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.

Advertisement

Next Page →

The More You Know

  • Pizza only became popular in the United States after American troops occupying Italy during World War 2 became hooked on it and then popularized it back home.
  • The first breakfast cereal had to be soaked overnight before it could be eaten.
  • Bloodhounds are great marathoners.
  • The moon has its own time zones.
Next Page →

Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.