never heard of the packing tape hack. Nice will try that thank you

[@thediystruggle]

I was so mad I didnt know that hack..lol I have wasted countless hours of my life finding that clear tape..lol

[@jackifinland1470]

Fantastic video!!! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@thediystruggle]

Thank you 🤗

[@iamDottieLO]

I love that you tried and shared all these hacks. Loved the dry-erase project. But, what I love the most about all of your videos is how you crack me up with your humor and actual voice and laugh. Seriously, you make me laugh and that is priceless. Thanks so much.

[@thediystruggle]

That means so much to hear Dottie! Thank you for taking the time to write me this sweet comment

[@FazeTeeqogran]

I didn’t know half of what u done today well done. Thank you for sharing

[@thediystruggle]

Neither did I!! I'm so glad I learned a few of these!!

[@eileenday270]

Loved everything, especially the decoupage one! I have the worst luck using other techniques.

[@thediystruggle]

I want to investigate that decoupage hack further

[@barbmac8572]

Love this video. Very educational. Thank you

[@thediystruggle]

Glad it was helpful!

[@truckinggal]

HOW did I not know about the packing tape dispenser??!!! Omg! That's genius! Now I gotta go try it! Tfs!!

[@thediystruggle]

Lol wild, all these years. I never knew!!!

[@dorin9185]

Great video that decoupage method looks like even I could have success with. I've done a few things but they just don't quite come out as well as I would like.

[@denisepope8599]

Thanks for the tip on the packaging tape. Put paint brushes in a bottle of water and let the sit. My brushes were crusty for two or three months. I let the sit I a bottle of water for 2 or three hours and everything was fine. I swirl them in the water then washed them off with tap water.

[@debbiebrown8752]

Keep these hacks coming. I really enjoyed

[@cjsnanny]

Oh honey, I love these hacks. Thank you.

[@thediystruggle]

Thank you Barbara!

[@lindamatthews5055]

Thanks for the hack on the tape. Can't tell you how many struggles I have had with this stuff. 😅😅😅

[@thediystruggle]

Omg me too!!

[@teral.wilsey3389]

I love watching anything you do. But I really enjoyed watching you reenact these hacks. Is do more. But I really love your painting I really want you to paint a big rustic barn with your charisma and spark. .♥️♥️

[@craftedeyecandies]

Thanks for the great hacks.... You had me so gone with them zip lock bags.... The knife has to be scorching hot to be able to seal the bags when you cut them.

[@tracihunter226]

Thank you so much for sharing these hack's especially the packing tape who knew it was so easy!!!!!

[@thediystruggle]

Right..lol I deff didn't!

[@kathybridges3343]

Thank you! Love these videos. ❤

[@thediystruggle]

So glad! I always learn something so I really enjoy trying stuff.lol

[@angieemm]

Murphy's Oil Soap for the crusty bits brushes. It won't degrade the adhesive inside the ferrule (which causes shedding), and it really does just seem to slide the paint off the bristles. If you're in a real pinch and it still won't come off, pure acetone (hardware store or beauty supply) will take it ALL off if you just soak it. You just run the risk of losing bristles later.

[@thediystruggle]

I must try this next!!!

[@m-art9712]

Murphys oil soap works good for soaking crusty brushes

[@thediystruggle]

Interesting!! Thank you!

[@teresamartin6975]

Great ideas. I want to do the lantern for sure.

[@lindaflaquer6577]

Great hacks. I put my paint brushes in a glass or cup with some hot water and dawn dish washing soap and leave them there for a litter while and to this day the brushes look great. Kathy Jo crafter on KZbin also has a hack for paint brushes which I also use at times and that works, too. I love hack videos because you learn alot. Have a great weekend.

[@thediystruggle]

Thank you Linda! I deff did learn a lot in this one..lol

[@jennydrain2089]

Love this video! Mine blown on the cling wrap!

[@susanruppel434]

When I tried calling wrap it worked for a day, then everything came up! Lol

[@thediystruggle]

It has been almost a week and mine is still holding up!!

[@susanruppel434]

I'm happy it's holding up for you. I was giving mine as a gift! Lol. I had to lift it, get the plastic off ( only where it stuck) and then modpodge it. I must have done something very wrong! Lol

[@debraagee5095]

I just love your hacks!

[@thediystruggle]

Thank you!!!

[@rhondaeversole2975]

Love it! Saves me from trying them all!! TYFS

[@rhondaclement8628]

That knife is a lettuce knife. I have one that a purple plastic one..as for the sandwich bag..you vlcan use a vacuumed bag sealer to make 2 bags..the heated blade melts them at the same time...😊

[@soniacseko8391]

Word of advice on your first craft with the sunflower napkin. After you've done the napkin on top of the plastic film, come again with a second layer of the plastic film on top of the napkin and iron the same way. This will "seal" it in.

[@thediystruggle]

Interesting!!! Thank you Sonia!!

[@AmandaFriedmanMascio]

Loved this! And no, we're not holding out on you. We're clueless too (or at least I am!). Thanks for the tips and the laughs!!

[@Deb195100]

Really cool video.

