The Best Home Repair Hacks from Your Local Repairman

Streak-Free Mirrors

Mirrors are hard to clean because you can see all the mistakes super clearly. One way to avoid a streaky mirror is to use the magical ingredient (vinegar, again) to wipe them down. White vinegar works best, and make sure to mix it with some water!

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The More You Know

  • Mark Zuckerberg said a voting mechanism that says whether posts are good or bad is 'not something that we think is good for the world'.
  • Peanuts can be used to make dynamite.
  • The next time you host a barbecue or a patio party, pull out a muffin tin. Rather than using it to bake muffins, fill the cups with various condiments and barbecue toppings.
  • Those tea cups you inherited from your great aunt have seen better days, but you don't feel good about throwing them away—so what should you do? Drill a drainage hole in the bottom, fill them with dirt, and use them to plant succulents.
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