These 3 Home Repair How-To’s can save you Time, Money, and Headache

How to Patch a Small Hole in Drywall

Whether you’re a renter on move-out day or a homeowner, knowing how to patch holes in the wall is sure to come in handy. To fill in small holes left behind by nails or screws, first fill the hole with spackle and level it off so it’s flush with the wall. Once dry (check the package instructions for dry time), sand until smooth. Touch up the spot with matching paint. Voila—good as new!

How to Fix a Squeaking Hinge

To silence that squeaky door, spray some WD-40 onto the hinge as you move the door back and forth slightly. If you don’t have any WD-40 on hand, even some petroleum jelly can do the trick.

How to Re-Caulk

If a small piece of caulk comes undone around your bathroom sink, you can easily fix it yourself and prevent water damage. All you need is a tube of caulk and a caulk gun (less than a $5 investment at the hardware store). Using a utility knife, cut the tube at a 45-degree angle—the closer to the end of the tube you cut, the smaller the line of caulk will be. Load the tube into the caulk gun, and you’re ready to carefully apply caulk to fill in the missing area around your sink. Smooth out the caulk and allow to dry.

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