8 of the Weirdest Fad Diets in History

Sarah Garone
Jun 18, 2018

It may seem like everyone’s trying out a strange new way to eat these days, but fad diets are hardly new. The lure of an easy road to quick weight loss or increased energy goes back a long way. In fact, a look at history reveals that weird and wild diets have been circulating since at least the 1700s. So move over, keto and paleo — here’s a look at some of the strangest approaches to slimming down dieters have taken over the years.

1. Fletcherism: Nineteenth-century health food enthusiast Horace Fletcher had some rather unique views on diet. His followers were encouraged to chew their bites of food up to 100 times, or until it had to turned to liquid in their mouths. Fletcher believed this process promoted good health because it reduced overeating, improved dental health, and even saved money as a result of decreased consumption. Fletcher became known for his quote, “Nature will castigate those who don’t masticate.” (Catchy, no?)

2. Ear Stapling: How’s this for a “diet that’s not a diet”? In China (and in some places in the US) you can have a doctor or acupuncturist staple a pressure point in your ear associated with appetite suppression. These staples can be left in for weeks or even months to keep hunger in check. But according to the Mayo Clinic, “ear stapling hasn’t been proved effective for weight loss” and could be dangerous if done in unsanitary conditions or by an untrained practitioner. Key takeaway: Don’t try this at home, folks (or just don’t try it at all).

3. The Air Diet: Also known as “All the work, none of the fun.” In 2010, the European women’s magazine Grazia recommended preparing meals, not to eat them, but merely to smell them. As long as you dished the food onto your finest tableware and inhaled its aroma, your brain would supposedly be tricked into believing you had really eaten. (Talk about temptation.) Incidentally, Grazia wasn’t the first to advocate eating nothing. Hindu religious texts describe saints practicing “breatharianism,” in which meditation eliminates the need for food and water to sustain life.

4. The Baby Food Diet: This one’s pretty self-explanatory. Just eat baby food instead of regular meals and watch the pounds fly off! Like many highly restrictive diets before it, the baby food diet works mainly by boring its adherents into eating less — or not eating at all. Sure, baby food may offer some appealing flavors, but how often can you eat puréed mush before you get sick of it? (For the record, there is one group of people for whom the baby food diet is appropriate: babies.)

5. The Vision Diet: It’s true that color associations can affect eating choices. But in the 1970s, Arkansas inventor John D. Miller took things one step further by creating Vision-Dieter Glasses, which contained one brown lens and one blue one. This color combo was intended to create “confusion in the subconscious,” leading to a loss of appetite and, therefore, weight loss. Miller was quickly forced to take the glasses off the market, however, since he never registered them with the FDA and no evidence existed for their effectiveness. Still, the diet glasses phenomenon lives on in Japan, where researchers have developed goggles that make food appear larger than actual size.

6. Just Say No to Swamps: Wow, we’ve really come a long way in our understanding of nutrition. In the early 1700s, Dr. Thomas Short believed a correlation existed between being overweight and living near a swamp. His advice? Move away from the swamp and you’ll lose the weight in a jiffy! Unfortunately for Dr. Short (but fortunately for anyone living near a swamp) no such connection exists — though, intriguingly, some research indicates that your neighborhood can affect your weight.

7. The Slimming Soap Diet: Maybe we’ve been going about it all wrong with the diet-and-exercise routine. If ads in the 1930s were to be believed, all it took to lose weight was to wash your body with a “diet soap” like “Fat-O-No” or “Fatoff.” In an era when people used vibrating exercise belts to shake excess pounds away, perhaps a fat-removing soap didn’t seem too far-fetched.

8. Lord Byron’s Vinegar Diet: You might remember the 19th century English poet George Byron from high school English class. As it turns out, this wordsmith developed a reputation in his day not just for his swoon-worthy poetry, but also for his extremely svelte figure. His fans copied his eating regimen of meager portions of biscuits, soda water, and potatoes drenched in vinegar, hoping to attain his pale and thin look.

Do you have a favorite funny fad diet? Tweet us at @BritandCo!

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24 Last-Minute Halloween Snacks That Will Save The Spooky Day

Party plans at the 11th hour? We've got you covered with last-minute Halloween snacks that are easy to throw together! Spooky Halloween cookies call for tons of creativity, while make-ahead recipes require actually knowing that you're going to a party in the first place. While finding a last-minute costume that doesn't make your plan to stay in and watchHalloween movies alone in your jammies too obvious, cooking or baking a mysterious masterpiece seems out of the question – but it's not! Ahead, find some of the best last-minute Halloween snacks that are JUST the right amount of spooky.

