Home Improvement: 9 Quick Fixes
Have you been looking for some easy home renovation tips? If so, you are reading the right article. This article offers a number of quick fixes that you can make around your home. Read on.
Squeaky Hinges of Doors
You can fix the problematic door hinges by spraying a bit of WD-40. Alternatively, you can rub a bit of petroleum jelly on the hinges. If these methods don't work, you can elevate the pings of the hinges about halfway and then lubricate them with a small quantity of oil. This will fix the issue in a few seconds.
Squeaky Floor
If you want to fix the floor temporarily, you can sprinkle a little talcum powder on the area that makes noise and then sweep it into the floor cracks. Removing the traces of powder is a good idea if you are planning to refinish the floor down the road.
Peeling Wallpaper
You can use a sharp knife in order to smear some wallpaper paste onto a writing paper. Next, you can rub the paper underneath the section that you want to peel off. Now, you should push the wallpaper on the wall sliding the paper out and smoothing the bubbles using a cloth.
Worn Caning
With time, you can experience a bit of sagging, which is natural. If you want to fix the problem, all you have to do is wet the bottom of the caning with lukewarm water. Then you should let it dry overnight.
Dusty Chandelier
Let the fixture cool down. Put on a pair of gloves. You should dampen one glove with glass cleaner. Next, you should wipe each of the prisms with the damp glove and then the dry glove.
Stained Tub
Create a paste with equal amount of baking soda and cream of tartar. Now, you should drop a few drops of lemon juice in the paste and then mix the whole thing. Then you can use a soft cloth to rub the paste on the stains. After an hour or so, you should rinse with water.
Stuck Sliding Windows
If you have some sliding windows that are stuck, you can use a bit of silicone spray lubricant to grease the skids. All you have to do is spray the lubricant on a piece of rag and then use the rag to wipe the tracks. That's it.
Hard-to-Remove Decals
Again, you can use WD-40 on the decals and the areas around them. You should elevate the edges to get access to the underside of the decals. Once you are done, you should scrap away each of the decal using a credit card.
Slamming Door
If you want to soften the slamming doors, you can use some peel-and-stick weather stripping on the doorstop. Alternatively, you can use a rubber band around the knobs of the door on both sides. Leave the latch uncovered.
So, these are some tips to help you renovate your home and deal with the common problems. Hopefully, these tips will work for …
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