The Best Home Repair Hacks from Your Local Repairman

Duct Does it

This isn't so much a hack as it is a glowing endorsement. Duct tape is a household staple for a reason. It can fix everything from a torn tent to a burst pipe to trash cans. If you've got a problem, there's a high chance duct tape can solve it!

Bumbling Bed Frame

If you've got a bed frame that likes to be a little loud with squeaks and creaks, there's a way to fix that. Move the mattress so you can find the source of the sound. Once you have it, rub a candle over the point, making sure the candle is wax. It should stop the noise!

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The More You Know

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  • The 100 folds in a chef's hat represent 100 ways to cook an egg.
  • If you take all the letters from the word "wizard" and swap them with opposite letters (a->z, b->y), it spells wizard backwards.
  • An easy way to tear tape and get a starting edge at the same time. Simply fold the tape under at a 90-degree angle to the roll. Then, with a snapping motion, pull the tape against the edge of the roll.
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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.