10 Surprisingly Cheap Home Hacks that Changed my Life...and make my home look High-End! Liz Fenwick
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As I was one day looking for a solution to stop my chairs and couches from moving I came across those pads as well and as I was about to check out, the dollar tree non slip rug pad came to my mind; bought it, cut it to fit the bottom (legs) of the chairs/couches and it worked! Just wanted to share I only spent $1! 😀
Great idea 👍
I love every and anything you do!! God has blessed you with such a beautiful gift we all don’t have. I’ve had a very difficult 2020 my 30 yr son died in his sleep 6 months ago and my mom died 48 hrs later neither were sick or anything wrong with them!.!.. Sooo I’ve always wanted ur gift of crafting and decorating And then i found You!! I’m so grateful for what you do that has given me the courage to Try to do what you do THANK YOU 🙏🙏 Oh and my favorite was the slipping chair and floral bowl really I love everything you do Also we moved out of our home we lived in over 30 yrs to a new house a mile from my grandkids and my husband told me he likes contemporary style of decorating so Id love if you could do or explain exactly what that means. I have a completely grey and white and black clean slate to start with Thanks again for all you do for me a beginner but I have had a mother-in-law that has IT and will continue to help me cuz either you have the gift or not but I definitely hope to follow you and learn to get a present from ur wonderful decorating
Gift!!!
I really love all the hacks. The pillow hack awesome, makes so much sense. The vase, painting just a little went along way. Just thank you, your personality just makes my day❤️ God bless you
Very good idea!
@@karenmay3164 I'm so sorry for your loss!
I use the tape hack for my arrangements with fresh flowers. Another good hack, if you can find green straws (Or paint them) put your Tulip stems through them, to hold your Tulips upright. ⚘😉
What a great idea about the tulips! I can't wait for spring tulips!!
Wow I love the tulip idea.
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With fresh tulips they grow when in water if you push a pin through them just below the flower head and they will not droop or fall over 🥳
@@wendyb7993 I've tried that method before Wendy and its never worked for me for some reason.
Its great when a person can find something to alleviate the problem
though isn't it?
Another paint hack. Close your paint tin completely and the store them upside down, the next time you open the paint tin (the correct way up) you will find no skin so no waste xx
I do that with mustard
I never have that juice....I stumbled upon it because there was no more room in the condiment door...so i stuffed it upside down....
Tada....
I was told that years & years ago by my grandmother.🥰
@@Cynthia-nk3ob yes! I did that too, but because I was running out of mustard and needed some the next morning for my sons lunch! 😁 We hate mustard or ketchup water!😝
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@@Cynthia-nk3ob it so nasty!!😝😂 My hubby is the worst about it too!!
I have a very retro bathroom (mint green tile) and I've been added some pink touches (my favorite color). So, last month I did the soap container hack with pink dove bars. When I saw you do it here I thought ha, great minds think alike.
I love the idea of putting the soap you use in a jar! Going to unwrap my bars and free up the drawer I have been storing it in! Genius and looks so chic! I think I will add a few of your fantastic fancy rolled towels nearby and make a little “vignette”! Thanks!!
I'm so glad you love it, L. M. Have fun watching! 💕
The books were my favorite but I loved them all! And I loved your enthusiasm in this video. Thank you
I'm so glad you love it, Holly Emery. Have fun watching! 💕
My husband is a painting contractor and we commonly used Sherwin-Williams products. I love Argos. I’ve used this color in so many places in my home. I highly recommend people check out the color peppercorn also. It’s a beautiful deep gray. I get loads and loads of compliments on both colors. They are great to use on your walls, especially the peppercorn as an accent. I’ve also used both colors for so many DIY projects.
Thanks for that recommendation Darcy. I’m always looking for new colors to try :-)
I like the towels! They look so classy folded that way, and it looks like it gives more room on the shelf! Nice.
Alien tape works on furniture to keep it from sliding.
I'm so glad you liked it, Mary Champion! Stay tuned for more fun videos. 😊
I like the pillow idea! But I’m curious, the inserts looked decorated, were they pillows? I’m used to seeing plain white inserts. Just curious!
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I do this with fabric in my craft room. Really tidy!
Spray painting the glass containers OMG! Game changer looks so high-end❤👏
Love the books! I cover mine with old rustic looking paper but I love the clean and fresh look of the paint:)
I agree with you about mirrors - they make a room brighter. Loved the Saran Wrap paint idea and the jar of bars of soap was beautiful. My favorite was the rolled towels, since my towel storage is on open shelves. They’ll stay neater and stack better. I’m not a fan of books being used as decor - because I am a reader and have a serious collection. They are a decor item in and of themselves since they each have meaning.
