Steam a Dent Out of Wood With an Iron
· Mark Mendenhall
Steam swells crushed wood fibers back up and erases shallow dents in tables and floors.
Tips & Tricks
Articles
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Keep Your Bathroom Mirror From Fogging With Shaving Cream
· Mark Mendenhall
A thin layer of shaving foam, buffed clear, keeps mirrors fog-free for weeks.
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Rinse Your AC Condenser Coils With a Garden Hose
· Mark Mendenhall
Dirty outdoor coils make your AC work harder. A gentle rinse (power off) restores airflow.
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Keep an Area Rug From Sliding With Shelf Liner
· Mark Mendenhall
Rubber shelf liner under a rug grips the floor nearly as well as a pricey rug pad.
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Keep Bath Towels From Smelling Musty in Humid Weather
· Mark Mendenhall
Vinegar in the wash and full drying time keep towels fresh in Florida humidity.
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Organize Pot Lids With a Tension Rod Inside the Cabinet
· Mark Mendenhall
A small tension rod turns a messy cabinet into a lid file for a few dollars.
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Keep Garage Flooding Down by Clearing the Driveway Drain
· Mark Mendenhall
A clogged driveway or yard drain backs stormwater straight into the garage. Keep it clear.
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Fill Nail Holes in a Pinch Before Painting
· Mark Mendenhall
For tiny holes before a paint job, proper filler is best — but a quick trick covers emergencies.
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Keep Walkways From Getting Slippery With Algae
· Mark Mendenhall
Green algae on concrete is a slip waiting to happen. A scrub and a sunny dry-out fixes it.
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Test Your GFCI Outlets Monthly So They Actually Protect You
· Mark Mendenhall
The TEST button takes five seconds. A GFCI that won't trip is just a regular outlet lying to you.
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Clean Your Outdoor Light Fixtures for Brighter Light
· Mark Mendenhall
Bug-filled, dusty porch fixtures put out half their light. Ten minutes restores them.
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Flush Your Water Heater Once a Year and Make It Last
· Mark Mendenhall
Draining a few gallons of sediment yearly keeps a water heater efficient and quiet.