The Best Home Repair Hacks from Your Local Repairman

Candle Carpet

If you somehow get some candle wax melted into your carpet, there's a way to get it out, but it won't be easy. First, you need to put a paper bag on top of the wax. Next, you should go over the area lightly with a steam iron. The wax will cling to the bag instead!

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The More You Know

  • Spray squeaky door hinges in place with a little all-purpose lube, silicone spray or dry Teflon spray.
  • 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.
  • If you sneeze while driving at 60 mph, your eyes are closed for around 50 feet.
  • The world's most toxic mineral is cinnabar.
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