Curling rug corner

To undo a curled rug corner, fold it in the opposite direction of the curl, press down with a warm iron for a few minutes, unfold and place a heavy object on the area for a couple hours. The heat and weight will make the corner to go back to the original shape.

Revive a flower arrangement

Submerge the stems in a vase of hot water until the blossoms revive, then place the flowers back in a vase of fresh and cool water. Use this tip only on flowers that have already wilted (on new blossoms will have a contrary result).

Protect fingers from a hammer

To keep your fingers safe while nailing walls, grab a clothespin and clip it onto the nail. Hold the pin and work pain free.

Candle holder substitute

To replace a candle holder in an unexpected situation, grab an old CD or DVD and place it shiny side up on the table. Position a candle right in the center, and the disk will hold all drips while it is burning. In addition, the disk mirror-like surface will reflect light producing a nice visual effect.

Longer life for poinsettia

Steep a sachet of white tea in a cup of hot water. When it is cool, pour the liquid on the plant’s soil. The antioxidants provide nutrients that helps plants longevity more than water.

Cleaning colored candles

Pour about 1 cup of full fat buttermilk in a shallow bowl and dip your hands in the liquid. Run your wet palms quickly over each candle and buff with a clean dry cloth. Candles will be clean and shiny.

Help poinsettia buds to bloom faster

Place the plants in a large dark garbage bag for 2 weeks. Close loosely to keep light out and let air in. The darkness will speed blossom process.

Keep a wreath pretty

Mist the entire surface of your wreath with hairspray. The product will trap moisture and work as a bonding agent, ensuring the décor stay firmly in place.

Keep ribbon ends from fraying

To prevent ribbon ends from unraveling, apply a thin coat of clear nail polish along the edge immediately after making the cut.

Hanging flowers to air-dry

Hold together a few flowers with a rubber band, forming a small bouquet. Unravel a paper clip, insert one end under the band and bend the other half creating a hook. Hang the bouquet upside down and let the flowers dry completely.

Flowers with short and thin stems

To straighten and even out flowers with short and/or thin stems in a vase, insert each one into a plastic straw. Align the flowers and trim the straws to the desired length for your arrangement.

Quick fix for a leaky vase

Grab a similar shaded crayon. Carefully light a match over the stick, hold the 2 items over the crack and let the melted wax drip into the area. When wax cools, scrape away any excess.

Revive a rose bouquet

To double the life of a beautiful bouquet, pour 1/4 cup of lemon-lime soda into the water. The citric acid will kill bacteria while the sugar will feed the flowers.

Healthy indoor plants

To make sure your potted houseplants get the moisture they need, crush some bottle corks in a food processor and add 1/2 cup of the powder to the soil of each plant. The material will perform as a natural insulator and prevent water from evaporating.

Improvise craft stamps

Grab a craft knife and carve shapes (like stars, hearts, circles etc.) into the ends of old corks. Dip the designs into ink pads or finger paint and press onto paper. After use, clean the corks soaking them in a mix of 1 part rubbing alcohol and 3 parts water for about an hour.

Homemade place-card holders

Give your table place card holders a Tuscan-style décor. Bundle 4 corks together and tie firmly with a rustic thin string, then write each guest’s name on hard cardstock and place one in the center of each bundle.

Extend the life of jack-o’-lanterns

After cutting pumpkins out, dip each one’s lid in cinnamon, which has antibacterial properties and will prevent deterioration. When it is time to lit the candle inside and close the lid, you will get an extra nice fragrance from your entryway.

Watering indoor plants while on vacation

Run a wick made of soft cotton rope (or nylon hose) from the soil in the pot to a container of water. The plant will gradually suck moisture through the string and water itself.

Revive yellow roses

To recuperate a bouquet of fading yellow roses, recut the ends of the stems, place the flowers in a vase with warm water and add 0.5oz of yellow liquid food coloring. The stems will soak up the water and disperse the dye throughout the petals, turning them brighter in a few hours.

Wrinkle-free curtains

After washing your curtains, hang them while they are still damp and insert butter knives in the opening at the bottom hems. The weight of the knives will force the fabric to straighten. Once dry, remove the utensils and drapes will look like pressed.