Friday, April 2, 2010

Home repair 101 - part 1

Here are some simple home repairs tips you can do it yourself.

Clogged Drain : Pour a potful of boiling water down ny three teaspoon of ammonia down the drain. Wait for a few minutes, then plunge until clear.

Furniture scratches: Make a paste of instant coffee and water and rub into nicks on dark wood furniture.

Squeaky floor:  Lightly sprinkle noisy floorboards with cornstarch.It helps lubricate the boards.

Window Screen holes : Repair small holes by applying several layers of clear nail polish.

Sticking drawers: Make them glide more smoothly by rubbing thr drawers and track with soap and candle wax.

Banging Door: Cushion the slam by gluing 1/8 inch thick pieces of foam rubber along the stop.

Clogged Showerhead: Uncrew the showerhead and scrub with an old toothbrush or nail brush. Poke a tooth pick through the hoels to cleat them. Then, soak the plastic parts in warm warer and white vinegar to one cup of warer or rub with half a lemon to remove remaining mineral deposits.

Loose Screw hole : If the hole has become too large for the screw, smear glue on one or more wooden matchsticks and slip them into the hole, After the glue dries, reinsert the screw. It will have something to hang on to.

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