Cheap Solution for Squeaky Cabinets or Doors
Is the noise from squeaky drawers, doors, or cabinets scaring you at night? Bring home a WD-40 can, but we get it; it's the month-end, and you don't want unnecessary expenses. Worry not, whether it's dusk or dawn - you would not hear them make a sound anymore with this little trick.
Use a little bit of cooking spray, and voila, say goodbye to that nuisance forever! It also keeps all those hinges safe from rusting with time. So, now you have a two in one solution to maintain your dream house without burning a hole in your pocket!
Let's Paint Those Loose Screws
Boys, if you think your girl has too many nail paints, it's because they use half of them to upkeep their house that always looks so perfect to you. Don't believe us? Try this hack on any loose screws and see the results yourself.
No more running down to the basement at odd hours to find wrenches; all you have to do is liberally apply a coat of nail lacquer on wobbly bolts. It keeps them secure in one place because of its glue-like properties. Moreover, you can even choose different colors to make the furniture surfaces appear seamless!
Coloring on Walls Isn't That Bad
The Monica Geller in you won't let you sleep peacefully at night if you have got nail holes in your walls. Let's put your alter ego to rest with this smart cheat code! Although, for this, you may have to tip-toe around your kid's room to steal away his favorite box of crayons.
Once you succeed in the mission, please choose a color that matches the wall and firmly rub it over any cracks or dents spot. This hack works incredibly well, but there's only one con to it - you can not hide any big holes by doing so. It's better you call a professional for that.
For Smooth Caulk Edges
Tried painting your house in quarantine but could not get perfectly straight edges with caulk? Keeping painter's tapes handy will help with this job. Run down to the hardware store, colled tapes of the required width, and paste them as required. Ensure that you only remove these strips once everything is dried out completely, or else you will not achieve the desired results!
If you have used tapes to achieve a perfect winged liner, you will find this trick equally satisfying. After all, be it your eyelids or walls, nobody likes misshapen lines, and a smooth finish is a job well done indeed.
Spuds To Save The Day
We all know the potato is a versatile vegetable. There are uncountable ways of using them in your meals, but you'd be surprised to learn that tubers don't only belong to the kitchen. These can also come in handy to remove a broken bulb that's stuck in its socket.
Take half a potato, with firm pressure, insert the broken edges in it, and twist counterclockwise. Within seconds you will have the pieces out without harming yourself. However, safety first, please turn off the switch and wear protective gloves before you start.
An Easy Way to Remove Stubborn Screws
If you have fixed loose screws in your house with the help of previously mentioned tricks, let's now focus on those stubborn nails that don't seem to want to come out. No, you don't need to purchase a new tool. Instead, all you need is a rubber band of medium width.
Stretch the band, place it on the head of your screwdriver, and twist to unscrew. This adds extra friction, which allows you to deal with tight fasteners with ease. Now you know why your mum won't let you throw away any broken elastic strings!
Soap Bars to Rescue
Here's yet another exciting trick if there are a couple of unsightly nail holes in your walls that bother you. We are sure finding tiny pieces of leftover soap bars in your house would not be too hard. Grab one, preferably a classic white bar, and smear it on the wall in a counterclockwise direction.
This will leave a white residue on the damaged surfaces and make them appear flawless once again. Aren't we helping you save a lot of money already! For a finishing touch, wipe the spot with a warm damp cloth.
Prevent Doors From Slamming Like A Pro
Don't we all hate it when the furniture makes screeching sounds every time you shift it from one place to another, or those expensive glass cabinet doors that have way too many cracks in them from slamming into the walls?
Place an inexpensive door bumper sticker wherever required and forget all your worries. These may look like tiny gel drops, but they are mess-free and highly sturdy. Isn't it amazing how a thing as simple as a door bumper can be so useful! These can also come in handy to do some baby-proofing around the mansion.
Shush A Squeaky Floor With Talcum Powder
If you are wondering why a high-quality wooden floor is squeaking even when everything seems alright? It's probably because of the friction between two pieces, which you can easily fix by filling the gap with a generous amount of baby powder. Yes, this method works wonders, indeed!
And if you can still hear the annoying sound, take a makeup brush and push the powder deep down between the cracks. Whoever used this hack must have spilled some powder on the floor by mistake, but now everyone can benefit from their ingenuity.
Withdraw Carpet Dents With Ease
Giving a new look to your room feels great until you see furniture dents on your precious carpets. Here's how you can get rid of these cavities with a simple ingredient from your kitchen, well, technically from the fridge - an ice cube. Place it on the affected areas and watch the magic happen as it melts.
The fabric will absorb all the water, which will make it all fluffy once dried. Let it air dry or use a hairdryer machine if you want quicker results. Still not satisfied? Use a hard-bristled brush to open up the flattened weaving.
Use This For Wooden Dents
One can safely and easily treat small dents on hardwood floors and furniture with a hot iron. Start by sprinkling some room temperature water on the damaged area, place a damp towel on it, and then move the machine over it quickly in circular motions. Be mindful about not adding too much pressure, though.
