Homeownership is one of the most rewarding experiences in our lifetime. But at times, owning a home can feel like a never-ending maintenance list. As a result, anxiety can ensue every time a light bulb breaks off in the socket or the toilet starts to leak.
Simple Home Repair Tips
When these small but annoying problems arise, it doesn’t always make sense to invest the time and money in a handyman. So, what’s a frustrated homeowner to do? Take a few minutes and solve the problem yourself with common household items you have laying around. To get you started, we have a few simple hacks to share that will give you the confidence to handle these small repairs.
Have you ever broken a light bulb while it’s still in the socket?
Frustrating right…did you ever think of using a potato? First you will cut the potato in half push the soft side into the broken bulb. Second, turn it counterclockwise until the broken glass is embedded into the potato. And don’t forget…first turn the power off!
Need to remove a stripped screw?
Place a rubber band over the head of the screw before trying to remove it with a screwdriver. That adds extra friction, allowing you to remove the stripped screw with ease.
Do you have some annoyingly squeaky doors and cabinets?
So, you don’t have any type of WD-40 spray handy, no problem. Any sort of cooking spray will help remedy the situation and provide you peace and quiet. Simply spray a small amount on the hinges and the creaks and squeaks should be gone in no time.
As you can see, most often, there are items you have around your home that will help repair those small projects. For more household repair hacks, the following link has over 50 more tips so you can handle these small repairs like a pro.
Simple Home Repair Hacks – Simplemost
And if you don’t see a repair tip here, we have one word of wisdom we’ll share with you…Google.
