6 Quick And Easy Fixes To Maintain Your Happy Home

Did you know that you can solve your household problems without calling for backup and paying expensive service fees? If you do not believe me then, you may change your mind as you try these 6 simple and inexpensive home maintenance tips:

WALLS

1. PEELING WALLPAPER

To fix a peeling wallpaper, you must apply wallpaper paste or wallpaper adhesive on a paint brush. Cover the entire wall with it especially the ends. Smooth everything down with clean hands or a roller. You may purchase the Eliane Extra Strength Wallpaper Paste (250 g) for S$25 at Korean WP.

2. HOLES IN THE WALL

Fixing the holes in the wall differs for large and small cracks. For larger cracks you will have to cover it up with wall filler or spackling compound that is available for about S$5-7 at the hardware store.

While, to fix the white wall blemishes that are smaller than 1/4 inch wide, try covering it up with plain toothpaste. Put enough to fill in the whole and scrape off the excess with a knife.

FLOORS

3. RESTORING ITS SHINE

To restore the luster of flooring, you must polish them after they have been mopped. Use microfiber cloth or clean cloth diapers to get the job done while skipping too much cleaners.

4. UNEVEN WOODEN FURNITURE AND FLOORS

To avoid sanding the whole floor or table to smoothen it up, try this simple solution. Spread a wet towel over the scratched or uneven area then place a hot flat iron on the top then move it in a circular motion for 3-5 minutes. Color it with varnish afterwards if you want.

DOORS

5. NOISY SLAMMING DOOR

Who else hates the loud slam of doors aside from me? Thankfully, you can soften the blow by placing a rubber band around the doorknobs on both sides. Do this without covering the latch.

6. DIFFICULT SLIDING DOORS

To smoothen the move of the sliding door, you must clean the debris that are jammed within the track and the wheels. Clear it all by running a paintbrush or vacuum along the track.

BONUS! LIGHTS

Image Credits: pixabay.com (CC0 Public Domain)

Image Credits: pixabay.com (CC0 Public Domain)

Save money on light bulbs by replacing it only when the time is right. It is appropriate to change the bulb if it overheats, spoils, and overspends (having high-energy consumption). Also, you must replace the bulb if its color and power are not enough for the to accomplish the tasks in a particular room.

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7 Household Troubles to Fix Yourself and Save More

1. HOLES IN THE WALL

To fix the white wall blemishes that are smaller than 1/4 inch wide then try covering it up with plain toothpaste. Put enough to fill in the whole and scrape off the excess with a knife. If the imperfection is still evident then sand it flat and re paint. For larger cracks you will have to cover it up with “wall filler or spackling compound” that is available for about S$5-7 at the hardware store.

2. UNEVEN WOODEN FURNITURE AND FLOORS

To avoid sanding the whole floor or table to smoothen it up, try this simple solution. Spread a wet towel over the scratched or uneven area then place a hot flat iron on the top then move it in a circular motion for 3-5 minutes. Color it with varnish afterwards if you want.

3. CLOGGED DRAIN

To clear the drain, avoid chemical cleaners as much as possible. Most clogs are in the P-trap (curved pipe below your sink), which is usually easy to access yourself. Place a bucket below to catch any overflow and unscrew the two connections. Clean any debris inside then, screw everything to place.

4. WOBBLY CHAIRS

To silence the creaks and to stabilize the chair’s frame, tighten all the screws first. If the chair has interlocking joints, disassemble the joints. Fill the cracks with an adhesive to bring the parts together.

5. LOOSE CABINET DOORS

Loosen the cabinet screws on the hinge to adjust the door up and down. Adjust accordingly then, retighten once again. A worn out or a bent latch can be replaced by a new one.

6. DIFFICULT SLIDING DOORS

To smoothen the move of the sliding door, you must clean the debris that are jammed within the track and the wheels. Clear it all by running a paintbrush or vacuum along the track.

7. CLOGGED TOILET

This is one of the usual issues faced in the house. To unclog your toilet, use a plunger that is completely submerged. Plunge vigorously! If this does not work, then buy a toilet auger or plumber’s snake in hardware stores that cost about S$13-15. Insert the flexible tool into your toilet drain then rotate it around.

Image Credits: Gary J. Wood via Flickr

Image Credits: Gary J. Wood via Flickr

There you have it. See, you can solve household problems without calling for backup!

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