100 Vintage Home Hacks That Are Still Brilliant Today

Plus, how to stop windows from fogging.

View as a Webpage Get the Magazine Give a Gift     100 Vintage Home Hacks That are Still Brilliant Today These tips and tricks for the home have been passed down from generation to generation, but do they still hold up today? You better believe it! Learn more     If You See a Green Dot on Your Phone, This Is What It Means Odds are you've never figured this out. Learn more     This Clever Hack Will Keep Your Car Windows from Fogging Up With the help of three ordinary materials, you won't have to worry about this annoyance anymore. Learn more     10 Unique DIY Fence Ideas That are Totally Brilliant Upgrade the style and privacy of your outdoor space with one of these DIY fence ideas. Learn more     TIP OF THE DAY Secrets of the Tape Measure Hook If you look closely at your tape measure, you'll see that the hook at the end has a few unique qualities. One is that it should be slightly loose on its rivets. This allows it to slide in or out to allow for accuracy whether taking an inner or outer measure. This also means that the first inch on a tape measure is inaccurate by the amount of that movement (usually 1/16 inch). So if you need to take the measure of a small item, use a section further up the tape. Read More POPULAR COLLECTIONS Is It Safe To Store Toilet Paper in Bulk?   How to Repair a Garden Hose Correctly   Make Your Wiper Blades Last Longer Share this Newsletter 1610 North 2nd Street, Suite 102, Milwaukee, WI 53212 Copyright © 2026 Home Service Publications, Inc.   All rights reserved. PRIVACY POLICY MANAGE PREFERENCES UNSUBSCRIBE