The iron machine is indeed a great invention. While others may think it's only used to remove creases from clothes, but you can surprise them by showing this trick. It's instant, inexpensive, and requires minimal effort as well.
Eliminate Crayon Scribbles Easily
Painting on walls with crayons is okay as long as it's done aesthetically. But isn't it too much to expect that from a kid who's still learning to hold a sketch pen?! Well, after investing in this product, you will not stop anyone from writing on your walls.
On your next trip to the supermarket, purchase a can of WD-40 for removing permanent marker or crayon stains, but be careful to only use it for this purpose. If you get overconfident and spray the solution on flat or matte paints, you'd hate yourself for making it worse.
Make Dirty Grout Sparkling Clean
You'd be surprised to know this use of cleaning liquids! If the grout in your bathroom floor or anywhere else in the house has turned pale with time, throw some toilet bowl cleaning solution on it, let it remain untouched for 15 minutes, and scrub the area with a hard-bristle brush.
We bet you will never hire professional cleaners ever again! Lastly, mop those tiles with hot water and be ready to get dazzled by the results! This easy tip will not only help you save some money but help tone your arms.
A Soapy Relief
Fixing a cramping leg doesn't get easier than this! No pain killers, no exercise, only a cleansing bar and a towel. It might sound weird, but sleeping with a soap bar wrapped in a cloth under your legs will relieve you from any restlessness.
Though this isn't a building restoration hack, looking after your health is equally important! Scientists claim that this formula works because of magnesium's presence in soaps, but there are no proofs about this home remedy yet! You might also have to test a few brands to see which one suits you best.
Here's How You Can Spot A Leaky Tank
If you are hearing water dripping from your toilet tank, but can't trace the spot, add an entire packet of Kool-Aid in the tub, let it sit for thirty minutes, allowing the watercolor to change. When you return, you will find those almost-invisible leaky cracks that are getting everything wet around the bathroom!
Do this while the restroom is not in use because if you flush the toilet before time, all your previous effort will go in vain. Moreover, this is possibly the cheapest item on the list; the pack will cost you only 20-cents!
Now Use Your Phone While Wearing Gloves
People residing in freezing areas would know the pain of not using phones while wearing gloves. Most cellphones' screens do not respond to the touch of human fingers when cocooned inside cotton gloves - Which can pose a major problem for people who live in cold climatic regions.
Removing the woolen layer is not an option because it's too cold! But you're ending up unable to make any calls as well? That's even worse! However, there's an easy hack to this problem - to use your cellular device while wearing gloves, wrap your finger with aluminum foil. There you go!
Unclog Your Drain Using Home Ingredients!
We all have experienced the gradual but slow draining of water in the kitchen sink or bathtubs at one point or the other. It is exhausting! But we have discovered a simple trick that can make unclogging the drain quick. And no, you would not need special chemicals, just everyday home ingredients.
To do this, pour some boiled water down the clogged drain. Then pour half cup baking soda, followed by half cup white vinegar, and let it rest for a while. After 15 minutes, open the tap and let the warm water unclog the drain seamlessly!
Remove The Odor Of Your Garbage Can
Garbage cans can begin to emit nasty odor even after you have placed a bag inside. However, there are some ways through which you could subjugate the smell. A straightforward way is to pour a tablespoon of vinegar on a piece of bread and placing it at the very bottom of the garbage can. Let it sit for a night or two.
Remove the bread piece and place a new garbage bag in the can. Chances are, the smell of the garbage is either eradicated entirely or at the very least significantly mitigated. Repeat this exercise anytime the unwelcome odor reaches your nostrils.
Drill a Hole to Save The Garbage From Spilling!
Taking out the trash can be a piece of work, especially if the trashcan has a liner. However, a simple hack could save you a ton of effort in cleaning up spilled garbage. To protect the bag from tearing up, all you have to do is deal with the suction formed between the two.
You can do this if you drill a hole on the side of the liner. This step will ensure that there is no suction between the liner and the bag. Do ensure to make the hole on the side to avoid any leakages.
Cleaning Bathtub With Common Kitchen Materials!
Do you also think that bathtub cleaning chemicals are way too expensive as a monthly investment? If yes, you might consider some cost-cutting solutions to cleaning them. You’re in luck because we have got just the solution you need. You can also clean your tub using regular dish soap and a broom.
Spill the dish soap across the surface and on noticeable mildews collected on it. Now, let some warm water run from the tap and use the broom to clean the bathtub. Give extra rubbing to the mildew-affected places. Allow the water to wash away the residual soap.
Home-Made Funnel Using Aluminum Foil
Most of us have tried using paper as a funnel, but with little success. Although paper funnels are effective with powered substances, you need to improvise when it comes to funneling liquid. Aluminum foil, with its impenetrable material, allows fluids to pass without leaking from the sides.
