Useful life hacks for those who make repairs themselves

Repair always means stressful conditions, inconvenience and spent nerves. In order to make the repair as comfortable as possible, it is recommended to use the following life hacks:

• Before you start drilling, it is recommended to cover with a film or bags all the furniture that is nearby. If you need to drill a small hole, then underneath it is recommended to stick a sticker, bending it in half. Such a simple way will save you from unnecessary cleaning.

• If there is no experience in driving nails, you can use the usual thin comb. The teeth of the comb will help fix the nail in a stationary state, this will help to avoid finger injuries. This method is recommended not only for beginners, but also if the nail is driven into a rather uncomfortable place.

• If you want to screw a metal screw into a wooden material, it is recommended to rub it with ordinary household soap. The layer of soap should not be thick. In this way, a self-tapping screw is much easier to enter the tree.

• In order to cut tiles without forming chips on it, you can use a glass cutter. Before this, you first need to soak the tile in cold water, then gently press the glass cutter and draw along the intended line.
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• If you need to hammer a few nails, for the convenience of their storage, you can glue a magnet on the back of the hammer. Thus, all the necessary nails can be stored on the hammer itself. This will save time and avoid that the nails are lost.

• In order for the paint tray to be used repeatedly without exhausting washing, it is recommended to cover it with ordinary foil on top. For reliability, it is important to make several layers. After painting, it is enough to discard the foil, the tray will remain as new. You can not be afraid to pour a new shade of paintwork into it.

• In order to remove excess paint from the brush, a regular elastic band must be worn on the paint can. This will keep the edges of the can clean, while the paint will not splatter on the floor. Gum can be any. For example, it is enough to cut off the edges of rubber gloves.

All of the above methods will help significantly save time if the repair is carried out independently. However, they do not require additional financial costs.