Category: $ave it

Fix a Saggy Sofa with Zip Ties

Use 11″ or better zip ties to tighten up old springs:

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First pull off the bottom batting/fabric. Check the springs and make sure there are no broken ones. Start by zip-tying the S springs around the wooden frame (at the top and bottom of each S spring.) Then start on one side and zip-tie diagonally all the way across.

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Faux Neon Sign

This project starts with a trip to the hardware store for aquarium style tubing!

Click HERE for the instructions

Re-Use Wrapping Paper Ideas

Frame up a pretty paper
Re-wrap for other holidays
Use it for packing shipping boxes (you can even use your personal shredder first, and use the shredded strips as packing material)
Use it for packing up to move
Crumble into a ball and play catch or ‘keep-away’
Turn the paper into gift bags