I stumbled on your channel and got stuck watching video after video!! I love number one that you shop thrift stores and new stores like Ikea. I feel like I do so mu7ch to make my home look high end and I swear you 1 up me every time! Most people would be jealous, but I'm thankful that YOU help me up my game!! My favorite thing you do is you SHOW and TELL from Beginning to End!!! That helps me learn and see the vision through fruition!! You keep this up girl, I am sooooo hooked, on your ideas!!! I have ADHD and have a hard time learning DIY's and you totally make it EASY!!
Love all these!! The towels though make it look like a high end room. But your pup is so adorable
I'm so glad you love it, Suzanne Gallicho. Have fun watching! 💕
People who buy books to use as decor instead of for reading will never not perplex me. 🤣
Me too, and painting them? don't think so .
I feel the same way. I have more books than I know what to do with. If I want to decorate with them, I can just select a few and put them out!
It’s better than them ending up in the landfill because no one wants them.
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I was just looking for this kind of comment. It kinda hurts my book lover’s heart. 💔🥺
Great idea with the books. Also, old book pages are great to make paper flowers with, as well as other projects. The towel hack is great too. I have been doing this for yrs. Once you start rolling your towels and washcloths, you will never go back to folding them. A rolled towel is just so pleasing to the eye.
Hi Patricia St. Claire. I really appreciate you saying that. Thank you for watching my videos. 😍
The towels and using the clear scorch tape for the flower stems to stand and display better, is my favorite hack.
Hi Fiona Robertson. Yeah! Isn't it cute? Thanks for sharing your choice!
I loved the DIY floral frog out of clear tape. Going to do that one myself!
Not fake flowers tho!
I'm so glad you love it, Edith Ritchison. Have fun watching! 💕
I love the tape on the vase! I have a HUGE vase in my hallway that I finished and tons of bulky greenery with it but it still hasn't made it look full. I'll be using that trick!
I'm so glad you love it, Carrie L. Have fun watching! 💕
I go back and rewatch your videos. I told you, you are my favorite.
I dumpster dove for that exact chair! It was in the Kirkland’s dumpster with NOTHING wrong with it! I love it
I need those gripping pads!!Very smart on the pillow covers. Love all the home hacks!!! Thanks Liz!
I'm so glad you love it, Estrella Perez. Have fun watching! 💕
I stopped by a local Dollarama store last night after viewing this video, and found something I've never seen before.
They are called 'Frog lids', essentially metal circles with a grid of squares that you put on top of a mason jar, screw in with the lid from the jar, and you can use it to hold up flowers for an arrangement.
One of those items hanging in the wrong spot, which is likely why it caught my eye!
I have never in my life thought of painting a book for a house decoration. We value education too much to deface any kind of book.
@@LisaNagra You could always substitute a piece of wood that is the same dimensions, I've seen that done and it looks nice.
you can pick up frogs (the go in the bottom of a vase) in thrift stores very cheap. Many people don't know what they are. Usually clear glass with holes in them. I don't like using tape because of the adhesive mess it leaves behind. Floral foam at dollar tree is just as cheap.
@@abbiesayre-bodenmiller8515 I am familiar with that type of 'Frog', my cousin was a certified Horticulturist and I use to assist him when he would do arrangements for competition. They can be made of various materials, his were metal and plastic.
The item I am talking about is not for the bottom of a jar, it is for use with the ring lid on a mason jar, would replace either a glass or tin lid insert. It would take the place of tape, which can be finicky, but better than nothing.
@@dellahicks7231 very nice!
love the white soaps in the clear jar for bathrooms and also painting the large bowl white and filling with the flowers - beautiful!
Hi Leslie Macdougall. I'm glad you loved that one. Thank you!😍
I love the towels and color coordinated books.i have hundreds of books I'm going to arrange them by color and see how that goes
The towels are my favorite.
Hi Jacqueline Sawbo. Thanks for letting me know!💕
Loved them all, wish I had known about the paint hack before.
I'm so glad you love it, Vickie Fields. Have fun watching! 💕
The bathroom jar idea is also great with bath bombs and it looks pretty. The towel idea look great in a basket too sitting next to the tub or shower.
Love the pillow hack they look so much fuller and sturdy to hold up w grandkids laying on them.