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Monster Avocado Toasts

If you want to celebrate Halloween without eating a ton of junk, try our avocado toast faces. It's the perfect start to Halloween morning — before the Halloween partyprep begins! (via Brit + Co.)

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Deviled Egg Brains

These savory snack bites totally give us the creepy crawlies! Trust us, they're still yummy, though. (via Brit + Co.)

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Spider Halloween Cookies

These sweet spideys should only take you about 40 minutes to finish! Once they're cooled, you'll be all set for your Halloween get-together. (via Brit + Co.)

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Mummy Pizzas

These mummified pizza pies are made easy with store-bought ciabatta bread and some hearty toppings. (via Brit + Co.)

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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

The decorated pumpkin faces on these seasonal-flavored cookies provide the perfect amount of spooky! (via Brit + Co.)

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Roasted Pumpkin Seed Hummus

Homemade hummus is SO much better than the store-bought stuff — and it's easy to make. In less than 30 minutes, you'll be ready to rock with a bright orange Halloween hummus. (Half Baked Harvest)

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Mummy Milanos

When you're in a pinch, there's nothing wrong with ripping open a bag of cookies and adding your own spooky twist. This recipe turns Milanos into mummies with the help of some melted white chocolate. (via Chelsea's Messy Apron)

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Sushi Balls, Halloween Style

We know what you're thinking — sushi isn't exactly easy to create — but hear us out. These eerie sushi balls are way easier to put together than sushi rolls and require a lot less skill and equipment. It's also mess-free! (via Chopstick Chronicles)

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Brownie Spiders

These little cuties are the perfect last-minute snack to put together if you're less into gory-ness and more into adorably-ness. Feeling iffy over the commitment of baking? Don't sweat it — these are done in 35 minutes. (via Gimme Some Oven)

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Witch Finger Pretzels

As far as quick and simple snacks go, you can't compete with dipping already delicious pretzels into already delicious chocolate. The best part of these treats is that they come out look gruesome and amazing. (via Simply Sated)

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Halloween Fruit Skewers

A healthy-ish treat, these fruit skewers get a little bit of Halloween when a few pieces of candy are in the mix. (via A Spicy Perspective)

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Deviled Egg Eyeballs

Deviled eggs sound perfect for Halloween on their own. When you add a healthy helping of beet puree to the mix, this wholesome snack hits a whole new level of creepy, or take a different route by making spider web deviled eggs. (via Food Fanatic)

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Graveyard Chocolate Cheesecake Dip

Having to whip up a themed snack at the last minute is a grave situation. It's a good thing THIS grave, topped with crunchy cookie dirt, only takes 20 minutes to put together. (via Well Plated)

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White Chocolate Ghosts and Mummies

It's hard to find anything cuter than ghost-themed desserts; it's those little eyes. These sweet boos are easy to make and need to chill for 30 minutes, so you can place them in the fridge while you get ready. (Mitzy At Home)

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Pumpkin Cheese Ball

The flavors of cream cheese and sharp cheddar are scary good together. Also, you basically get to dunk chips into chips, so it's near impossible to disappoint a crowd with a snack like this. Did we mention it only takes 20 minutes to make? (via Baking Beauty)

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Mummy Hot Dogs

Hot dogs wrapped in crescent rolls are fantastic any time of the year, but we're especially in love with them on Halloween. Wrapped up to look like mummies, these bites are great for adult and kid parties alike. (via Damn Delicious)

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Sweet and Salty Halloween Snack Mix

With no cooking required, this halloween snack is all ease and no fuss; just toss some sweet and savory snacks together and you're good to go. The frightening part is that they're incredibly addicting, so beware. (via The Miniature Moose)

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Oreo Spider Web Cookies

We're confident that Oreos are loved universally, so there is no way to go wrong with this snack because it is SO right. The best way to wash these spiders out? A tall glass of cold milk, of course. (via A Zesty Bite)

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Halloween Graveyard Pizza

When doom hits, nothing saves the day quite like pizza; pizza fixes everything. In under 30 minutes, you too can save the day with this cheesy pizza — complete with eyeballs and tongues. (via Stacey Homemaker)