[@thediystruggle]

Thanks Deb!

[@Deb195100]

@@thediystruggle you rock. You are the best.

[@barbarajenkins8050]

I love these! Thanks for teaching us. The weird knife is for cutting lettuce or bread. Also great for styrofoam.

[@thediystruggle]

Thank you!!

[@debbieborn202]

I am so happy that you did the research, because I did not know these things. I love you🥰🎶

[@thediystruggle]

My pleasure! I try to do hack videos or reviews videos.. something different the first friday of every month but this month I had a collab so it was the second friday!

[@judigood4606]

I love the information! Thanks for testing them out so we don’t have to. LOL!!🥰

[@GGG.793]

I didn’t know about the tape hack❤

[@cindyhester9823]

I knew about the glue stick trick but the cling wrap one, I thought you were suppose to put it on top of the napkin and then use the parchment paper and iron. That way it was sealed on top. I don’t think I ever saw anyone put it under the napkin. I’ll have to go back and see. Thank you Brandi for all that you do. I love it! You could make the glue dots ahead though and use them as molds. That could be cool.

[@sandilewis9706]

I love all your craft videos. Keep them coming please!! 😊🙏

[@thediystruggle]

Thank you! Will do!

[@karenmccoy6657]

I just love your comments on your channel and you are so funny can’t wait for more of your videos

[@thediystruggle]

Thanks so much Karen!

[@fridayhunt7075]

Wow!😮 a tablet sized dry erase board! Wayback when, I cut down Ziploc bags to size and sealed Are them using a hot skewer. It worked… but I had to fiddle with it to make sure the seal worked. I didn’t use a hot knife, but that might have worked better personally using the 4 x 6 50 pack of small plastic bags from dollar tree has been really great. Thank you so much for the rest of the tips!

[@119pwarren]

You taught me alot on this one . There's a couple I think I will make . Great job !!

[@thediystruggle]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@carmenlheureux5435]

Thank you Brandi, it was funny and useful!

[@marymendoza3351]

😂🤣omg you are killing me with laughter, I didn’t know any of those hacks especially the tape dispenser one, I feel like a total dodo about that one! Awesome video, loved this one a lot….great job!

[@TheCrazyCrafter25]

No damn clue on any of em! Thanks!

[@cynthiawall7073]

I knew the glue stick hack but not the packing tape one. I've seen the iron on decopauge never tried it

[@thediystruggle]

The packing tape one made me furious..lol all this time !! ahaha

[@dinabaughman8731]

Loved these, you always have our backs!! 😍😘

[@catheytrimnal4126]

For the plastic bag hack, you are supposed to heat the knife before cutting through the bag. The hot knife is supposed to seal the edges of the bag so that it becomes two separate bags. The downside to that is that repeatedly heating your kitchen knife will cause it to lose its ability to stay sharp. So to save a few pennies on plastic bags you are essentially ruining a good kitchen knife. It would be cheaper to buy the snack size bags lol. Thank you for sharing these hacks, though. Some of them are very helpful! Love your channel and I think you are hilarious! 😂

[@thediystruggle]

I agree id rather just bug the bags. The thing is the tik tok hacks never showed anything but a knife and cutting the bag. SO, it seems simple enough but all the extra is not worth the struggle to me personally.. and me and a hot knife would not be a safe thing..lol

[@junerobbins6871]

Then a craft hot knife would be what to use for that.

[@kaitlyn888]

You have to have and use a knife that has been heated with flame. That way when you’re cutting the bag it’s melting and sealing the bag together on either side as well as cutting a complete perfect line down the centre if you don’t hit the ninth to pay can’t melt and won’t steal you’ll have open packs.

[@darciedonor9582]

I have always used hot vinegar to soak my crusty brushes in. I use a microwave safe container to heat the vinegar, heating it up every so often without the brush. Then if needed, use a copper wire dish scrubber on a scratch proof surface to remove stubborn paint bits, using a combing motion on the bristles. Just don't be overly aggressive as it can remove the bristles along with the paint. P.S. I worked for a wildlife artist for over 20 years and saw him doing this. Hope this helps.❤

[@steffaniegreen123]

Your supposed to heat up the knife until it's really hot . Then cut the bag in half. The heat will seal the cut part of the bag together, making two separate bags.

[@Linda211]

I didn't know that about that thing on the packing tape roll. I always wondered why they added it to the roll. Now I know. Thanks, Brandi! Please don't hate me but, I already knew about the glue stick hack. I think that knife blade was created to scrape the crusty bits of paint off your brushes. 😉lol I really enjoyed your commentary as you tested Tik Tok hacks. Thanks for sharing! ♥

[@debbienelson8565]

I like the lantern hack. Some of the others are too time consuming.

[@thediystruggle]

You ain't lieing

[@jeanniedeveau9929]

Omg this is all great, omg I didn't know these tricks either

[@thediystruggle]

I am super happy I did these. The packing tape one is going to change my life..lol Literally!

[@alisonhicks9298]

I believe that knife is for cutting bread....a bread knife😁 LOVE this video!! More please!! I have that lamp at the end. Where did you get the frost paint?

