The Best Home Repair Hacks from Your Local Repairman

Loosed Up Your Locks

If you have a lock that is a bit sticky or difficult to turn, graphite might be the solution. Oil in locks often clogs up the lock and can actually make things worse, but using a spare pencil tip to put some graphite in the lock is a great alternative. Graphite works as a great lubricant for these mechanisms without clogging them.

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The More You Know

  • Portland was named by a coin flip. Had the coin landed the other way, the city would be known as Boston, Oregon.
  • The shortest scientific –ology word is "oology."
  • Avoid bad decisions by taking just a minute to focus and calm yourself before making a move.
  • The largest volcano in the solar system is three times taller than Mount Everest.
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