The Best Home Repair Hacks from Your Local Repairman

Sprinkler System

Don't have a sprinkler in your shed? Don't worry, as long as you have a water bottle and a hose, this hack is easy enough to figure out. Poke some holes in the top and let Mother Nature do the rest of the work. Your yard will be looking good in no time!

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The More You Know

  • t's easy to clean baked-on food and spills from your microwave Here's how: Partially fill a measuring or coffee cup with water and add a slice of lemon. Boil the water for a minute, and then leave the door closed and let the steam loosen the mess.
  • If the wine's room temperature, you can ease that cork out by heating the neck of the bottle with a hair dryer. Just make sure you're not doing this with sparkling wine or wine that's been refrigerated or you could break the bottle or cause the cork to forcefully eject.
  • Peanuts can be used to make dynamite.
  • There are castles for sale in France that cost less than a two-bedroom apartment in Australia.
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