Remove Crayon From Walls With Gentle Heat
· Mark Mendenhall
A hair dryer melts crayon wax so it wipes off painted walls without scrubbing.
Tips & Tricks
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Touch Up Paint Without Leaving Lap Marks
· Mark Mendenhall
Feathering the edges of a touch-up and using paint from the same can keeps it invisible.
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Fix a Squeaky Floor Spot With Powder
· Mark Mendenhall
Powder worked into the seams lubricates boards rubbing together and quiets the squeak.
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Patch a Small Hole in Drywall Without a Call to a Pro
· Mark Mendenhall
Doorknob dents and picture-hook holes patch easily with a self-adhesive mesh patch and compound.
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Tighten a Loose Doorknob Before It Falls Off
· Mark Mendenhall
Most wobbly knobs just need the hidden set screw or mounting screws tightened.
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Store Extension Cords Tangle-Free With the Chain Loop
· Mark Mendenhall
The over-under chain loop keeps long cords from knotting and pays them out smooth.
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Patch a Torn Window Screen Instead of Replacing It
· Mark Mendenhall
Small screen tears can be patched in minutes with a piece of old screen and a dab of glue.
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Remove Rust Rings and Stains With a Wet Pumice Stone
· Mark Mendenhall
A pumice scouring stick, kept wet, erases rust and hard water rings from porcelain.
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Keep a Mailbox Post From Rotting at the Ground Line
· Mark Mendenhall
Posts rot where soil meets wood. Gravel and a slight crown in the soil buy years of life.
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Clean a Clogged Showerhead With a Bag of Vinegar
· Mark Mendenhall
Tie a bag of vinegar over the showerhead overnight and mineral clogs dissolve.
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Hold Indoor Humidity in the Comfort Zone and Starve Mold
· Mark Mendenhall
Mold needs moisture. Keeping indoor humidity between 30 and 50 percent shuts most of it down.
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Remove a Stripped Screw With a Rubber Band
· Mark Mendenhall
A wide rubber band between the driver and the screw head fills the damage and gives grip.