The Spruce / Michelle Becker Loose hair should be removed from ashower drainor bathtub after each time you bathe. Strands of hair combine withsoap scumto create a hairball clump that can stop water drainage completely. If you notice slow drainage, immediately remove hair buildup. The Spruce / Michelle Becker Here are five easy and effective ways to get hair out of a bathtub drain. Warning Drains often harbor bacteria, so wear gloves and safety glasses....

Here’s how to get rid of fire ants. What Are Fire Ants? While you may encountermany kinds of antsin your home and garden,Fire antsaren’t native to North America. Getty Images / Peter Blottman Photography Fire ants are most commonly found outside, but they can make their way indoors too. As this method treats colonies rather than individual fire ants, it’s best for outdoor use. ensure you’re standing back, as some ants may rush out!...

If your garage is starting to feel like a spider sanctuary, dont worry! There are plenty of simple, effective ways toreclaim your spaceand keep those eight-legged critters at bay. What Attracts Spiders to Your Garage Spiders are commonly drawn to garages for several reasons. jax10289 / Getty Images First, garages often provide a sheltered, dark environment where spiders can easily build webs and find prey. Also, garages often have gaps and cracks that can serve as entry points forspiders seeking refugefrom outdoor elements....

The Spruce / Sarah Crowley Glass surfaces are everywhere in our homes, fromwindowsto tabletops, vases toshower doors. Removing one or two scratches is much easier than waiting until there are dozens. These methods will remove shallow, superficial scratches on glass surfaces. The Spruce / Sarah Crowley Clean the Glass Clean the glass to remove any dust or debris that might cause additional scratches. It is more abrasive than other methods and can add more scratches to the glass....

Make a wine bottle look extra special by wrapping it in this simple yet beautiful paper. Wrap the bottle in the Kraft paper by rolling it diagonally and securing the edges with double-sided tape. Grab a piece of ribbon and wrap it around the neck of the bottle, making a bow. The Spruce / Meg MacDonald Starting at one end, roll the bottle until you reach the other, then secure it with tape....

Along with appliances, kitchen cabinets are a serious part of your kitchenremodel budget. How Much Do Kitchen Cabinets Cost? Since the national average to replace orinstall cabinetsis around $5,000 to $6,000. The Spruce / Margot Cavin Use Stock or Semi-Custom Cabinets Stock cabinets come in a very limited range of sizes and styles. Stock cabinets are oftenquite literallyin stock: flat or pre-assembled on the shelves of local home centers. Semi-custom cabinets are a lower-cost alternative to custom cabinets....

Turmeric is one of those things that leaves a hefty stain on hard surfaces and clothes. This powerful paste can be made by combining baking soda and water or baking soda and hydrogen peroxide. Want more cleaning and organizing tips? The Spruce / Ana Cadena Sunlight has long been supported as anatural method for whitening yellowed clothes, so the same idea works here. Holevich recommends spot testing this method on an inconspicuous part before going all-out on cleaning....

We turned to the experts to find out their top tips for repurposing old clothes and other home textiles. Seal it closed with a quick stitch or a rubber band, andvoila! This, says Norris, will absorb the odors and emit a much more pleasant scent. The Spruce / Julieanne Browning All you need is an old T-shirt, scissors, and a ruler. you might get creative with different colors and patterns to match your style, Alvarez-Borland says....

Want more gardening tips? If youre working with sunny garden borders, sun-tolerant dwarf Encore azaleas are an excellent choice too! For a more complex design, layer azaleas of different heights together or grow large azaleas behind lower-growing flowers. Fotofantastika / Getty Images Water Azaleas are relatively drought-tolerant plants that dont like wet roots. Light Most azaleas prefer filtered light and their leaves can burn in direct sun. If you have a sunny garden, look for sun-tolerant azalea varieties, like Encore....

Or place individual blooms in vintage bottles to create a casual centerpiece on the dining room table. Turn Baskets Into Vases There are so many ways touse baskets as decorthroughout the home. Instead of using a traditional vase, display some fresh cut garden flowers in a simple wicker basket. Julia Klueva / Getty Images He advises keeping an eye on your blooms and cutting them when the heads begin to appear slightly crunchy....

It’s also easy to use, safe for most clothes, and works as a natural cleaner. Learn how and where to use it during your laundry routine. Add 1 cup of 3% hydrogen peroxide to the washer drum before adding the water and clothes. The Spruce / Ana Cadena Remove Stains From Clothes Hydrogen peroxide is a very effectivestain removerfor protein- and plant-based stains. It works well intreating blood, mildew, fruit and vegetable, anddye-transfer stains....

The Spruce / Evgeniya Vlasova Rhododendrons add color and textural interest to any garden. Blooming in primary or pastel hues, they are evergreen, long-lived, and adapt to most climates. They can be incorporated into formal gardens or natural landscapes. Catawba rhododendronThe Spruce / Evgeniya Vlasova The leaves are dark green, elliptical, glossy, thick, and leathery. Want more gardening tips? The plants can be used in mass or combined with other shrubs....

You’re probably not causing any damage to surfaces, you’re just not getting the best results. Learn 5 ways youre using your cleaning products wrong. Using too much cleaning solution can leave a residue that becomes a magnet for more dirt. The Spruce / Jason Donnelly Read the product label directions before you begin cleaning. Want more cleaning and organizing tips? Every pop in of cleaner fromtoilet bowl productstolaundry stain removersneeds to be given time to work....