Helpful Home Repair Advice From A Skilled Handyman

Published on 03/28/2022
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Broken Lightbulb

What happens if a lightbulb breaks while it’s still plugged in? You can’t just reach in because the glass will cut you and seriously injure you. Picking up a potato from your kitchen pantry will remove it without causing any harm.

Broken Lightbulb

Broken Lightbulb

To begin, bake the potato. After it’s been baked, cut it in half and press the flesh side into the shattered glass. You should be able to remove the light bulb by gently twisting it counterclockwise.

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Refreshing Paint Brushes

There always seems to be a need for new paintbrushes for DIY handymen who do a lot of painting. This is due to the fact that as they complete previous projects, the paint dries and the brushes become a little crusty.

Refreshing Paint Brushes

Refreshing Paint Brushes

But all of that can be easily removed with some warm water and soap. Using that mixture, wet the paintbrushes and scrub back and forth until all of the paint has been removed.

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