The Best Home Repair Hacks from Your Local Repairman

Straw Flowers

Have flowers wilted in your house? Don't worry, there's an easy fix for this common issue. Just surround the tired stems with straws! They will help the flowers to stand up straight a little longer!

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The More You Know

  • Four times more people speak English as a second language than as a native one.
  • Throw a few ice cubes or a wet washcloth in the dryer with your wrinkled clothes. As the ice melts and the water turns to steam, it will remove the wrinkles. This trick isn’t as effective with heavier clothing but is a miracle for lighter fabrics.
  • The longest wedding veil was longer than 63 football fields.
  • Professional chefs will tell you that a damp dish towel under your mixing bowl will keep it from slipping and sliding on your counter as you mix.
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