The Best Home Repair Hacks from Your Local Repairman

Keep It Fresh

Baking soda is an essential tool to have around the house. It's versatile enough for so many cleaning jobs, specifically, it's quite handy for cleaning larger furniture pieces. Just sprinkle some baking soda all over the couch and vacuum it up to restore your couch back to its former glory.

No More Creaking in the Night

Talcum powder is another handy substance to keep around the house. It's useful for creaky floorboards and stairs. Just shake some onto the area that is making the most noise, rub it in, and you won't hear a peep.

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The More You Know

  • People don’t sneeze in their sleep due to their brain shutting down the reflex.
  • The longest tennis rally lasted over 12 hours.
  • About 7% of all humans who have ever lived are alive today.
  • t's easy to clean baked-on food and spills from your microwave Here's how: Partially fill a measuring or coffee cup with water and add a slice of lemon. Boil the water for a minute, and then leave the door closed and let the steam loosen the mess.
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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.