Owning a house does not mean that you are not going to run into problems you had to face when living in rented homes because even though the problems’ rate drops, but you are still going to run into some issues. For that reason, you should learn certain skills and hacks to help yourself instead of calling for a handyman (because that’s more expensive). Here are 13 hacks that can help you solve common house problems.
1. Tackle A Rusty Screw
If you have to deal with rusty screws, don’t think too far from the props you have around the house because pouring distilled vinegar on top of the screw is more than enough to loosen it a bit.
2. DIY Hole Patch
You can make a DIY hole patch by mixing super glue with baking soda. Once finished, apply the blend to the hole and wipe away the excess using a dry cloth.
3. Clean An Oil Stain
To clear spilled oil from your driveway, pour kitty litter on top of the oil spillage and crush it up using a shovel (you can use your shoes). Wait for 20 minutes before sweeping the kitty litter with hot soapy water. Once done, give it a good rinse and that’s it.
4. Unclog A Toilet
Clogged toilets are very hard to deal with, but you can use this simple hack to solve the problem easily. All you have to do is pour a cup of liquid dish soap in the bowl and let it sit for about an hour so that the dish soap loosens the clog.
5. Fix A Swaying Cupboard Door
Cupboard doors sometimes can decide to not get shut. However, there’s a gadget that costs roughly 10 dollars that clips the inside of your cupboard door using a magnet system.
6. Leaking Basement
