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16 Pumpkin-Carving Hacks That Will Be a Serious Game Changer This Halloween
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It doesn't matter if you're a child or an adult; when it comes to pumpkin carving, the process can be messy, difficult, and beyond frustrating when your work of art rots within a few days. In order to save yourself and your little one some major jack-o'-lantern frustration, there are a bunch of simple tricks that will make carving much more enjoyable for the whole family. From ways to make the process itself easier to tips on how to make your carved masterpiece last longer, these are the 16 pumpkin-carving hacks that everyone needs to know about this Halloween.

Spray the Inside With a Vinegar Solution
Apply Vaseline to the Intricate Edges
Connect the Dots
Ditch the Permanent Markers
Break Out the Bleach
Go For the Cookie Cutter
Use Your Drill to Your Advantage
Consider Plastic Teeth
Don't Cut the Top — Go From the Bottom
Repurpose Your Floor Cleaner
Let the Stem Do the Work For You
Pop In a Silica Gel Packet
Take Advantage of Their Toys
Reconsider How You Cut the Top
Get Some Glow Sticks
Use an Ice Cream Scoop
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