Clean Silver, DIY Suede Cleaner, Mirror Stickers & Keep Squirrels Out

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Joan Clark
November 25, 2025

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We handpicked practical fixes to save time and care for what matters at home - keeping it simple and steady - so even stubborn chores feel lighter.

In today's issue:

  • Clean Tarnished Silver

  • Stop Squirrels in Flower Pots

  • Make a DIY Suede Cleaner

  • Remove Stickers from a Mirror

  • And more...

CLEANING

We pulled together 8+ fast, easy ways to clean silver so dull pieces regain their mirror shine in minutes. We once revived a grandmother's serving spoon with a baking soda and aluminum foil bath, a quick trick that works because tarnish (silver sulfide) transfers onto the foil.

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CLEANING

Revive suede boots and bags with seven DIY cleaner recipes that are gentle, affordable, and easy to mix from pantry staples. These simple cleaning methods honor suede’s delicate finish while lifting salt, oil, and scuff marks.

TIP OF THE DAY

Can You Really Vacuum Under a Dresser Without Throwing Out Your Back?

Slide furniture sliders or folded dish towels under each leg or corner, then push the piece forward smoothly without lifting. Vacuum the cleared space, then slide the furniture back into place and remove the sliders.

For dressers or cabinets over 100 pounds, ask someone to stabilize the top while you push to prevent tipping. Sliders distribute weight evenly and protect floors.

CLEANING

After wrestling with a stubborn sticker before guests arrived, we tried a few gentle moves that saved the mirror and the morning. We share 10 terrific tips , including this excellent idea: a warm blast from a hair dryer loosens adhesive so it slides off without scraping.

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WILDLIFE CONTROL

After watching one nimble bandit uproot a terracotta pot in minutes, we gathered 10 clever, humane ways to keep squirrels out of flower pots and the garden. We also share a fun fact: squirrels forget some of their buried seeds, so those surprise saplings often come from their stashes.

THANK YOU!

Today brought sparkle, sanity, and zero sticky regrets. Your silver can shine, your suede can stay smooth, your garden can outsmart squirrels, and that mirror sticker does not stand a chance . Small wins stack up fast, like tidy dominoes. Choose one fix tonight and enjoy tomorrow's easy brag at home.

May your silver sparkle and your pots stay squirrel-free,

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