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

  • You can survive being in outer space without permanent damage for about half a minute.
  • A quarter of all the bones in your body are in your feet.
  • Buy a ring binder and keep insurance papers, repair receipts and all other paperwork pertaining to the house in it. Storing all your house information in one handy place makes life easier.
  • Next time you have a sore neck or back, don’t reach for an electric heating pad. Instead, fill a sock with uncooked rice, tie the end and microwave it for two or three minutes.
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