These 21 DIYs Will Probably Improve Your Life In Some Way

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    2. Planning a camping trip? Strap a headlamp to a gallon jug of water to fill your entire tent with light.

    3. Got a scarf but need a skirt?

    4. Need to get your long hair out of your face in a pinch? This bun requires no tools.

    5. And by the way, did you know this is the proper way to curl your hair with a flat iron?

    6. Did you know you could use a bagel to safely clean old paintings?

    7. Store potatoes with apples to keep them from sprouting.

    8. Oh, and there actually IS a right way to fold a fitted sheet.

    9. Hey, btw, ever considered baseboard drawers? Think about it.

    10. While we're talking about the home, make your baseboards look all fancy with a strip of trim and some white paint.

    11. Use foil tape to create a wallpaper effect.

    12. P.S. You can just use can openers to open clamshell packaging.

    13. Diapers can help keep your hanging plants from dripping.

    14. Did you know you can confine a user to a single iPad/iPhone app so they can't access the rest of your phone?

    15. Want to throw a party that's sure to have everyone's favorite bop? Ask for requests with their RSVP.

    16. Need more space in the bathroom? Go vertical.

    17. While we’re talking makeup, let’s double check that you know how to effectively cover undereye bags:

    18. Never chip a nail again.

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    19. If you're a new parent, there are endless products to sort through.

    20. This diaper bag that turns into a bassinet and changing station? I simply cannot.

    21. Concealing your modem in a book that makes you look smart is just one way to hide the eyesores in your home.

    22. And no list of DIYs would be complete without ideas for a budget backyard makeover: Replace light bulbs with solar lights on an old chandelier and hang wherever you want. No cords!