If just a few of these "Time and Money-Saving Tips" help make your life easier, it will be worth it!
Some of these tips are "Frustration-Saving Tips" as well!
Stripped Screw Hole ~ My husband stuffs a piece of steel wool into the enlarged hole for a tighter fit.
Loose Screw ~ Dab the head with shellac just before tightening.
Can't Find Philips-head Screwdriver ~ For a small job, try the tip of your potato peeler. Keeping a small Philips screwdriver near your kitchen may solve the problem.
No Ruler in Sight ~ Measure the exact width of your hand with your thumb and pinky spread. Then carry your ruler with you wherever you go for quick measuring.
Sanding Hard-to-reach Places ~ Use emory boards
Some of these tips are "Frustration-Saving Tips" as well!
Stripped Screw Hole ~ My husband stuffs a piece of steel wool into the enlarged hole for a tighter fit.
Loose Screw ~ Dab the head with shellac just before tightening.
Can't Find Philips-head Screwdriver ~ For a small job, try the tip of your potato peeler. Keeping a small Philips screwdriver near your kitchen may solve the problem.
No Ruler in Sight ~ Measure the exact width of your hand with your thumb and pinky spread. Then carry your ruler with you wherever you go for quick measuring.
Sanding Hard-to-reach Places ~ Use emory boards
Door Sticks in Humid Weather ~ Slide a bar of soap along the doorjamb to create a nonstick barrier
Drawers Don't Open and Close Smoothly ~ Rub a bar of soap on the drawer where it slides to make it glide more easily.
Kitchen Sink Won't Drain ~ To break up grease clogs, pour 1/2 cup baking soda and 1/2 cup vinegar down the drain, then flush with boiling water. Try this before calling a plumber or using other measures.
A Lightbulb Breaks Off in the Socket ~ Unplug the fixture or turn off power at the main service panel. Spread open needlenose pliers inside the broken base and turn counterclockwise to unscrew. If that doesn't work, cut a raw potato in half, press it into the broken lightbulb,and turn counterclockwise to remove the broken bulb.
Drawers Don't Open and Close Smoothly ~ Rub a bar of soap on the drawer where it slides to make it glide more easily.
Kitchen Sink Won't Drain ~ To break up grease clogs, pour 1/2 cup baking soda and 1/2 cup vinegar down the drain, then flush with boiling water. Try this before calling a plumber or using other measures.
A Lightbulb Breaks Off in the Socket ~ Unplug the fixture or turn off power at the main service panel. Spread open needlenose pliers inside the broken base and turn counterclockwise to unscrew. If that doesn't work, cut a raw potato in half, press it into the broken lightbulb,and turn counterclockwise to remove the broken bulb.
Small Tears in Screen ~ To prevent bugs from coming in, plug tiny rips with clear nail polish.
The Toilet Won't Stop Running ~ If adjusting the float or flapper doesn't work, use the shutoff valve at the base of the toilet to fill the tank as needed until you get replacement parts.
Overflowing Washing Machine from Too Many Suds ~ If too much soap was accidentally put into the machine, eliminate the suds by adding a capful of fabric softener or Murphy's Oil Soap.
Wobbly Table ~ Slice a piece of cork to fit the leg and glue to the bottom of the short leg.
Stuck Window ~ Position a block of wood at various places on the window sash and lightly tap with a hammer. Fasten felt or fleece on the wood with glue stick to protect the paint.
Rattling Window ~ Windows won't rattle when a few corn pads from the drug store are glued to the frame so there's a better fit.
Can't Find Flashlight in Dark ~ Paint handles with luminous paint so you will be able to find them easily in the dark.
In Case of Emergencies ~ Be knowledgeable about the location and use of your home's shutoff valve on your gas, water, oil and main electricity supplies. Then practice turning them off in preparation for any possible emergency. Lubricate all uncooperative valves, or replace them with easier-to-operate ball units.
Gunk on the Bottom of an Iron ~ With an old cloth on the ironing board, iron a fabric softener sheet to remove the gunk.
The Toilet Won't Stop Running ~ If adjusting the float or flapper doesn't work, use the shutoff valve at the base of the toilet to fill the tank as needed until you get replacement parts.
Overflowing Washing Machine from Too Many Suds ~ If too much soap was accidentally put into the machine, eliminate the suds by adding a capful of fabric softener or Murphy's Oil Soap.
Wobbly Table ~ Slice a piece of cork to fit the leg and glue to the bottom of the short leg.
Stuck Window ~ Position a block of wood at various places on the window sash and lightly tap with a hammer. Fasten felt or fleece on the wood with glue stick to protect the paint.
Rattling Window ~ Windows won't rattle when a few corn pads from the drug store are glued to the frame so there's a better fit.
Can't Find Flashlight in Dark ~ Paint handles with luminous paint so you will be able to find them easily in the dark.
In Case of Emergencies ~ Be knowledgeable about the location and use of your home's shutoff valve on your gas, water, oil and main electricity supplies. Then practice turning them off in preparation for any possible emergency. Lubricate all uncooperative valves, or replace them with easier-to-operate ball units.
Gunk on the Bottom of an Iron ~ With an old cloth on the ironing board, iron a fabric softener sheet to remove the gunk.
Not-So-Fragrant Rooms ~ As I was ironing a fabric softener to remove gunk from the bottom of my iron, the fragrance increased. Although that was a few weeks ago, my sewing room still smells great, so use this tip for more fragrance at a much lower cost than Plug-ins!
Make Your Own Seed Strips when ready to plant, by spreading seeds out in a straight row on a table, spaced the way you want them planted in your garden. Carefully lower cellophane tape over them, pressing very lightly - just enough to pick up the seeds and not have the tape stick to the table. Now you have seed strips to plant, with the seed facing up. Check the seed packet for how much soil to use in covering the seeds.
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