I'm so glad you love it, Patty Desrosiers. Have fun watching! 💕
HELLO LIZ! I LOVE ALL OF THESE ESPECIALLY THE BOOKSAND THE VASES! SOOO PRETTY! 😊 THANK YOU FOR SHARING! I LOOK SO FORWARD TO YOUR VIDEOS...SO SIMPLISTIC BUT SO BEAUTIFUL!!! 😉 GOD BLESS!
Hi Sandra Buford. I really appreciate you saying that. Thank you for watching my videos. 😍
Loved them all! The vases were my favorite.
I'm so glad you love it, Cathy Wood. Have fun watching! 💕
The bowl that you painted white. Your choice of florals suited the shape of the bowl perfectly!❤️
Thank u for the idea of putting tapes across the vase when fixing flowers in the base. I will do the same flowers with the vase as how u did.
I thought, "oh, no, not another book hack and almost fast forwarded ... didn't. They do look nice but guess I'm old school, I like the look of spines or book jackets. I also, with others, have a problem with 'defacing' books. I know how many don't hesitate to toss in the trash and I'd rather see them painted than trashed and if thrift stores have too many, I have seen them trash the oldest donation date, often!
@terry tt - Understand your view about defacing books. Lots of DYI on YT are altering and reducing books to be only design elements . I hope the beauty of reading and of learning from a book’s content don’t get lost
@@cUser691 I absolutely agree.
I love using random sample paints and oops paints for my projects.
I'm so glad you love it, CASSIE ILTEN. Have fun watching! 💕
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Love using normal things as decor such as simple soap n a lidded glass jar. Simple yet elegant.
I'm so glad you love it, Marie Fein. Have fun watching! 💕
My favorite is folding of the towels. I also liked the block painted face.
I loved all these except for the books. I would recommend just turning the dust jacket cover inside out, so they are all white. That way you don’t ruin the integrity of the book for future generations. I feel like devaluing books for making a decoration is just not necessary. IMO.
I’m not against painting the books necessarily and I love the look....But unfortunately I’m not patient enough for painting! Thanks for the idea about the dust jackets I may give it a try for a more uniform look!! 🙂
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I'm with you. I am an avid reader since childhood. I would never mutilate a book. I know that sounds really extreme but that's how it feels to me. I also think I can learn a lot about a person by looking at their books and their music (if they're retro enough to have cds). Books as decor makes its own statement. Of course this is only my opinion. Who else's opinion would I be expressing?
I remember when I was watching the movie Fahrenheit 451 where they were burning the books because it was a crime to read. Ohhh my I was so upset. I am a reader but not a good one but I think doing anything to a book is totally wrong. It is disrespectful to the person who wrote that book. So do not pain anything. Just cover it with some white or painted bucher paper if you must. But my question is why do you want to hide the title of any books? No offense Liz but that "hack" is not cool in my eyes. Everything else is great as always.
I think that painting the bookcovers is a great idea...You’re not doing anything to the pages themselves… It’s a great look!
There are tons of books at my local thrift stores. I think the hack is cute and is a great way to upcycle books that are sitting in thrift stores.
I loved the painted books! Also, I have a hack for you 💛 When I travel I first twist off the cap of my shampoo place a slightly larger piece of clear cling wrap over it, twist the cap back on, then take the extra clear wrap and twist it up and over the cap. Your shampoo (or any liquid item) won’t leak during travel! Just remember to save the wrap once you get to your destination or stop at the dollar store before you head back home 😉
I'm so glad you love it, Christine Nicholls. Have fun watching! 💕
@@lizfenwickdiy Do you ever acknowledge someone's great hack or just write the same response every time?
@@Angora573 at least she’s replying. A lot more than some do.
I'd have to say I like the flower arrangement bowl and color block vase the best. Had to get two in there, couldn't pick just one.
The soap in the glass container is genius! So simple, yet so nice looking.
I recently moved to a new apartment which has a huge balcony with a very big planter running the full length of it. I pt already had lovely plants on it but I bought several faux flowers to add some color. I scattered them among the real plants and everyone loved the effect. It gives the balcony a pop of color among all the green stuff.
I’ve used that tape hack to make bowls of flowers for years. Works a treat.
Hi Wendy P. Thanks for letting me know!💕
Love this video! Also, where did you find your sweater? Thx! :)
I definitely love the block vase and the books. They look easy enough that even I can do it! Great video!
My fav was the folded towel. I keep folded towels in my bathroom all the time in an open chest. So I really appreciate this hack. Love all your work
Hi ann ellison. I really appreciate you saying that. Thank you for watching my videos. 😍
Not gonna lie, the towel fold was my very 1st favorite and I am totally doing the tape with vase🥰 thank you so much for all the awesomeness 😎!
