containers
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10 Lazy, Last-Minute Costumes You Can Throw Together Before Halloween
The keys to an inoffensive last-minute Halloween costume are straightforward: People need to be able to tell what you are, and it has to be something you can pull together quickly using what’s already lying around the house. Googling “last minute DIY costume” will serve you up a bunch of blog posts that assume you…
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Make a Time Capsule With Radical Honesty
I loved the idea of time capsules when I was kid. I used to grab action figures and pogs that I didn’t want anymore and bury them in a box marked “do not open for 20 years,” and imagine a future earthling in a silver spacesuit puzzling over what the strange artifacts mean. I forgot…
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Clean Your Flower Pots Before Reusing Them (Without Hurting Your Plants)
As many houseplants and flowers mature, they outgrow the original pots and containers they called home and need to move into something bigger. And while reusing the pot is a great, sustainable option, it’s important to make sure that it’s cleaned thoroughly before moving a new plant in and having it set down roots. Here’s…
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How to Open the Most Stubborn Jars, Even If You Have Weak Noodle Arms
We’ve all been psyched to dig into some Kosher baby dills or fresh jam, but after twisting, grunting, and vowing I will not ask for help, I can do this myself, we realise our meager hands aren’t cutting it. Many of us reach for a silicone grip, a jar-opening kitchen gadget, or try to create…