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15 Repair Tricks from Our Grandfather’s Time That Are Still Relevant Today

By Andrew Alpin, 11 May 2018

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11How not to make a mess when drilling holes

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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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12When you don’t have a wrench

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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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13To remove a nut easily

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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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14How to remove a dent from wood

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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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15How to prevent screws coming loose

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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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