I love the books!😍 I agree with the pillow hack - that's what I do with my throw pillows too 😁
Hi K Fine. I'm glad you loved that one. Thank you!😍
Towels was good. Regarding soaps, they lose oil over time when exposed.
Better to opt for colorful bath bombs / specific color bath bombs for decoration
I'm so glad you liked it, Sonal Bhardwaj! Stay tuned for more fun videos. 😊
Soaps that we use also add such a pretty smell
I use that bath towel fold for my guest towels but I also use them in my every day towels because they hold the towels tighter and I can store more in my linen closet. And being my mom was a florist and owned a floral shop; I use the floral grids on most of my floral arrangements, as well as just regular green pick arrangements. I also use painters tape and cut it in thin strips. TFS 💜💐🌼
I just love the little pooch posing in the pictures! ❤
Do you know what I have been doing that everybody in my family is amazed by. I have some king size pillowcases and would use them on my regular size pillows but just put them in the back so you couldn’t see them as much but I learned you can take the extra flap that is hanging & fold it inward towards your pillow and it looks like a perfect sized pillowcase. It sounds simple and it is so simple but I am 50 years old and I never thought of doing that and has upped my pillow game!
You can also easily make a straight seam on the short end away from the opening to make it any smaller size!
@@terrytt2932 are we using the S word here? Sewing I mean LOL my grandmother sewed for a living and I never learned how to sew because of it.
Folding the pillow case open end inside was how we were taught in nursing school a very long time ago to fit a pillow. No lose ends. Even when giving a bed bath the wash cloth could have no lose ends.
Loose not lose.
@@ttinkers1062 I know I am 50 and just learning to do this now LOL
That paint can hack? My mom does the same thing with leftover sour cream, guacamole, dip, etc. She presses Saran Wrap down into the sour cream, etc., and it stays fresher longer. I’ve done it too and it really does help!
Thank you for sharing this. Sour cream and avocado is a consistent item in our house and when we go to store it a couple days later ( yuck!) This will help so much. Thank you!
Another tip: Keep your cling wrap in the freezer and it is easier to apply without sticking to itself!
@@xl2337 Thank you!
@@xl2337 omgsh I’m going to try this. That’s one of my pet peeves with that stuff! 😂
@@lisamerriman255 Mine, too! I hated using it!
I like the towels the best. I love the kindness of your videos,so refreshing.
Your tape in the vase hack for floral arrangements solved a problem I have had for years! Thank you! :)
I just pray those books are not vintage ones😭😭but love you anyhow💕💕also i put hot glue on my chair feet and it worked from sliding💖
Hi Bobbi Roper! Thanks so much for watching my video. 😊
Ciao, like towels, can imagine if i paint books my hb would think i'm out of my mind, crazy😂😂 wouldn't do that, easier just use paper with right colours, best wishes ciao😘
Hi Elena Kamesh! Thanks so much for watching my video. 😊
Oooh I love the soap display! What a simple idea, but so chic!
They were all beautiful but I liked the towel wrapping, the flower setting, and the last one the idea of soap in the clear container. Keep up your good job...we learn from you nice DIYs thank you
I love the book idea. I’m going to Good Will tomorrow to look for books. 😊
I'm so glad you love it, Sharon Sloan. Have fun watching! 💕
Soooo. Books have a cover. You look under the cover for the “color” you need. Even easier hack. I did it.
Thanks for that info, Linda Vanwey. Stay safe and healthy. 😊
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I've been doing the towel rolling for over a year. Learned it from an Asian organizer. Love how the lowels display in the bathroom and how they are neatly in a cabinet.
I loved your color block hack🥰
I'm so glad you love it, Karla Rivas Grathler. Have fun watching! 💕
I love them all the towels are my favorite . You so talented . Thanks for the inspiration . Blessings to you.
I am always surprised when people have space for "decor" items.
Your home must be really dull. Lol
Omg.. Never knew that about the flowers! Love ALOT of these ideals. Tnx!! 👍💖💃
I love so many of these. My favorites would be the color block vase, the painted books, and towel folding!
I'm so glad you love it, Christina Johnson. Have fun watching! 💕
Loved the towels and the soap idea...thank you
Loved the towels folding hack, books look really nice painted, and painting the vase is an amazing idea!! Oh and to use the tape for flowers to stand straight-my fav!!