Tear a parchment of aluminum foil and roll it into a cone shape. Insert the pointed end into the container and use the other end to fill in the material you want to funnel down. You could filter solids and liquids without spilling any material out of the container or the DIY funnel.
Get Rid Of Chromatic Rust This Way
Aluminum foil is a pretty handy material if you know its secondary uses. Another way to use this valuable substance is to clean the rust off of chromatic surfaces. Chrome is prone to rust, corroding, and oxidization.
If you have some chrome surfaces that need cleaning and polishing, familiarize yourself with this method. Use some soapy water and a towel to brush the surface. Then immerse a piece of aluminum foil in clean water and begin cleaning the area in question. After a few minutes of vigorous rubbing, you will notice the rust coming off, revealing a pristine looking surface underneath.
For A Door Stopper, It's Not Bad!
At times, you might need to hold the door for just a while as you let a stroller or some groceries into the house. It could be easy when you’re with someone. You could simply ask them to hold the door. But what about when you’re alone?
Rubber bands to the rescue! You could untie your hair and use them to hold the entranceway ajar. To do this, loop the band over both ends of the doorknob. This will prevent the door from closing until you detach it from the knob.
Find Studs On Wall Using Measuring Tape
The studs on your wall are situated at equal distances, which are computed to be 16 inches. This distance is standard in most countries. Little do people know that a regular measuring tape is equipped to find the studs on a wall.
If you take a close look at the tape, you will notice some red spots located between the black numbers. These markings can be used to find the studs or measure the distance between the studs on the wall. If you cannot find the red markers, try to locate black diamonds, which is an indicator of the same thing.
Fix Your Screen Using Transparent Nail Polish
Transparent nail polish is not only a girl’s best friend but also of windows and screen doors. If you see any visible tear or crack on a screen, you can quickly fix it while making it look never-damaged using transparent polish.
Simply immerse the polish brush into the paint and rub it gently against the tear. The gluey nature of the transparent polish will solidify and hide the crack, making it look good as new. You could use clear nail polish to improve many things around the house as it plays the role of an invisible glue remarkably well.
Treat Your Shower Head Like Jewelry
Suppose your water is untreated to filter the gunk that may be in there, then you may be familiar with the mineral build-up in showerheads over time, which turns the metal a rusty brown color and prevents the water from flowing correctly through the bathing outlet.
A simple hack to fix this issue is to remove your shower head and soak it in vinegar while you sleep. The vinegar solution is a handy hack to loosen the accumulated rust and dirt on jewelry without damaging it, which means it will work just the same with your shower head.
Create A Garage Wall Bumper Using This Hack
Having problems with your garage wall leaving dent scratches on your car doors when you open them? You can fix that quickly (and with little cost) using this simple hack.
All you need is a pool noodle and a couple of screws. Make sure the pool noodle is long enough to act as a bumper for both the front and back door and position it in such a way that it protects both of them. Then, use the screw to fix it in place. This way, once your door opens, instead of coming in contact with the garage wall, it contacts the foam instead!
Squeegee; The Pet Hair Remover
You might wonder how come, especially since you know that a squeegee is used mainly for cleaning windows. Well, it's time to burst that big bubble because a squeegee can help you take out pet fur stuck in your carpet. Say goodbye to handpicking the pesky strands, which we think will just be time-consuming and incredibly exhausting.
You have to use the squeegee as you do with your windows, and trust us when we say it does a great job at removing the pet hair from your carpet. You can even round it up by using a lint roller to pick up any hair you might have left behind.
Seasonal Changes
Ceiling fans can either be your saving grace in cool weather or the torment of your life in the warm, humid summers. Luckily, manufacturers made this household accessory adaptable to any climate, ensuring maximum use of the product.
The direction your fan rotates affects the temperature of the air you get. So set it to turn clockwise at a low speed in the cooler months to lift the warm air and anticlockwise in the warm months to help the cold air descend. While the setting comes as a switch for some fans, others have it on the control panel.
A Little Bubble Wrap To Keep You Cozy
One of the major channels through which your home losses heat during the winter is your windows. You can fix this little problem by using a bubble wrap as some sort of insulator. Yes, it wouldn’t be as pretty as a professionally winterized window, but it would be quite effective just the same.
To pull off this little trick, all you need to do is wet your window with some water and then stick your bubbly wrap to it. Ensure the bubble wrap covers the entire surface of the window and the sides for maximum effect. And that’s it. It’s that easy!
Pre-emptive Preparation
Having a clogged drain isn't exciting in any way because you'll have to go through the stress of hiring a plumber to unclog it. And I'm sure you wouldn't want to go about spending that money, so here's a trick you should learn to save some money hiring a pricey professional.
You have to make use of what is called a TubShroom, shaped like a mushroom. This product found on Amazon helps remove hairs, and dirt stuck in your drain before it gets a chance to clog it. One other advantage it has is that you can always reuse it after getting rid of the dirt by just cleaning it.