The Best Home Repair Hacks from Your Local Repairman

Loose Screws

If you're buying furniture on the cheap, you might have an issue with craftsmanship. To fix a loose screw in your work, try coating the screw in a thin layer of clear nailpolish. It can be just the thing you need to stop that screw from moving around and stay tight and secure.

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The More You Know

  • Seltzer water will revive gold jewelry if you combine it with dish soap and let it soak for five minutes.
  • Spray squeaky door hinges in place with a little all-purpose lube, silicone spray or dry Teflon spray.
  • The chance of a coin landing heads-up is not 50-50
  • Researchers have found that swearing when in pain may release pain-killing endorphins.
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