Love the look of the towels . I roll mine because of small space but I never thought of making them look so cute. Thank you.
I'm so glad you love it, diana mccumbers. Have fun watching! 💕
I enjoyed all the hatch but the towel one is my favorite I also noticed that the books is placed not on the binders side.Ibelieve it would more realistic..way to go🏍💃
I have to get those grippers for chairs! Genius!! I have chairs that skid when you sit in them also.
Well I can’t pick my fav either. These were all really great hacks. Thanks for sharing!
I love the color blocking! So many good ideas! Thank you
I love the soap in the container. I saw this 40 years ago in an old lady"s house (now I am old) anyway. She also had bath crystals in the bottom 1/3 of the jar.
Hi Trina Wetzel. I'm glad you loved that one. Thank you!😍
I’m trying the mirror idea today. I saw a huge mirror at Goodwill yesterday for 9.99 and dying to to go back to get. My goodwill has 10 books for free!!! Guess who’s painting books today. Your ideas always makes my day. Thank you, Liz F
Hi Trinh Ghering! Thanks so much for watching my video. 😊
The Towels. I'm a sucker for things like that, including origami. On cruises, I always make a point of attending the napkin folding demonstrations ;-)
I love the books and the tape grid to hold flowers in the vase! They're all great, thanks!
Hi Manna. I'm glad you loved that one. Thank you!😍
The towel hack was my fav. I paused the video and took all my towels down off the shelf and refolded them🥰
I love that you did this! 😂
Loved each one!! Whether I can actually use them in MY space? Totally different story... LOL!!! 💚 💛 💜
Love how the towels look thank you I’m definitely going to try that🥰
The vase hack is great!
I liked the folded towel and pillow inserts!
I have been using the furniture grippers. Love them! I have used mine on my living room sectional and patio sofa( 3pc). 🤗
I like the bar soap idea for the bathroom in the jar w/ lid best. And the bowl painted white for the flower arrangement.💕
I'm so glad you liked it, Kim B! Stay tuned for more fun videos. 😊
The paint hack is a must try. The grooming pads do work. I use them for my couch. Great hacks Liz. Thank you for sharing!
Hi KeyanaG_XOXO. It's my pleasure to share. 😄
I love the look of the color block vases and the painted books.
Hi Kathy A. I'm glad you loved that one. Thank you!😍
Love the painted books, color blocking vase and soaps in jar!!! Thanks, love this video!!!
Hi Janie Walkwitz. Thank you for taking the time out of your day to watch my channel. 😍
Love all of these!!! I love decorating with mirrors and most of mine I either had or put bought from thrift store and up-cycled every single one of them! One is my absolute favorite piece in my house and constantly get complements on. Mirrors are amazing!
I'm so glad you love it, Mom On The Go. Have fun watching! 💕
These are all great ideas. I really liked your floral arrangement; very pretty. Color blocking the vase was also nice. The idea with a larger insert than the pillow cover is good too; makes the pillow look more comfy. And my last favorite is the jar with the soaps; a simple way to decorate. Putting different colored soaps in the container would make it look even more interesting. Thanks for all your ideas. I enjoy watching all of your videos.
My favorites would be the flower arrangement and the soap in the bathroom.
Hi Rebecca Nichols. Thanks for letting me know!💕
I like the half painted vase idea and the bowl using tape! Looking forward to watching more of your ideas! Thank you.
I'm so glad you liked it, Janice Dickens! Stay tuned for more fun videos. 😊
Love the towel fold
I love ❤️ the way you folded the towels. They look so pretty on display..
I'm so glad you love it, Mary Rhyner. Have fun watching! 💕
Storing your paint in old laundry & fabric softener jugs works well also. It's easy to shake them up periodically, very easy to pour without a mess.
Hi angela dionne! Thanks so much for watching my video. 😊
Love the towel idea
I love how the dog matches the decor.
I'm so glad you love it, Kimberly Sewell. Have fun watching! 💕
thanks for the chair hack! I really needed this!
I like the towels and the flower bowl with tape
I love the vase. I collect pretty vases. I put flowers every where. I see a lot of crafters painting vases. Yours is pretty. Love your hair.
Hi Carol P. I'm glad you loved that one. Thank you!😍
I really liked all you hacks. The ones with glass vases, books and shopping. Thank you.
I'm so glad you liked it, Linda Mitchell! Stay tuned for more fun videos. 😊
Love this episode the hacks were great...keep them coming.....God bless stay safe💗💗💗💗
Thank you for the hacks, love them.
I really liked the soap and towel hacks!