Clear a Slow Tub Drain With a Plastic Drain Tool
· Mark Mendenhall
A two-dollar barbed plastic strip pulls out hair clogs better than chemicals.
Tips & Tricks
Articles
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Use the Inside of Cabinet Doors for Storage You're Missing
· Mark Mendenhall
Hooks and slim racks on cabinet door backs reclaim dead space in kitchens and bathrooms.
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Keep the Trash Can From Smelling Up the Kitchen
· Mark Mendenhall
Baking soda in the bottom and a wash-out now and then kill trash odor at the source.
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Keep Palmetto Bugs Out by Sealing Around Pipes
· Mark Mendenhall
Big roaches enter where pipes pass through walls. Copper mesh and caulk close those highways.
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Dust Baseboards Faster and Keep Them Cleaner Longer
· Mark Mendenhall
A dryer sheet on a broom cleans baseboards, and its residue slows the next layer of dust.
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Fix a Loose Cabinet Handle Without New Hardware
· Mark Mendenhall
A toothpick and wood glue tighten a stripped screw hole in minutes.
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Fix a Loose Toilet Handle Before It Stops Flushing
· Mark Mendenhall
The nut inside the tank that holds the handle tightens backwards — that's why it stays loose.
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Unclog a Toilet the Right Way With a Flange Plunger
· Mark Mendenhall
A flange plunger and patience clear most clogs. The sink plunger in your closet won't.
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Run Ceiling Fans the Right Direction for the Season
· Mark Mendenhall
Counterclockwise in summer pushes air down on you. Clockwise in winter recirculates warm air gently.
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Stop a Wobbly Toilet Before It Turns Into a Leak
· Mark Mendenhall
Plastic toilet shims stop the rocking that destroys the wax seal.
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Remove Hard Water Spots From a Shower Door With Vinegar
· Mark Mendenhall
Warm vinegar and a little patience dissolve cloudy mineral film on glass shower doors.
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Keep Closets From Smelling Musty With Moisture Absorbers
· Mark Mendenhall
Closets on exterior walls trap humid air. Absorber tubs and airflow keep clothes fresh.