The Best Home Repair Hacks from Your Local Repairman

Buff the Scuffs

While you don't necessarily stare at your skirting boards often, they can really make or break the overall presentation of a room. To keep them looking good, fill in the nail holes and buff out scuffs that have appeared over time. The best product for nail holes is wood putty because it allows you to skip having to repaint the entire board.

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The More You Know

  • t's easy to clean baked-on food and spills from your microwave Here's how: Partially fill a measuring or coffee cup with water and add a slice of lemon. Boil the water for a minute, and then leave the door closed and let the steam loosen the mess.
  • Hollow out a watermelon, slice off the top, and pierce the side with a spigot. Then, fill the "keg" with your favorite punch and replace the lid to keep the drinks—and the conversation—flowing.
  • When the Super Bowl champion Giants visited the White House in 1987, they dumped popcorn on President Reagan.
  • There are more twins now than ever before.
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