The Best Home Repair Hacks from Your Local Repairman

A Stripped Solution

During your DIY projects, there's probably been a time that you dealt with a stripped or stubborn screw. To loosen these difficult ones, place a rubber band on the surface of the screw. This will help your screwdriver or drill have more grip and will eventually loosen the screw from its place. 

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The More You Know

  • China owns all the pandas in the world.
  • About 700 grapes go into one bottle of wine.
  • Carrots take away the acidity in tomato sauce by adding subtle sweetness. If you find your sauce has gotten too acidic, peel a whole carrot, simmer it with the sauce and remove before serving.
  • The idea that a man should spend two months salary on an engagement ring was popularized by De Beers' ad agency.
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