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Easy Spider Oreo Balls

If you're after that beloved Oreo flavor, but want to jazz things up in a most spine-chilling way, these spider Oreo balls will do the trick. In 30 minutes you can have these sweet and spooky critters on a platter, ready to go. (via Chelsea's Messy Apron)

Half Baked Harvest

Black Widow Peanut Butter Bars

Salty, sweet, and easier than you'd think, these peanut butter bars are made with pantry staples and candy. (via Half Baked Harvest)

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Halloween Popcorn Mix

Coat dry, salted popcorn with a purple melted candy coating and add sprinkles and your favorite Halloween candy to make this snack mix. (via A Spicy Perspective)

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Halloween Rice Krispy Treats

Rice Krispy treats get a Halloween twist when you add festive sprinkles and a few eyeballs to mix. (via Amanda Wilens)

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Halloween Puppy Chow

Chocolate, peanut butter, and plenty of Halloween sprinkles give new life to Chex cereal, and it only takes 15 minutes to make. (via Salt & Lavender)

Halloween snacks are not only tasty, but they're fun to make, share and eat! With Halloween just around the corner, we're sure these spooky snacks will win over every guest at your Halloween bash!

For more spooky Halloween snack ideas + treats, check us out on Pinterest!

This article has been updated from a previous post with additional reporting by Meredith Holser.

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Let The Games Begin! The 'Squid Game' Season 2 Trailer Is Here.

Get ready for another year of mayhem, because Squid Game season 2 is on its way! The Netflix K-drama / thriller captivated — and horrified — viewers when it premiered on Netflix in 2021, and we are more than ready to see more. And considering it became Netflix's most-watched series, and was so popular it led to comfy Halloween costumes and reality competition Squid Game: The Challenge, we're not alone.

Here's everything you need to know about the Squid Game season 2 release date, cast, and more!


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Let the games begin! The Squid Game season 2 trailer brings a whole new set of games to our favorite players, and it's totally reminding me of The Hunger Games: Catching Fire. We'll have to wait until December to see whether Gi-hun is really able to bring down the games once and for all.

When is the Squid Game season 2 release date?

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Squid Game season 2 will premiere December 26, 2024. I guess nothing says Christmas like murder and giant, terrifying dolls. Creator Dong-hyuk reportedly took 10 years to write the first season of the hit series, but we're glad it didn't take him that long this time around!

What is Squid Game season 2 about?

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The first season of Squid Game followed contestants chosen to participate in the titular games, a competition that features deadly versions of childhood games. And this time around, Gi-hun is doing everything in his power to take the game down, even if it means "starting another life-or-death game with new participants gathered to win the prize of 45.6 billion," according to an official synopsis.

"As we all saw at the end of season 1, the main plot of season 2 will be revenge," actor Lee Jung Jae tells All K-Pop. "The key figure who controlled the workings of the games in season 1 was Lee Byung-Hun...it seems that the two of us will be the central figures of this next story."

While season 1 was all about surviving the games, it appears that Squid Game season 2 could be all about bringing them down.

Who is in the Squid Game season 2 cast?

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Netflix announced the cast of Squid Game season 2 in June 2023. In addition to the return of Lee Jung-jae, Lee Byung-hun, Wi Ha-jun, and Gong Yoo, we'll also see some new characters including Yim Si-wan, Kang Ha-neul, Park Sung-hoon, and Yang Dong-geun.

Is Squid Game: The Challenge Season 2 of Squid Game?

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Squid Game: The Challenge is a competition show inspired by the world of Squid Game. According to the official synopsis from Netflix, the 456 players are all playing familiar and new games and "their strategies, alliances, and character will be put to the test while competitors are eliminated around them."

Who won Squid Game 2023?

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The winner of Squid Game: The Challenge season 1 is Mai Whelan, while the winner of the fictional Squid Game contest is Seong Gi-hun (played by Lee Jung-jae).

Give us your craziest Squid Game season 2 theory in the comments, and check out what Hwang Dong-hyuk had to say about season 3.

This post has been updated.

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WTF Are These White Worms In My Salmon?

In a world where people are hopping onto strange food trends without hesitation, like making pizza with naan and customizing their morning coffees beyond repair, it’s amazing anyone could still be grossed out by food. Needless to say, we still have our limits… especially when it comes to those itty bitty white worms wiggling around in our pretty pink salmon fillets (HUH?). But before you swear off these healthy omega-3-rich fillets for good, let’s understand what these worms in salmon are, why they’re present, and why you don’t have to snub your fave lox at brunch this Sunday.

