The Best Home Repair Hacks from Your Local Repairman

Caulk Edge

If you need to get the perfect edge to updated caulk, you should seriously grab a roll of painter's tape. It won't damage your walls, and it will be perfect for making a clean line. For the perfectionist in all of us, this invention is a must-have. 

Soap Hole

Don't have any white crayons laying around? Another option for filling the holes left behind by a nail is using soap bars. Rub a little white bar overtop the hole left in the wall and it should cover up quickly. An added bonus is that your walls smell great too!

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The More You Know

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  • Spray squeaky door hinges in place with a little all-purpose lube, silicone spray or dry Teflon spray.
  • When a piece of bread is toasted, it's called the "Maillard reaction."
  • Reed Hasting started Netflix after receiving $40 in late fees when returning Apollo 13.
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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.