If you’ve got it, flaunt it.
1. Stop stepping on your ladder and use it as a scarf storage device instead.
For more info, head on over to Almost Stylish.
2. Have a bottle of nail polish for every color in the rainbow? Organize them on a magnetic display board.
Find out how here.
3. Why buy wallpaper when you can just use your photo collection?
This tutorial at A Beautiful Mess uses Instax photos, but (with a little work) you could figure out how to transform any sized snapshot into wallpaper.
4. Some shopping bags are just too beautiful to throw away: frame them.
The perfect wall decor for a shopaholic.
5. You *could* put your empty bottles in the recycling bin… but you should probably turn them into an insanely awesome wall for your patio instead.
Learn how to build one of your own here (first step: start drinking).
6. This photographer used frames (upon frames) to display his vintage camera collection.
For more information on how he mounted them, click here.
7. It’s impossible to resist the charms of vintage suitcases, but what do you use them all for? Storage.
While they’re not incredibly practical when it comes to *actual* travel (many are much heavier than modern suitcases, plus: no wheels), you can use them to store things at home. Take the drawers out of an old dresser and replace them with the suitcases you’ve accrued through many trips to Goodwill.
8. While globes are glorious, they’re not particularly useful–keep them somewhere high.
You’ll still be able to see them, but they won’t be taking up valuable, easily-reachable counter or shelf space (where you want to keep things you actually need frequently).
9. The possibilities are endless when it comes to putting together a plate wall, but this asymmetrical, door-framing arrangement is especially cool.
Here’s a tutorial to help you with the mounting process.
10. Sorting a button collection by color is aesthetically pleasing (as well as a time saver).
They look so pretty sitting in their jars, *plus* it makes it easier to find what you need: you won’t have to sift through a gargantuan pile wondering, “Now is this navy, or black?”
11. All shelves are not created equal when it comes to displaying your shoes: you’ll want a variety of different height options.
It’s a waste of space to put flats on a shelf that could fit boots.
12. Don’t pack your children’s car collection away when they outgrow playing with them: turn the cars into art!
Get a frame and some glue and you’re good to go.
13. Quilters rejoice! Here’s a solution for organizing the fabric chaos in your sewing room.
Pottery Barn’s cubby organizer is ideal for storing fat quarters. More info at the Vintage Modern Quilts blog.
14. This vanity table displays your make-up collection while keeping it organized.
No need to dig through an army of toiletry bags: just look under the glass and grab whatever you need—everything’s visible.
Find out how to make your own here.
15. Want to make your vintage tin collection a little bit more useful? Turn a few of them into a desk organizer.
Learn how here.
16. LEGO toys can be expensive: don’t let them languish in a box–display them!
Each figure stands atop his or her own brick (so you can remove them for use whenever you wish).
17. Turn a tea towel or handkerchief collection into curtains.
If you have a collection of your own… get out your sewing machine!
If you like the look (but lack the collection)… check out this shop.
18. Can’t bear to part with your child’s old toys? Keep them out of the way (and on display) in a shadow box.
Figures are cute! It’s only natural to be sentimentally attached to them. You’re not a hoarder.
More info here.
19. This display will treat your jewelry collection like the work of art it is.
Buy one here… or attempt to make your own: an old letterpress shelf would work wonderfully (just add hooks).
20. These vintage photos are (fittingly) arranged atop a piece of vintage barn roofing.
If you happen to have some barn roofing of your own, find out how to to seal it here.
If you don’t have an endless supply of vintage roofing in your life (our condolences), you could age up some newly purchased metal: learn how here.
21. Here’s a sophisticated way to display a toy collection.
The choice to arrange them by color is a nice touch.
22. Portraits, paint by number paintings… whatever art you collect, clump it all together on one themed wall.
This corner of your living room is now an art gallery! Congratulations? Congratulations.
For some helpful artwork hanging tips, click here.
23. Here’s an easy way to display your rock collection using a pegboard and some wire.
Get the instructions at Lay Baby Lay.
24. Beach sand = the cheapest souvenir EVER (and it’s also an incredibly interesting decor choice).
Buy a bunch of cute bottles in bulk and label them with the place you collected the sand (along with the date).
25. This is an inventive way to display a collection. It works for vintage wooden spoons, but you could also do something similar with drum sticks, rulers or…
27. Skateboards on the floor are a legitimate safety hazard: shelf them (it’s safer, plus it shows off the deck artwork).
You can buy a shelf of your own here.
28. Drink a lot of beer? Save the bottle caps until you have enough to cover a table.
This table was made by Lauren Rogers – you can see another close-up photo of it on her Instagram account.
Covering the caps with resin will make a nice smooth surface that you won’t need to use a coaster on (learn how here).
29. Beer drinkers aren’t the only ones who can turn their imbibing habits into decor: here’s an option for wine lovers.
Read more: http://www.buzzfeed.com/mallorymcinnis/collectionsLoading
When You See Why He Put His Oven Rack In The Bathtub, You’ll Want To Do The Same
I always dread the afternoon I set aside to clean my oven. The built-in cycle releases toxic fumes into my home, and I imagine it can’t be healthy for anyone who’s still inside while it’s running. But without it, how else do you get rid of the burnt-on bits from hundreds of meals? Well, all you really need is a bathtub, a towel, some dishwashing soap, and baking soda!
No toxic fumes or need to scrub for hours? This is the best cleaning hack ever!
