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Simply Ty with Gaytha Stewart

Making Life Simple for Everyday Cooking, Cleaning, Decorating, Crafting, and Tips & Tricks

For the Home

Clean Your Shower Curtain

February 18, 2014 by TyWells 1,062 Comments

I know we all get busy, you WOULD think that we’d notice the soap scum build up and mildew at the bottom of our shower curtains or liners since its something we use daily. I know it’s something thats not always noticed, or if it is noticed, its one of those things that you think…

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Filed Under: Bathroom, Cleaning, For the Home, Gaytha Stewart, Other Uses, Quick & Easy, Tips & Tricks, Vinegar Tagged With: Ammonia, bathroom, bathroom cleaning, cleaning, home remedies, shower curtain, shower curtain liner, Simple, Tip Alert, Tips & Tricks, washing

Make Wax Tarts from Old Candles

February 2, 2014 by TyWells 288 Comments

I love candles, but one thing I hate is when they have been burned for awhile and all the wax  is left on the side but the wick is completely burned away. Yeah I know! Some of my favorite scented candles  have done this, and if your a candle lover you know what its like…

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Filed Under: Featured, For the Home, Gaytha Stewart, Other Uses, Quick & Easy, The Simple Life, Tips & Tricks Tagged With: candles, Gaytha Stewart, household items, New use for Old things, Other uses, reuse, Simple, Tip Alert, Tips & Tricks, wax

How to Make Your Gift Boxes Sturdy

December 17, 2013 by TyWells 194 Comments

I love the 12 days of Christmas, and I love tips & tricks, so this year I’m going to do the 12 “tips” of Christmas. 🙂 I know, Cute huh! LOL So I know one ANNOYING thing that happens when wrapping gifts in boxes that were folded is that the sides tend to collapse and…

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Filed Under: For the Home, Gaytha Stewart, Other Uses, Quick & Easy, The Simple Life, Tips & Tricks Tagged With: Christmas, Gaytha Stewart, gift boxes, gift wrapping, Simple, Tip Alert, Tips & Tricks

Paint Tips & Tricks

November 20, 2013 by TyWells 212 Comments

Painting a wall or ceiling can really change the mood and feeling of a room. I love to paint, for me, it’s a stress reliever more than a project or task to get done. I have really learned some great tips and tricks along the way to help shortcut and simplify paint projects. Here is…

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Filed Under: Aluminum Foil, Cleaning, DIY, For the Home, Other Uses, Quick & Easy, The Simple Life, Tips & Tricks Tagged With: aluminum foil, Gaytha Stewart, home remedies, household items, Other uses, painting, reuse, Simple, Tip Alert, Tips & Tricks

Organize Your Toolbox

November 10, 2013 by TyWells 265 Comments

Ok, I think most of us have one, they tend to be very disorganized and cluttered, even for the most organized person. No I’m not talking about that kitchen “junk” drawer. I’m talking about that tool box that has all those tools, nails, screws, parts for things we can’t remember what they go to. Yeah…

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Filed Under: Cleaning, For the Home, Organize, Other Uses, Quick & Easy, The Simple Life, Tips & Tricks Tagged With: cleaning, household items, New use for Old things, organizing, Other uses, reuse, Simple, spice jar, Tip Alert, Tips & Tricks, tool box

Fix a Sinking Sofa

November 2, 2013 by TyWells 206 Comments

I think at some point we have all had this problem, a sofa that starts to sink in where you sit, leaving an imprint. Well, here is a simple and easy way to fix that sinking sofa and make your sofa look new again. Here’s what you will need: Plywood at least ¾ in thick,…

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Filed Under: Cheap to Make, For the Home, Quick & Easy, The Simple Life, Tips & Tricks Tagged With: Gaytha Stewart, home remedies, household items, Other uses, reuse, Simple, Tip Alert, Tips & Tricks

Add Lighting & Organize Your Closets

August 3, 2013 by TyWells 176 Comments

Ok, so I’ll be honest, when I find the time, I tend to be pretty, well overly creative with organizing. Ok, maybe I tend to overdue stuff sometimes (you will see later in the post what I mean) but it always turns out cute and creative (at least in my eye). Ive had my closet…

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Filed Under: DIY, For the Home, Quick & Easy, The Simple Life, Tips & Tricks Tagged With: christmas lights, cleaning, Closet, craft closet, Gaytha Stewart, household items, New use for Old things, office, organizing, Other uses, Quick Crafting, reuse, ribbon, Simple, Tip Alert, wrapping paper

Chevron Wall

May 28, 2013 by TyWells 214 Comments

I LOVE the Chevron print. A few months ago I redecorated my office and I knew  I had to have it as a focal point. It would be perfect with black and white colors and it would definitely be a wow factor. I couldn’t be happier with the results. I seen several pins on how to…

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Filed Under: Decorating, DIY, For the Home, Gaytha Stewart, Tips & Tricks Tagged With: chevron pattern, Decorating, Gaytha Stewart, home, painting, wall

Laundry Room Shelf

February 22, 2013 by TyWells 225 Comments

Everyone that has a washer and dryer in there home knows just how annoying it gets without enough space to fold laundry, or having the bottles of detergent fall of from the vibration. I know our laundry room is a nice size, but the cabinets did not have enough space to hold everything. After having…

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Filed Under: Decorating, DIY, For the Home, Laundry, Quick & Easy, Tips & Tricks Tagged With: Build it, Decorating, Home Building, Laundry Room, organizing, Shelving

Keep paper on its roll

July 5, 2012 by TyWells 221 Comments

When special occasions come around like birthdays & holidays, leftover wrapping paper can get annoying. When leftover wrapping paper is stored it gets  rips, wrinkles, scratches, and faded from rubbing other rolls. Try these 2 easy options to keep that wrapping paper, on its roll.

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Filed Under: For the Home, Holiday, Organize, Other Uses, Quick & Easy, Tips & Tricks Tagged With: Crafting, holidays, New use for Old things, organizing, Other uses, reuse, Simple

Reusable Fabric Softener Sheet

June 18, 2012 by TyWells 133 Comments

Most of us use fabric softener sheets when drying our clothes. If you launder alot, you know just like anything else, they can add up and get pricey, or get annoying when you use multiple ones and they fall on the floor while walking upstairs. Anyway, try this way to make a reusable fabric softener sheet and…

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Filed Under: For the Home, Quick & Easy, Tips & Tricks Tagged With: Fabric Softener, Laundry, reuse, Simple, Tip Alert

Remove Front Load Washer Odors

June 14, 2012 by TyWells 398 Comments

Eww, does your Front Load Washer have your clothes smelling like they came from  Oscar the Grouch’s closet? Does it smell like a sewage drain and knock you down when you open the door? Yeah, no worries ALL front loaders get that sour smell. There’s an easy fix and I’ll tell you how to clean…

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Filed Under: Cleaning, For the Home, Laundry, Tips & Tricks Tagged With: Ammonia, cleaning, Front Loader, Simple

Make your hangers nonslip

May 24, 2012 by TyWells 481 Comments

Tired of the bedroom outfits sliding off the hangers? Or maybe, its your favorite sleeveless dress that falls to the floor every time you slide those hangers around looking for something to wear. I know, It happens to all of us (well for me, its my favorite cardigan & jacket that falls off even if…

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Filed Under: For the Home, Quick & Easy, Tips & Tricks Tagged With: Closet, Hangers, Hot glue

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