[@joycebeilman211]

The only one I knew about was the plastic wrap “decoupage” hack!

[@RoseD2016]

I use dawn soap and hot water with a sponge and use the Bristol side of the sponge. I get my sponges in DT they are the double sided ones. That usually works for my paint brushes. If I can’t clean then I toss them. Not my good ones the DT paint brushes go In the trash if it doesn’t clean up properly. Oh I never knew the tape hack! TYFS ❤🤗

[@ceaniesalmons9886]

You cut lettuce with plastic knives to keep the lettuce from turning brown

[@bonnieward8175]

I am so glad I found you. Fast forward to last week when I saw you...wasn't blessed with a talent like yourself, in fact an ol school chum recently reminded me of the time my art teacher beat my ass in high school😂. Soon to be 66 and out of state from family and friends, just fell upon the DIY channels on utube. I love being taught these hacks, some people make this look so hard. I do a variety of things, I have one disaster and one successful decopauge experience. I'm putting away the wreaths and gonna be hanging with you for a while. Looking forward to expanding my (haha), talents. Just having fun, not a seller, unless someone asks for something I've posted on fb. Can't wait to see what I come up with 1st with everything I already own, which is a lot😊. Be seein ya

[@therealkathytincler]

I love hack vids. This was great! Tfs

[@thediystruggle]

So glad! Thanks for watching!

[@christa4338]

If you use water, dawn, and baking soda for your paint brushes, it'll work better. And if you fold it, use a straight edge and your heat gun, then your knife, the two bag hack will work.

[@thediystruggle]

Thank you Christa

[@LKH-mm2ls]

I use hand sanitizer to clean my brushes with my soap..it makes it more gummy and easier to come out

[@Marys.creations31]

HELLO EVERYONE 👋

[@moniquegobbo2489]

Love that you did these hacks. They were great. I think with the knife hack the knife has to be very hot to seal the bags.

[@JayDeeDubb]

Yeah, it has to be literally red hot. Don’t know if it’s worth the danger.

[@autogirl60]

I have´had a couple of paint brushes that had dried to hardness. So to hopefully clean them, I used HOT water running from the tap, dawn antibacterial dish soap, hand sanitizer and Goo Gone......soft clean brushes was the outcome. No damage to the brushes at all. I still have them and use them.

[@cynthiawilson0416]

New to your channel and love it! I’ll be binge watching all your videos!

[@thediystruggle]

Welcome!! I hope they don't disappoint!!

[@pdmullgirl]

Hello! The ziplock bag trick works if you heat up your knife. That’s what creates the two bags from one. It melts in to and seals while it creates the bag. The hand sanitizer works but takes a while. Try taking a sheet of plastic wrap, squirt some hand sanitizer on it, put your brush in it and wrap it up. Let it sit over night. Then it should work. Good luck! ❤️💜💚

[@carolpenton4807]

You crack me up lady!!! Thank you! Can you please tell me what to do with the glass that I remove from picture frames? Is there a DIY?

[@carolpenton4807]

Too funny, I wrote to previous comment and your next hack was the dry board with the glass!!

[@JayDeeDubb]

You using something from She So Craftee is awesome. My 2 favs together. Worlds are colliding! Lol

[@thediystruggle]

I was floored when it came up in my search, and was like OMG... WE CAN MAKE LANTERNS OUT OF EVERYTHING.. my people must know..lol and yep. I have 2 other glass containers from dollar tree that light fit in, I love the idea so much, she is so authentic and creative!

[@vickeyriddle7113]

I've seen the zip lock back hack on KZbin. The lady said to use a wood cutting board heat your knife up with a lighter then cut the bag, but you have to let it sit for just a few seconds to seal the sides. I have not tried this, but it is a really neat hack if it really works.

[@thediystruggle]

Thank you!

[@candi_7]

As far as the cutting a baggie into 2 bags, you need a really sharp knife. But the knife edge(cutting edge) has to also be really really hot to seal the plastic when you cut it, so it seals it, to get the 2 bags. But after you cut(with a really really hot knife edge) you need to let it cool for a little before you play around or try to use it(again to seal the cuts). Just came across your channel. Omg, you're hilarious!!!!! ❤

[@made_in_germany]

Very informative and some are very creative. I knew about the glue stick hack from another KZbin channel. Love the plastic wrap decoupage.

[@christinapatterson7300]

The baggie hack you need to heat your knife over the stove. Then cut your baggie the hot knife will melt the baggie into 2 bags.❤

[@destrygraves]

Homeschool Mama’s torture our children with handwriting paper in the picture frame. Handwriting practice daily. No wasted paper. Bonus if you also do this with the 100’s multiplication sheet.

[@thediystruggle]

nice!!!

[@jenkozicki9105]

To get rid of glue strings just run a blow dryer or heat gun over the finished project.

[@kimstoner1772]

Ok, I wondered about the knife, too! So, I found out that its good for cutting tomatoes, bread, frozen foods and melons! Mystery solved! I think🙄😂

[@thediystruggle]

Haha