The Best Home Repair Hacks from Your Local Repairman

Slamming Doors

Who doesn't hate the sound of a slamming door? That's why placing a small foam door bumper like the one above can be especially helpful. These things are pretty cheap online or in major retailers, and they help with protecting your doorways from the abuse over time.

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The More You Know

  • "E" is the most common letter and appears in 11 percent of all english words.
  • A wet-dry vacuum slurps clogs out of plugged drains. Even plumbers use this trick sometimes. If you need to increase suction, seal around the nozzle with a wet rag.
  • With the water running at about half throttle, drop in orange or lemon peels. Run the disposer for five seconds. Citric acid from the peels softens crusty waste and attacks smelly bacteria. Give the acid about 15 minutes to do its work.
  • The world's most toxic mineral is cinnabar.
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