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Twist tie wires, a useful thing

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We're moving all contents to a new site If you've come here through an old bookmark, please update accordingly. Looking forward to seeing you at the new  URL   😊   😘 Here is what I did with some of them: An extended hook for this calendar with a hole that's too small to go on the existing hook: The previous tenant left behind quite a few pointless nails - like this one that is too deep into the wall - which I can hardly hang anything on. So the twist tie wire came in handy as an extension: Due to the flexibility of these twist tie wires, they can be twisted into any shape and form to adapt to your needs. They are also quite strong and sturdy so I've used some to tie the new roller blinds to the old blinds holders which are not the right type for the new ones (as I'd rather not to drill new holes into any of the walls if I can help it): Tied the bamboo blinds onto another pair of existing nails on the wall which don't seem to fit the width...

Hand-stitched curtains

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We're moving all contents to a new site You can find us here at the new  hand-stitched curtains URL   If you've come here through an old bookmark, please update accordingly 😊 😘 It was that simple, except I don't own a sewing machine so all stitching was done by hand :'( But the result was satisfactory. I even made a pair of curtain tie backs using an old belt that is no longer in use. The hooks can be removed and reused again, and the tie backs are secured by some old rubber bands tied on the hooks.