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While irreplaceable items are better stored in the bank for added security, having a safe at home provides you with a fireproof spot to store replaceable valuables. These can be your credit cards, passports, documents, etc. There are many spots at home where you can stash a safe but still, a fair share of these may be in the first place where a thief would look for them. 5-Minute Crafts found some tips that will help you figure out where the best place to install your safe at home is.

Yellow leaves and delicious sweet pumpkins — yes, fall is here! The weather may be getting colder but this time of the year can make you feel warmer inside. And to make your home cozy and pleasant, 5-Minute Crafts will share 4 ways to make your lovely home smell like an autumn delight.

The plants that feel good in places where there’s little light will grow well in rooms with windows facing east and west. It’s good if there are a couple of windows giving diffused light. It’s important to understand that even the most tolerant plants will have a hard time living in a room with only 1 window facing north. But in this situation, you can help plants by turning on lamps for several hours every day.

Glue or adhesive is a substance that can bond various materials and secure them to each other. As a rule, the composition of glue determines its properties: some types cope well with easy tasks like gluing paper or cardboard, some work well on porous surfaces, others can glue together almost anything.

Each of us can probably find a down jacket in our wardrobe. These have become popular thanks to their usability and versatility. The majority of modern down jackets can be washed in a washing machine, but still, it’s not recommended to wash them too often.

When you’re considering remodeling a bathroom, it’s not only about choosing a bathtub that gives a classy look to the room, but it’s also opting for the one that fulfills the needs for your optimal relaxation. So, 5-Minute Crafts covers everything right from the type of the bathtub, its materials, and what you can do if you have a smaller bathroom, to make your bathing experience an ultimate one.

Did you know that the bathroom is the second most used room in a home? Then, you can imagine how much bacteria is hidden there — a lot. In that sense, cleaning the bathroom consists of not just mopping the floor, but also disinfecting the items we use often — like the toilet brush. 5-Minute Crafts will show you how to do this in 5 easy steps.

Squeaky doors can become very annoying, especially when you’re trying to sleep or focus on something important. This common problem may be caused by friction between the hinge’s metal surfaces. Friction can derive from the lack of lubrication or the accumulation of dust or dirt. Fortunately, there are some easy ways to fix this issue and make your home quiet again.5-Minute Crafts will show you how to get rid of noisy doors using easy-to-find products.

Making your bed can help your entire bedroom look a lot more neat and clean, and it’s a daily habit most people have. It might sound like a simple task, but doing it in the proper way can actually involve a little practice before getting it just right. 5-Minute Crafts has prepared a useful step-by-step guide on how to do it quickly and efficiently.

Halloween is upon us again and that means carving season is about to start. While that’s great, every year, thousands of pumpkins get tossed in the trash. In fact, about 1.3 billion pounds of pumpkins in the United States end up in landfills according to the U.S. Department of Energy. That’s why 5-Minute Crafts thought it was a good idea to help people find ways to recycle their pumpkins once the season’s over.

The majority of us use “standard” cutlery in everyday life. And surely, many of us never heard of an oyster fork, for example.

If you need to buy sheets, you might be wondering what size is the best one. 5-Minute Crafts has prepared a small guide for you to use to measure and figure that out.⚠️ Keep in mind that some new mattresses are deeper than older ones, for example, and that manufacturers might add or remove a few inches here and there. That’s why our article is merely a guideline you can use to have an idea of the different sizes available out there.

When we use water efficiently, we reduce the chances of having droughts occur, we reduce the pressure on the public water supply, and we help the environment too. It can also help you save money on your water bills. So let’s do a favor to our wallets and our planet by following the tips suggested by 5-Minute Crafts on saving water and using it judiciously.

When you work from home, security might not really be the first thing that comes to mind. However, the vast majority of preventable accidents and injuries happen at home and not on highways, for example. That’s why it’s so important to take extra precautions to make sure that you develop and maintain a safe working environment.

When it’s time to do the wash, there is nothing more convenient than just putting all your clothes in the washing machine. However, there are some items that should be washed in a different way, otherwise, they can get damaged, deformed, or last less time than you want them to. The easiest way to find out whether a particular item can be machine washed is to check its label. If you see an icon that looks like a crossed out bowl of water, it’s best to not machine wash it. But if the label is missing, this article might just come in handy.

Herbs are edible plants you can use in cooking. They make meals smell nice and give them new flavors.

If you want to grow your own vegetable garden or improve the appearance of your plants, you can do it in a very simple way. There are ways to accelerate the germination of seeds extracted from the fruits or vegetables you eat every day, for example. There are also simple tips that help to give life to the plants you already have with optimal results. 5-Minute Crafts is sharing some easy homemade tricks so you can grow a beautiful and healthy garden without complications.

Fleas and ticks are the most common pests that can stalk our home. Not only could your pet bring them home, they can also stick to your clothes and your body after a walk on trails or green areas with lots of vegetation. At 5-Minute Crafts we offer you a guide to eliminate and prevent these pests from spreading inside and outside your home, since their bites can affect your health and that of your pets.

Spring cleaning surely rejuvenates your home, but autumn cleaning helps in preparing it for cooler weather ahead. As summer comes to a close, it means more time spent indoors, which leads to more foot traffic and debris. It also brings forth the holiday season, which leads to more guests and cooking. That’s why 5-Minute Crafts created a checklist of must-do cleaning tasks to make your autumn cleaning less overwhelming.

While the kitchen triangle is a concept in design that’s fairly popular, the first step in planning your kitchen is to make sure you’ve chosen the best layout for the room. Since it’s probably the most used part of your house, besides being functional, you’ll want it to be a space you enjoy spending time in. With that in mind, 5-Minute Crafts gathered some tips to help you choose what type of kitchen will best fit your place.