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12 Amazing Home Repair Hacks That Are Easy and Simple For You

By Andrew Alpin, 25 September 2017

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Not every time will you need to spend money making home improvements and life convenient at home? There are several handy home hacks that are such incredible DIY inventions that they provide incredible solutions to any problems at home. Such incredible home hacks will undoubtedly help those who are technical minded or handymen at home. Check out these cool home hacks that can make life easier at home.

1Nail polish to keep screws from getting loose

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As surprising as it sounds, nail polish can prevent screws from loosening. Just spread some nail polish on the threads of the screw before screwing it into whatever surface you choose and it will stay put for a long time. 

Nail polish to keep screws from getting loose

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2Wax crayons are great for temporary fixing holes in a wall

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If there is a hole in the plaster and you don’t want to create an even bigger hole and mess it up further, use a wax crayon that can be used as a temporary fix before plastering a larger area. Scrub white crayon into the hole and apply pressure to smoothen it up. 

Wax crayons for temporary fixing holes

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3Another neat trick for plaster fixes

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A clever home hack that prevents busting out filler each time you plaster your home is to use a bar of soap in the same way as the wax crayon. Every time you plaster gets a ding or a bump, just use the soap instead. 

neat trick for plaster fixes

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4How to replace a light bulb

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Replacing a light bulb can be sometimes problematic as the glass can break and you could even injure your hands. Use a potato by twisting the sharp edges into the soft flesh and simply unscrew it as normal. 

How to replace a light bulb

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