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The white worms we occasionally spot in salmon fillets are parasites called roundworms. Though these worms are more noticeable in salmon due to the contrast in color, they can be found in many white fish too — they’re just camouflaged.

But we shouldn’t be freaking out.

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Despite the fact that our knee-jerk reaction is to panic and consider things contaminated, roundworms are as natural to fish as insects are to fruits and veggies. A teeny white worm in your salmon is the equivalent to an aphid, thrip, or mite in your recently harvested greens. Yes, it’s still yucky AF, but totally natural.

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The good news is that roundworms don’t pose health risks when fish is thoroughly cooked to an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit, which is the FDA’s recommendation. When it comes to lightly preserved or raw fish — like sushi, sashimi, ceviche, or gravlax — as long as the product was commercially frozen to an internal temperature of -4 degrees Fahrenheit for at least seven days prior to preparation, parasites are terminated. (High five, fellow sushi lovers!)

Just be sure to avoid sketchy sushi joints; when you hear about people getting sick from eating at low-profile all-you-can-eat sushi spot, it’s because they aren’t handling their fish properly.

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It is believed by some that wild-caught fish are more susceptible to roundworms due to the fact that they interact with an external ecosystem, while farmed fish are segregated from the wild and are fed pellets treated for parasites. This isn’t something *we* can confirm, but it’s food for thought nonetheless.

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If you really want to feast on fish but paranoia has now gotten the best of you, there is an at-home method you can try: fish candling. This method has you place a bright light beneath a fillet of fish so you can see the shadows of any worms present. You can then grab some tweezers and remove, then discard of the worms yourself. (This method obviously isn’t for the faint of heart.)

We say, thoroughly cook your fish and pretend worms never happened!

Would finding worms in your salmon deter you from eating it ever again? Let us know @BritandCo!

This post has been updated.

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11 New Movies Coming In December To Add To Your Calendar ASAP

I literally can't believe I'm writing this, but after a year of keeping up with all the biggest and best 2024 movies, I'm here with a final installment: December movies! This year has had some truly remarkable flicks (Challengers! Wicked! The Fall Guy!) and we're truly going out with a bang. While you're keeping up with all the best December TV shows coming out, here are the best December movies coming next month.

Keep reading for all the new December movies to add to your watchlist in 2024.

Y2K — In Theaters December 6, 2024

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Remember that Y2K crisis at the turn of the millennium? This December movie, which follows two high school juniors who crash a New Year's Eve party, reimagines it as a full-blown disaster — blood, guts, and all.

Y2K stars Jaeden Martell, Rachel Zegler, Julian Dennison, The Kid Laroi, and Fred Durst.

Mary — On Netflix December 6, 2024

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Get a new look at one of the most famous women in the world when Mary drops on Netflix next month. This movie will give you a whole new look at the titular heroine's life — from being forced into hiding to running for her life, all to protect her baby son from a murderous king.

Mary stars Noa Cohen, Ido Tako, Stephanie Nur, Susan Brown, Ori Pfeffer, Eamon Farren, Hilla Vidor, Mili Avital, Gudmundur Thorvaldsson, Dudley O’Shaughnessy, Keren Tzur, Mehmet Kurtulus, Mila Harris, and Anthony Hopkins.

Nightb—ch — In Theaters December 6, 2024

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Another December movie that will have you looking at motherhood differently is Nightb—ch, which follows Amy Adams character's life as she becomes a mother...and becomes convinced she's also turning into a dog.

Nightb—ch stars Amy Adams, Scoot McNairy, Arleigh Patrick Snowden, Emmett James Snowden, Zoë Chao, Mary Holland, Archana Rajan, Jessica Harper.

F Marry Kill — On Digital December 6, 2024

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We all know dating apps can be a really horrifying experience, but when true-crime lover Eva starts to believe one of her three dates could be the “Swipe Right Killer," she finds herself in a life-or-death situation.

F Marry Kill stars Lucy Hale, Samer Salem, Virginia Gardner, Jedidiah Goodacre, Brendan Morgan, Brooke Nevin, and Bethany Brown.

