Make Your Life Easier With These Unique Home Repair Hacks

Published on 12/29/2020
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5. A Potato Can Be The Answer To Removing Broken Light Bulbs

If you have broken a lightbulb whilst in its socket, you will understand just how frustrating it is to remove it. Here is a potato hack you can use without putting your hands in danger. Apply pressure on a half chopped potato into the broken bulb and turn it to the opposite side, until the broken glass grips into the potato. remember to always protect yourself when attempting this method, using protective gloves, and ensure the power is switched off.

A Potato Can Be The Answer To Removing Broken Light Bulbs

A Potato Can Be The Answer To Removing Broken Light Bulbs

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6. Use Rubber Bands To Remove Stripped Screws

Sometimes removing screws can be quite a frustrating mission even when using the proper quality screwdriver from your toolbox. Next time try and strap rubber bands over the screw head. This method gives more friction to effectively grip and remove stubborn screws. No more wasting time and energy removing uncooperative screws either from rust or clogged up dirt. I bet you didn’t know about this method and have a bunch of rubber bands sitting in your drawer somewhere.

Use Rubber Bands To Remove Stripped Screws

Use Rubber Bands To Remove Stripped Screws

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