Read more: http://www.viralnova.com/oven-rack/
27 Household Cleaning Tricks Every Parent Should Know
Living with kids is dirty business.
1. Get rid of carpet stains with just three ingredients.
Hydrogen peroxide, water, and lemon juice. That’s it! Learn more here.
2. A lint roller makes picking up glitter a snap — even glitter a vacuum can’t get up.
3. Remove your little Picasso’s crayon markings from the wall with WD-40.
Windex, Goo Gone, and baking soda also work, but a lot of Pinterest suggestions didn’t when tested in real life.
4. WD-40 can also get crayon stains out of clothes.
That is just one of many techniques you can use to get out even washed-in crayon. Learn more here.
5. Clean Lego bricks in your washing machine.
They’ll come out looking brand new and work every bit as well as they always did. Find out more here.
6. Baking soda is your friend when your kid throws up on something in the house.
Once you’ve cleaned up the puke as much as possible pour a heaping helping of baking soda onto what’s left. It will form into powdered clumps, which you can later vacuum up. You’ll be amazed with how good the area looks and smells!
7. Baking soda is also a key part of removing pee stains from a mattress.
You especially need to know this one if your kid is newly potty trained. Find the deets here.
8. Clean sippy cups with white vinegar to get rid of that stinky smell.
It’s super easy. Learn how here.
9. If your kid spills Kool-Aid onto your beautiful white carpet, you can get it up using dish soap, vinegar, and salt.
Save the heart attack for later. Learn more here.
10. Keep stains from setting in when you’re away from home with Tide To Go Instant Stain Remover.
12. Whip up a batch of “doll hairspray” (fabric softener and water) to detangle doll hair.
13. Get rid of pit stains on your teenager’s T-shirts by wetting the area with lemon juice, adding a tablespoon of salt, then rubbing the fabric between your fingers.
Letting the T-shirt dry out in the sun will help the stain disappear even more.
14. You can clean the backseat of your car’s upholstery with an easy DIY stain remover.
All you need is Dawn dish soap, white vinegar, and club soda. Learn more here.
15. Keep your kids from making a mess all over the house with this clean-up hack.
Tell your kid they can only bring as many toys out of their room as they can carry in a pillow case. Then, when they’re done playing, they can take the toys back in the pillow case. Learn more here.
16. Remove permanent marker from hardwood floors with a dab of toothpaste.
Learn more here.
17. You can also use toothpaste to make your kid’s sneakers look as good as new.
Learn more here.
18. Remove even the most stubborn marks with these magic erasers.
They really work, but you have to be careful or they’ll take the paint off your wall.
19. Get set-in baby food stains out of a onesie using Dawn, hydrogen peroxide, and baking soda.
Learn more here.
20. Clean your kids toys and a whole lot more in the dishwasher.
This is especially smart when the flu has swept through your house. Learn more here.
21. Some toys — especially stuffed animals — are hard to clean without ruining, but it is possible to give them a gentle surface cleaning with dish detergent, water, and paper towels.
Learn more about this — plus other cleaning tips — here.
22. If a stuffed animal needs more in-depth cleaning, however, you can put it in the washing machine.
You have to know what you’re doing, though. Learn how here.
23. If your kid gets gum on their cotton clothes you can get it off by putting the clothes in the freezer.
This hardens the gum and makes it lose its sticky adhesiveness. Learn more here.
24. You can safely clean car seat straps using baby wipes.
Find a hundred (!) more clever uses for baby wipes here.
25. Clean baseboards using dryer sheets.
This not only gets up the dust but coats the area so dust doesn’t accumulate nearly as quickly in the future.
26. Get crumbs out of even the most difficult nooks and crannies using this homemade slime.
Find out how to make it here.
27. Make outdoor toys look as good as new even if you don’t have a power washer.
Learn how here.
Read more: http://www.buzzfeed.com/mikespohr/household-cleaning-tricks-every-parent-should-know
These Unusual Homes Are So Cool, You Won’t Want To Go Back To Your Own.
If you have a roof over your head, you should count yourself lucky. If your roof is a Boeing 727 (and not because a plane crashed into your house) then you can consider yourself awesome. Your house would also be on this list of amazing and unusual abodes.
These places (both homes and hotels) are absolutely incredible. I don’t know how these people were able to dream these domiciles up, much less be able to afford them. You’ve got to check them out!
1. House Balancing on a Rock – Serbia
As you can see, it’s a house balancing on a rock. Cool!
2. Boeing 727 Hotel – Costa Rica
“This is your captain speaking, I just wanted to say that this is awesome.”
Finally, a plane with some leg room!
3. Hobbit House – Wales
This place looks great.
Way to be, J.R.R. Buildin’.
4. Transparent House – Japan
You know what they say about living in a glass house…
Don’t throw rocks and always wear pants.
5. World’s Slimmest House – Poland
“No dessert for me, I’ve got to be able to get back into my house.”
6. Flinstones House – USA
It’s a modern-Stone Age four bedroom.
7. Slide House – Japan
You’ll never be late again.
8. Brooklyn Clock Tower Home – USA
9. Dumpster Home – USA
This place doesn’t stink half as much as I thought it would.
In fact, it’s kind of cool.
Oh, okay now it stinks. Still awesome though!
10. Crocodile House – Ivory Coast
(via Distractify)
No matter how much you decorate your apartment, it’ll never look like one of these amazing homes. Share this post by using the buttons below.
Read more: http://viralnova.com/amazing-unusual-homes/