A Nonsense Christmas With Sabrina Carpenter — On Netflix December 6

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If you're still singing "Nonsense" by Sabrina Carpenter, then this December movie (er, holiday special) is for you. Not only will the popstar perform tunes from her fruitcake EP, but she'll be joined by special guests as well!

A Nonsense Christmas With Sabrina Carpenter stars, you guessed it, Sabrina Carpenter.

Maria — On Netflix December 11, 2024

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Angelina Jolie's newest film follows iconic performer Maria Callas. After a glamorous, albeit difficult, public life, Maria moves to Paris for some quiet — and must confront her identity, her past, and her future in the process.

Maria stars Angelina Jolie, Pierfrancesco Favino, Alba Rohrwacher, Valeria Golino, Kodi Smit-McPhee, and Haluk Bilginer.

Kraven The Hunter — In Theaters December 13

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Despite the fact it's coming out around the holidays, Aaron Taylor Johnson's new December movie is not for kids. The flick follows the titular Kraven as he morphs from the son of a gangster to the brutal and fearsome villain comic fans know so well.

Kraven the Hunter stars Aaron Taylor Johnson, Ariana DeBose, Fred Hechinger, and Russell Crowe.

Carry On — On Netflix December 13

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One TSA agent is in for a less-than-jolly holiday when he's blackmailed by a traveler hoping to bring a very dangerous package into the airport on Christmas Eve.

Carry On stars Taron Egerton, Jason Bateman, and Sofia Carson.

Mufasa: The Lion King — In Theaters December 20

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Not only is this Lion King sequel giving us a brand new look at a classic story, but it also marks Blue Ivy Carter's acting debut! The movie tells the story of how Mufasa began his journey as an orphaned cub and how a run-in with royal heir Taka changed everything.

Mufasa: The Lion King stars Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, Aaron Pierre, John Kani, Seth Rogen, Billy Eichner, Donald Glover, and Blue Ivy Carter.

Babygirl — In Theaters December 25

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Nicole Kidman's new December movie will add some spice to your holiday, thanks to an affair with her character's much-younger employee. Is it getting hot in here?

Babygirl stars Nicole Kidman, Harris Dickinson, Sophie Wilde, and Antonio Banderas.

A Complete Unknown — In Theaters December 25

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If you're still laughing about the Timothée Chalamet lookalike contest, then you'll definitely want to show up to see this flick, which stars our favorite Timmy as Bob Dylan during his historical move from folk to rock'n'roll.

A Complete Unknown stars Timothée Chalamet Monica Barbaro, Elle Fanning, Edward Norton, Boyd Holbrook, and Nick Offerman.

Let us know which December movie you're most excited for on Instagram!

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39 Things You'll Want For Your Next DIY Project

Every DIY project needs the right tools and materials to bring your vision to life, and this selection highlights the must-have items you’ll want for your next creative endeavor. Whether you’re tackling home improvements, crafting custom decor, or building something from scratch, these essentials will help you work smarter and achieve professional-level results. From versatile tools to high-quality adhesives and innovative gadgets, our list includes everything you need to make your DIY dreams a reality. Whether you’re a seasoned DIY enthusiast or a beginner looking to try your hand at something new, these items are the perfect companions for your next project.

Thanks for reading about our favorite finds from across the internet! FYI: We participate in affiliate programs and may get a share of the revenue from your purchase.

Get Creative With a Pack of Reusable Stencils

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Add Color to Windows With Stained-Glass Window Decals

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Bring vibrant colors and privacy to your windows with stained-glass window decals. These decals not only block out prying eyes but also scatter beautiful rainbows across your space when the sunlight hits. They are perfect for adding charm and brightness to your DIY decor.

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Display Books Stylishly With a Set of Floating Bookshelves

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Refresh Cabinets With a Cabinet Painting Kit

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Upgrade Furniture With a Pack of Shiny Brass Handles

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Save Your Sofa With This Effective Leather Cleaner

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Boost Curb Appeal With a Can of Front Door Paint

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Add Character With a Removable Arch Wall Decal

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Decorate With a Set of Magnetic Decorative Hinges

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Revamp your garage doors with magnetic decorative hinges. No tools or drilling required—these easy-to-apply magnets give your garage a charming, updated look in minutes, making them a favorite for quick and impactful DIY projects.

