Helpful Home Repair Advice From A Skilled Handyman

Published on 03/28/2022
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Using Pennies as Shims

You can easily correct the problem if you’ve discovered that your toilet is inherently unstable. As an alternative to hiring a plumber, you can fix the problem yourself for pennies on the dollar!

Using Pennies As Shims

Using Pennies As Shims

In the absence of shims, simply place a penny or several pennies under the toilet’s foot. To keep the toilet in place, use a silicon gun to attach the base to the flooring.

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Olive Oil on Hinges

There is no need to spend money on a special oil that will cost you almost as much as a repairman if you have problems with the hinges on any of your doors or cupboard doors. Olive oil is a great substitute!

Olive Oil On Hinges

Olive Oil On Hinges

Using a pipette and a small amount of olive oil, coat the hinges with oil. When the oil is applied to the hinge, it will keep it from creaking and allow it to open smoothly.

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