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Last month, we told you about cleaning with lemons. We’re keeping the citrus cleaner theme going. This time, we’re focusing on an equally delicious – and equally useful – fruit. This month’s feature is on… Oranges Fresh squeezed orange juice could give lemonade a run…

Fresh and Clean: 5 Surprising Uses for Bounce Sheets

by Junk360August 9, 2016

Tips & Tricks

Not only do they keep your clothes soft and fresh smelling, but bounce sheets are a resourceful person’s best friend. While we would hesitate to call their uses endless, it’s a close call. Think about these 5 uses the next time you pick up a…

DIY Backyard Paradise: 5 Cheap & Easy Ways to Improve your Yard

by Junk360July 26, 2016

Seasonal, Tips & Tricks

If you live in Minnesota, you know to take advantage of summer. Take a dip in the nation’s first natural swimming pool or create your very own DIY backyard paradise. All you need are a few items that you have laying around the house to make your…

Citrus Cleaner 101: When Life Gives you Lemons

by Junk360July 19, 2016

Tips & Tricks

A homemade citrus cleaner is a great way to minimize your carbon footprint. We scoured the Internet for some of the best alternatives for lemons, oranges, and other citrus fruits. There were so many ideas that we separated them by fruit, allowing you to search…

360 That Junk: 5 DIY Organization Tips

by Junk360June 23, 2016

Tips & Tricks

We’ve written a few articles about organizing your home. Many of these DIY organization methods are time-consuming (especially the KonMari Method). We know that your time is precious, so we collected some ideas that will beautify your home with minimal effort. Take organizing your home…

Fix It Clinic: You Can Do It!

by Junk360June 14, 2016

Specials

Have you ever said, “Oh, that’s not broken; I’ll fix it!” only to find your closet full of broken items? While YouTube tutorials are a great resource, fixing things on your own can be difficult. Thanks to Ramsey County’s monthly Fix-It Clinics, you actually can…

24th Annual Home Improvement Fair: Learn from the Best

by Junk360April 19, 2016

Seasonal

Home improvement projects happen whether you’ve lived in your house for years or recently purchased a fixer-upper. DIY-types already know that YouTube is full of tutorials, but sometimes hands-on learning is the best approach. This weekend, stop by Home Improvement Fair to get a head…

Junk Bonanza: Uniting Collectors and Vendors

by Junk360April 4, 2016

Seasonal, Specials

We love seeing people unleash their DIY and upcycling creativity. So when we heard about Spring 2016’s Junk Bonanza, we knew that we had to share it with you. Started back in 2006, it’s grown in the past decade to a bi-annual extravaganza. Here are…