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Achieve a Stone Finish With a Can of Stone-Effect Spray Paint

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Unleash Creativity With a Sculpd Pottery Kit

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Transform your decor with a Sculpd pottery kit. Whether it's plant pots, catch-all trays, or candleholders, this kit provides everything you need to create stunning, kiln-free designs that bring your DIY visions to life.

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Update Lighting With a Recessed Light Conversion Kit

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Restore Finishes Easily With a Wipe-On Finish Restorer

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Transform Concrete With Some Concrete Paint

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Refresh your floors affordably with concrete paint. Perfect for DIY enthusiasts, this paint transforms dull surfaces into eye-catching spaces, delivering stunning before-and-after results.

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Upgrade Your Sofa With These Thick Velvet Slipcovers

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Update Your Space With a Pack of Peel-and-Stick Tile Decals

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Add flair to your home with peel-and-stick tile decals. Perfect for backsplashes, fireplaces, and more, these realistic decals provide a high-end look at a fraction of the cost, making DIY transformations easy and fun.

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Secure Your Windows With These Lockable Window Restrictors

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Enhance Security With This Motion Sensor Security Light

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Maximize Space With a Set of Floating Shelves

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Add charm and practicality to your space with floating shelves. Perfect for kitchens or bathrooms, these shelves provide stylish storage solutions while blending seamlessly with your home’s aesthetic. They’re a DIYer’s dream for combining form and function.

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Organize Shoes Effortlessly With This Super Handy Shoe Rack

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Organize your entryway or closet with the Simple Houseware three-tier shoe rack. Its compact design is perfect for maximizing small spaces. Loved by DIYers, it’s a practical addition to any home improvement project aimed at tidying up clutter.

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Keep Your Bathroom Sparkling With These Stain-Removing Pumice Stones

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Refresh Grout Lines With This Easy-To-Use Grout Pen

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Refresh your bathroom grout with a nifty pen. Skip the hassle of re-grouting and use this quick, cost-effective solution to make your tiles look brand-new. It’s a favorite among DIYers seeking budget-friendly updates.

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Revitalize Wood Surfaces With This Wood-Reviving Beeswax Polish

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Protect Carpets With This Carpet-Saving Stain Remover

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Keep carpets pristine with a powerful stain remover. Whether dealing with red wine or muddy footprints, this cleaner is a favorite among TikTok DIYers for keeping carpets looking fresh and new.

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Transform Rooms With Some Wallpaper for Accent Walls

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Add Style With a Pack of Peel-and-Stick Abstract Line Decals

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Mount Your TV Easily With This Slim Studless TV Wall Mount

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Transform Your Walls With a Set of Pre-Made Wall Panels

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Admire Yourself in This Top-Rated Baroque Mirror

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Make a statement in your home with this top-rated Baroque mirror. Its ornate design adds elegance to entryways, bedrooms, and living rooms.

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Create a Retro Vibe With a Cool Bamboo Beaded Curtain

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Bring a nostalgic vibe to your home with a cool bamboo beaded curtain. Ideal for doorways or as a room divider, it’s a unique decor piece with retro charm.

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Craft Unique Designs With Some Broken Mosaic Tiles

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Unleash your creativity with broken mosaic tiles. Use them to craft colorful coasters, picture frames, or a stunning DIY backsplash.

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Elevate Your Decor With a Roll of Marble Contact Paper

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Refresh furniture and surfaces with a roll of marble contact paper. This affordable alternative to real marble adds a touch of luxury to countertops, cabinets, and more.

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Delight Crafty Friends With a DIY Miniature House Kit for Adults

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Build your own tiny masterpiece with a DIY miniature house kit for adults. Packed with intricate details, it’s a rewarding project for creative minds.

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Label and Craft With Ease Using This Label Maker Machine

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Stay organized and creative with this label maker machine. Whether for home, office, or crafts, it makes labeling and designing effortless.

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Maximize Desk Space With an Adjustable Wood Shelf

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Upgrade your workspace with an adjustable wood shelf, the perfect addition to keep your books, tools, or materials neatly arranged. Its sleek and natural design not only organizes your essentials but also enhances the aesthetics of your desk, making it both functional and stylish.

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Keep Supplies Tidy With a Set of Stackable Clear Drawer Organizers

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Bring order to your drawers with a set of stackable clear drawer organizers. Perfect for pens, sticky notes, and all your small essentials, these organizers ensure everything has its place. No more digging around—just streamlined access to everything you need for a productive DIY session.

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