The Best Home Repair Hacks from Your Local Repairman

A Penny for Your Shims

If your toilet is a little off-balance, there's a quick and inexpensive way to make it level. You can skip buying toilet shims and simply use a penny underneath the foot of the toilet to stop it from wobbling. Once the penny is secure, just use a silicone gun to secure it in place.

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The More You Know

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