Fix a Wobbly Paver With a Handful of Sand
· Mark Mendenhall
Most rocking pavers just need re-bedding on sand — a 15-minute fix per stone.
Tips & Tricks
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Label Both Ends of Every Cord You Store
· Mark Mendenhall
A tape flag at each end of a stored cord ends the mystery-cable guessing game forever.
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Get a Carpet Stain Out With an Iron and a Wet Towel
· Mark Mendenhall
Steam transfers many set-in carpet stains up into a towel instead of deeper into the pad.
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Hang a Shoe Organizer on a Closet Door for Cleaning Supplies
· Mark Mendenhall
A clear over-door shoe organizer corrals spray bottles, brushes, and rags where you can see them.
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Clean the Microwave With Steam and a Lemon
· Mark Mendenhall
Five minutes of lemon steam loosens everything inside the microwave so it just wipes out.
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Stop Cabinet Doors From Slamming With Felt Pads
· Mark Mendenhall
A two-dollar pack of felt bumpers ends cabinet slam for good.
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Fix a Door That Sticks Every Summer
· Mark Mendenhall
Humidity swells wood doors. Tightening hinge screws and waxing the edge often cures it.
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Keep Sliding Glass Doors Rolling Smooth
· Mark Mendenhall
Ninety percent of stiff sliders just need the track cleaned and the rollers adjusted.
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Unclog a Slow Kitchen Sink Without Chemicals
· Mark Mendenhall
Boiling water, dish soap, and a plunger clear most slow kitchen drains.
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Keep Ants Out by Sealing the Gaps They Use
· Mark Mendenhall
Ants come in through utility penetrations and cracks. Seal the doors they use and trails stop.
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Disguise a Small Chip in Tile With a Dab of Paint
· Mark Mendenhall
A tiny chip in glazed tile can be made nearly invisible with matching paint and a fine brush.
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Keep Faucets Spot-Free Longer With Wax Paper
· Mark Mendenhall
Rubbing chrome fixtures with wax paper leaves a film that makes water bead instead of spotting.