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

  • About 700 grapes go into one bottle of wine.
  • Tree seeds were taken into orbit and planted as "Moon Trees."
  • Almost all chickens eaten today come from the winner of the 1948 'Chicken of Tomorrow' Contest whose genetics now dominate poultry farms worldwide.
  • 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.
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