The internet is just a few decades old and before that, we turned to the age-old methods of our granddaddies to repair things at home. It was a time that the older generation practiced creative ways to solve household problems. They also passed on the same home repair hacks to our parents, friends relatives and colleagues and the best part is that all of these actually work. Take a look at 13 repair hacks of our grandfather’s time.
Over time scissors usually become dull and blunt but there’s a smart way to sharpen them. A scissors can be sharpened faster and easier if you cut sandpaper with it. Use sandpaper with number 150-200 and the black type would be better.
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Sometimes, screws can be tough to remove. To remove the screw easily, all you have to do is heat it with a soldering iron. This method is especially good for stubborn nuts and bolts. You can also use a propane torch to heat up the screw. The heat makes the screw expand as well as the gap and breaks the rust.
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Drawers often get stuck and can be a nuisance when you are in a hurry. If you rub a drawer with soap, it makes it easier to open. Remove the entire drawer and rub the soap along the sides thoroughly.
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Sometimes if you have noticed when hammering nails, they tend to bend or fit incorrectly. To get a good fit, hammer the nail at an angle which should be in the direction of the wood fiber. Moreover, for maximum grip between two objects, nails should be driven at an angle.
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Sometimes trying to fix nails in plaster can be cumbersome. Well, our granddads had a simple solution and that is a liquid one. Just soak the nails in a solution of salt water for about 5-10 minutes first before using them.
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It’s simple really. All you have to do is rub the screw with the soap so that you can screw it easily into the wood. Don’t use soap that is almost melting but just a bar of wet soap. Rub the threads on the soap before driving it into wood.
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This one is fairly easy and known by all although some may not. When you have screws scattered on the floor, just use a big magnet to collect them faster without having to rub your hands on the ground.
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Again soap works wonders everywhere. All you have to do is rub the knife blade with soap and then cut the rubber. You’ll notice the difference as the blade moves against the rubber easily.
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Glue tubes and package tops can be really stubborn to open. There are times when you may apply too much force or try to cut it making the glue spill. Wrap the glue top with sandpaper to make it open easily.
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When you don’t want to drop small screws while in the process of using a screwdriver to drive in screws, simply put a rubber tube on to the screwdriver. This will hold the screw in place while you are screwing it into a surface.
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The biggest problem of drilling holes in wood or even worse concrete is the dust that is generate in the process. To keep the area cleaner, just place a box beneath the drill to collect the dust.
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There may be times when you may not have a wrench on hand to remove certain screws. In this case, what you can do is to wring two files together and then use that as a wrench instead. However, it is advisable to use large wrenches for this.
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Sometimes a nut may be difficult to remove or the wrench may be a bit small to hold. Just put a tube on the wrench. This gives you a better grip and will help remove the nut easily. The tube should be a rubber one and not be wet.
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Sometimes you may damage your furniture but there is a way to set it right. What you need for this is an iron, some water, and a paper towel. Sprinkle some water on the dent and then place the paper towel over it. Heat the iron at its highest temperature and hold it over the towel until it is totally dry. The dent should disappear. Depending on the damage, there is a possibility an outline may appear. This can be smoothened out with a bit of smoother sandpaper.
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This is an amazing hack that requires just nail polish. Paint your screws with nail polish before screwing them into a surface. By painting a screw with nail polish, you prevent it from getting loose faster. The nail Polish acts like glue.
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