The Best Home Repair Hacks from Your Local Repairman

Blender Blues

There's nothing more annoying to clean than a blender. The juices are so stubborn, but maybe you're just not thinking the right way. Instead of scrubbing, just add some water and dish soap to the center. Turn it on and watch as your blender gets a personal dishwashing treatment!

Silverware Porcelain 

If you can't seem to organize your bathroom, there might be another way. Use instead, a silverware organizer in one of your drawers. You'll have everything from toothpaste, toothbrushes, mouthwash, floss, and anything else always in place. 

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  • Find a tall pitcher about the height of your wine bottle and get cooling. Immerse the bottle in ice water with a small handful of salt and turn every few minutes or so.
  • Wrap a wet paper towel around a lukewarm bottle of vino, beer, or water, and place the bottle in the freezer for 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Honey is essentially bee vomit.
  • In 1923, jockey Frank Hayes won a race at Belmont Park in New York despite being dead — he suffered a heart attack mid-race but his body stayed in the saddle until his horse crossed the line for a 20–1 outsider victory.
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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.